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Most of us in Bermuda are asking ourselves right now, what has this Progressive Labour Party government actually done to make the country better? To make our lives better? Has it improved the education of our children? Has it delivered meaningful inv...
DATE: Jan 25, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Douglas De Couto
Equality is defined as “the state of being equal, especially in status, rights and opportunities”. The Human Rights Act as enshrined in law prohibits employment discrimination, among other types of discrimination, on the basis of any protected catego...
DATE: Jan 25, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Tia Smith
“The political exclusion of Blacks was supplemented by an equally conscious attempt to limit their influence through immigration and population policies. Once emancipation was imminent, White Bermudians began to suggest to Blacks that they leave ...
DATE: Jan 24, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Rolfe Commissiong
One year has passed since Britain completed its withdrawal from the European Union. The British people must be keenly aware of the price they have paid to leave the single market, which guarantees the free movement of goods and people.
In January 202...
DATE: Jan 24, 2022
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No country, not even our lovely homeland Bermuda, can bury its head in the sand and pretend all is well as long as we close our eyes to critical problems that we would rather not have to face.
In most countries large and small, people yearn for an a...
DATE: Jan 22, 2022
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
“Mr Dunkley has also called for the travel authorisation system to be scrapped...”
— The Royal Gazette (January 17, 2022)
Michael Dunkley never seems to let a populist sentiment pass him by. Yet somehow he continuously fails to either researc...
DATE: Jan 21, 2022
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
Boris Johnson rode into power on a wave of populism akin to the tide that propelled Donald Trump in the United States. Trump once dubbed Johnson “Britain Trump”, and the Prime Minister, like the former president, emerged immune from each scandal, gaf...
DATE: Jan 20, 2022
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On January 10, Michael Dunkley shared the skyrocketing Omicron case numbers and said: “Let’s wear our mask and keep our bubble tight.” The graphic that he shared said: “Not good, let’s do all we can to stop the spread.” Then, on January 13, he called...
DATE: Jan 20, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Owen Darrell
Lillian Minors, my godmother, has always described herself as a “mover and a shaker”. Her early years were as busy and industrious as her later years, and her skills as a businesswoman were identified very early in life.
Lily, as she was fondly known...
DATE: Jan 19, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Cecille Snaith-Simmons
It’s hard to believe that 2021 has finally come to an end. This has been a very challenging year for our people, especially our vulnerable seniors.
During the holidays, many families celebrated with their senior relatives and friends, providing delic...
DATE: Jan 19, 2022
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Ianthia Simmons-Wade
