March Called For Tomorrow Over PRC Matter
[Updated] The People’s Campaign and Bermuda Trade Union Congress are calling for people to join them tomorrow [July 25] at Victoria Park at 12 noon, where they will make their way to the Cabinet Office building and “let our voices be heard.”
This announcement comes after Minister Michael Fahy said that the Ministry is withdrawing the appeal in the PRC status matter and “the avenue to Bermuda status for certain PRC holders that was created by the previous government in 2001 will stand.”
The Minister said that immigration records indicate that 1,455 PRCs are potentially eligible for status, and while they not know exactly how many children of these PRC holders are eligible for status, they “believe the number is minimal – possibly a few hundred.”
The Opposition has raised objections to this, as has Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB].
In a joint statement issued today, the BTUC and People’s Campaign said: “Let us begin by removing all of the erroneous and distracting charges coming from some quarters regarding xenophobia. It is our position that PRC holders who have and continue to contribute to Bermuda should be provided with a fair and reasonable opportunity to pursue status if they so desire.
“The fear and scaremongering of some people who have attempted to generate hysteria around PRC holders stealing jobs and opportunities from Bermudians we likewise reject in the strongest terms.”
The statement added, “The honorable thing to do, instead of engaging in the politics of avoidance, or the politics of blame, the PLP did it so why should we change it, would have been to close the “loophole” legislatively, and then engage in a more reasoned and well thought out policy that would provide PRC holders who seek status with a path and an opportunity to attain it.”
“We are asking all supporters of the People”s Campaign, all Union members, and all people of goodwill to join us tomorrow at Victoria Park at 12 noon and we will make our way to the Cabinet Office building and let our voices be heard.”
The full statement is below:
We have gathered here today to respond to the statement made by Minister Fahy yesterday which set out the Governments position in respect to PRC holders.
On July 11th the People’s Campaign issued a press statement that set out the position of the People’s Campaign in respect to this issue. We had hoped that in the spirit of transparency, inclusiveness that an honest public conversation between all of the stakeholders would have been welcomed by the and in fact led by the government so that a just and fair resolution of this issue could be reached.
To our great disappointment no such conversation was forthcoming, and it appears that the government engaged in a deliberate policy of silence, and avoidance, and indeed waited until the House of Assembly was in recess to even make a public announcement on this issue. It seems to be a government strategy to listen, placate and then ignore the concerns of the people and proceed along an undisclosed preordained path when it comes to policy.
Let us begin by removing all of the erroneous and distracting charges coming from some quarters regarding Xenophobia. It is our position that PRC holders who have and continue to contribute to Bermuda should be provided with a fair and reasonable opportunity to pursue status if they so desire. The fear and scaremongering of some people who have attempted to generate hysteria around PRC holders stealing jobs and opportunities from Bermudians we likewise reject in the strongest terms.
What we find to be equally disingenuous at best at blatantly dishonest on the part of the government at worst is the fact that it seems that while the government not only acknowledges but agrees that the “loophole” or as the Chief Justice referred to it, the “sleeping provision,” provides a back door that violates the intent of the legislation which was never intended to provide a path to status they are willing to not only allow it to stand, but allow it to be used.
The honorable thing to do, instead of engaging in the politics of avoidance, or the politics of blame, the PLP did it so why should we change it, would have been to close the “loophole” legislatively, and then engage in a more reasoned and well thought out policy that would provide PRC holders who seek status with a path and an opportunity to attain it. When any government concedes that their is a flaw in policy, but chooses instead of correcting it, to appear to use it as a political device it destroys and erodes public confidence in the honesty and integrity of the government.
The existing policy is fraught with its own limitations and problems. So, for instance if a PRC holder has been in Bermuda since Aug 2nd 1989 then based upon the loophole they would not be eligible for status. For a government driven by compassion and fairness to allow such an arbitrary distinction which in effect discriminates and disqualifies persons who have shown an equal level of commitment, and have contributed as much to Bermuda as those who were in Bermuda up to Aug 1st 1989 is an egregious offense.
Similarly, if a PRC holder wishes to pursue status and has been in Bermuda for a sustained period of time why should the spouse of such persons not be included in their application for status rather than having to wait ten years following the granting of status to their spouse. These and other complications that create unfairness and discrimination and hardship could have been remedied if the government were serious about being fair and compassionate and would take the time to develop a good policy.
It is not too late to correct this matter and so we are calling upon the government to;
- 1. Immediately suspend the granting of status based upon this legislative loophole.
- 2. to work on and be prepared to present a revised policy that would provide a reasonable and fair path to status for PRC holders.
In conclusion, it is even more alarming that Minister Fahy on behalf of the government has claimed that their decision was in part based upon a poll that they conducted with a sample size of 404 Bermuda residents of which 57% [230 people] of those polled allegedly supported the granting of Bermuda status to PRC holders.
If persons were polled on whether they agree with granting status that is one question but if they were aware that the granting of Status was based upon a unintended loophole in legislation would they have responded the same way. Or if they were asked if the government should close the loophole what do you think the answer would be.
This represents an alarming trend that escalates the already growing lack of confidence in the way this government conducts the business of the people. We are calling upon all Bermudians and people of goodwill to join us in expressing our call for the government to reconsider their position on this matter and to conduct the business of government with the integrity and honesty that the people expect from those elected to serve them.
We are asking all Supporters of the People”s Campaign, all Union members, and all people of goodwill to join us tomorrow at Victoria Park at 12 noon and we will make our way to the Cabinet Office building and let our voices be heard.
Update 2.39pm: PLP Chairman Maynard Dill said, “The Progressive Labour Party is encouraging all Bermudians to join the gathering and march on Friday July 25,2014 organized by the Bermuda Trade Union Congress and the People’s Campaign in relation to the unilateral decision by Senator Michael Fahy to grant status to thousands of Non Bermudians. The gathering will start at Victoria Park at 12 noon.
“The People of Bermuda have a democratic right to peacefully gather and protest against actions that work against Bermudians. We encourage Bermudians to exercise all peaceful and democratic methods to ensure your voice and will is recognized by Minister Fahy and the OBA.”
Update 4.52pm: The police issued a traffic advisory for tomorrow’s march, it follows in full below.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the motoring public that during a scheduled march on Parliament starting at 1pm Friday July 25th, vehicular traffic will be prohibited along sections of the following streets until the procession has concluded.
- Washington Street
- Victoria Street
- Wesley Street
- Church Street
- Court Street
Police officers will be on hand to monitor the march and assist with traffic flow in the City of Hamilton. Diversions will be in place; however delays are anticipated.
Motorists are therefore advised to take alternate routes if possible.
