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Column: Tyrrell On Immigration, Bermuda & More
[Opinion column written by Neville Tyrrell] Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward has recently delivered a series of immigration updates that demonstrate a careful, measured, and forward-looking approach to one of Bermuda’s most important policy areas. The Minister has struck a tone that is confident, pragmatic, and firmly grounded in fairness.... Read more of this article
Column: Mello-Robinson On Food Insecurity
[Column written by Clare Mello-Robinson] Every week in Bermuda, hundreds of families quietly line up—not at grocery stores, but at The Eliza DoLittle food pantry. They arrive with dignity and leave with something far more powerful than food: hope. Food insecurity has become a visible and growing crisis, impacting working parents, seniors, and children... Read more of this article
Column: Holiday Edit Christmas Gift Guide
[Column written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] A curated guide to Bermuda’s best holiday deals, menus, events and gift ideas, curated by Mikaela Ian Pearman. The holiday season is officially here, and Bermuda’s small businesses are bringing out their best. Each week, The Holiday Edit highlights the island’s most exciting offers, from festive dining... Read more of this article
Column: Samuels On LGBTQ+ Belonging & More
[Opinion column written by Joshua Samuels] In Bermuda, we often speak proudly of being a community that cares – a place where neighbours matter and where we look out for one another. Yet for many LGBTQ+ Bermudians, that promise remains unfulfilled. Across our island, LGBTQ+ people continue to face discrimination, stigma, bullying, and barriers... Read more of this article
Column: Bell On CPA, Parliament & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lauren Hayward Bell] Democracy rarely collapses in a single moment. More often, it erodes gradually – when standards slip, when conduct overshadows purpose, and when public confidence begins to fray. In such moments, the most important question is not who is right or wrong, but whether our democratic institutions... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Smith On Race, Privilege & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Ben Smith] If Bermuda wants a better future, we need to start telling the truth openly, calmly, and without pointing fingers. Race still shapes opportunity in this country, and privilege still opens doors for some that remain closed to others. At the same time, personal responsibility, discipline, and preparation... Read more of this article
Column: Holiday Edit Christmas Gift Guide
[Column written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] A curated guide to Bermuda’s best holiday deals, menus, events and gift ideas, curated by Mikaela Ian Pearman. The holiday season is officially here, and Bermuda’s small businesses are bringing out their best. Each week, The Holiday Edit highlights the island’s most exciting offers, from festive dining... Read more of this article
Column: Dr. Jahnae Harvey On Autism & More
[Opinion column written by Dr. Jahnae Harvey] Imagine your child is unable to communicate their basic needs or emotions. For many families in Bermuda, this is a daily reality. Autism – also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD] – is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, learn, and interact with the world around... Read more of this article
Column: Senator Bell On Housing & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lauren Hayward Bell] Bermuda’s housing crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing our people. Across the Island, families, seniors, and young Bermudians continue to struggle to find safe, affordable places to live. In the private rental market, affordable options remain scarce and the pace of new construction... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Workforce & More
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] A few days ago someone wrote on social media that they see very few Bermudians in the following fields: Construction Landscaping Plumbing Cosmetology Culinary arts They are actually correct. What they left out is the “why” this is the case, as we know, nothing happens on its own. Additionally, this... Read more of this article
Column: Musson On Youth, Future & More
[Opinion column written by Iesha Musson] I have been paying a lot of attention to the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] Government’s plans to shape the future of the Bermudian workforce and pave the way for the next generation to stride confidently into the world of work. What I have observed is both encouraging and inspiring. A true investment in our... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Flaherty On Holiday Safety & More
[Column written by Dr Michael Flaherty] It’s holiday time in Bermuda and a wonderful time for families, filled with presents, gatherings and plenty of excitement for children. It is also a time when the home gets a little busier and distractions are more common, which is why it’s good to pause to think about safety in a gentle, positive way –... Read more of this article
