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Column: Maybury On Fairmont SDO & More
[Opinion column written by Chris Maybury] When the Fairmont Southampton Hotel opened in 1972, it marked the culmination of the largest construction project in Bermuda since the Second World War. The hotel, then known as the Southampton Princess, was an all-inclusive resort with 600 rooms, restaurants and bars, beach facilities, sporting options including... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Smith On ScreenTime & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Ben Smith] Whether you are a parent, guardian or anyone who interacts with children and teens, chances are you have asked yourself multiple times, “Are cell phones helping our youth or are they doing more harm than good?” Trust me, you are not alone. I hear this all the time from adults and sometimes teens, who... Read more of this article
Column: Saltus On Resilience, Equity & More
[Opinion column written by Penny Saltus] Every child arrives in the world with limitless potential – but not all begin on a level playing field. As we mark World Children’s Day on 20 November, we are reminded that our responsibility as a community is not simply to care for children, but to create the conditions that allow every child to thrive.... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On Belem, COP30 & More
[Opinion column written by Patrice Horner] From the shoulder of the Atlantic, the arm of the Amazon River reached deep into the continent, grabbing precious minerals and resources of the dense forest. Belem was one of the earliest ‘extractive’ economies and it became very rich. It was established in January by the Kingdom of Portugal and named Belem... Read more of this article
Column: Rawlins On Gratitude, Children & More
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] As the year begins to wind down and the holidays approach, Bermuda naturally shifts its pace. Mornings feel cooler, the sun sets a little earlier, and you can almost sense the island preparing itself for the season ahead. But November has a way of stirring more than excitement. For many families, it brings... Read more of this article
Column: Dr De Silva On Children, Safety & More
[Column written by Dr. Sandy De Silva] This World Children’s Day, families across Bermuda – and around the world – are asking the same urgent question: How do we keep our children safe and healthy in a digital age? The rise of social media and smartphones has changed childhood. While technology connects, entertains, and educates, it also... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Camille Powe On Diabetes & More
[Column written by Dr Camille E. Powe] It’s Diabetes Awareness Month, which is particularly important on island given that the Bermuda Diabetes Association estimates that as many as 15-20 per cent of the population may suffer from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. As an endocrinologist and co-director of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Program at Mass General... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On COP30, Finance & More
[Opinion column written by Patrice Horner] COP30 is a cacophony of politicians, academics, national government organizations [NGOs], and general observers. The indigenous people were really not at the table so they blocked the doors this week. The negotiations of the policy makers were halted until the group disbanded at the point of rifles and tanks.... Read more of this article
Column: Foley On Independence, Caricom, More
[Opinion column written by OBA's Maurice Foley] Every few years, the idea that Bermuda should become an independent country resurfaces; wrapped in emotion, history, and the promise of self-determination. But independence is not just about flags and anthems; it’s about whether we are truly prepared economically, socially, and educationally to stand... Read more of this article
Column: Patrice Horner On COP30 In Belem
[Column written by Patrice Horner] COP30 stands for the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties [COP] to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC]. The 30th one opened in Belem November 10th. Opening event at the COP30 in Belem November 10th, 2025 Afternoon thunderstorms texted the meeting spaces and the ability to hear. However,... Read more of this article
Column: Robin Tucker On Politics & More
[Opinion column written by MP Robin Tucker] Bermuda should be very concerned when the leader of the country proclaims that he must “put party first”. What happened to putting Bermuda first? The Premier’s recent acknowledgement that Cabinet appointments are sometimes guided by party loyalty, rather than by principle highlights a deeper, and obvious... Read more of this article
Column: MP Linda Smith On Climate & More
[Opinion column written by MP Linda Smith] Every year, scientists report on record breaking warming. Looking at the devastation in Jamaica caused by Hurricane Melissa, one wonders whether the weather has reached a tipping point. The devastation left behind, the lives and livelihoods taken is truly heartbreaking. Hurricane Melissa may very well have... Read more of this article
