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Column: Paugh On Social Policy & More
[Column written by Dr Nicola Paugh] In the lead up to the election we heard a commitment from Premier Burt to bring the community together to build a fairer, more stable and more affordable Bermuda should the PLP be re-elected. There was a pledge to collaborate with FDM and independent candidates to hear their ideas and to determine how they can work... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Watkins On Tracking Heart Health
[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] As we continue with tips and concentrate on your heart for heart month, for week three, we will focus on heart health by tracking and being proactive with understanding your numbers. With this information, you can make decisions about your heart and work with your healthcare practitioners to make it more efficient. Why... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Devonshire PLP & More
[Opinion column written by Christopher Famous] Often, far too often politics can have people feeling dejected, and wondering if they should quit. Fortunately, at those times, one has a set of guiding principles to fall back on for support. Some 60 odd years ago a few families set about doing something that had never been done before. Walking all around... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Weldon On Elections, Voting & More
[Opinion column written by Dr Carika Weldon] I have been overwhelmed by the support from my endorsement of the Independent Candidate last week. As a follow-on, I present for consideration a new mindset when voting in this election, that ensures Bermuda gets the best team of representatives in the House to steer our country forward for all. As the upcoming... Read more of this article
Column: Lauren Bell On Politics, Election & More
[Opinion column written by PLP candidate Lauren Bell] After the polls close on Tuesday, there will not be a government of independents or an FDM government. There will either be a PLP or an OBA government. Here’s what both means for you and your future. A PLP government means a team of Bermudians – a record number of women and the right combination... Read more of this article
Column: LGBTQI Rights & Bermuda’s Election
[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] Election season has arrived, and yet again, LGBTQ+ Bermudians are nowhere to be found in the political conversation. Despite making up anywhere from 4,000 to 8,000 people—a conservative estimate—not a single party or independent candidate has put forth a platform that meaningfully addresses our... Read more of this article
Column: Cannonier On Resilience & More
[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Sophia Cannonier] “The stone that the builder refused shall become the chief cornerstone.” This powerful message of transformation and resilience is more than a biblical reference; it tells the journey of the 1987 Harvard Pembroke Marsh Plan, from its auspicious beginnings with full approval of cabinet and... Read more of this article
Column: Gurret On Election, Change, More
[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Nicky Gurret] I am running in this election because the One Bermuda Alliance has a platform that can be executed to reverse the declining trajectory of Bermuda. This downward spiral has been led by PLP Premier David Burt. We can see with our own eyes that Bermuda has been mismanaged. Thousands of Bermudians have... Read more of this article
Column: Lightbourne On Legacy, Justice & More
[Opinion column written by PLP candidate Alexa Lightbourne] In this pivotal moment for Bermuda, we stand at a crossroads. The choices we make today will determine not just our immediate future but the legacy we leave for generations to come. As I step forward as the hopeful representative for Constituency 14, Devonshire North West, I do so with deep... Read more of this article
Column: Crockwell On Politics, Elections & More
[Opinion column written by independent candidate Juanae Crockwell] In every generation, there comes a moment that redefines the social fabric of a country—a moment when the future is reshaped by the will of the people. Throughout Bermuda’s history, one undeniable truth has remained consistent: real change has never come from the top down. It has... Read more of this article
Column: David Dodwell On Independents
[Opinion column written by David Dodwell] As a proud member of Parliament for over a decade, then a loyal party supporter and a former Minister of the Government, I have always believed that those that retire from politics should stay away from political debate, leaving it to the next generation and those actively involved. However, when Sir John boldly... Read more of this article
Column: Creary On Children’s Well-Being
[Opinion column written by Gwendolyn de la Chevotiere Creary] As Bermuda prepares to vote, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to support our children’s emotional well-being? In a world where anxiety, stress, and social pressures are rising, we must ensure that our children have the resilience to navigate life’s challenges. Their ability... Read more of this article
