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In the 1950s, two young girls from the island of Tortola in the Virgin Islands sat next to each other in primary school and in high school.
One young girl from the east end of the island; the other from the central mountains of the island.
Rocky ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
A little more than one week ago, we were forced to go public regarding a decision that was made by the Bermuda Olympic Association regarding the use of universality spots for the Olympic Games.
I use the word “forced” because after the BOA president...
DATE: Jul 02, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Ben Smith
As a member of our community, I am acutely aware of the discontent being spread on social media and otherwise regarding the mandatory hotel quarantine for unvaccinated passengers.
I get why people are upset and why they are fatigued. I get that peopl...
DATE: Jul 01, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Jason Wade
The coronavirus pandemic changed almost every aspect of our lives and routines. The restrictions introduced around the world made all our lives smaller. As the successful roll-out of the vaccine brings us back to a new normal, however, we must ensure...
DATE: Jul 01, 2021
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We have had a difficult 18 months, along with the rest of the world in battling a once-in-a-century phenomenon. Our gloom, however, has been going on for far longer.
Unlike the United States, Bermuda was slow to recover from the Great Recession of 20...
DATE: Jul 01, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Malcolm Raynor
Bermuda observed National Heroes Day last week, honouring the contributions of eight distinguished Bermudians.
It is no disrespect to their accomplishments to state the obvious. There are numerous unsung heroes and heroines who have given much to Ber...
DATE: Jun 30, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Meredith Ebbin
Today's world of Covid realities has a new and present-day dilemma aside from that of strictly health implications. This is a time that requires every bit of our active reasoning to navigate through a plethora of theories and opinions. Families and s...
DATE: Jun 30, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Khalid Wasi
The theme for the 40th anniversary of the Launch of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Bermuda — “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally” — includes layers of meaning. This theme is most appropriate given the unprecedented challenges facing our entire planet ...
DATE: Jun 29, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Glenn Fubler
“This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last, many more will have to suffer, many more will have to die, don’t ask me why”
— Bob Marley
An interesting dynamic has taken place in Bermuda politics. The Progressive Labour Party ha...
DATE: Jun 28, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Vic Ball
Margaret Carter
In Margaret Carter’s house, wherein we would reside every Wednesday and every other weekend for visitation with our father, the kitchen table was central to all domestic and public matters. Margaret taught us how to bake raisin b...
DATE: Jun 28, 2021
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