It’s too late u’lot!!! Sad yes but true
The Law has been passed by the Progressive Labour Party, yes the same bunch who now want to change it back to what it was over a decade ago when they changed it…Make up your damn mind wouldn’t you…
By the way u’lot,, don’t forget to bring the raddles and horns to make lots of noise
We have a new Govt. the One Bermuda Alliance and no-longer the P.L.P. at the helm of this ship…Get use to it!
“THE PEOPLE ARE THE GOVERNMENT, NOT THE MPs OR FEW MAN ON THE HILL”…..PEOPLE MOVEMENT IS POWERFUL ……
@Raymond Ray, People in Bermuda do know who the government is. People of Bermuda also know that the Government has out right lied and fallen down on many of their pre-election Promises. PEOPLE ALSO KNOW THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO ACT !!
Did you not know that the “PEOPLE ARE THE GOVERNMENT. THE PEOPLE ARE THE ONES WHO CAN MAKE OR BREAK A GOVERNMENT,
…A PEOPLE CAN VOTE A GOVERNMENT IN OR TAKE THEM OUT !” PEOPLE CAN DO THIS IN MANY FORMS; Protesting, voting and pushing for Real change. A PEOPLE MUST HOLD THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIABLE. PEOPLE ALONG CAN MAKE CHANGE IN BERMUDA.
…THE POWER RESIDES WITH THE PEOPLE, not the few OBAubp MPs…do not overlook that FACT.
….EVERY CITIZEN of BERMUDA have a RIGHT to speak upon issues or decisions that the government make.
….A Government is often elected to represent the people, and to work in their best interest.
….If the OBAubp continue to overlook the needs of the PEOPLE, this will ensure that they will remain a one time government, even with the votes from the PRCs…..it can still be done ! SO get over your arrogance, and shallow self and nonsense
…..If this Fahy Government continues to act in such a fashion, their time will surely be limited. Arrogance seldom is long lasting….
….now Keep sitting there thinking and believing folks do not see the deceit and lies of this current government whom seem to be working only in the best interest of the NON-Bermudian, rather than Bermudians….REALLY…that smile on your face will soon be removed, by the PEOPLE….soon come, soon come…..
Where the hell did all the anger come from Betty, or whoever you are? What’s with the capital letters, “key” got stuck?
Get over it, the people have already spoken / voted and they voted the One Bermuda Alliance in as the Govt. of these Islands until they call elections(in a few years) time so please get use to our new Bermuda Betty and the associates
The more you make vile threats Betty, the worse the PLP looks. You would be wise not to make threats upon the rain.
Raymond, blindfaithfulness paid Bloggers and supporters like you know no better. Thus your comment. The others that clicked like, are paid as well. The people are the government, and they can vote in a government and take them out. Do not over look that…as this one term govt continues to lie and practice untruths.
Betty….57% in favour.
Credit where credit is due…good job PLP.
Yes the power lies with the people! Not the few making senseless noise and throwing a tantrum. The islands on its knees so let’s start going forward else the ” true Bermudians” are going to have nothing left to fight for at all except food and gas.
I think the UNION should tell everyone how they really feel – stand up and make a point and refuse to take union dues from any PRC holders or better yet, those they don’t believe to be Bermudian! Tell them, not to use their gas stations, movie theater, music stations and other business they own or support.
Hmmm, somehow I doubt that they would do that!
I am slowly loosing faith in my own country people.
is it so that some PRC holders maybe members of the BIU (just asking)
If that is indeed the csse the Union will be marching against members.
Ah so much for the Union’s anthum. How much in union dues do you think they will lose
LOL
you really need to learn the ENGLISH language whomever you are plural would be men as in men on the hill. Also NO ONE PARTY HAS LIED MORE THAN YOUR BELOVED PLP.
If the People’s Campaign believes so strongly in justice why do they want to ignore democratically passed legislation?
If the People’s Campaign believes so strongly in equality why do the now conveniently oppose Article 15 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights (which they prominently link to on their website) which states:
(1) Everyone has the right to a nationality.
(2) No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality nor denied the right to change his nationality.
If the People’s Campaign believes so strongly in jobs, why have they employed a non-Bermudian firm based in Canada to host their website?
The People’s Campaign is a sham.
They are a PAC dedicated to advancing the special interests of a political minority hell bent on social and economic destruction.
They are a farce and should disband.
They are anti-Bermudian.
They want to change the law because the current legaislation was never intended to provide a path to status (admitted to by both parties).
They do not oppose anyone’s human rights. If you had actually read the statement you would see that their view has nothing to do with depriving anyone of anything. It is their view that a proper path to status be created, through immigration policy, not a legal loophole.
(1) Everyone has the right to a nationality. – How are they opposing this? PRC holders have a nationality.
(2) No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality nor denied the right to change his nationality. – Again the campaign aims to allow PRC holders who wish to gain status to apply for it, but through a legal framework which was intended for the purpose.
Too bad you didnt apply all that mock outrage to the last government when the Berkeley project went $40 million over budget, $20 million on the Courthouse, $30 million on Dockyard pier, $15 million on TCD, BHC $800,000 on a painter……
No, that’s far too complicated, “Nitty Gritty”. “They’re looking at that as “water under the bridge” yet I really do hope / pray whatever it will take to find the unaccounted for millions of dollars
Just maybe someone in the Progressive Labour Party will come forward with the truth?
“THE PEOPLE ARE THE GOVERNMENT, NOT THE MPs OR FEW MAN ON THE HILL”…..PEOPLE MOVEMENT IS POWERFUL ……
@Raymond Ray, People in Bermuda do know who the government is. People of Bermuda also know that the Government has out right lied and fallen down on many of their pre-election Promises. PEOPLE ALSO KNOW THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO ACT !!
Did you not know that the “PEOPLE ARE THE GOVERNMENT. THE PEOPLE ARE THE ONES WHO CAN MAKE OR BREAK A GOVERNMENT,
…A PEOPLE CAN VOTE A GOVERNMENT IN OR TAKE THEM OUT !” PEOPLE CAN DO THIS IN MANY FORMS; Protesting, voting and pushing for Real change. A PEOPLE MUST HOLD THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIABLE. PEOPLE ALONG CAN MAKE CHANGE IN BERMUDA.
…THE POWER RESIDES WITH THE PEOPLE, not the few OBAubp MPs…do not overlook that FACT.
….EVERY CITIZEN of BERMUDA have a RIGHT to speak upon issues or decisions that the government make.
….A Government is often elected to represent the people, and to work in their best interest.
….If the OBAubp continue to overlook the needs of the PEOPLE, this will ensure that they will remain a one time government, even with the votes from the PRCs…..it can still be done ! SO get over your arrogance, and shallow self and nonsense
…..If this Fahy Government continues to act in such a fashion, their time will surely be limited. Arrogance seldom is long lasting….
