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Column: OBA’s Fahy On Morgan’s Point & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] As the public is aware, I have been asking questions of the Government about what is happening at Morgan’s Point. My questions have been legitimate [especially due to its historical connection with Southlands] so that the people of Bermuda can gain a full understanding of what progress, if any, is being made... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Christine Ritchie On Alzheimer’s
[Column written by Dr Christine Ritchie] Alzheimer’s is a disease that inspires a great deal of concern in many of us, whether already living with a loved one who is suffering from it or because we are concious of the risks in the future. There is reason for concern, too, with Dementia Bermuda having estimated that there may be as many as 3,000 people... Read more of this article
Column: DeSilva On OBA, Morgan’s Point, More
[Opinion column written by MP Zane DeSilva] MP Michael Fahy and the OBA’s recent call for “clarity” on Morgan’s Point leaves out one important fact: he and his OBA colleagues were part of the Cabinet that approved the $165 million guarantee that collapsed and left Bermudians holding the bag. MP Fahy served in the OBA Cabinet that made this horrendous,... Read more of this article
Column: Swan On Tourism, Investment & More
[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] Tourism is the beating heart of Bermuda’s economy, and the measures introduced in the Honourable House this past week represent more than just legislation—they represent vision. For years, Bermudians have called for a tourism strategy that supports both large-scale investment and homegrown entrepreneurs. With... Read more of this article
Column: Bottelli & Hetzel On Audubon Society
[Opinion column written by Heather Bottelli and Janice Hetzel] Bermuda is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the Atlantic and has provided food and shelter to more than 400 bird species. From the haunting call of the Cahow to the flash of a Bluebird across a garden, these natural treasures shape our sense of place and connect us to the wider... Read more of this article
Column: Tyrrell On Safety, Opportunity & More
[Opinion column written by MP Neville Tyrrell] On Friday Sept 12th, your PLP Government reported back on progress in areas that matter most to you: safety, financial security, and opportunity for every Bermudian. Safety First After the recent tragedy, the Premier invoked the Governor’s constitutional responsibility for security and called for convening... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Fahy On Morgan’s Point & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] The people of Bermuda deserve clarity on Morgan’s Point. In mid-August, I posed a number of questions regarding the status of Morgan’s Point. By way of reminder, I asked: How does the recently proposed medical tourism facility tie into the plans announced by the Premier in 2024, where the Premier announced... Read more of this article
Column: PLP’s Simmons On Connectivity & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lindsay Simmons] Earlier this month, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, represented Bermuda at the Second Africa–CARICOM Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As her Junior Minister, I have reflected on what her participation means for Bermuda and why the theme of connectivity must guide how... Read more of this article
Column: Fulton On Dementia, Caregivers & More
[Opinion column written by Erica Fulton] Dementia doesn’t just affect memory. It changes the way a person experiences the world, making everyday tasks harder, conversations more confusing and relationships more complicated. It affects not only the person living with it, but everyone around them. It’s not just “old age.” Dementia is caused... Read more of this article
Column: Smith On BermudAir & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Dion Smith] In light of recent news involving Bermuda Air and their legal dispute, I want to be clear that my purpose here is not to weigh in on the legal matter itself, but to raise broader awareness around the need to support visionary initiatives especially those aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in... Read more of this article
Column: Cunningham On Ferry Service & More
[Opinion column written by OBA’s Victoria Cunningham] For generations, Bermuda’s pink ferry route has been more than a scenic way to cross the harbour. It connects workers to their jobs, families to each other, and visitors to our communities and businesses. Yet today, that lifeline is fraying. Since July 2025, weekend service has been discontinued,... Read more of this article
Column: Ewles On Asthma, Awareness & More
[Column written by Mary Ewles] The average person breathes 12-20 times every minute, more than 25,000 times a day. That’s over 670 million breaths in an average lifetime. For most, it’s automatic, invisible, effortless. But for thousands of people in Bermuda living with asthma, COPD [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, like emphysema and chronic... Read more of this article
