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Column: Omar Dill On Food Security & More
[Opinion column written by the FDM's Omar Dill] Bermuda faces a critical challenge with food security. Our reliance on food imports, now over 80% and nearing 90%, impacts our economic stability and self-sufficiency, making us vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. Agriculture and fishing have long been integral to our survival and way of life, laying... Read more of this article
Column: Dill On Problems, Community & More
[Opinion column written by Reverend Senator Dr. Emily Gail Dill] A life senselessly cut short. A family left to mourn. A day in recognition of Bermuda at its best, marred by tragedy at its worst. To the family and loved ones of the young man who lost his life over the weekend, we extend our deepest sympathies. We pray for you and for justice to be served. We... Read more of this article
Column: Kim Swan’s Tribute to Chesley Trott
[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] I offer this tribute in honour of the life of Chesley Trott. Although my art teacher during my years attending Warwick Secondary School in the early 1970s, it was through golf at Port Royal Golf Course from 1971 that we truly came to know each other. To Maria, Chet, Velda, Teacher May and their families, I offer... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Marcus Jones On Fishing & More
[Opinion column written by Marcus Jones] In our preparation to become the next government, the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has committed to an ever-diminishing characteristic in modern-day politics: the ‘Art of Listening.’ Various organizations are welcomed into our Caucus, so we can listen to their concerns and hear the solutions they want implemented... Read more of this article
Column: Simmons On Election, Thanks, Congrats
[Opinion column written by the PLP's Lindsay Simmons] The by-election is over. The people of Constituency 10 have spoken and I am truly, truly grateful to everyone who cast their vote in support of me. To have nearly two hundred people say with their vote that I have earned your trust and earned your confidence is humbling and a reminder that this election... Read more of this article
Column: Simmons On Canvassing & More
[Opinion column written by the PLP's Lindsay Simmons] Good day Bermuda! To me, the best part about being a candidate for Parliament is getting out on the doorstep and connecting with the people I want to serve. Canvassing can be a humbling experience. Not everyone is willing to give you a chance. Not everyone wants to talk to you or wants your help. Yet,... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda’s Stone Age Technology
[Opinion column written by Dr Edward Harris ] The Stone Age generally ended some five thousand years ago with the invention of forging tools in iron. Prior to that, implements were made of stone and probably of timber, although the latter is less obvious in the archaeological record, as it tends to rot. Sadly perhaps, we have never declared a “Timber... Read more of this article
Column: Myron On Saving Bermuda’s Sloop
[Opinion column written by Martha Harris Myron] The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission [BCGC] recently received a BMD $10 million guarantee to keep operating. The Bermuda Sloop Foundation was barely able to raise BMD $150,000 to keep our international marine reputation afloat. BCGC is a nine-year old dormant organisation promoting “responsible” gambling. The... Read more of this article
Column: Simmons On Youth, Families & More
[Opinion column written by the PLP's Lindsay Simmons] As a mother, I am truly grateful for our government’s ongoing work to support and uplift Bermudian families. Our latest initiative, impacting Summer Day Camps for 2024-2025, will provide a nurturing and enriching environment for our children while addressing a long-standing concern of parents... Read more of this article
Column: King On Concerns, Solutions & More
[Opinion column written by Robert King] Canvassing these past several months, I have listened to concerns from residents across Smith’s North. Some concerns are personal to families, yet they echo similar concerns heard all across our Island. These include the state of our roads, our struggling education and health systems, and monetary hurdles generally. Other... Read more of this article
Column: Myron On Individual Financial Planning
[Opinion column written by Martha Harris Myron] It is tough enough to manage money on a personal basis, let alone wading through the 110-pages multitude of complicated financial information issued by Bermuda Government March 2023 financial report. Yet, the four vital financial planning principles are the same for all: individuals, businesses, institutions,... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Robinson On Voting & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The youth should know the power of their vote The political arena is subject to extreme change, as is the flow of democracy. Elected officials change, governments change, and governance systems are reviewed. However, the one thing that must remain the same is the power vested in the people. That... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Edward Harris On Flag, Heritage
[Written by Dr. Edward Harris] Is this flag Bermuda’s “National Jack”? Some years ago in the possibly unique series of 450-odd articles on Bermuda heritage, published in The Mid-Ocean News [now a victim of the digital age] and The Royal Gazette, I wrote a story about Bermudians and our connections with the Dutch island of St. Eustatius in the... Read more of this article
Column: PLP’s Richardson On Simmons & More
[Opinion column written by MP Anthony Richardson] The idiom ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ can be taken literally or figuratively. In the instance of PLP C10 Candidate Lindsay Simmons, the idiom applies in both contexts. Let me explain. Candidate Simmons reluctantly told the public that when she started canvassing in C10 in September... Read more of this article
Column: Spencer On Absentee Voting & More
[Opinion column written by the FDM's Jahdia Spencer] In the ever-evolving landscape of democracy, one thing remains constant: the need for electoral reform to ensure good governance. Now more than ever, the call for inclusive representation resonates louder than before. Central to this call for reform is the pressing issue of absentee voting, particularly... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Foley On Accountability & More
[Opinion column written by OBA Candidate Maurice Foley] As the winds of change sweep across Bermuda, it’s evident that the island is at a critical juncture, requiring a concerted effort from all residents to navigate towards a brighter future. Central to this transformation is the urgent need for a government that embodies principles of accountability,... Read more of this article