….now Keep sitting there thinking and believing folks do not see the deceit and lies of this current government whom seem to be working only in the best interest of the NON-Bermudian, rather than Bermudians….REALLY…that smile on your face will soon be removed, by the PEOPLE….soon come, soon come…..
what people?…a few hundred or a 2000,that does not make up enough to do a slight bit of difference!…LOSER!
Thank you “truth be told” That Betty character is upset and that’s the problem. No-one ever wrote nor stated the “People” can’t speak
Where have you heard / seen it written “Betty” (or whoever you are today)”Negative voices will always play the loudest”
Seems like de paid bloggers are still at it, well it worked on de FOOLS that didn’t know better, but I guess they’ve learned now, for your information that was not de intent of de term limit but O.B.A/ubp like de typical Colonist opportunist are tearing de @$$ out of it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the not de
RUMOR is part of de grass roots money was paid to young black men who didn’t have a pot to p1$$ in and other surrogates to get votes, very clever I must say, but what are the chances of whites being persuaded and by what(because I don’t think they need money that bad) to vote P.L.P.
Bro, your making us black Bermudians sound stupid and arrogant. Please stop with your 1950s mentality.
I have a simple question that requires an even more simple answer.
What Government passed the law for this loophole?
This sounds unlikely. However, even if true, people would take the money and still vote for whichever party they think is better because there is no way of knowing who an individual voted for.
Whites don’t need money that bad what an ignorant thing to say. Shall I tell my tenant he doesn’t need to pay his rent because he is white? Get with the times man.
I must say, they do send out a confusing message, they say they have no objection to PRC’s getting status, but don’t think it should be done via the PLP’s legislation, so they want us to hold off giving PRC’s status till an immigration reform can be passed that will give them status and that would answer the question for PRC’s from after July 1989. So if they don’t object to them getting status, then what does it matter if they get it now or through new legislation. If they truly don’t have an issue with PRC’s getting status, then we should give it to them now, and reform the the immigration laws to address PRC from after 1989. That is unless they don’t actually want PRC’s to get status and just want to stall them long enough for the next election in the hopes that their PLP can get back in and throw the whole subject out the window again like they did when they were government last time.
By the way, Mr. Dill, it was your party that unilaterally decided to give PRC’s status, Mr. Fahy is just upholding your law. If you really didn’t want it to happen then you shouldn’t have written the clause in the law to allow it.
I wonder which bright spark within the previous government drafted this piece of legislation?
Somebody who wanted as few people as possible to be able to pick up on this provision/clause/loophole/back door. It appears that either they forgot about it, or didn’t think they would need to remove it as they didn’t think they would get voted out
makes you wonder who might have been given the nod to gwet status in Bermuda under the PLP law.
LOL
Another march?
That seems to be the stock response to anything, and it’s getting pretty boring.
How about debating the issues in Parliament?…er, oh yeah, we don’t currently have an opposition.
YES, rise up my bermudian family, black, white no matter your religious or political allegiance.
I believe that the economic and employment situation that was stabilized is now about to get much worse!
Good luck Bermuda, you are going to need it!
How is this going to impact the employment situation?
Because foreign investors usually won’t invest their monies into a jurisdiction that is unstable politically and socially which inevitably makes the economic prospects of the region also unstable.
If you or others don’t think that all this hate speech that is being espoused and along with threats of violence dont’ negatively affect the view of foreign and/or local investors tyou are wrong.
It also feeds into the detriment of our tourism product. I have been asked recently by a friend overseas if it ws safe to come to Bermuda as he and his famiyl didn’t want to spend on Bermuda prices if he and his familyaren’t welcome in the island and could be the target of some of the ‘extemists’ (his words) that write on the blogs here and elsewhere.
But I guess a complete collapse of the economy is what it will take to show some that their ignorance and hatred is only going to hurt themselves and their families.
Remember when the Plp was in power and their supporters stopped a cruise full of wealthy tourists from coming to bermuda…..because they were gay?
Those are things thst hurt the Bermuda economy.
So many hypocrites on such a small island.
“Because foreign investors usually won’t invest their monies into a jurisdiction that is unstable politically and socially which inevitably makes the economic prospects of the region also unstable.”
Do you think that the OBA has not played any role in this? Do you honestly believe this is all the PLP fault and the fault of the people who do not support the current government’s actions?
Do you not think the JetGate incident which involves foreign money being injected in local politics and the fallout from this has not played a role in foreign investment hesitating to invest here?
Bermudians have been accepting unjust circumstances for to long in the name of “economic cosmetics”.. The problem is, only a segment of the community is benefiting from this economically.. There comes a time when one must be prepared to endure a harsh environment if they want a better and fairer environment.
And who do you think that segment was under the PLP?
It will get fairer, you are right. Instead of haves vs. have-nots, you will just be left with have-nots vs. have-nothings. See which you like better
Robert, what will this accomplish ? if the people as you say rise up how in hell is this going to help all of we Bermudians ? you need to think before you speak.
Thats part of. thproblem, no one. Is saying rise up and be…., stand up and be counted…..a man who stands for nothing, falls for anything.
When ever bermudians stand up, the establishment gets all shocked and shaken.
Bermudians are the establishment. We would just be posturing against ourselves. This them and us mentality is so far off base. It’s us and us. The them is bogeyman politics.
I am Bermudian but you ARE NOT my family. I represent myself and am not represented by you.
Sorry, but I really believe that this march is misguided. Like it or not, you are giving a platform for the xenophobes and you are disrupting a day’s work. You are effectively fanning the flames, again.
You could simply have issued a statement…..
The PC should march against against the previous government who passed the ill-conceived and poorly drafted law. Hate the players, not the game…
Well just as the UBP/OBA supporters have been screaming for years about the mega high schools that the UBP created, and how the PLP should have turned it around and back to the way it was . . .well the reverse is now in effect . . if the PLP created the loophole, then the UBP should fix it!!!! Ooops . . I mean the OBA!!!!!
Turned around the school system… under the PLP’s negligence, the senior education system spun into a meltdown. For over a decade they let it crumble, and the education budget was one of the first to receive cuts when the economic crisis hit our shores. The PLP are responsible for losing nearly a generation of our children.
If you are confusing the UBP and OBA, here..
The UBP had full employment, many had 2 jobs!
There was a balanced budget
There were more Black people in the UBP than white.
There were performing loans
There were virtually no shootings
We had hotels open with tourists
People were pleasant to each other
well youre getting the idea
Unions should not get involved in this issue.
They will have PRC’s as members who pay their dues. This is not a Union issue.
