Hashtag: #GlennFublerColumns
Izola Harvey Celebrates 90th Birthday
[Written by Glenn Fubler] On Monday evening, December 14th, some 80 people gathered to surprise Izola Harvey on the occasion of her 90th birthday. This wonderful affair not only highlighted the significance of the milestone she had reached, but the importance of the contribution she has made to Bermuda in concert with others, not the least being her... Read more of this article
Column: Students Potential In New School Year
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The start of a new School Year is an important milestone in every society; a reminder of the vital importance of nurturing and developing our minds. This is central for an island in which the only resource is its people, as the 21st Century ushers in the Knowledge Age. While learning begins from birth, it goes... Read more of this article
Opinion: Bermuda Experiencing “Deepwater”
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Last week, during a late afternoon swim, I was surprised at seeing a 30-something woman swim out into the deepwater, towards the reef line, by herself. The weather was not ideal [although not rough] on that day and in fact I was the only other person swimming at that beach at the time. As I was leaving the area... Read more of this article
“Being The Change You Wish To See In World”
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] “Be the change you wish to see in the World” – Ghandi The first meeting of the Progressive Group [PG] took place on Sunday, February 8, 1959, in Flatts. They came together with a shared passion to see change in Bermuda. Having ‘walked’ Ghandi’s ‘talk’, they have left a legacy from which... Read more of this article
Opinion: Walk Their Talk, Focusing On Solutions
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] On January 15th, President Obama launched a ‘ Working Families Agenda’ promoting Sick and Maternity Leave for American employees. It is worth noting that the United States is the only country in the world – save Papua New Guinea – which has no legal protection for employees to have paid sick and maternity... Read more of this article
We Can All Learn From The Example Of MLK
[Written by Glenn Fubler] Born, Michael King Jr on January 15, 1929, MLK’s life was a journey of transformation. His father had declared independence as a teen; turning around a challenged background through perseverance and some luck. Daddy King changed their names to ‘Martin Luther’ – after the leader of the Reformation, which transformed... Read more of this article
Opinion: We All Have Gifts To Share With Another
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] “Being human is difficult. Becoming human is a lifelong process. To be truly human is a gift.” This quote is from Abraham Heschel, a Rabbi who had escaped Nazi Germany and subsequently became one of Martin Luther King’s spiritual confidantes. In fact Heschel was one of the first religious leaders... Read more of this article
Opinion: Fubler On BIU President’s Speech
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] I found the speech made by BIU President, Chris Furbert on Labour Day to be profound, even though it was brief. I should declare that during my fifteen years serving as Labour Relations Officer, I did a fair number of mediations with this union leader, so we have developed a relationship. On that note, one of... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Glenn Fubler “Be The Change”
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Archbishop Tutu and his daughter, Mpho, announced a new publication: The Book of Forgiving – A Guide to the Process of Forgiveness, in an extensive BBC Radio interview on May 5th . The book connects Tutu’s personal life with his public persona; capturing his relationship with his late-father. I heard the... Read more of this article
