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Column: ‘Island Too Driven By Partisan Politics’
[Opinion column written by David Tavares] “Are the Government and stakeholders preoccupied with developing an economy that benefits all at the same time to secure peace?” Over the years we often hear our leaders use words like growth, prosperity and peace. When political, government and business leaders use these words, I ask myself, are... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda Must Protect Its Interests
[Opinion column written by David Tavares] After reading the questions and comments made at the British Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee enquiry on the “Future of the UK Overseas Territories”, I recalled reading a letter to the Editor column of the Times published in December 1955. The letter was in response to a letter complaining... Read more of this article
Column: Stop Being Sanctimonious, Fix Problem
[Opinion column written by David Tavares] My fellow Bermudians, we are who we are! Our island home consists of a group of people, organized to provide services, both locally and internationally, to our customers [individual or corporate]. Our leaders, both in the public and business sectors of our island home community have, in the past and present,... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Most Damaging Is “Deceive”
[Opinion column written by David Tavares and Erwin P. Adderley] We have heard and read statements like, at your peril; it’s only 4%; we had to deceive you; don’t blame me; I’m only a cog in the wheel; we will bring sunshine on transparency. Of all these statements, and in the context of our presentation, it is our opinion that the most damaging... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Need For New Economic Plan
[Opinion column written by David Tavares and Erwin P. Adderley] We fully support any government of Bermuda that will create investment opportunities leading to lasting jobs that encourage lasting career opportunities for Bermudians. Re-engaging with renewed emphasis on hospitality is a step in the right direction. After all, it was our hospitality that... Read more of this article
Opinion: Financial Reporting System Complicity
[Opinion column written by David Tavares] Do we have a financial reporting system of complicity? In my last opinion I stated that there should be a Royal Commission of Enquiry into the effectiveness of the Public Accounts Committee. My continued position is still that the Auditor General’s office is a public office established by the Order in Council... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Time To Revisit Order In Council
[Opinion column written by David Tavares] I read with interest the comments made by the View from Off The Hill on December 5th, 2014 and other opinions during this past week. There is no doubt in my mind that the Public Accounts Committee [PAC], should be reviewed with immediate haste! In my opinion the taxpayers should be demanding a Royal Commission... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Airport Development Plan
[Opinion column written by David Tavares & Erwin Adderley] Our early history records our place in the Maritime Atlantic World. Bermuda’s people and partners have a long history of providing service both in the hospitality, international and finance sectors of our economy. We have committed treason and indulged in pirating during our early isolation... Read more of this article
