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Column: Chris Famous On Unity & More
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “Life imitates art” The Caribbean island of St. Lucia recently held their General Election. In the lead up to December 1st both parties released their manifestos. The St. Lucia Labour Party imagery showed a leader surrounded by a team. Conversely, and ironically, The United Workers Party visually... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Housing & More
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “My landlord has given me notice..” “I can’t find any affordable units…” Two sentences that are heard fairly often. Definitely too often for some. The reasons may include the following: Lack of rental payments Sale of property Foreclosure of property Unresolvable issues Need for relatives... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Pride, Youth & More
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] Bermuda, with a population of just 60,000 and a landmass of 21 square miles, stands as one of the smallest countries in the Atlantic and Caribbean region. Jamaica, by comparison, boasts over 4,400 square miles and 3 million people. Yet, despite these differences, we dared to compete, and we made it to the... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On CARICOM
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] The Progressive Labour Party believes in putting Bermudians first. That’s the principle guiding our immigration policy, economic policy and our housing policies. Being Pro-Bermudian doesn’t mean being xenophobic or anti-immigration, it means making sure that immigration works for Bermudians and their... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Affordable Housing
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] The unfortunate reality remains that affordable housing for Bermudians is a logistical challenge. We have a growing population with limited land to build on with construction material and labour costs at a very high rate. Additionally, many landlords have either stopped renting altogether or have converted... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Race And Politics
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] On the subject[s] of race and politics in Bermuda. A lifelong friend/Bermuda Cousin asked earlier “where was the other half of Bermuda in the PLP line up?” It is actually a good question, and one that is asked every election since 1963. The reality is just like; the AME Church, the Unions, Berkeley... 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: Thank You Works And Engineering
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] There are times that persons make negative comments based on rumours or speculation. Then, there are times that criticism is warranted. It is up to the individuals or organisations to accept where they must step up their game. Apologies With that being said, let me apologise to the people of; Devonshire, Smith’s... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Housing & OBA
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] In 2022 I was asked to join the board of the Bermuda Housing Corporation. There I met persons dedicated to providing affordable housing for almost 800 Bermudian families of various stations in life. For full disclosure, board members are paid $50 per month / Chairman $100 per month. Over the course of the last... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Housing & Healthcare
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Last Friday, March 15th, the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA], inclusive of Susan Jackson, Ben Smith, Craig Cannonier, and Micheal Dunkley, all led by Jarion Richardson, voted against the Progressive Labour Party’s efforts to keep Health Insurance costs down and create more affordable housing for the people of... Read more of this article
Column: Honouring Wade “Tick” Gibbons
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me” - Ben E. King We often hear claims about men not supporting each other in times of need. Or that men are afraid to show their true emotions. On Friday, 29th December, hundreds of persons, most of which were men,... Read more of this article
Column: Devonshire Church Candlelight Service
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop; a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown – Matthew 13:8. In Devonshire, like all other parishes in Bermuda, we are taught that it is about deeds, not words. We are brought up from a young age to take care of our neighbourhoods, our elders,... Read more of this article