Well the PLP and their splinter/Satellite groups have tried a few failed marches since they got shown the door last election. Be it the Lamb Foggo march through to the recent march on Govt. house etc… the chief aim has always been to try to create enough disruption so as to bring about a change in Govt; it sure as h*ll hasn’t been about the issues they claim to be protesting.
Each time they’ve marched or demonstrated the numbers have been poor at best when you consider their potential turnout so they now must play their remaining trump card… the Unions. The only way you will get the target audience to participate as many will attend because if they fail to attend it will raise questions and heat at their respective places of employment from the ‘hard core’. Fear and obedience should not to be underestimated here.
I totally agree there no spinners.
And on that note, men of the cloth should not be getting involved in politics either as they.also should be non bias to all the church members who may or may not be PRC holders.
Hope those that get involved remember what happened at the last march they promoted, the march for democracy that the PLP hijack it to demand that our government be un-democratically dissolved, by the very organization that they think we should have no part of.
Already the PC has contradicted their purpose for this march with their own statement, they want to march to protest PRC’s being granted status, but have no objection to PRC’s getting status… nobody could make this sort of $#!? up, I mean really it is an astounding farse that this is actually real life. Where is the ‘Not the Um Um Show’ when you need them, there is enough material now to run with for several years.
Ok thanks
Another comment sharing only the opinions of the VVM aimed at spreading nothing but baseless divisive hatred.
(Very Vocal Minority).
” BTUC and People’s Campaign said: “Let us begin by removing all of the erroneous and distracting charges coming from some quarters regarding xenophobia. It is our position that PRC holders who have and continue to contribute to Bermuda should be provided with a fair and reasonable opportunity to pursue status if they so desire.
“The fear and scaremongering of some people who have attempted to generate hysteria around PRC holders stealing jobs and opportunities from Bermudians we likewise reject in the strongest terms.”
No one has done this other than your own organization, CURB, and the PLP/BIU. How contradictory and hypocritical do you want to be?
IF the Government had closed the loophole and conducted a review that allows PRC’s to pursue status. You would be making the same noise as soon as you found out any PRC in any capacity had the potential to be Bermudian.
The PLP held town hall meetings spreading false information regarding PRC’s and the employment process. THe Hysteria was whipped up and continues to be by yourselves, the PLP with marches and protests.
Stupid people. Stupid people everywhere.
“It is our position that PRC holders who have and continue to contribute to Bermuda should be provided with a fair and reasonable opportunity to pursue status if they so desire.”
Ummm…so what are we marching for again? That we didn’t have a meeting to discuss something that we all apparently agree on?
I’m confused.
PS – when you put out a public statement, its worth having someone proofread it (e.g. there/their).
ahhh…must be another march for independence..
Agreed. PRC’s are fortunate to obtain a PRC paper, now they are getting greedy.
Notwithstanding, persons here without children eligible for status could be interviewed and granted full status.
We can not allow it to be across board for all PRC; it is not fair to Bermudians.
Lets all shut down the island and voice our opinion tomorrow
There is no suggestion that it should be “across board for all PRC” (sic). It is a defined limited few people.
And no-one “getting greedy”. The law granting the right to status for a few people was passed by the elected government of Bermuda in 2001.
Yes they are! Why can’t they be satisfied with PRC
Prior to PRC they had no stability.
The law gives them a right.
It’s the law.
It isn’t the PRC holders, it’s the law that was passed in 2001 by the PLP government.
And why isn’t it “fair” to Bermudians? I’m Bermudian and as far as I can tell it makes no difference at all. They’re already permanent residents. They can already work. What is “unfair” about it?
Would you be satisfied with someone telling you that you can have no say in what happens in your home.
Some tenants seem to have that right.
I don’t think you’ve read the statement fom the People’s Campaing carefully. Let me draw you to two quotes:
“The existing policy is fraught with its own limitations and problems. So, for instance if a PRC holder has been in Bermuda since Aug 2nd 1989 then based upon the loophole they would not be eligible for status. For a government driven by compassion and fairness to allow such an arbitrary distinction which in effect discriminates and disqualifies persons who have shown an equal level of commitment, and have contributed as much to Bermuda as those who were in Bermuda up to Aug 1st 1989 is an egregious offense.”
“Similarly, if a PRC holder wishes to pursue status and has been in Bermuda for a sustained period of time why should the spouse of such persons not be included in their application for status rather than having to wait ten years following the granting of status to their spouse.”
So just to be clear this People’s Campaign statement is arguing that MORE people should be eligible for PRC status and ultimately full Status. They are arguing that those people who came to the island AFTER Aug 1 1989 should be given a path to Status. They are arguing that spouses of PRCs should not have to wait ten years to get status, but should have it now.
I for one applaud the People’s Campaign for arguing for a more open immigration policy and the establishment of path to citizenship, but do we really need a march when we all seem to be on the same page?
@ JD, people want to hear what they want to hear sometimes, that’s why this issue should be handled by the 36 men and women who represent this country. Leadership call for both parties.
Cut off dates for application are used in a lot of contries in the last ten years even Canada made a similar stipulation and the US does as well so I do not see your point on those that arrived after the date. Fairness is not what the PC are worried about and further did you not see the guy with the sign saying was was part of the PC group said something like “PRC’s go home.”
LOL
How on earth are they getting greedy, please explai. Theses people have been here for a very long time, have jobs that “Bermudians” probably wouldn’y wenat to do anyway and hav already contributed to a system that some “Bermudians” haven’t. so Greedy for what????
Prior to PRC they had to go to their country of birth.
After PRC they are allowed to stay, work and purchase a home.
Now they are being damm greedy, they want equal rights.
It’s not a human rights issue. They can return home and vote to their hearts content. Damm ungreateful, yes they are.
Its greedy to want human rights? What a disgusting greedy person you are!
can you read bdaboy, perhaps not our you would call yourself bdaman.
IT IS NOT A HUMAN RIGHT ISSUE. THEY WERE NOT CHASED OUT OF THEIR HOMELAND, THEY WILL NOT BE persecuted if they return home.
they did not come her to seek asylum. You all marched when the Uighurs were brought her by Ewart and that was a human rights issue, they could of been killed if they returned to china.
who is now disgusting person bdaboy, grow up and be a man.
Everybody is entitled to equal treatment under the law.
That is a basic human right.
Greedy is passing a law to grant long serving fellow HUMANS the right to stay permanently, work hard, pay taxes but get no say in how the country is run, and that is exactly where the whole issue grates on the PLP. They fear getting no votes from them and never being able to feed at the public trough again.
So Bermudians who went and got themselves British passports are just being greedy? The ones that left this island to live off British taxpayers must be gluttons.
why don’t the rest of us have a march to march against blind mice?
Lazy crazy people would march at anytime so they don’t have to work.
Keep going idiots, you haven’t ruined Bermuda yet, but it’s close.
