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Column: If Not Now, When? If Not Us, Who?

Column: If Not Now, When? If Not Us, Who?

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The Bermuda Tourism Authority has announced a series of seminars which is a direct outcome from their recent Memorandum of Understanding with Airbnb; the global leaders of the transformation of the world-wide vacation rental market. The seminars, open to local home owners interested in hosting visitors to our... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Reflect On How We Treat Each Other’

Column: ‘Reflect On How We Treat Each Other’

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] 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 how we treat fellow friends, family and ‘outsiders’.... Read more of this article

Column: Reflecting On Women’s Rights, Progress

Column: Reflecting On Women’s Rights, Progress

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] On this ‘International Women’s Day’ we pause to reflect on the rights of women in society. Over history, across the globe, women have been disadvantaged by unfair male domination- a system of ‘patriarchy’. Even today in some countries girls are barred from education and women have their freedom of... Read more of this article

Column:Lessons From Africa’s Great Civilizations

Column:Lessons From Africa’s Great Civilizations

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] As human beings, we are on a journey of becoming who we really are. This journey to ourselves is open-ended and full of disruptions, confusion, and breakdowns, but also breakthroughs. It is a journey that essentially is about accessing the deep sources of the Self. [Otto Sharmer of MIT] When Carter G Woodson... Read more of this article

Column: Reasonable Degree Of Mutual Respect

Column: Reasonable Degree Of Mutual Respect

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The fact that our Island has been able to move through the impasse over the ‘Airport Project’ in a way that was both peaceful and implied a reasonable degree of mutual respect – in spite of those differences – represents something of a milestone. To me, this marks a level of maturation in our relationships... Read more of this article

Column: Encouraging Peaceful Demonstrations

Column: Encouraging Peaceful Demonstrations

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Let me take this opportunity to congratulate the Opposition Leader David Burt for exercising his leadership by encouraging supporters who oppose the Airport Plan to demonstrate in peaceful ways that are within the law. As reported in the media, Mr. Burt made it clear  that campaigners could make their feelings... Read more of this article

Column: ‘A Healthy Democracy Needs All Of Us’

Column: ‘A Healthy Democracy Needs All Of Us’

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The eloquence of United States President, Barack Obama continued to flow in his ‘Farewell Speech’ this past Tuesday evening, in his hometown of Chicago. While it was aimed at his fellow Americans, its message contained a universal theme, applicable to global citizens. He reminded the audience that he took... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Our Island’s Future Is In All Our Hands’

Column: ‘Our Island’s Future Is In All Our Hands’

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Dear Jason, Let me offer this invitation, given the statement you made last week, regarding ‘civil war’, and the subsequent criticism of same. If I’ve understood you correctly, might I suggest that you use the term ‘robust civil engagement’ rather than ‘civil war’, given the connotations. One does... Read more of this article

Column: Differences Resolved Through Dialogue

Column: Differences Resolved Through Dialogue

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] In the 1970’s as a 20-something, Wilfred ‘Mose’ Allen became a mentor of mine. ‘Mose’ aka ‘Scrapo’, had been a champion of social justice. While he had limited formal schooling, he was well-read, a paragon of ‘life-long learning’. Notwithstanding having a thorny personality, Mose used his inquisitive... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Fences Is An Intense, Must-See Movie’

Column: ‘Fences Is An Intense, Must-See Movie’

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Denzel Washington has done a masterful job doing his third film as Director, as he revisited the celebrated work written by August Wilson, “Fences” – which won major awards when first presented on stage in 1987. Denzel plays the main character –Troy – in this Pulitzer Prize-winning opus; a role he... Read more of this article

Column: Do We Seek To Polarize Or Strengthen

Column: Do We Seek To Polarize Or Strengthen

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] In December of 1977, as a young man living temporarily in London, I had an experience which resonates with that metaphor, above. I began to discover an unconquerable aspect of myself. It eventually became apparent to me that this is also available to everyone. It is revealed to us as we begin to understand that... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Ralph Nader Champion For People’

Column: ‘Ralph Nader Champion For People’

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The BBC recently aired an interview from its archives, to mark November 30th, the date in 1965 when Ralph Nader published his first book, “Unsafe at Any Speed”. This maiden work by a 20-something author quickly became a Bestseller and ushered in an era when American citizens found their voices, moved beyond... Read more of this article

Column:  ‘A World That Is A Work In Progress’

Column: ‘A World That Is A Work In Progress’

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The story suggests that the ‘seeds’ of Thanksgiving Day took root in 1621, after the first corn harvest, by a group of settlers in America. Like all narratives this one contains a measure of irony, in the dance of good and evil. The interlopers – aware from whom all blessings flow – invited some... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Bermuda Becoming Learning Society’

Column: ‘Bermuda Becoming Learning Society’

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] There is nothing more important to any society than the quality of education provided. This speaks to the facilitation of formal and informal learning; unlocking the potential of the most important resource of any country; its people. There is an ongoing conversation across the Globe on the effectiveness of systems... Read more of this article

Column: Mother Demonstrated Great Courage

Column: Mother Demonstrated Great Courage

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] What a wonderful contribution Ms. Nicole Furbert-Fox made at last week’s public meeting hosted by the Bermuda Police Service, which I happened to attend. Ms Furbert-Fox, whose son Ricco Furbert was murdered in 2013, provided an example to the rest of us of how we all have the power to choose to respond to circumstances... Read more of this article

Column: Glenn Fubler On Maynard Dill’s Legacy

Column: Glenn Fubler On Maynard Dill’s Legacy

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] ‘Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.’ This quote from Nelson Mandela reflects a theme that guided the life of the late Junior Maynard Dill. For years, Maynard sought to nurture his own development and that of others. Earlier this year, Maynard, with a full-plate of responsibilities, completed... Read more of this article