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Column: Lori Rockhead On Diabetes & More
[Opinion column written by Lori Rockhead] When most people think of the Bermuda Diabetes Association, they think of education – nutrition advice, healthy lifestyle guidance, and information on diabetes prevention and management. That work is essential. But it’s only part of our story. What many don’t realise is that we provide frontline, wraparound... Read more of this article
Column: Rawlins On Kids, Phones & More
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] If you’re parenting a child or teenager right now, chances are you’ve wondered, maybe quietly, maybe out loud, whether screens are taking over your child’s life. The phone that never seems to leave their hand. The mood shifts when it’s taken away. The arguments that feel bigger than they should... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Ben Smith On Healing & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Ben Smith] Recently, I wrote about race, privilege, and responsibility. These are topics that are never easy, rarely comfortable, and never simple. I knew the piece would spark a reaction, and it did. Some people thanked me for saying what needed to be said. Others disagreed strongly. A few were upset. That’s okay... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Immigration & More
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] During the years of 2013 – 2016, Bermuda was gripped by a significant social and political movement as citizens took to the streets to march and protest against proposed legislations by the then-One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] government aimed at liberalising the island’s immigration rules. They were... Read more of this article
Column: De Couto On 2026, OBA & More
[Opinion column written by Dr Douglas De Couto] It’s a good time to reflect on the past year and look forward to 2026. I don’t have space here to recap the whole year, but even just the last few weeks have given us plenty of food for thought. One of the One Bermuda Alliance’s priorities is to make a Bermuda that works for future generations, and... Read more of this article
Column: Senator Bell On Tax Credits & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lauren Hayward Bell] Bermuda’s Tax Credits Act 2025 represents a clear statement of values. It is practical, forward-looking legislation that places Bermudian workers, Bermudian businesses and Bermudian communities at the centre of our economic strategy. As a Labour government, and as the Junior Minister responsible... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Housing & More
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “So it would seem we’ve still got a long, long way to go” Phil Collins The price of progress Recently, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce [BCC] stated that with the Southampton Princess Hotel set to open next year, it will need a workforce of 500 to 700 individuals for efficient operations. And... Read more of this article
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