More B/S from people that hav’t a clue.
FIRE anyone away from the job for this stupid march!
Yeah, Im with you! Screw democracy!
I am a BPSU member and I will not be marching, I personally am tired of the union trying to use me for political gain. There has been no meeting of my union to request an action, or to request a vote to represent me in this matter. The BPSU perhaps needs to review its constitution and learn that they work for the workers, the workers do no work for the BPSU.
I don’t see sense in amending legislation that would cover these 2K odd PRCs when after this group is through the loophole does not exist anymore….especially when in the above statement both the people campaign and the union it would seem are saying they should have status.
so this is a political march and not a principled march, no thanks, I represent the civil servants who care about their work and care about how we are viewed on the island.
Complete ignorance on your part, members like you who make the union weaker….revoke your membership !!!
revoke the unions! and the CURB president
You obviously know little about how a Union works. I fully support unions, especially in government as many of us need varying levels of support. However, it is a fact that the Union represents the people on behalf of the people with our permission. The union has no authority to call for a march without first poling the members. FACT. it is you who see the union as a blind excuse for your own gain and thus weaken the union.
I am happy to be a member but as such is is my right (given to me by the union process) to speak up.
but i suppose you favour censorship – posters like you make me LOL.
If you were paying attention, which i doult, the union encouraged their members to participate, they did not say you have to come out and march. The unions said if members are going to march please do it on your lunch break as not to disrupt the operation of their various departments, so dont give me that crap about unions unilaterally making decisions without membership consultation. If you didn’t know what you were talking about you should have called your union for clarification.
Did he unions vote on organizing the march? Read the article again Robert.
You need to get rid of Chris Furbert (and his Reverend friend) – Chris thinks that HE runs the union – sorry – it is us workers who pay dues for him to represent us!
Time to clean the union shop floor!
Dont need to strike – we need to work!
@ Starting point,
Hear Hear!! Well said on both comments and I’m a former BIU member.
The unions weaken themselves when they think it is they who should dictate politics and policy in this country. Equality for all, the equal right to choose whether you want to be part of a union or not at your job.
Alright OBA blogger…lol you are exposed
The BPSU did not call a strike…I am BPSU is living up to the stereotype of dumbest…who votes to see if you want to voluntarily do anything.. the 97 like are the same people who supports paying Black people to sell out themselves…
Here they go again. Early day off tomorrow to begin the weekend.
Its pretty tough to have a bi-partisan reform of immigration policy when the PLP are boycotting Parliament.
here the paid bloggers go again! nothing nice to say go ahead and collect your pay checks keep writing we will keep ignoring you!
whos we?
the paid PLP bloggers ofcourse……………..
LOLLOLOLOLOL
Spreading hate every two weeks, what will be the March after Cup Match? Protesting a draw? Or are we going on Strike to extend the Holiday?
What color clothes are the haterz being asked to wear?
Green!
Red, Black and Green !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
no white how racist……
LOL
Sorry Guys, that horse has bolted.
I just don’t get it….it makes more sense to march on the Judiciary or hop a BA and march on Whitehall…… OBA hands are tied thanks to poorly drafted legislation …… its like my kid wrecking the family car then blasting his parents for not fixing it when everybody but my kid admits the car is a write-off …… sorry, I’m sitting this one out
Incorrect.
The OBA can suspend processing of status applications.
The OBA can implement legislation to close the loophole. The PLP did put forward such legislation, but the OBA rejected it.
The OBA’s hands are not tied. In fact, they have the power to fix this issue immediately. However, the choose not to do so, and rejected the PLP’s attempts to fix the problem.
Let’s not be blind and naive. The OBA wants votes too. They know most of these potential votes are coming their way, which is why they refuse to close the loophole…rejected the PLP’s legislation to close the loophole….they have the power to fix the problem, but are choosing not to do so.
What is the harm is closing the loophole and having immigration reform?
This will result in a clear set of rules for everyone to follow. What is the harm in this? No one is denying PRC’s status, the request is to fix the mistake and formulate a set of rules to gaining status….what is wrong with this approach?
What about Councillor Holdipp.. are you saying he and his sign in front of City Hall are not denying PRCs status?! You lot are getting people dizzy!
like I sais
Well it seems like a great big waste of time and money to me. The PLP don’t want to deny the PRCs status apparently, the OBA don’t want to deny the PRCs status, so what is exactly the point in drafting legislation to stop PRCs getting status, and then having this comprehensive reform that will just end up giving PRCs status?
If you want to discuss a path to citizenship for non-Bermudians who aren’t PRCs, or granting status to spouses of PRCs then lets have that debate, this one is over.
Indeed JD…this could generate scripts for Monty Python’s Circus for years. FFS ! Sigh…
What about the guy holding the sign in front of City Hall? So are you saying that he is not denying PRCs status??
He doesn’t just want to deny them status. He wants them to go home.
Actually they cant suspend it – they have no power to and such a suspension would be subject to judicial review. see a lawyer
You can’t “suspend” laws.
The rules are already there in the legislation, they have to go through the same process as anybody else who is applying for status, so there is no need to put further legislation through to clarify the process, what needs to happen next is a complete immigration reform, but that is not needed for those that are already eligible.
Last time I checked the OBA was voted in by the people and so now makes the decisions. I know it is hard to break bad habits but the PLP are no longer destroying the country wholesale, altho they are trying piecemeal march by march, strike after strike, still driving out the evil foreigners. Will the other 59,000 please stand up and say something already!
OBA hands are not tied. The OBA could have worked with the PLP and closed the loophole. They chose not to.
Instead, OBA chose to do the right thing. If PLP had done a bit more of that, they might have stayed in power.
Instead, PLP chooses to completely alienate huge sections of the voting public, and then call them racist when they don’t vote PLP.
I guess that’s what they’ll call PRCs when (guess what) they don’t vote PLP. DUH!
Yay! Bigots unite!
Do we have to march for every issue NOW! seriously!
Another march about the PRC issue…because the first one was so successful????? Get a clue people.
As Grace Bell stated in another paper: “Disgusting but not a bit surprising…an immigrants descendant pulling up the ladder”
Which first march?
One request for marchers – use a dictionary this time.
Operation Pressure Cooker.
No more marches! It’s summer time, there are tourists everywhere and you are making us look bad. Don’t you realize that there are issues far more important to the island? Did you not notice our recent credit downgrades? Let’s focus on the economy and keeping international business here. All of this uncertainty and uproar is already causing companies to start contingency plans should they have to move capital and resources off island. I love Bermuda and I want my job to stay here, I don’t want to move to London! Please grow up and focus on something that actually affects you!
Whoaa now.. thats too much fact for these lot to comprehend…
That’s funny, and de tourist march when things don’t go right where they’re from !!!!!!!!!!
