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40 Minute Video: Commission Of Inquiry Hearing
The Commission of Inquiry held their first Public Hearing on Monday [June 27] at St. Theresa’s Church Hall on Laffan Street in Hamilton. The Commission is chaired by former Bermuda Court of Appeal judge Sir Anthony Evans, and the members include lawyer and former MP John Barritt, businesswoman Fiona Luck and businessman Kumi Bradshaw. The Commission... Read more of this article
Monday: Commission Of Inquiry Hearings Begin
The Commission of Inquiry today reminded the public that their first series of Public Hearings will begin on Monday, June 27, 2016. “The hearings, which will be held in St. Theresa’s Church Hall, Laffan Street, Hamilton, will begin at 10:00am,” a spokesperson said. “The Commission, which is chaired by international jurist and former... Read more of this article
Commission of Inquiry’s Procedural Statement
The Commission of Inquiry has issued a Procedural Statement that provides an update on the Commission’s process for investigating the Auditor General’s report on the Consolidated Fund for the 2010, 2011, and 2012 financial years. The document has also been posted in the Documents section of the Commission’s website. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Commission Of Inquiry Launches New Website
The Commission of Inquiry advised today [May 2] that they have launched a website and a Facebook page to “keep the Bermuda community informed of their process as well as their progress.” The Commission’s website can be found at www.inquirybermuda.com and includes the following information and documents: An outline of the process the... Read more of this article
Commission Of Inquiry To Hold Public Hearing
The members of the Commission of Inquiry completed their first week of meetings and established a timetable leading up to a public hearing to be held on June 27th, the Commission said this evening. The statement said, “Members of the Commission of Inquiry established by Premier the Honourable Michael Dunkley under the Commission of Inquiry Act... Read more of this article
‘Terms Of Reference Are Particularly Unbalanced’
“While I agree with the stated intent of any Government to detect and punish corruption wherever it is found, I am concerned that this Commission of Inquiry is flawed and has all the appearances of a witch hunt,” said Opposition MP Zane DeSilva, adding that the “terms of reference are particularly unbalanced when the administrations... Read more of this article
Commission Of Inquiry Members Announced
[Updated with video] Sir Anthony Evans, John Barritt, Kumi Bradshaw, and Fiona Luck will sit on the Commission of Inquiry, Premier Michael Dunkley announced today, adding that the Commission will start its work on April 1st. In December of last year, the Premier announced that a Commission of Inquiry will be formed “to investigate the issues raised”... Read more of this article
Premier Provides Commission Of Inquiry Update
Premier Michael Dunkley provided an update regarding the Commission of Inquiry to investigate the findings of the Auditor General’s Report on the Consolidated Fund for the Financial Years 2010, 2011 and 2012. Premier Dunkley said it was “critical to ensure that all elements were in place” prior to formally naming the Commission. The Premier said,... Read more of this article
Column: ‘U-Turn’ On Inquiry Into Auditor’s Report
[Opinion column written by Jeremy Deacon] OK, so a by-election is on the horizon and it is a seat that could go either way, but nonetheless, the speed and extent of the U-turn was spectacular. On November 24 last year, Bernews broadcast a podcast interview with the Premier in which he was asked about possibly holding an investigation into Auditor General’s... Read more of this article
‘Is Right That These Should Be Fully Investigated’
Governor George Fergusson welcomed the announcement of the proposed Commission of Inquiry into the issues raised by the Auditor General’s report, saying “the report raised serious concerns” and “it is right that these should be fully investigated and recommendations made.” The Auditor General’s report on the Government’s... Read more of this article
PLP Welcome News Of Commission Of Inquiry
The PLP said they welcome the news that a Commission of Inquiry will be formed to investigate the findings of the Auditor General’s report as they “agree that any corruption, malfeasance or unethical behavior must be identified and punished regardless of whether the perpetrators are PLP, UBP or OBA,” Acting PLP Leader Dennis Lister... Read more of this article
Commission Of Inquiry Into Auditor’s Report
[Updated with video] A Commission of Inquiry will be formed “to investigate the issues raised” in the Report of the Auditor General, Premier Michael Dunkley announced today [Dec 29]. The Auditor General’s report on the Government’s Consolidated Fund for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012, included information on instances... Read more of this article
