12 results returned for search: "education AND " category "Opinion Writer" author Sir John Swan
Sir John Swan says the country needs to take a chance on a new idea and vote for your independent candidate
DATE: Feb 17, 2025
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
Sir John Swan expects a raft of independent candidates to show themselves by Nomination Day
DATE: Jan 14, 2025
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
The operation of good government relies on the same principles of management as in any complex organisation. As organisations mature, so, too, must their hierarchy reflect the principles of good governance.
Bermuda has a hard-earned reputation for be...
DATE: Apr 19, 2022
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
Under the guise of “emergency powers” and fearmongering, the Premier has instilled a post-Covid authoritarian regime like no other. To come out of this, we need a quick-jolt recovery, financial stability and sustainable economic growth. Time is not o...
DATE: Mar 17, 2022
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
Trust in our political leaders should be the cornerstone of a healthy democracy; that belief that politicians and their ministries will act in our best interests.
Distrust in politics is corrosive to a healthy democracy and in Bermuda this has become...
DATE: Feb 22, 2022
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
Never before in modern history has Bermuda faced economic and social challenges such as it does now. There is probably no Bermudian who has not been affected by this crisis. Many are frightened by all that they see, hear and experience firsthand. How...
DATE: Nov 06, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
Good governance produces good citizenship. All elected Governments should have as an overriding principle, the assurance and/or the promise to all of its citizens to provide good governance and a results-based approach to governing which includes:
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DATE: Oct 17, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Sir John Swan
In these times of spiralling national debt and momentous economic and social changes, we are in a “crisis of confidence”. The symptoms of this crisis is all around us:
l Businesses having difficulty meeting obligations
l Job shrinkage in local and in...
DATE: Aug 08, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
My deep concern is that no one has been spared from the ravages of our economic malaise and what is being done to remedy the situation. Each one of us has been affected by or experienced at least one of the following:
* Businesses having difficulty ...
DATE: Jun 29, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
As I walk the streets of this country, I am stopped by people from different walks of life, but their message is all the same … People are suffering emotionally, physically, mentally and financially.
I want you to know that I am not just hearing you...
DATE: Jun 06, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Sir John Swan