FOOL
Not every week.
Please Sir/Ma’am, realize that most PRC holders can write a more intelligent sentence than yourself, most likely the reason why they are here.
Yeah but they march when planes get shot down, when they are invaded and massacred! Not some pathetic excuse for a march or strike such as ‘the toilets aint workin’
These lot march more than the regiment! The government can do away with the regiment and save a tom of money because these lot here can take over the marching that the regiment does.
If we can find a way to hook up a mini generator to each person, we could eventually get rid of Belco and power the whole island this way!!
Indeed Joonya! Just think of the power that all this hot air could generate…and it’s freeeeee.
So they say the march is NOT about PRC’s getting status, but rather the way in which they are getting status. We’ll just have to wait and see what the ‘signs’ people carry say to see if that’s what people are marching for. I seem to recall a recent march that was supposed to be about the Governor’s decision, and it turned into a rally cry for indpendence and even a few signs about jobs/PRCs.
Many people show up to these things not even sure why they are truly there…especially when the organizers flip the script once you are there. Let’s see how this one turns out….
you know it it will all be said on the signs….
LOL
My understanding is that the dishonourable Minister has simply stated the legal reality, which is:
the horse has bolted the stable with regard to those persons affected by the loophole … and the Government has decided not to waste tens of millions of tax payer dollars chasing a losing argument. (and quite rightly so IMO)
The Result:..those with existing rights created by the loophole may avail themselves of those rights.
Undoubtedly, The future will require immigration reform: That is an immigration policy drafted similarly to that which the Unions are proposing.
Sadly, the dishonourable Minister is so used to dictating terms (something I’m sure he learned from our most infamous Immigration Minister) that, the common sense outcome of the current issue has been presented in a manner that incites and inflames.
And to this he says Stay Calm Bermuda.
Poor delivery…..poor outcome. smdh!!
so what would you have done?
Thank you for asking.
Explaining the Party’s position as soon as possible with honesty and transparency well BEFORE the house recessed and WHILE the PLP were in the house would have been a good start…. (although admittedly their exit was unforeseen);
Speaking not only of the anticipated appeal failures given the loophole, but also quoting the figures associated with appeal litigation whilst explaining to the people that the sums associated with a loss(or worse, multiple losses) were too great to bear in our current economic predicament would have helped;
Using the time that has passed to come up with a well reasoned proposal for future cases and tabling it whilst simultaneously explaining what would happen in the outstanding cases would have demonstrated that the party was ready to deal with the matter holistically;
And resisting any urge to take the back door…effectively ramming this through during a recess would have been entirely more appropriate and palatable.
When dealing with issues with maturity and transparency and speaking in conciliatory tones the outcome may surprise you.
This notion of needing to deceive us is old…..Bermudians may not be the thoughtless sheeple that all of the politicians seem to think we are.
I agree with a good portion of what you’ve said, though had they brought in up in the House it wouldn’t have mattered because the PLP are boycotting indefinitely. Would it be right to put it on hold until the PLP eventually show up for work?
The thing is… this is all politics… on both sides. Don’t underestimate the OBA’s taking advantage of the PLP’s behaviour.
I want to hold a march to ban marching!
Go ahead FOOL its called Democracy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Democracy was when the government passed a law in 2001 which gave these people a legal right. That was a law freely passed by a democratically elected government.
Democracy is following and enforcing the law as it is written.
Democracy is not “suspending” parts of laws because you suddenly think they are inconvenient.
Democracy is not making constant threats just because you don’t get your own way.
But Democracy is conjuring up a Law to suspend ALL contracts that were validated and give them to Friends and Families !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ya all full of S—- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
democracy is 57% in favour of granting status to PRCs
400 people out of 60,000 Ya all full of S—- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And we should be listening to 2000 out of 60000? How do you figure?
@ Blue Familiar,
Exactly!
LOLOL you cant make this stuff up. That blogger wont be back to answer your comment… lucky you LMAO
No Kunta is called stupidty! Deflection, propaganda, and lets march cause we don`t know what else to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pat yourselves on the back for “do as I say not as I did in 2001″ !!!!!!!!!!!!! Fool !!!!!!!!1
So very sad to see some people who were denied the right to vote many years ago, advocating marching to deny others the same precious right. Unscrupulous political leaders preying upon peoples past resentments and pain and turning it into hatred towards a group of people who they mistakely think will deprive them of jobs & opportunies in “their beloved Bermuda”. Bermuda you are better than this, rise up and say “welcome new Bermudian”. Show the world that Bermuda truly is, “another world” populated by the nicest people in the world.
Let them denounce their allegiance to their Birthright first !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you mom, dad, or grandma or grandpa, or great grandparents denounce theirs. You many have been born here, but someone in your family tree wasn’t !
Did Ewart do that when he became a US citizen?
Denounce what allegiance and why?
We are all citizens of our respective countries etc… by birth not by swearing an oath. Have you denounced your British citizenship? LOL
This country cannot advance if there is no leadership from both side of political parties on so many issues affecting this country. I think the Minister should have consulted the parliament on this issue instead of issuing a statement, OBA have allowed people to make judgement ( Pros and Cons) on this issue. Immigration issue is not a PLP or OBA issue it’s a Bermudians issue.
How could he consult the opposition when they wont even show up to the house nor the senate!
Take it to the speaker of the house as motion to discuss and see how fast PLP MP’s will be there!
I suppose alot of us will be getting our excercise if PLP were ever voted in again. Going to be alot of marching going on!!! If we marched everytime we had a discrepancy with the way they Governed, none of us would be working!
They would ignor you and call you names just like they did when they were in power.
LOL
What! are we going to make Americans and Canadians et al Bermudian so they too can move to Nottingham and sponge off the British Government.
That should only be the right of natural born Bermudians, this is a disgrace!
You lot are BORING! We’ve “heard your voices”.. enough already.
No one’s gonna take your job, property, birthright.. blah blah blah.
If you work hard like the rest of us, your sacrifices will payoff and secure you and yours.
Grow up and stop marching every other d*mn week. Bore my Life!
Joonya, YOUR BORING – “We do work hard like the rest of us”..whoever us is…I can only assume! In fact, since you wish to go there, we work harder; always have and always will! We have worked so long and hard and sacrificed so much that we are tired! Continue to march Bermuda!
debbie, like someone mentioned earlier, make sure you get a dictionary before you march tomorrow. (ie you’re not your)
btw, when I said the “rest of us” I meant the ones who don’t constatnly feel threatened by the pot(excuse the pun) stirring PLP/BIU machine. Peace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSpUXE5EujI
lmao at plp
Work hard? You dont know what hard work even looks like! Try coming to a country who does not want you here because of your skin color – yes I am WHITE – so live with it you haters!
