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Column: Andrade On Azoreans In Bermuda
[Opinion column written by José Andrade] We have always been, and still are, a people of migrants. We have been in the Azores for almost six centuries, and for more than 400 years we have left here, without ever leaving these islands. We left successively for Maranhão in the 17th century; for Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul and even Uruguay in the... Read more of this article
Column: Symonds On PLP, True Unity & More
[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Malachi Symonds] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has shown political skill, but its governance has led to our current challenges. Since gaining majority control in 1998, its poor management culminated in losing power from 2012 to 2017, reflecting public dissatisfaction. It won the 2017 election by effectively... Read more of this article
Column: Step Two To Home Ownership
[Written by Freddie Forth & Martha Harris Myron] There are two defining factors for most people wanting to buy real estate property: Property is real, immovable, tangible and understandable. It has always been there [at least the land] and so marked on a map [Google GPS Earth] in today’s digital world. And secondly, it is your permanent home,... Read more of this article
Column: Andrade On Azores, Bermuda & More
[Opinion column written by José Andrade] In 2021, the House of the Azores of Bermuda added a third important date to its recent but eventful history. Founded on 10 March 2015, it officially inaugurated its headquarters on 4 November 2019 and, thanks to the major refurbishment work carried out in the meantime, now offers the Azorean community a community... Read more of this article
Column: Going Back To School With Asthma
[Column written by Lindsay Bishop RN] Going back to school in September is an exciting and busy time for both students and parents; however, if you are the parent of a child with asthma it is important to be prepared ahead of time. All over the world, the start of the school year is known to bring a sharp rise in the number of asthma attacks and Emergency... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Parish Pride & More
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] Good day to the people of Devonshire and Smith’s Parish. I hope this finds you and your families in good health and spirits. Let us first give condolences to the families of Mrs. Geraldine York of Devon Spring Road and Mr. Stephen Decosta of Lamas Drive. Mr. Decosta, a devoted family man, was a skilled carpenter... Read more of this article
Column: Cannonier On Politics, Economy & More
[Opinion column written by Craig Cannonier] Surely the Bermudian public must be growing weary of the PLP government’s hyper-political and factually flawed commentaries, particularly from government Ministers. The public deserves convincing plans for the future betterment of Bermuda rather than rehashing tired misrepresentations of facts. But we cannot... Read more of this article
Column: Tucker On Domestic Abuse, Laws, More
[Opinion column written by Opposition Senate Leader Robin Tucker] Public holidays often result in increased reports of domestic abuse incidents, sometimes these are precipitated by alcohol or other substance use. It might be the merriment, or a stressor associated with a holiday, but a victim of domestic abuse knows that an abuser can be triggered at... Read more of this article
Column: Darrell On Policies, Election & More
[Opinion column written by Senator Owen Darrell] The rhetoric from the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] attempts to distract the public from the harsh realities of their record of failure and anti-Bermudian policies and approaches. Their surrogates are pushed into the limelight and tasked with trying to get Bermudians to forget that the OBA was given the... Read more of this article
Column: FDM’s Dill On Policies, Election & More
[Opinion column written by the FDM's Omar Dill] As Bermuda approaches a by-election for Constituency 36 and a general election within the next two years, the question remains: will we continue to sit and watch, or will we finally take action? It’s clear that staying on the same path will only lead to the same disappointing outcomes. The Free Democratic... Read more of this article
Column: Robinson On Policies, Vision & More
[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The people of Bermuda have endured a front row seat as the government unravels. The signs are all there with Cabinet resignations, existing Ministers being forced to double up, a delayed candidate selection for the upcoming by-election, a resigned Deputy Leader desperately trying to change the conversation... Read more of this article
Column: 10 Ways To Show Support In Pride Week
[Column written by Joshua Samuels] As the week of Bermuda Pride is upon us, I thought I’d share some meaningful ways for straight allies to be involved in Pride events and show up for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer family members. The theme of Pride this year is centered around family, so I asked my LGBTQ+ friends and colleagues... Read more of this article
