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Column: “I Ain’t Voting, All Politicians The Same”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “I ain’t voting.” “All de politicians are the same.” Both statements made frequently lately. At first listen, I wonder why anyone would even have this rationale? Then I remember there was a time many in my generation had those same thoughts two decades ago. Heck, some in my present day generation still... Read more of this article
Famous To BTA: “Can’t Have Cake & Eat It Too”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Dear Mr. Bill Hanbury head of the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” How many of us have heard that from our parents and or elders? I suspect just about all of us. On January 7, 2015, as the head of the BTA you proclaimed that Bermuda will be marketed as an Atlantic... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Bermudian Employment
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] On Monday March 2, 2015 Tourism Minister Crockwell delivered The Hotels Concession [Pink Beach Hotel] Order 2015 [PDF]. Minister Crockwell stated, “Mr. Speaker, the developer plans to employ between 80 and 100 construction positions with the majority of these jobs being held by Bermudians. Pink Beach Hotel... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On Airport Development Plans
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] On Nov 10th, 2014, Minister Bob Richards announced that a MOU was signed with the Canadian Commercial Corporation [CCC] for the re-development of the LF Wade International Airport. Who is CCC? CCC is a federal Crown corporation established by the Canadian government for the sole purpose of facilitating international... Read more of this article
Chris Famous: “Continued Intent Of The OBA”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Pre-election The OBA went to great lengths to speak on the unemployment rate of Bermudian young adults. Post-election On February 13, 2013, Minister Michael Fahy introduced a draft policy to allow the children of nonBermudian guest workers the ability to seek summer employment in Bermuda. “Dependent Children... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On OBA’s Opinion Columns
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Over the last month or so, a disturbing pattern that has taken root in the local media. It began with a piece on January 2, 2015, by the Premier Michael Dunkley, in which he appealed for politicians from both sides to put politics aside, basically asking for ‘Political Kumbaya.’ “At critical times, you... Read more of this article
Opinion: The “Cat In The Hat” & Local Politics
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “Look at me! Look at me! Look at me now! It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat They say cats have nine lives and an ability to land squarely on their feet after falling from high places. And if we take a look at the cartoon character Sylvester from the Looney... Read more of this article
Opinion: “Redistribution Of Power And Wealth”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] In July 2014, Premier Michael Dunkley tabled the “For Information” Public Bodies Reform Bill 2014 [PBRA] in the House of Assembly. This bill would pave the way for Mutualization, Outsourcing, Privatization and merging of bodies and offices. In response, the BPSU/Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] sent to... Read more of this article
Opinion: “A Turning Point In Bermudian History”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “People get ready, there’s a train comin’. You don’t need no baggage, you just get on board” – Curtis Mayfield Monday January 26, 2015 will be marked in history as a turning point in Bermudian history. 5,000 Bermudians of every age ethnicity gender and profession converged... Read more of this article
Video Part II: Famous Interviews John Barritt
[Written by Chris Famous] Good day and thank you for your comments and calls regarding my initial interview with Mr. John Barritt. In this second installment of the interview, Mr. Barritt talks about returning to Bermuda in the early 1970s and commencing his career as a journalist at the Royal Gazette. He goes on to speak of his eventual transition... Read more of this article
Video: Chris Famous Interviews John Barritt
[Written by Chris Famous] Often a columnist and or politician is either chided or uplifted for their viewpoints and political philosophies. Here, in a divided island, we sit on one side or the other and either support or denigrate a columnist or politician based solely on whether they represent our views or not. Each of us has formed our own personal... Read more of this article
Opinion: Chris Famous “People Unite People”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Over the last few years many persons have sent me numerous emails regarding my columns expressing exactly how they felt about any given topic I may have written about. Needless to say it has been a kaliedescope of opinions raging from one end of the spectrum to the other. Often persons invite me to met with them... Read more of this article
Video: Famous Interviews BIU’s Chris Furbert
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] These words perhaps encompass the road to justice and balance for both Bermudian employees and their employers, but negotiating differences of opinion between the two can be a tense and complex task. In the face of this challenge stand a number of labour organizations and trade unions. One of the largest of these... Read more of this article
Videos: Chris Famous Interviews Rev. Tweed
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Roughly two years ago a plane landed at L.F. Wade Airport and off stepped some passengers. Walking up to the Customs and Immigration desk line was a man of Bermudian heritage. He presented his documents and then collected his baggage. Little did he know not only had he picked up his own baggage, but he was soon... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On Bermuda & America’s Cup
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] On Tuesday, December 2, what was perhaps the worst kept secret of 2014 was announced. Bermuda had won the right to host the 2017 America’s Cup [ AC35]. For many in the sailing community, this was akin to the second coming of Moby Dick. They had finally landed the great elusive one. For most of us ordinary Bermudians,... Read more of this article
Opinion: “Political, Social & Economic Truths”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “It’s crazy. When you feed people the truth, you don’t know how they’re gonna react.” -Nas Over the last two years, a lot of truth has been revealed: political truths, social truths, and economic truths. Many already knew these truths, whilst others began to learn about them. One truth... Read more of this article