My skin color does not define my work ethic and most of you dont know what it is to work 18 – 20 hour days / 7 days a week to get by and move up in the world!
You sit on your very comfortable judgemental butts and complain when the work day extends by an hour or when your lunch hour (which is a lunch 2 hours for many of you) gets shortened because of a meeting!
So go ahead and march – it just leaves more work for “us” to do and we are happy to do all of your work for you!
I am fully supportive of this move. I am also fully supportive of immigration reform.
But I am not supportive of Michael Fahy and the OBA choosing to award Bermuda status to PRC holders by way of a legal loophole. It is cowardly and shameful.
If as Minister Fahy stated, ‘its the right thing to do’, then “do it the right way!’ Be straight up and up front with the people!
It’s not a loophole.
Exactly. This is a pretty straight forward method, not a backdoor, not a loophole.
There were some pretty smart doctors and lawyers in that Saturday club. They knew what they were doing. Who has filed more status applications than Michael Scott?
Precisely. Had the election gone in favour of the PLP, how many applications would have been granted?
And there were no marches planned or uprising when drunk drivers got to keep their licences because of a loophole. What is more dangerous?
Didn’t you learn anything from down-town Browns expensive legal wrangling that were paid for by us? you’re ignoring one simple fact. the judiciary ruled and the OBA will not waste precious tax dollars to appeal a judgment on a legal bungle they didn’t create. Only the lawyers will win. ASB got 2 million, the ‘defamation suit’ regarding that court building, the Uighars social services costs, and the list goes on
It is not a loophole, and Michael Fahy did not ‘award’ status to anybody. The PLP government in 2001 passed the law that gave people the legal right to status.
Maybe they meant to do it. Maybe they were just incompetent.
But the law is one that they passed.
I’m no fan of the folks that simply want to march to bring disruption but I also am not a fan of the OBA leaving the impression with the populus that just because this loophole exists, there’s nothing they can do. They have a majority in Parliament; draft an amendment or rescind the law with the loophole, draft growns up legislation that the PLP were incapable of and boom, problem solved. going by the above statement, it even seems like the PLP would be happy to work on a framework….although I guess
The other side of the debate is also not being genuine with these marches because it’s plain to all that were at the last one that the majority had no clue why they were there other than to be there and shout PLP.
I think that all that are opposed to this march should wear BLUE again tomorrow to show your support for PRC’s. This is getting out of hand. These people have been here before 1989. They have contributed to this island and their culture is now in the Bermudian culture. The reason why the judge voted in favor for those PRC’s is because it is a HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE. Why don’t people understand this. Also NOT ALL PRC’s will get status. There are still PRC’s that will not benefit from this.
Please, please, PLEASE let common sense prevail. Do you not realize how destabilizing this type of action is to our tiny island. All that has happened is that the OBA has been advised that legally, they cannot appeal the ruling, so there is no point in wasting taxpayer money in doing so. They have not even had a chance to draft new legislation yet, it is not an overnight process. We will have to live with the position we have been put in by the existing legislation. The PLP is so hell bent on getting back into power, but there will be nothing left for you to hold power over if you keep this up. Presumably by calling out union support we can expect work stoppages which will only chase MORE people out of Bermuda as they get more and more fed up. Do you even understand what you are protesting against? The PRC’s in question have already lived, worked and bought houses here for OVER 25 YEARS. The only thing that could change by giving them status is that 1) they will be given the right to vote, which surely you cannot be against as you are screaming about the benefits of democracy, and 2) some of the lower income individuals may now be able to afford to purchase property on the island, which would stimulate the economy and and bail out many Bermudian landowners who bought properties at the height of the market and now are getting foreclosed on. There are over 700 condos alone for sale right now with no one to buy them. I think that the leaders of these marches are misguided and hyper-focused on one goal. The venom, hate and automatic negative reaction to everything the OBA does is so disheartening to those who just want to see us all work together to make this island a better place for all that live here. Please, think about what really needs to happen here and work together to make it so. Stop with the hate and the negative behaviour, please!!!!
going to be having a good laugh at all the badly written signs again!
I urge all Bermudians to join the march tomorrow. Michael Fahy’s statement that it is the right thing to do is a slap in the face of Bermudians. We have heard enough lies from both Michael Fahy and his party!!
Senior, you should have a good memory of all the lies we were told by DREB and the Colonel! Why were you not so concerned then?
I bet you if the numbers were flipped and majority of the PRC holders were from the down the islands that this would be a non-issue. Prove me wrong too!
ya Senior march till yur toes drop off….I guess you’ll be satisfied when BDA is permanently broken and your pension check doesn’t show up
Honestly Senior the few people affected by this are typically in their sixties and unlikely to retire here. Their children are in their 20′s and settled abroad so why are you allowing yourself to be all stirred up?
“The fear and scaremongering of some people who have attempted to generate hysteria around PRC holders stealing jobs and opportunities from Bermudians we likewise reject in the strongest terms.”
So you mean the PLP, in their ‘townhall’ hate fests, lied and misled the people?
According to Marc Bean that is grounds for resignation.
PLP resign now!!!
I don’t understand how a Rev Tweed can be a part of such group, he’s a Rev. To me the church should should be seperated from politricks but who the hell am I.
All the PRC certificate holders they all should withdrawal their union dues now,since they so much against them.This union and Bermudians like them they are making a mock out of this Island, you all have no clue what are you doing to your country.So much negativity,learn to love your neighbor.
Something we agree on …
Let me lay it out for you in steps for people to comprehend.
1. These people have been living here for over 10-25+ years.
2. They already have jobs.
3. They already have houses.
4. THE ONLY THING THAT CHANGES IS THAT THEY GET TO VOTE.
WHAT ARE YOU SO SCARED OF PLP?!?! LMFAO maybe you should be praising these people now they got status instead of scaring them away. REAL TALK. These points above are the only ones you should see as truth, which they are. STOP BEING BRAINWASHED BY THE PLP!!! THESE “NEW” PEOPLE WILL ONLY BE VOTING, THEY HAVE EVERYTHING ELSE. PLP JUST SCARED THEY WILL LOSE AGAIN!!!
Rev Tweed (their moral religious position and platform is socialist some maybe Marxist and union)and his friends and supporters are developing a viable third party drawn from the traditional PLP voters.
If they become more popular than the PLP they can replace them if not they can reintegrate back into the PLP with increased power and influence based on their organizational skills and refreshed base.
Their power will be reflected by the numbers they can continue to come out and financial donations to keep their political agenda going.
Oh goody, another march! Tomorrow must be Friday. March day. Get out & get some excercise. We don’t have a clue of what we are protesting about but shouting, beating our drums & blowing our horns is fun.
