Stories about Bermuda from November, 2009
Bermuda, St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Here Comes The Queen
Shawn and Sue and Repeating Islands blog about the Queen of England's visit to Bermuda.
Bermuda: Public Transport
In the wake of the shutdown of several transportation routes in Bermuda, BeachLime.com wonders “what exactly Government sees its public transportation role as.”
Bermuda: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
“Next time you go up to Dockyard, lie down on that big ole dock and give it a hug”: According to Vexed Bermoothes, “At its $60 million pricetag, it cost every single Bermudian about $1,250 in long term debt. You better kiss that dock ‘cuz it owns a piece of...
Bermuda: Crossing the Rubicon
Following news of a gang-related shooting in Bermuda, Vexed Bermoothes says: “The public lawlessness is so depressing that I am at a loss for words.”
Bermuda: Young Black Males
“The 200+ long report on the plight of Bermuda's young black males is a damning indictment of a school system that leaves 50% of BBM's ‘on the wall'”: Wishful Thinking says that the report in question should be used “a guide to making a change for the betterment of all...
Bermuda: Key Reports
As two critical reports are released in Bermuda, Wishful Thinking says: “Both key reports…will dictate much of the policy as Bermuda moves forward…the important thing is that these reports are actually acted upon.”
Bermuda: The Sound of Music
Vexed Bermoothes is of the opinion that the Bermuda Music Festival “exemplifies the political tinkering, self-interest, and distraction that has left Bermuda’s tourism sector as a ruined economic basket-case.”
Bermuda: To Tax Or Not
Bermuda's 21 Square is not keen on the UK government's recommendation “that territories and crown dependencies should raise taxes to wean themselves out of the recession” – instead, he says “what we should be doing is cutting expenditure.”