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Opinion: Chris Famous On “Country Roads”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] This past weekend, the country roads indeed took me to the place I belonged. Not quite West Virginia, but Western Bermuda. The interior roads of Western Bermuda to be specific. Yet another week of canvassing in C33 led me to walk some roads I have never been before. As a proud “Back-of-towner,” I must confess... Read more of this article
Chris Famous On ‘Connecting With The People’
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] From all corners of Bermuda, we gathered as one family. Once again we hugged, shook hands, touched fists and embraced each other in love and a sense of purpose. After a few minutes of recapping the week’s activities, we received our directions as to where we were to head. Some were to go ‘that-a-ways’,... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On ‘Real Life Stories In Politics’
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Last Saturday about 20 PLP MPs, Senators and supporters joined PLP candidate Jamahl Simmons as he canvassed several areas of Constituency 33. Constituency 33 runs from George’s Bay Road [Morgan’s Point entrance] all the way along Hog Bay Level past Fort Scaur and right up to the southern side of Sound View... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On OBA, SAGE, Richards
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “We are debating the SAGE Commission Report. The Finance Minister has made a pledge that he will consult widely. He will consult with the unions before we make any major decisions as it relates to the Civil Service.” OBA Minister Shawn Crockwell, December 13, 2013 Long after this promise for public consultation,... Read more of this article
Chris Famous: “The Gentrification Of Bermuda”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] On October 1st, 2014, Minister Fahy unveiled the OBA’s draft Work Permit Policies. 1. Bermuda Employment Visa [BEV] This category will allow exempted companies to: hire non-Bermudians as 20% [1 in 5] of their staff without having to advertise or applying for a work permit have BEVs issued for a period of up... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Chris Famous On Privatisation
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell.” ― Harry S. Truman What a difference an election makes. Pre-election: “Privatisation is not part of our plan. We plan to revive this economy, to regrow Bermuda without looking at privatization.” – Shadow Finance... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On Commission Of Inquiry
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “Our land is everything to us… I will tell you one of the things we remember on our land. We remember that our grandfathers paid for it – with their lives.” – Cheyenne Indian saying On July 4th, 2014, a motion was passed in the House of Assembly of Bermuda requesting a Commission... Read more of this article
Opinion: OBA’s PRC Position Is “Insensitive”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] The OBA’s position that PRCs won’t be taking jobs because “they already have jobs” and that “PRCs already have full freedom of employment,” are insensitive to the thousands of Bermudians who cannot say the same. What the OBA will not admit is that there is an immigration policy that dictates... Read more of this article
Chris Famous: Can You Donate For The Dare?
[Written by Chris Famous] Big Brothers Big Sisters [BBBS] Bermuda is a mentoring program dedicated to helping children and youth, primarily from single parent homes, realize their potential by facilitating the development of long-term one-to-one relationships. How does it work? They match a child with an adult mentor – a positive role model and friend.... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On Retail, Purchasing Power
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Recently, Finance Minister Bob Richards attempted to dismiss the recent Employment Survey that showed 1,166 job losses. He instead pointed to February’s Retail Sales Index [RSI], as proof that the economy was “turning the corner.” In order to appreciate the lunacy of that statement, one must understand... Read more of this article
Opinion: Chris Famous On “Real Bermudians”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “Real Bermudians are black. They live in black neighbourhoods, their children go to public school, their partners are other real Bermudians, they don’t go away to school or university, they belong to the union, and they support the Progressive Labour Party.” – Ex-OBA Senator Toni Daniels April 26,... Read more of this article
Opinion: Chris Famous On “Death By Delay”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] In December, the then Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin announced the OBA was looking to introduce pre-certification to the medical industry. This means that our physicians will be required to get approval from a faceless person on the end of a 1-800 number before any medical diagnostic procedures can be... Read more of this article
Opinion: Chris Famous “Hit The Road Jack”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” Friedrich Nietzsche Timeline Well, well, some new facts have been revealed by New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper which directly contradicts the public statement that Dr. Heatley made on March 18th:- 1.... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On “The Politics Of Kumbaya”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Imagine all the people Living life in peace… You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one John Lennon Recently there have been increased calls for bi-partisanship and cooperation amongst the political parties of Bermuda. This call has not only come from the people, but also from business... Read more of this article
Opinion: Famous On Companies & Real Estate
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] In keeping with OBA’s pattern of bowing to the Chamber of Commerce, they have initiated the selling of Bermudian property to exempt companies via amendments to the Companies Act 1981. “Create clear rules to allow foreign exempt companies, which meet certain criteria, to purchase residential properties.” -... Read more of this article
Opinion: “Slash And Burn” Of Public Education
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “In a successful economy, there are many essential jobs that Bermudians should rightly occupy with proper training and education.It is the responsibility of Government to help prepare Bermudians to take advantage of these opportunities.” OBA Jobs & Economic Turnaround Plan. Slash and Burn Let’s review... Read more of this article
