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Column: FDM’s Dill On Two Bermuda’s & More
[Opinion column written by Omar Dill] Once upon a time, there were two Bermudas, growing together but living very different lives. One Bermuda, Opportunity, was full of ambition, always chasing growth, development, and international success. The other Bermuda, Community, was grounded, caring, and held onto the traditions of the island. For years, these... Read more of this article
Column: PLP’s Robinson On Jobs & Economy
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Leslie Robinson] The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party welcomes the positive news contained within the 2024 Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs unveiled by Minister Jason Hayward this week confirming that Bermuda is seeing strong job growth and steady economic progress. Highlights from the report include Between... Read more of this article
Column: Dr. Ellen Slawsby On Hurricane Anxiety
[Column written by Dr. Ellen Slawsby] With Ernesto firmly under our belt and the world still watching the fallout of Helene, most of us are all too aware that we’re in the thick of a busy hurricane season. If you find yourself fatigued and stressed out by it all, here are some helpful tips to help you self-regulate and mentally prepare for the next... Read more of this article
Column: Bean On Community, Issues & More
[Opinion column written by Marc Bean] Greetings, Constituents of C-36. From speaking to many of you, it is clear that our community is dissatisfied with the direction of our country. You deserve better, and as you think about your vote, ask yourself—what will happen to our country if we continue along this current path? Our team, which includes young... Read more of this article
Column: Dill On Community, Service & More
[Opinion column written by Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill] Growing up, the church wasn’t just a building, it was the heart of the community, the gathering place where people found hope, healing, and often a home away from their troubles. The church was where we lifted each other up, where fellowship wasn’t just on Sunday, but every day of the week. Back... Read more of this article
Column: Neblett On Candidacy, Election & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Carl Neblett] As the bye-election approaches in just a few days, I stand before the public as a committed and passionate man who believes in the potential of our beloved Bermuda. Over the past few months, I have visited the neighbourhoods of Constituency 36, knocked on their doors, and listened to their concerns.... Read more of this article
Column: Richardson On Home Ownership & More
[Opinion column written by MP Anthony Richardson] The recent change, empowering Bermudians to acquire their first homes, is another important step in the PLP’s effort to make homeownership more accessible. This amendment to pension rules, coupled with the government’s Mortgage Guarantee Programme, demonstrates the Progressive Labour Party’s... Read more of this article
Column: Step Three To Home Ownership
[Written by Freddie Forth & Martha Harris Myron] Negotiating a contract, whether written or implied, occurs in some form or another in almost every human interaction: wages, purchasing consumer goods, union bargaining, even in human relationships. It can be set implicitly and clear cut, resolvable in a matter of minutes, as when the price of a... Read more of this article
Column: Darrell On Information Technology & AI
[Column written by Gilbert Darrell] In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, rapid technological advancements have transformed the way we live and work, with Information Technology [IT] and Artificial Intelligence [AI] playing key roles in this evolution. The integration of IT and AI is not just a passing trend; it is reshaping industries, enhancing... Read more of this article
Column: MP Burgess On PLP, Seniors & More
[Opinion column written by MP Derrick Burgess] So Now the OBA Cares About Seniors? It’s almost laughable to hear the OBA candidate for c36 calling for better assistance for seniors, as if the OBA’s record on seniors issues didn’t exist. For years, when they had the opportunity to do something meaningful for our seniors, they flatly refused... Read more of this article
Column: Rev. Dr. Dill On Social Investment & More
[Opinion column written by Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill] We stand at a defining moment in Bermuda’s journey, and it is time to speak truth to power. Not just in the by-election for Constituency 36, Sandys North, but when the next election is called. Our PLP government, with tireless effort and unyielding commitment, has worked to lift the burdens of our... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Neblett On Seniors, Govt & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Carl Neblett] Life in Bermuda has become increasingly expensive for everyone, but for our elderly population, it is almost agonizing. For many seniors, the combination of inadequate pensions, insufficient healthcare, high costs of living, and widespread neglect forms a perfect storm of suffering that should deeply... Read more of this article
