Hashtag: #OpinionColumns
Column: Simmons-Wade On Dementia Care
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade] As the former Chair of the Aging Well Committee, a seniors’ advocate and the daughter of a parent with dementia, I know firsthand the impact of dementia on individuals, their families and the community. I am pleased at the progress, under the leadership of the Minister of Youth, Social Development... Read more of this article
Column: Myron On US Green Card Status
[Written by Martha Harris Myron] On the eve of another July 4th Independence Day in the United States, it is only fitting to reflect on the more than 400 years of Bermuda’s influential connections with our neighbor across the great Atlantic pond. Indeed! Bermuda islanders rescued Jamestown from cannibalism and extinction 150 years before the US became... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On London Climate Week & More
[Column written by Patrice Horner] The London Climate Week June 24-30th is hosting hundreds of sessions and workshops from leading experts in climate solutions, as the temperature nears record highs. The activity in climate and sustainability can be difficult to navigate as there is a soup of acronyms. Countries and companies are expected to report... Read more of this article
Column: Sir John Swan On Politics, Trends, More
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] Anyone watching the world of international politics will be aware of what I view as disturbing trends, specifically: A decided swing to extremism – people seem attracted to the far right or far left of the political spectrum. The middle, where people are willing to consider other opinions, who see right and... Read more of this article
Column: PIPA Compliance With PIPA Express
[Column written by The TLC Group] As we approach the full enforcement date of Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] on January 1, 2025, it’s crucial for small businesses to ensure they meet the minimum requirements for compliance. With just six months left, there’s still time to get your data protection practices in order,... Read more of this article
Column: Adams On PLP’s Commitment & More
[Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party has been making steady progress in our island’s infrastructure. From the early works of restoring the conditions of our roads, the installation of CCTV camera, and the investment into stablising Tynes Bay Waste Management Facility, to name a few, the work is being... Read more of this article
Column: Addressing Environment Issues & More
[Opinion column written by Malachi Symonds & Noelle Young] As professionals deeply committed to advancing sustainable practices, we are united in our concern for the escalating environmental challenges in Bermuda. Our expertise, although stemming from different fields, converges on a common goal: to foster a culture of sustainability and resilience. Historically,... Read more of this article
Column: AI Ethical, Societal & Technical Concerns
[Opinion column written by Chris Garrod] Generative AI, and primarily ChatGPT-4 [and now even more so ChatGPT-4o], developed by OpenAI, represents a significant leap in natural language processing and artificial intelligence. Its ability to generate human-like text has opened up many applications, from content creation to customer service automation.... Read more of this article
Column: Adams On Home-Start Programme
[Written by PLP MP Jache Adams] Supported by the Government’s commitment to making tangible strides toward meeting the housing needs of Bermudians, the Bermuda Housing Corporation’s Home Start programme, has proven to be a beacon of hope and progress in housing our people. This initiative, in partnership with Clarien Bank, offers 100 per cent mortgages... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda’s Royal Naval Tanks, Part 4
[Column written by Dr Edward Harris] In the first part of this series on the Royal Naval Tanks at St. George’s Island, Bermuda, the earliest [1803] published image of the watering facility for British warships was presented and then discussed in part two. In part three, the identities of the warships in the 1803 picture are considered and the 1808... Read more of this article
Column: Myron On Leadership, Ethics & More
[Opinion column written by Martha Harris Myron] Is ethical leadership an illusion? The recent Bermuda PATI release of information regarding the finance operations of a non-performing Bermuda government guarantee-backed commission is disturbing. The responsibility of government leadership is to report to the truth in all financial matters to the very... Read more of this article
Column: Wysocka-Bradshaw On Insurance
[Column written by Dorota Wysocka-Bradshaw] When applying for life insurance, the underwriting process is a critical step to determine the policyholder’s risk and premium. At CG Insurance, we pride ourselves on a customer-centric approach that ensures a smooth and transparent journey from start to finish. This comprehensive guide aims to provide... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda’s Royal Naval Tanks, Part 3
[Column written by Dr Edward Harris] In the first part of this series on the Royal Naval Tanks at St. George’s Island, Bermuda, the earliest [1803] published image of the watering facility for British warships was presented and then discussed in Part 2. In Part 3, the identities of the warships in the 1803 picture are considered and the 1808 and... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda’s Royal Naval Tanks, Part 2
[Column written by Dr Edward Harris] In the first part of this article on the Royal Naval Tanks at St. George’s Island, Bermuda, the earliest [1803] published image of the watering facility for British warships was presented. That picture and several others are discussed here in part two. Discussion of the Porgay Picture of 1803 While Porgay appears... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda’s Royal Naval Tanks, Part 1
[Column written by Dr. Edward Harris] One of the earliest artistic views of Bermuda appeared in 1803 in The Naval Chronicle and is a scene of the commodious Murray’s Anchorage to the north of St. George’s Island, with Fort St. Catherine and its rearward hills in the background. It is an aquatint, which is a form of intaglio printmaking that relies... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Flags, Migration & More
[Opinion column written by Christopher Famous] What do these two flags have in common? The Blue and White is the flag of the Azorian Islands. The blue flag with the Union Jack is the colonial flag of St. Christopher [St. Kitts], Nevis and Anguilla islands.Both island groups were administered by the colonial powers of Portugal and Great Britain respectively. Ok,... Read more of this article
