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Column: Wheatley On Labour Party’s Victory
[Opinion column written by Benito Wheatley] The Labour Party’s landslide victory at the polls presents a fresh opportunity for the United Kingdom [UK] to establish a genuine modern partnership with the Overseas Territories [OTs] after 14 years of Conservative Party rule in which the relationship with the Territories was severely strained by heavy-handed... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On Climate Litigation & More
[Column written by Patrice Horner] The Climate Investment Summit provided updates on a major topic facing Climate Solutions, and that is litigation. In a London School of Economics 2024 Snapshot Report, it appears litigation levels have stabilized but have not stopped. The Snapshot was presented at the London Climate Week by Joana Setzer Associate Professorial... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On ESG Data, Insurance & More
[Column written by Patrice Horner] Commercial Risk sessions during the London Climate Week delved deeper into practicalities. The type of underwriting will determine the type of data required for decision-making. Clients cannot be requested to provide 50 data points on a long questionnaire in each instance. One approach is using the Key Performance... Read more of this article
Column: Thank You Works And Engineering
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] There are times that persons make negative comments based on rumours or speculation. Then, there are times that criticism is warranted. It is up to the individuals or organisations to accept where they must step up their game. Apologies With that being said, let me apologise to the people of; Devonshire, Smith’s... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On Climate Solutions & Insurance
[Column written by Patrice Horner] A Climate Investment Summit session on Leveraging Insurance for Resilience Systems focused on methods for financial systems adaptations to create Climate Solutions. The Central Bank of Ireland has sustainability and climate oversight integrated within is economic supervision. Resilient financial systems and a smooth... Read more of this article
Column: Simmons-Wade On Dementia Care
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade] As the former Chair of the Aging Well Committee, a seniors’ advocate and the daughter of a parent with dementia, I know firsthand the impact of dementia on individuals, their families and the community. I am pleased at the progress, under the leadership of the Minister of Youth, Social Development... Read more of this article
Column: Myron On US Green Card Status
[Written by Martha Harris Myron] On the eve of another July 4th Independence Day in the United States, it is only fitting to reflect on the more than 400 years of Bermuda’s influential connections with our neighbor across the great Atlantic pond. Indeed! Bermuda islanders rescued Jamestown from cannibalism and extinction 150 years before the US became... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On London Climate Week & More
[Column written by Patrice Horner] The London Climate Week June 24-30th is hosting hundreds of sessions and workshops from leading experts in climate solutions, as the temperature nears record highs. The activity in climate and sustainability can be difficult to navigate as there is a soup of acronyms. Countries and companies are expected to report... Read more of this article
Column: Sir John Swan On Politics, Trends, More
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] Anyone watching the world of international politics will be aware of what I view as disturbing trends, specifically: A decided swing to extremism – people seem attracted to the far right or far left of the political spectrum. The middle, where people are willing to consider other opinions, who see right and... Read more of this article
Column: PIPA Compliance With PIPA Express
[Column written by The TLC Group] As we approach the full enforcement date of Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] on January 1, 2025, it’s crucial for small businesses to ensure they meet the minimum requirements for compliance. With just six months left, there’s still time to get your data protection practices in order,... Read more of this article
Column: Adams On PLP’s Commitment & More
[Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party has been making steady progress in our island’s infrastructure. From the early works of restoring the conditions of our roads, the installation of CCTV camera, and the investment into stablising Tynes Bay Waste Management Facility, to name a few, the work is being... Read more of this article
Column: Addressing Environment Issues & More
[Opinion column written by Malachi Symonds & Noelle Young] As professionals deeply committed to advancing sustainable practices, we are united in our concern for the escalating environmental challenges in Bermuda. Our expertise, although stemming from different fields, converges on a common goal: to foster a culture of sustainability and resilience. Historically,... Read more of this article
