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Column: Caesar On Pathways, Politics & More

Column: Caesar On Pathways, Politics & More

[Opinion column written by MP Crystal Caesar] Eight years ago this week, Bermudians of all races, beliefs, and political affiliations took a stand against the One Bermuda Alliance’s [OBA] Pathways to Status. Throughout our 400-year history immigration has been utilised as a means to oppress, overlook, and impede progress for Bermudians. Eight years... Read more of this article

Column: Are You Ready For An AML/ATF Audit?

Column: Are You Ready For An AML/ATF Audit?

[Column written by Melissa Rodrigues McBeath] As you will be all too familiar to our regulated sector, keeping on top of the continuous changing landscape can be challenging. This is the case from an anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing ["AML/ATF"] perspective, during 2023, with the issue of revised Guidance Notes for AML/ATF Regulated... Read more of this article

Column: Building A Privacy Team

Column: Building A Privacy Team

[Written by TLC Group] While a single data privacy representative might seem like a good starting point, often the reality is, data protection is far too complex to be tackled by one individual. Here’s why building a privacy team is the key to safeguarding user information and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations. But choosing the... Read more of this article

Column: Dawn Simmons On Int’l Women’s Day

Column: Dawn Simmons On Int’l Women’s Day

[Opinion column written by PLP Chairman Dawn Simmons] As we celebrate International Women’s Day we need to express to Bermuda how important women are to our country and our Party. We’ve been truly blessed to have had three women as Leaders of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party; National Hero, political and legal trailblazer Dame Lois Browne-Evans,... Read more of this article

Column: Kim Swan On OBA, Budget & More

Column: Kim Swan On OBA, Budget & More

[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] The OBA makes a few claims that, on the surface, come across as if they are attempting to show empathy with the working and middle class people of Bermuda. Yet, when you do a tiny bit of research their claims are easily disproved. As a prime example, they have claimed for years that the PLP is hostile to International... Read more of this article

Column: Future-Proof Your Privacy Program

Column: Future-Proof Your Privacy Program

[Written by the TLC group] Remember Y2K? The world braced for digital Armageddon, only to find most systems yawned and continued their daily grind. Today, a similar complacency may be creeping into the realm of data privacy. Organizations that implemented privacy programs years ago might be lulled into a false sense of security, but the landscape has... Read more of this article

Column: MP Jason Wade On Budget & More

Column: MP Jason Wade On Budget & More

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] Last week the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIC], Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIR], Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, and Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTR] all recently expressed their support for... Read more of this article

Column: Cybersecurity, Understanding & More

Column: Cybersecurity, Understanding & More

[Column written by The TLC Group of Companies] Fostering a Culture of Understanding In the world of cybersecurity and data protection, it’s not uncommon to hear about the latest data breaches, security lapses, and phishing incidents. We often focus on the technical aspects of these events, analysing the vulnerabilities, patches, and encryption... Read more of this article

Column: Tyrrell On Budget, Budget Reply & More

Column: Tyrrell On Budget, Budget Reply & More

[Opinion column written by MP Neville Tyrrell] The OBA’s response to the 2024 Budget Statement is predictable. While most Bermudians are hoping for Bermuda’s success and hoping for the elevation of conditions for Bermuda’s working and middle class, the OBA seems to be determined to promote a “doom and gloom” narrative and... Read more of this article

Column: Famous On Politics, Policies & More

Column: Famous On Politics, Policies & More

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] “Granting such individuals streamlined pathways to full rights” – OBA Deputy Party Co-Chairman and C6 candidate Joseph Marable on the OBA plan to give away Bermudian status. It is interesting, yet not surprising to witness the OBA have their candidates continuously put out press statements... Read more of this article

Column: Preparing Staff For Bermuda’s PIPA

Column: Preparing Staff For Bermuda’s PIPA

[Written by the TLC Group] As Bermuda gears up for the full enforcement of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 [PIPA] on January 1, 2025, organizations across the island are facing the critical task of ensuring their staff are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to comply with this landmark legislation. But creating and implementing... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It Too’

Column: ‘Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It Too’

[Opinion column written by: PLP MP Christopher Famous] “You can’t have your cake and eat it [too] is a popular English idiomatic proverb or figure of speech. The proverb literally means “you cannot simultaneously retain possession of a cake and eat it, too”. – Wikipedia For quite some time it has been known that Bermuda, as... Read more of this article

Column: PLP’s Simmons On 2024 Budget

Column: PLP’s Simmons On 2024 Budget

[Opinion column written by: PLP Chairman Dawn Simmons] Today’s Budget Statement by the Progressive Labour Party Government is a demonstration of our real and tangible commitment to investing in our people, giving voice to the voiceless, and providing a safety net for Bermuda’s most vulnerable. Throughout the Progressive Labour Party’s... Read more of this article

Column: PIPA & The Use Of Your Data

Column: PIPA & The Use Of Your Data

[Written by the TLC Group] Imagine your personal information – from your online shopping habits to your health records – scattered across the internet like fallen trees after a strong hurricane. That’s the reality for many of us today, with our data collected, stored, and even sold by countless organizations. But the tide is turning, thanks... Read more of this article

Column: Famous On Flying On BermudAir

Column: Famous On Flying On BermudAir

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] First flight on BermudAir out of Westchester County Airport in New York. The online booking of flight was super easy. Think as easy as ordering Sargasso or Pronto. Some major advantages of flying out of Westchester County Airport [HPN] No irritating traffic jams on Highway No long walk from parking lot No long... Read more of this article

Column: Dodging The Valentine’s Day Blues

Column: Dodging The Valentine’s Day Blues

[Column written by Dr. Jacqueline Olds] Whether you think it is a Hallmark holiday or not, Valentine’s Day has a way of stirring up a lot of strong emotions in people – both positive and negative. For weeks now, islanders have been bombarded with advertising and staycation offers aimed at couples celebrating the occasion. Whether you’re not in... Read more of this article