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It will very soon be my first anniversary as an elected MP. People often ask me how I am finding it up on the Hill. My first year as the newest Member of the House has certainly been interesting, sometimes frustrating, and, occasionally, profound. Th...

A social entrepreneur and equal rights campaigner from the US has hosted a weekend retreat on the island. Trabian Shorters, the chief executive and founder of the BMe Community, spoke at the Rosewood resort at Tucker’s Point. He was welcomed on Thurs...

Dear Sir, The phrase “the path best taken” does not present itself in the same way to every individual as they pass through life. Yes, our life experiences are so very different, yet even though it’s a very short statement, its intent is to highligh...

Young people at risk of antisocial behaviour are in danger of slipping through the safety net, an activist has warned. Gina Spence, founder of the charity Gina Spence Productions, said that although there were up to 400 at-risk youngsters in the scho...

The growing economic divide has put a growing number of black families at risk of poverty, according to Lynne Winfield. Ms Winfield, president of Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, said the latest Census results highlight the cause of many of Berm...

“Old pirates, yes they rob I; Sold I to the merchant ships.” Those words were so profoundly placed at the very beginning of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song. The song had a message that was obviously deep and personal because he, at the time, knew of hi...

An anti-violence campaigner has called on men to help guide at-risk young men and boost their self-confidence. Desmond Crockwell will unveil his plan this month to recruit older mentors at the Men of God Meet Up event, which will also see the launch...

An attempt to convert a derelict building into a community centre is in limbo after the Government decided to review a grant to renovate the premises. The Emperial Group was awarded the grant six months ago to transform the vacant caretaker’s house o...

Social activist group the Young Progressives marked 50 years in action with a show of appreciation for founding member “High Priest Shiloh” Gershwyn Smith. Mr Smith was presented with a picture of John Smith’s Bay and the Devil’s Hole community, wher...

The green shoots of recovery are here. No, we are not talking about the economy — well done to the government of the day, by the way, for its part in reversing the downturn — but the lifeblood of this country: our people. Saving lives and turning aro...

April is designated as Hospitality Month, a time to reflect on how we treat each other, especially strangers. In Bermuda, we are more likely to think only of the second pillar of our economy. However, in its essence, “hospitality” speaks directly to ...

Students from three private schools have explored the issue of privilege during an event at Somersfield Academy celebrating diversity. Factors such as race, gender, wealth, religion and sexual orientation were all raised as possible influencers on ho...