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Column: Hodgkins On Independent Candidates

[Opinion column written by Karen Hodgkins] Why vote for an independent candidate? A movement has begun and there is no stopping it. The vision of a coalition of independent MPs working for the good of the country and not a political party resonates deeply with me. Independent MPs will work for their constituents and not a political party. Decisions... Read more of this article

Column: Get Govt Finances & Reporting In Order

[Opinion column written by Karen Hodgkins] It seems that the cycle of qualified reports of Government departments never ends. Government Auditor General after Auditor General continues to tell the same story. Lack of reporting of funds spent by the government and where the money went. How can we trust the current Government with our taxes, and presumably... Read more of this article

Column: Women Are Our Foundation & Strength

[Opinion column written by Karen Hodgkins-Magnum] As the Chair of the OBA Women’s Caucus, I would like to congratulate the women of the PLP for starting their Women’s Caucus. The women in our community are our foundation and strength. We are mothers, daughters, grandmothers, teachers, counsellors, CEOs, business leaders, charity leaders,... Read more of this article

Opinion Column: Magnum On PLP, Employment

[Opinion column written by One Bermuda Alliance Deputy Chairperson Karen Magnum] After reading David Burt’s and Walter Roban’s comments on the job loss report of August, 2013, I had to smile – and write a reply. They both obviously feel that if they can take a swing at something the One Bermuda Alliance has done, they should, no matter... Read more of this article

Opinion: Politics For Public, Not Private Gain

[Opinion column written by Karen Magnum, Party Secretary, One Bermuda Alliance] My goal when entering politics was to try to help save our country from bankruptcy and make changes to our parliamentary system. I knew our system was archaic and inherently divisive, however being in the midst of the political game has been a huge eye opener. Parliamentary... Read more of this article