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Blogging from Bermuda, Vexed Bermoothes says that the fact “that changes to the Parliamentary Election Act could be proposed without structured involvement of all political parties, and then be provided solely to the political incumbent…risks attracting accusations of favoritism”, while Politics.bm adds: “When the public and other political organisations are kept in the dark…you have a process which is illegitimate and politically poisoned from the start.”

As the electronic media pool in Bermuda gets smaller, Politics.bm says: “I think it's safe to say that the most visited electronic medium for locals is The Royal Gazette's website. I'm yet to see any Government ads there, which…reinforces what everyone knows but Government can't admit: it's about shutting down non-compliant media.”

“Bermuda’s Parliament is run like it’s a secretive masonic lodge for the politicians, rather than the place they work to represent the people”: Vexed Bermoothes thinks that the voters are being shut out.

As The Association of Caribbean Media Workers publishes its annual “overview of major developments affecting the practice of journalism and freedom of expression in the Caribbean”, Vexed Bermoothes says: “Support for freedom of speech is like being pregnant. You is or you ain’t.”

As Bermuda is caught between high oil prices and rising food costs, 21 Square says: “Once we've opened our eyes, we can begin striving towards true sustainability.”

Vexed Bermoothes says: “With the urbanisation of Bermuda, we need more public spaces for children to play and people to exercise and build community.”

In Bermuda, Vexed Bermoothes blogs about World Press Freedom Day - as do Cuban bloggers Babalu and Uncommon Sense.

As more road fatalities make the news, Bermuda Longtail says: “The message must be hammered home that drunk driving is unacceptable.”