Stories about Bermuda from August, 2006
Bermuda: Education & sustainable development
Christian S. Dunleavy congratulates an old schoolfriend on his decision to repay the scholarship funds granted him a decade ago; and questions the Bermuda government's decision to pave over a...
Bermuda: Rum terrorism
Valentine Michael Smith reports on the vicious attack on Bermuda's rum supply perpetrated by a group called Al-Cassava: “the group’s demands are said to include increased moped parking, a reduction...
Caribbean: Languages spoken here
Island Tips posts a list — by island — of the languages spoken in the Caribbean.
Bermuda: GPS ruling
Sean reports that taxi drivers in Bermuda are up in arms over a new ruling requiring them to install GPS units in their vehicles.
Caribbean: Colonial artifacts
Jeremy Taylor ponders the appropriate uses of colonial forms and artifacts in the Caribbean context.
Bermuda: Gang activity
Edward Rance analyses the rise of gang activity in Bermuda and suggests some solutions.
Bermuda: Sustainable Develoopment Plan
Charlotte Andrews reports on a public meeting convened to dicuss the Bermuda Government's Draft Sustainable Development Strategy and Implementation Plan.
Bermuda: Self-made man
The Limey wonders why a young, self-made man — a former prisoner turned lawyer — won't acknowledge what his success might mean to other young, black Bermudians.
Bermuda: Opposition to independence
Public opposition to the idea of independence for Bermuda has increased by 10% since 2004, notes the Limey: “It’s time for the Premier to graciously acknowledge this lack of interest...
