Comments on: BIU President: ‘Minister Is Misleading The Public’

By: Please Leave Politics

Please Leave Politics — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:02:22 +0000

It’s called blogging before work… 8:37 am poppa… not like you 11:53!

By: god1st

god1st — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:53:26 +0000

@ Please leave politics obviously accountability doesn’t exist with in yourself. What are you doing blogging on bernews during working hours. You must think your position is secure in this company

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:43:40 +0000

focused

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:41:34 +0000

focused

By: god1st

god1st — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:37:16 +0000

A.I.G to make job cuts. blaaammme iiiiitttt oooonnn theee raiiinn yeahhhhh yeahhhhhh

By: Mad Dawg

Mad Dawg — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:43:02 +0000

But the “select few” included the unions. And the unions failed their membership when they failed to respond. They’re either incompetent or stupid, take your pick.

By: Mad Dawg

Mad Dawg — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:40:53 +0000

Oddly, Betty and LaVerne always make a similar spelling error.

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:57:46 +0000

focused

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:56:44 +0000

focused

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:56:04 +0000

focused

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:55:39 +0000

focused

By: jt

jt — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:17:58 +0000

go on…..

By: Bermyman

Bermyman — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:52:54 +0000

What does Chris and the BIU have to do with Term limits which seemingly only affect international business personnel? Last time I checked there were no term limits issued to bus drivers, dock workers or even KFC workers for that matter. This man failed to respond to the e-mail and consult with the Government. It is his own fault for not having his finger on the pulse, if not his purpose in this matter is to distract and disrupt. He wants to disrupt the country’s economic recovery every which way he can. The Government now need to take the BIU to task over their finances, in which they have not met the requirements for several years now and therefore are betraying their members.

By: laughingtothebank

laughingtothebank — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:48:43 +0000

Notice the trend.

Crockwell got called out and lied.

Brangman got called out for a lie.

Branco just spoke from his hearts of hearts regarding people.

Fahy got called out and lied.

OBA was started on a lie.

Craig saw the plan that was stolen from the UBP, was it the bait that enticed him?

The one promised they kept was that if the plan was followed to the T they would win government and Craig with all his flaws and inexperience would be Premier.

Not sure they told him the duration of his tenor though.

By: very serious

very serious — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:42:26 +0000

Nothing has changed. It’s acceptable and explanations will be given for their deceptiveness, they are the bosses, they are in charge so anything they do is OK with them and their supporters.

Bermuda we made a grave mistake, take heed! Look at the blatant way their supporters are mud slinging and so many coming to support the negative. The friends consultants, the end of term limits, the Branco racist bate and this is just the beginning. Keep your note pads open.

We are in for a serious ride without Vaseline.

By: Please Leave Politics

Please Leave Politics — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:37:22 +0000

On my job, I am held accountable for information that is passed on to me. If I don’t respond to an email or don’t follow a directive, I am held liable for any consequences that may occur.

I’m sorry Mr. Furbert, but you were given 5 days to respond to the email. You didn’t do your part and therefore responsible for your current situation.

Had you responded and demanded a meeting; and the minister had ignored your plight, then I would support your cause. However, you CHOSE not to do your job and you need to be held accountable.

Union members should really be pissed off with Mr. Furbert and demand that he be held accountable for not doing his job when it mattered.

By: concerned local buisnessman

concerned local buisnessman — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:02:45 +0000

I really feel The Industrial Union should be imbarressed to have a Man like Chris Furbert representing them .The man can’t string two sentences together, he is a show man he does no good for the BIU . Wake up BIU this is 2013 .The PLP are the reason we have so many depleteing local buisnesses and unemployement. You all can thank the arrogance of Col Burch for ruining the only money maker out of bermuda .International buisness was our only saving grace . So now we need a mechanic to fix these problems ,and that mechanic is OBA . We need our peace of paradise to flourish again and Black and white can prosper like we use too . Reality is Bermudians our country was crumbling around us under the PLP goverment, so lets give this new party a chance ,and in 1 years time look and see what they have achieved for our country.

By: OZ

OZ — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:30:15 +0000

I agree with you. It is also clear by the Premier’s satement that he believed that proper “consult” was given years ago”, that the OBA had no real intention of consulting anyone other than the select few.I have yet to see any evidence that this is going to create jobs!

By: Mad Dawg

Mad Dawg — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:20:20 +0000

But everyone responded. Except for the two lazy incompetent dumbasses who were the union reps. Everyone else responded.

By: johnny

johnny — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:19:50 +0000

@ Nurse, most of these commentors don’t care about your situation because you are a real Bermudian with a real issue. they will scroll over your comment, as it represents the truth and is exactly the opposite of what they really support, instead looking to attack with the venom of 1000 cobras anyone who has a different opinion.

By: Mad Dawg

Mad Dawg — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:15:20 +0000

It’s such an important topic that Furbert and Shine couldn’t be bothered to respond. They are either stupid or incompetent. It must be one of those.

