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Column: Adams On Pre-Budget Report & More
[Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] Building a fairer Bermuda for all of us is at the core of what we believe and what we do. It is a promise to the people of Bermuda and our commitment to everyone, not just the privileged few, having an opportunity to thrive. As a result, The Pre-Budget Report for 2025/26 is more than a policy document; it’s... Read more of this article
Column: Myron On Compassion & Community
[Column written by Martha Harris Myron] The US economy is strong, so the economic pundits say. Inflation is dropping, but that trickle-down effect is not reflected in ordinary families’ financial situations. It never has been so in Bermuda where cost-of-living is always a challenge. This news is not of any comfort to any working family that is now... Read more of this article
Column: FDM’s Simmons On Justice & More
[Opinion column written by the FDM's Blaine Simmons] “Step into the fire of self-discovery. This fire will not burn you, it will only burn what you are not.” – Mooji These words stayed with me during my time in prison. At my lowest, facing a system that nearly stole my freedom, I embraced prayer, reflected on my dreams, sought a deeper... Read more of this article
Column: Wayne Caines On Violence Reduction
[Opinion column written by MP Wayne Caines] Today, I write as a former Minister of National Security, but more importantly, as a son of Bermuda, a witness to its pain, and a believer in its promise. I have walked the streets marked by the scars of gang violence. I have looked into the eyes of grieving mothers, burdened by sorrow yet still holding hope.... Read more of this article
Column: Talbot-Woolridge On Bermuda’s Youth
[Opinion column written by Shomari Talbot-Woolridge] The recent op-ed, What About the Youth?, raises important questions about the challenges facing young Bermudians. However, it fails to acknowledge the steps the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has taken to address those issues while conveniently ignoring the failures of the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA]... Read more of this article
Column: Hodgson On Holiday Season & More
[Opinion column written by Senator Arianna Hodgson] As the holiday season gets into full swing with Christmas parties and festivities kicking off this weekend, I want to take a moment to encourage everyone in our community to celebrate responsibly. The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and reflection, and we all have a part to play in ensuring... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Paugh On Board Members & More
[Opinion column written by Dr Nicola Paugh] Bermuda’s nonprofit sector is the backbone of our community, addressing critical challenges in mental health, environmental conservation, youth services, and beyond. Despite their invaluable contributions, many of these organizations face a similar challenge—difficulty recruiting board members with the... Read more of this article
Column: Dr. Virgil On ‘Giving Tuesday’ & More
[Opinion column written by Dr. Myra Virgil] Tuesday, December 3, 2024, will be acknowledged in almost 100 countries around the world as Giving Tuesday. Its purpose is as simple and uncomplicated as it gets: to encourage people to do good. Giving Tuesday began in 2012 in the US as a collaboration between the United Nations Foundation and the 92nd Street... Read more of this article
Column: Foley On St David’s, Politics & More
[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Maurice Foley] During the Opposition’s response to the throne speech on Friday, I sat in stunned silence as members of the Progressive Labour Party laughed at the suggestion that St. David’s could become a parish under a One Bermuda Alliance government. As someone born and raised in St. David’s, I know... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Belco’s Workers & More
[Opinion column written by MP Thomas Christopher Famous] So, three legends and one apprentice walk into a bar. Often, far too often, we tend to give people praises when we can no longer have a conversation with them. By then it is far too late for them to hear how we truly feel about them. So, today we will briefly speak about three fellow Bermudians... Read more of this article
Column: Dill On Youth Policy, Violence & More
[Opinion column written by MP Emily Gail Dill] The recent OBA op-ed focused on crime has provided us with the opportunity to keep the public informed on the facts and to highlight the work currently being done by the government to address this challenge. We also have the opportunity to reaffirm that this issue requires a comprehensive, community-driven... Read more of this article
Column: Darrell On AI, Modern Medicine & More
[Column written by Gilbert Darrell] Artificial intelligence [AI] is revolutionizing healthcare, bringing unprecedented efficiency and personalization to medical processes. Its integration with technologies such as stem cell research, medical imaging, and the Internet of Things [IoT] is reshaping the way diseases are diagnosed and treated, offering... Read more of this article
