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Column: “Tourism Jobs Continue To Fall”
[Opinion column written by Jamahl Simmons] OBA politicians beating their chests and boasting over the latest tourism numbers while tourism jobs continue to fall, truly reinforce the reality that there are two Bermudas; one for the wealthy and privileged and one for the rest of us. Under the OBA, tourism jobs have been lost every year, culminating in... Read more of this article
Column: “Bermuda That Works For Bermudians”
[Opinion column written by MP Jamahl Simmons] Across the island, there is a growing sense that something is deeply wrong in Bermuda. For too many of us the economy isn’t working for us. Many of us have come to the realization that the people we elected to government have spent more time looking down on us than standing strong for us. Our people... Read more of this article
Column: Revitalizing Bermuda’s Tourism Industry
[Opinion column written by Shadow Tourism Minister Jamahl Simmons] It is disappointing, but not surprising that the OBA continues to run from their record on tourism instead of standing up and taking accountability. It is the OBA that has presided over a 49 year low on air arrivals, a loss of over two thousand jobs, continued business closures and the... Read more of this article
Column: In Danger Of Losing Intellect, Creativity
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jamahl Simmons] To build a Bermuda that works for Bermudians, we must face and deal with one simple fact; racial inequity is holding Bermuda back from reaching our full potential. The systemic marginalization of Black Bermudians has significantly contributed to disparities in access to higher education, hiring, career... Read more of this article
Column: “Easing The Burden On Bermudians”
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jamahl Simmons] Today, there are Bermudians who work 40 hours a week or more and are taking home less than $2000 a month after taxes, pension and health insurance are deducted. Over half their monthly income is spent on just keeping a roof over their heads. Add in an electricity bill and transportation costs and their... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Bermudians “Doing For Self”
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jamahl Simmons] I started to write about Bermuda and the stunning lack of diversity in our island’s boardrooms. I started to write about how Bermuda has one of the highest percentages of people of African descent holding college and advanced degrees in the world. I started to write about how Columbia University Professor... Read more of this article
Opinion: Jamahl Simmons On Working Together
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jamahl Simmons] Often our Bermudian youth are told that they must be seen and not heard. Whether by design or by accident, many discourage our young people from being critical thinkers and confidently expressing themselves. Some even feel threatened by them and are fearful that their youth or education could supplant... Read more of this article
Opinion: Simmons On Investment, Seniors, Jobs
[Opinion column written by PLP constituency #33 candidate Jamahl Simmons] For nearly a month, I and others representing the Progressive Labour Party, have been pounding the pavement in Sandys South, sharing our vision and explaining how we must begin to get Bermuda headed in the right direction. As the PLP’s candidate for Constituency 33, I am... Read more of this article
