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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
Column: Robinson On Absentee Voting & More
[Opinion column written by MP Dwayne Robinson] On September 26, I tabled the Absentee Voting Act 2025 for the consideration of the House of Assembly and Bermuda. This bill enshrines in law that all eligible voters living in Bermuda should be able to vote in an election, even if they can’t be present on Election Day [or any other early voting day]. For... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On Climate, Dolphins & More
[Opinion column written by Patrice Horner] Hurricane Impact On Ocean Mammals Hurricanes are increasing in number, severity, and size as the ocean warm. The Tropics of the Atlantic Ocean posted an average of 80 degrees surface temperature this year which including Bermuda. The recent dual hurricanes Humberto and Imelda churned an estimated 320 thousand... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Watkins On World Stroke Day
[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] On World Stroke Day, a powerful gathering titled A Stroke of Genius brought together community members to shed light on the personal impacts of stroke and inspire collective action. I am thankful for the dedicated team Sandro Fubler and Jeshmi Pradhan at Evolution Healing Centre, as well as for Nicole Chichon-De... Read more of this article
Column: Johnson On Technology & More
[Opinion column written by Sloane Johnson] Across the world, technology is driving change faster than any of us could have imagined. Artificial intelligence, automation and digital tools are reshaping industries, creating new opportunities – and new inequalities. Here in Bermuda, the question isn’t whether technology will define our future,... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Campbell On Employment & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Vance Campbell] The recent article “Job numbers up but still below pre-pandemic levels” paints a cautiously optimistic picture of Bermuda’s labour market. While it’s true that total jobs increased by 1.8% between 2023 and 2024, a deeper dive into the data reveals troubling trends that deserve public scrutiny. Bermudian... Read more of this article
