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Column: Let’s Use Heritage Month To Reflect
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] We can be our best in addressing difficult times, based on the stories we tell ourselves about ‘who we are’. When we recognize our capacity to make a difference in our own lives and that of our community, we act from our Best Selves, we act with courage. The above paraphrase from Former-President Obama’s... Read more of this article
Column: Technology vs Common Sense
[Written by Carla Seely] As the world continues to evolve, so does the technology that supports it. But as technology develops, the side effect is the declining ability to use good old-fashioned common sense. This holds so true when people are dealing with their finances; more people are relying on a mathematical or financial “app” as opposed to... Read more of this article
Column: Moving Our Island & Economy Forward
[Opinion column written by Senator Vic Ball] Bermuda is moving through a period of economic stimulation. There are many projects that are ongoing or are about to commence which promise to revitalize the economy through the creation of jobs. It was this Government’s promise to rebuild our island economy and bring jobs and careers back to our home.... Read more of this article
Column: Importance Of Human Solidarity
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] “As the years progress one increasingly realizes the importance of human solidarity. Please place human solidarity, the concern of the other, at the centre of the values by which you live.” This quote from Nelson Mandela’s 2008 speech to a group of young people, offers a point of reflection, as... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Upbeat About Future In St. George’s’
[Opinion column written by Minister Nandi Outerbridge] Wednesday’s Peppercorn Ceremony was a good opportunity to see what makes St. George’s special – a community gathering in which the past gives life to the present. The sun was shining, the music was playing, the Regiment looked great and the Masons paid their due. People enjoyed the show. There’s... Read more of this article
Column: Now Is Time To Act To Protect Children
[Opinion column written by MP Michael Weeks] Bermuda is an idyllic place of natural beauty and community connectedness. We abide by a deep sense of shared responsibility and belonging. Many of us have access to educational and economic opportunities that most in the world can only dream of. But Bermuda also has its divisions and secrets. Concealed... Read more of this article
Column: Insurance Innovators & Inspiration
[Opinion column written by Ross Webber] Spring is about fresh starts, and at the BDA offices, the spirit of inspiration is feeling decidedly millennial. In the past month, we’ve welcomed Under-40s members of the American Association of General Managing Agents [AAMGA] and the US Reinsurance Under 40s Group, Inc [Re Under 40s] Annual Tour. We also... Read more of this article
Column: Suggesting ’27 Words’ Before Election
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Theresa May’s snap decision to call a General Election in June in the UK, got me thinking about Bermuda. With the OBA down to 17 guaranteed votes in a House of Assembly where 19 votes constitutes a Parliamentary majority; with six economic ‘fundamentals’ still not lining up to pull Bermuda out of its... Read more of this article
Column: ‘These Promises Have Not Been Kept’
[Opinion column written by Senator Renee Ming] Crime in any community negatively impacts upon the residents and businesses in the immediate area and the spill-on effect ultimately will impact the island on a whole. In a community as tightly-knit and closely connected as St. George’s, any crime has an impact beyond the victim, touching virtually... Read more of this article
Column: If Not Now, When? If Not Us, Who?
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The Bermuda Tourism Authority has announced a series of seminars which is a direct outcome from their recent Memorandum of Understanding with Airbnb; the global leaders of the transformation of the world-wide vacation rental market. The seminars, open to local home owners interested in hosting visitors to our... Read more of this article
Column: To Be Frugal Or Not To Be Frugal?
[Written by Carla Seely] The amount of money you have at your disposal is not always dependent on how much you earn. Whether you make a lot of money or you don’t, it is all about how you choose to spend your money that can make all the difference in the future. Earlier in the week my husband and I were driving to work and he said the “F” word…the... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Three Big Values Anchor The Budget’
[Opinion column written by Premier Michael Dunkley] The Government passed its ‘Safe Hands’ Budget in late March, laying down ways and means money will be earned and spent over the next year. Legislators debated the Budget for over 100 hours, which tells you our system of democratic scrutiny is alive and well. Before moving on with our busy lives,... Read more of this article
