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Column: Dr Kozin On Ageing, Hearing & More
[Column written by Dr Elliott Kozin] As we all know, Bermuda is a remarkable place – but one of the more interesting ways the island is setting itself apart is as one of the fastest-ageing populations in the world. With a median age of 46 [according to the UN], which compares unfavourably with the United States’ median age of 38.5. In a similar... Read more of this article
Column: Donna Tiffin On Meals On Wheels
[Opinion column written by Donna Tiffin] For 50 years Meals on Wheels Bermuda has carried out a simple yet essential mission: to prepare and deliver freshly cooked, nourishing meals to those who cannot do so for themselves. What began in 1975 with a handful of volunteers serving 15 clients from the King Edward Memorial Hospital kitchen has grown into... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Foley On Safety, E-Bikes & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Maurice Foley] It’s a familiar sight on our roads: a small group of teenagers on electric bikes, swerving through traffic, overtaking cars, and laughing as they disappear around a bend. To some, it may look harmless — just kids having fun. But one wrong turn, one moment of overconfidence, and that laughter could... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Sam On Bermuda College & More
[Column written by Dr David Sam] Just over 50 years ago, Bermuda College opened its doors with a vision to transform lives through education. Today, that vision remains not only intact but thriving, evolving to meet the needs of a new generation of learners and a rapidly changing Bermuda. This year, our Fall 2025 enrolment numbers offer a powerful affirmation... Read more of this article
Column: Rawlins On World Mental Health Day
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Around the globe, we’ll see campaigns encouraging people to talk more openly about mental health and to break the stigma. These messages matter. But for our children here in Bermuda, awareness on its own will never be enough. They need us to move beyond slogans and... Read more of this article
Column: Ben Smith On Sports, Unity & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Ben Smith] Sport has always been one of Bermuda’s greatest strengths. It brings us together, families cheering from the sidelines, communities united in shared pride, and young people discovering what it means to work hard, show discipline, and chase big dreams. That’s the beauty of sport. It reflects who we... Read more of this article
Column: Harris On Dyslexia, Education & More
[Opinion column written by Tina Harris] What do Daniel Radcliffe, Octavia Spencer, Lewis Hamilton, Walt Disney, and Richard Branson have in common? They’re all icons in their fields – and they all have dyslexia. Dyslexia affects up to 20% of the global population. That’s one in five people. In Bermuda, that could mean more than 1,600 students... Read more of this article
Column: Fubler On Tourism, Politics, Jobs & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Mischa Fubler] The One Bermuda Alliance has once again proven that what they say and what they do are often at odds with one another. As is my custom, I listen to the House of Assembly in preparation for our debate in the Senate and welcomed the Shadow Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, Dwayne... Read more of this article
Column: Robin Tucker On Child Support
[Opinion column written by MP Robin Tucker] Recently I watched the film Straw on Netflix. It’s a story where neglect, tension, and abandonment of responsibility ultimately unravel the fabric of family and community life. This theme is not confined to the movies; it’s playing out in Bermuda every day in the homes of many custodial parents left... Read more of this article
Column: Foley On Collective Code Of Conduct
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Maurice Foley] Bermuda has been shaken in recent years by rising gun violence, leaving scars not only on families directly impacted, but on the entire community. Fear, grief, and frustration have become far too common. Yet, in these difficult times, we must ask: how do we begin to heal? How do we reclaim our neighborhoods... Read more of this article
Column: Robinson On Family, Community & More
[Opinion column written by MP Dwayne Robinson] When I was growing up, I was a handful. My mother gave me her everything but I was a young, rambunctious boy who was determined to do whatever I felt was best for me at the time. Now, as a parent myself, I understand why my mother never gave up. She was committed to my future—the best that I deserved.... Read more of this article
Column: DeSilva On Ageing, Seniors & More
[Opinion column written by Mercedes Pringle-DeSilva] By 2026, one in four Bermudians will be over the age of 65 [Bermuda National Seniors Strategy 2024–2030]. That’s a quarter of our population navigating retirement, rising healthcare costs, and the realities of ageing – often without the support they need. The critical question at this juncture... Read more of this article
