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No shame in wanting to put your people first
By Thomas C. Famous
It is always interesting, sadly interesting, to see or hear people call Bermudians “Xenophobic” or “Protectionist”, simply because they wish to ensure the best for themselves, their families and their fellow Bermudians.
Spot on mate, spot on
By Thomas C. Famous
"I know we Bermudians like to think that we are a cut above all other offshore financial centres…I was personally a fierce proponent of that viewpoint, both at home and abroad…But I have had a “road to Damascus” moment on this issue because, try as we might to differentiate ourselves, to adversaries such as Mr Moscovici and his EU staff, all the dots are the same — illegitimate!
The role of a Backbencher
By Thomas C. Famous
Today, let us take a moment to speak about the role of the backbencher. For clarity, a backbencher would be those who are elected to parliament but are not yet government ministers.
The ‘Pink Wave’ is coming
By Thomas C. Famous
Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend in relation to the Mid-term elections that were going on in the United States.
Caribbean Politicians: Akierra Mary Deanne Missick of Turks and Caicos Islands
Thomas C. Famous
Over the last summer, I have had the privilege and honour to represent Bermuda during the 43rd annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) conference held in Cayman Islands June 16th-23rd.
Reggae: Word, Sound & Power
Thomas C. Famous
“Look to Africa, for there a King will be crowned.” The Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, prophesizing the coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia.
Cayman Kind—Pt II
Thomas C. Famous
Day Two of the 43rd Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Caribbean Americas Atlantic Region conference, held in Grand Cayman June 16, 2018 to 23, 2018, saw delegates from around the Caribbean gather once again at the Marriott Hotel, for a day of presentations, discussion and debates.
The British are coming!! The British are coming!!
Thomas C. Famous
“Cup Match is an event which marks the day that Bermuda was discovered by Admiral Sir George Somers, in 1609. It also marks Emancipation Day.”
"But be happy the Brits ended the slave trade"
Thomas C. Famous
A quote from someone upset about the way Britain has been portrayed about its role in the global slave trade. They attempt to make 'emancipation' sound as if this was an act of 'divine generosity,' on the part of the British.
A Caribbean gathering
Thomas C. Famous
Recently,our sister Caribbean island of Grand Cayman served as the host for the 43rd Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA) Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic (CAA) region conference. The conference ran from June 16th until June 23rd,2018.
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