By: johnny

johnny — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:05:49 +0000

We had to decieve you!!

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:03:48 +0000

One would think that if an email was sent to announce a meeting of great importance, and no one responded, that the organizer of such an important meeting that is going to affect Bermudaa so greatly, would pick up the phone and make sure that all parties did in fact receive the email.

By: Familiar

Familiar — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:59:22 +0000

You will note that Mr. Furbert does not deny receiving the email. He only denies being recently consulted on the matter. Perhaps had he taken the time to respond, even if it had been to protest the deadline for the input, he would be taken more seriously in this matter.

If you are given an opportunity but fail to respond, it is not particularly becoming to then blame those who offered the opportunity.

By: Familiar

Familiar — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:55:24 +0000

Dear Mr. Furbert, thank you for your sharing your input in the matter. I, respectfully, disagree with your assessment.

By: Andrew Carmichael

Andrew Carmichael — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:33:39 +0000

Not to comment on the removal of term limit policy, but of politicians. This is my view. If what has been said is true, word for word, then the overt mixing of facts to create a slanted truth is alive and well. Personally, I am not impressed by politicians. Honorable, integrity, honesty, are not the words I would use to describe our “Leaders”. You will note that I always post under my real name, because I stand up for what I believe in.

This is only the beginning for this “New” party at the helm. I expect a lot more back room deals, masked as studies and consultations. I earn a meager paycheck, which I am of great need. However, I will gladly hand it over to the person that can find me an honest politician, that is beyond reproach!

By: Nurse

Nurse — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:43:07 +0000

Well F.Y.I: I am one of those Bermudian nurses underemployed not employed full time waiting for a contract workers contract to end! But I guess in this global economy no one wants to leave their job so here I wait…..patiently! What do you say about that!!!!!!!

By: Serious though

Serious though — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:09:24 +0000

Chris, you are hurting unions, stop it! All you do is pick fight with govt, Chris, govt is people they made their choice, OBA, work with people govt, stop self EGO, ..21sq mile, we know who you are…ssssssshhhhhh, ya .. We can tell you tales in more than 1000 words….

By: Staying focus

Staying focus — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:26:08 +0000

@ Tired of pety people….. Racism Remarks, give me a break. WHere have you been? The OBA fans write the most disrespectful and racist remarks on the blogs daily. You must be sleeping when it comes to the OBA folks, they spit out more hateful and degrading comments than anyone. Really, do not make me laugh. Most of the comments by OBA are more than petty, they are outright rude and disrepectful, as your Minister Fahy also pointed out. I think you agree with me, after all Mr Fahy does !!

By: Staying focus

Staying focus — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:21:41 +0000

SO is your Minister of Education, Mr Brangman. Looks like the OBA are willing to cover-up his mis-truth at any price, yet call other out on anything. Really, OBA your showing your true colors now. Lack of transparency. OBA promised they would review this policy for 2 years, now lying and stopping it all together, which is the bigger lie? Guess your Blind to the what the OBA does, keep your eyes close.

By: Staying focus

Staying focus — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:18:10 +0000

Sounds a little like your Minister Mr Dunkley on the Lets talk last night on TV, he told many mis-truths, but guess you were not smart enought to pick up on it ahah? Really!! Hey and what about the lies MR Brangman is telling about his credentials? Oh guess thats okay because he is OBA aha?

By: Staying focus

Staying focus — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:15:44 +0000

Sounds a little like that OBA Minister of Education, who seems to have little crediability and lies a great deal.aah!!

By: Staying focus

Staying focus — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:14:03 +0000

Be careful, you might get what you wish for, and it might not be what you think.

By: Staying focus

Staying focus — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:12:29 +0000

“This decision was made by the OBA before the Election was called” It was merely a Cover-my butt knee-jerk response by Mr Fahy and the OBA”

Once again, an email is not considered a form of consultation. That email was a quick way for Mr. Fahy to cover his “OBA butt”, as he had already made the decision to end Term Limits before the Election. The OBA had that plan months ago. There was no real care to consult any further; it was merely a way to make it look as if the OBA govt was working with the Unions. This is the biggest cover-up and joke that OBA supporters are willing to believe Mr. Fahy’s political tactic to support his game. A blind man can see behind the “REMOVE term Limits Card” and more. This is merely a power play by the OBA towards the Unions. Really, and who does it really impact? The WORKERS of this country.

By: Staying focus

Staying focus — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:11:01 +0000

By: whatever

whatever — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:04:25 +0000

I’m sure that his heart is in the right place while he’s getting expensive spa treatments at the nice hotels, driving around in his flash car and —-. Not.
He’s bled his people dry and he don’t care. No doubt there are other members of the BIU who can do a better job of representing their members (and in English, for a change). I think maybe the union has a heart, but CF I am pretty sure does not. BIU definitely need a better leader.
Peace Vhy.