This island has gone down the crapper. It is a sad. Funny cause we learned in school to ignore race/gender and value someone on their merit. Where has that teaching all gone? swept away by destructive ideologues. Marxist philosophy easily gobbled up by weak minds.
clearly you didn’t learn your school lessons very well….what the heck are your writing?
Irony.
Headline….. March called for tomorrow.
February must be a bitch.
Koolaide and rum.
Shalom.
Let’s introduce PRC and expat marches every time we are told to go home on the boat we came in on….. Most of us flew so …… How about every foreign worker, expat and PRC holder leaves their work place every so often to stroll up the street shouting and looking ridiculous. The island would stop, services and businesses would have to close for the day. However you won’t see them do that as they feel the need to work hard. Grow up and look at more concerning problems this island has.
we will never agree in this country….we are so polarized that no matter what the issue is we will always be at odds….the insults will continue and people will become more and more alienated…we might as well split the rock in two…who can save Bermuda????
Well I guess next it will eb said that Spouses of Bermudians should not get status as well. Hmmm
Looks like the ‘Grape’ guy is stomping and has stained feet.
The UBP is not interested in PRCs uncertainty. They are only after votes. PRC ….what uncertainty. You have every opportunity in my country but one… The vote.
walk in front of me ah’s You lot are so full of yourselves you would cut off your nose to spite your face. 2 faced hypocrites. One way street isn’t it, your way or no way. How many of you would love to get green cards or other such perks that REAL countries give to those that DESERVE it.
Why the Island doesn’t progress? the so called peoples campaign REV is talking. Stick to your flock in the church and stay out of politics. You have a lot of souls to sac e.
Anyone who has time on their hands can march – those of us who need to work for a living will get on with our work!
The bottom line is anyone who has been here for 25+ years deserves status – they have supported our Island in a very big way and they are therefore worthy to be “Bermudian”
Where do you think all Bermudians came from anyway – we all originally came here from somewhere else so lets embrace each other especially those who have made such a long term committment to our Island!
I am a white Bermudian and I remember standing up at a town hall meeting in Somerset expressing my sincere concerns about granting long term residents permanent residency. I, along with every other Bermudian in that hall that night was promised that in no certain circumstances would PRC ever give rights to long term residents to seek status. Look where we are 10 years later. Look where we are. In a right, friggin mess!!!
I am sickened to know that PRCs will have Bermudian rights, including voting rights, when there are children from 40 years ago that grew up in Bermuda, some of whom were born here and still don’t have rights.
These people are right to march! This is not something to be taken lightly in the history of Bermuda! This is a huge “citizen” increase to our already unsustainable 21 square mile island!
It is a disgrace!
Just a point of clarification these people are already here and have been for the last 25+ years, so that whole “unsustainable” thing is just wrong. Also over 2000 people left this island over the past few years, do you think that helped us become sustainable? Are things better now?
Well see if you are who you say you are in the march then right?
LOL
Overheard today from a militant union member “Everyone coming for the march tomorrow “? Yes we’ll be there …at least 3 said what are we marching for ? Gods honest truth and I just smiled ..you could not make this up .
I’m trying to get round this. The People’s Campaign supports status for PRCs and so they want to march to protest some PRC getting status via the present law, but want the law changed so all PRC get status as opposed to some? I bet the marchers tomorrow have no idea that this is the plan.
Can we not just proceed with this path for the 1,500 or so people involved (which it seems as if both political parties support) and THEN have the debate and consultation in the broader issue if pathway to status (or not) in an adult and non emotive way? This is one relatively small group of people – let’s welcome them to our citizenship ranks and move on.
I’ll be there !
Do you realize the PC say that they support PRC’s getting status right, that if you go, it means you want PRC’s to get status… just making sure you are on the same page as them on this.
prc holders and spouse of bermudian holders should go on strike
And expats and work permit workers, let them run their island for a week like they want to. They don’t need help apparently
How did u get a non-bermudian leading these protest? I guess he hasn’t been here for 25 years so he is upset! U cant make just stuff up! Serious right now “The peoples Campaign”?
The plp,they had a few thousand men
they marched them up to the top of the hill
And they struggled to get back down again.
When they were up, they were up
And when they were down, they were down
And when they were only halfway up
They were neither up nor down.
They just do not get it.
IB and potential developers are watching.This has been told to me numerous times by senior members of IB.They do not like instability.
These two groups are going to destroy this island.
OMG BERMUDA.
Can we just pretend we have been hit by a horrible hurricane and just pull together. Sadly we are allowing the adgistators amongst to tear us apart.
The PLP/BIU/PC are grasping at straws again. They are a broken record sounding off to distract from how useless they really are!
Instead of wasting an afternoon protesting a non-issue, why not do something useful that will help the island? The Railway Trail is full of garbage, let’s do a group trash pick-up!
Please,pray for our children!
Already am….not even in the country LOL
This is so sad!! I have always supported the plp but the rubbish they are spewing into peoples minds is really sad. I am so disappointed at this whole situation. You have an island with a failing public education system and are you putting as much emphasis on getting that fixed?? No your worried about PRC’s which by the way I think most Bermuda’s have no issue with. These people have been here for years and some of them their whole life. They have contributed and still are contributing to Bermuda. This is the most ignorant thing I have ever seen.
We gonna get lotsa rain today. This means an even more pathetic turnout than originally predicted.
And the War is on between the OBA and the PLP – all the way to the next election – than it shall continue on and on and on – EXPECT IT!
The question is: who will be the winners, who will be the losers, and what price will we pay.
No Truce or diplomacy in this war.
I found the lack of *red-wearing* on the last People’s Campaign Initiative very interesting.
There were some, but in general most Bermudians rejected a public display of agreement with them.
Of course that might be due to he fact that some employees figured it would be better NOT to slap their bosses in the face. The same bosses who have in many cases I am aware of personally helped their family members in times of crisis, made loans personally (and forgiven a number), mentored and been a Big Brothers or Sister, taken part in charitable work, helped promote Bermuda worldwide and generally been excellent law abiding tax paying citizens. All while providing the Bermudians with a job.
Perhaps common sense prevailed and the need for knuckle touches and “keeping it real” wasn’t as strong as the People’s Campaign thought.
I’d just like to remind everyone that if people were marching against something PLP had done – they would simply be branded as racists.
Yet today people are basically protesting against human rights.
What does that make them?
conflicts over birthrights end in issues
Best get ready Bermuda
let their voices be heard. yes we heard their voice “WHITE MENTAL ILLNESS IS KILLING AFRICAN BERMUDIANS” thank you Rev Tweed. now we know what your march was about. She carried that sign to your meeting at the park and all the way to Cabinet and not one of you told her to take it down. We have all seen what you are all about now.