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Premier Cannonier’s Travel Expenses: $180,514
[Updated] Premier Craig Cannonier “racked up a travel bill of $180,514.92 in just over a year in office,” and he “needs to set the example and cut back on his expenses,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said this evening [Feb 27]. The Premier has taken 17 overseas trips in an official capacity at the taxpayers’ expense from December... Read more of this article
MP Furbert Calls On Premier To “Come Clean”
Following Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell saying that the Premier’s business manager — who traveled on the private jet with the Premier and two Cabinet Ministers last year — attended meetings with the developer, Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert called on the Premier to “come clean.” Mr. Furbert said, “The contradiction... Read more of this article
Premier: “This Is The People’s Business”
The most important accomplishment with the Budget presented on Friday by Finance Minister E.T. [Bob] Richards is that it sets the Island on the road to recovery”, said Premier Craig Cannonier. “It gives Bermuda the chance to make amends for the years when indiscipline ruled the public purse, endangering our future. “Our goal was to... Read more of this article
Writs Filed In Supreme Court Against Bean, Burt
[Updated] According to Supreme Court records, three writs have been entered today [Feb 21] with Premier Craig Cannonier filing against Opposition Leader Marc Bean and MP David Burt, while Minister Shawn Crockwell and Attorney General Marc Pettingill also filed against Marc Bean. Writ No 74 names Premier Craig Cannonier as plaintiff and MP David Burt... Read more of this article
Willis Re Welcomes New CEO Michael Harden
On Tuesday, February 18, Willis Re held a cocktail party to welcome the new CEO of Willis Re Bermuda, Michael Harden, to the island. Guests of honour at the party were Bermuda Premier Craig Cannonier, along with the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy, the Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons, the Minister of Finance Bob... Read more of this article
Legal Costs Will Not Be Covered By Public Funds
Premier Craig Cannonier said today [Feb 20] that the costs of his lawsuit will not be covered by public funds, which is an amendment to the statement last night which said it would be a “Government lawsuit.” The Premier said, “After taking further legal advice, I have determined that the costs associated with my legal action against... Read more of this article
Bean/Burt Matter Will Be “Government Lawsuit”
The legal action being taken by Premier Craig Cannonier against Opposition Leader Marc Bean and MP David Burt will be funded by the Government, a spokesperson confirmed this evening [Feb 19]. Today’s announcement about the legal action follows a tumultuous week which saw strong allegations made against the Premier, news that an MP secretly recorded... Read more of this article
PLP Call For Premier Cannonier To ‘Step Down’
The political row continues to rage on, with the PLP issuing a statement this evening [Feb 19] calling for Premier Craig Cannonier to “step down.” The controversy began Friday with strong allegations made in the House of Assembly by both Opposition Leader Marc Bean and PLP MP David Burt, which they both subsequently repeated outside of Parliamentary... Read more of this article
Premier To Seek “Full Damages Through Courts”
[Updated with video] Premier Craig Cannonier held a press briefing today [Feb 19], where he denied both Opposition Leader Marc Bean and MP David Burt’s allegations, and said he will be seeking “full damages through the Courts for slander.” The Premier said, “Concerning the recent accusations – I had hoped it would not... Read more of this article
“Politics Of Division And Personal Destruction”
“What has transpired over the past 3 days is nothing but the politics of division and personal destruction,” Premier Craig Cannonier said this evening [Feb 17]. “It has nothing to do with getting people back on their feet and nothing to do with national priorities. It is my job to elevate us from this type of political rancor. “In... Read more of this article
Row Over “Wired” MP Recording Conversation
[Updated: PLP call for tape to be released] The Opposition Leader said that MP Nandi Outerbridge was pressured to be “wired” to record a conversation with him, while the Premier said “none of us told her to record” and what was on the tape was “atrocious.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 14], Opposition... Read more of this article
Premier: Bean’s Allegation Was “Below The Belt”
[Written by Premier Craig Cannonier] My colleagues and I have said on more than one occasion that the PLP leadership’s Number One priority is to take down the OBA Government. Friday’s circus in the House of Assembly was the latest chapter in their party-before-country strategy. This misguided approach to our national politics starts at the top,... Read more of this article
Bean & Cannonier Spar Over Casino Allegations
Strong statements were made in Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, with the Opposition Leader saying the Premier revealed to him that a developer was willing to pay him “upfront for a casino licence,” while the Premier said the Opposition Leader was telling “bold faced lies.” Things became rather heated among the... Read more of this article
Premier Attends Prayer Breakfast In Washington
Premier Craig Cannonier today [Feb 6] attended the 62nd National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. A statement said, “On an annual basis, the Members of Congress, the President of the United States, national leaders from throughout the United States and global leaders from more than 140 + different countries, gather to reaffirm their trust... Read more of this article
Premier Cannonier Comments On New York Trip
[Updated with more photos] Premier Craig Cannonier recently lead a trip to New York during the week of January 27, 2014, which included meetings with the UK Trade and Investment office, Consulate of Mexico, Consulate of India, editorial board meetings with Bloomberg and the Financial Times as well as with Norwegian Cruise Lines executives during the... Read more of this article
Public Service Reform To Increase Efficiency
Premier Craig Cannonier today [Feb 2] announced the launch of a Public Service Reform initiative designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Civil Service, which he said is seen to be a critical component in stabilizing the local economy. Based on the United Kingdom Civil Service Reform model, the Public Service Reform initiative will... Read more of this article
