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Photos & Video: Fourth Day Of Demonstration

Photos & Video: Fourth Day Of Demonstration

The protests regarding the ‘Pathways’ immigration proposal continued today [March 16] for the fourth day, with crowds of people gathering at the House of Assembly grounds as well as marching through the streets of Hamilton on two occasions. The protests have resulted in a withdrawal of labour, with garbage collection, ferry service and... Read more of this article

US Consulate: “Urge Citizens To Avoid Areas”

US Consulate: “Urge Citizens To Avoid Areas”

The U.S. Consulate alerted U.S. citizens to “continuing protests in Hamilton” and said while the “demonstrations have been largely peaceful” they “urge citizens to avoid areas of demonstrations, and ask that they exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.” The statement... Read more of this article

Garbage Collection Suspended Again Today

Garbage Collection Suspended Again Today

Garbage collection was suspended on Friday, Monday, Tuesday and is suspended again today, with the Marsh Folly Depot, Government Quarry, and Airport Disposal Site also not operating today. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works can advise that, due to industrial action, there will be no garbage collection today. “However residents... Read more of this article

“Seeking To Resolve The Current Impasse”

“Seeking To Resolve The Current Impasse”

In “order to break the current impasse,” the Premier suggested in a letter to Chris Furbert that “the provisions dealing with the children and family pathways be implemented in short order and that Government would delay implementation of the 15 year pathway for a further 3 month period,” the Government said this evening. The... Read more of this article

House Session Tomorrow Has Been Adjourned

House Session Tomorrow Has Been Adjourned

[Updated: Change of plans...the House is now adjourned until Friday] The demonstrations regarding the ‘Pathways’ proposal look set to enter their fourth day as people intend to gather at the House again tomorrow; and MPs are also set to attend the House of Assembly, which is scheduled to be in session starting at 10am tomorrow morning. Bernews... Read more of this article

Ashley Aguiar: “Bermuda Is Literally All I Know”

Ashley Aguiar: “Bermuda Is Literally All I Know”

A young lady is speaking out about the ongoing debate regarding Pathways to Status from the perspective of the child of a PRC holder, saying “there are many young people in my predicament who fear what will happen with them next.” Ashley Aguiar [pictured] said, “My parents came here some 24 years ago. My father has obtained a PRC [b],... Read more of this article

Regiment & Police Refute Rumours Circulating

Regiment & Police Refute Rumours Circulating

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service has moved to address rumours circulating that suggest overseas assistance has been summoned to assist the police at this time, with the police saying today that the rumours are not true. Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels said, “Currently there are a number of rumours circulating throughout the... Read more of this article

“No Bus Or Ferry Service Until Further Notice”

“No Bus Or Ferry Service Until Further Notice”

[Updated] Bus and ferry service was suspended on Friday, Monday and again today; and the Transport Ministry has just issued a statement saying “there will be no bus or ferry service until further notice.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport wishes to advise the public that there will be no bus or... Read more of this article

One Hour Video: Speeches At Monday’s Protest

One Hour Video: Speeches At Monday’s Protest

Yesterday’s gathering at the House of Assembly saw people surround the building with their arms interlocked, blocking MPs access to the building and resulting in the session of the House being cancelled, with people remaining on the grounds until around 7.00pm. While the crowds remained on the House grounds, various people addressed the crowd, and... Read more of this article

MP Leah Scott: “You Need To Reassess This”

MP Leah Scott: “You Need To Reassess This”

[Updated with OBA response] An internal email from OBA MP Leah Scott — which we have confirmed is authentic — is making the rounds after being ‘leaked’, with Ms Scott telling some of her colleagues that “you need to stop dismissing the concerns of the PLP as simple noise making” and they need to “step back and... Read more of this article

Video: ‘Essential Items’ To Be Unloaded At Docks

Video: ‘Essential Items’ To Be Unloaded At Docks

Speaking at the protest taking place at the House of Assembly this morning [March 15], BIU President Chris Furbert said that ten dock workers will go down to the docks and unload essential items today. Mr Furbert said, “The issue right now, there are things that have happen in the hospital over the last couple of days, Friday and yesterday, as... Read more of this article

Bill Tatem Offers Free Boat Rides To Public

Bill Tatem Offers Free Boat Rides To Public

One local man has taken the matter of public transportation into his own hands amid ongoing service disruptions, bringing his boat to Hamilton in order to provide free rides to Dockyard and St. George’s. A post on Facebook said, “With all this craziness going on in Bermuda, bus strikes, ferry strikes, etc, a mate of mine did something very... Read more of this article

Marc Bean: “The OBA Must Withdraw The Bill”

Marc Bean: “The OBA Must Withdraw The Bill”

“With protests and labour withdrawals scheduled to continue, the OBA must withdraw the bill and join with Bermudians in bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said this morning. Mr Bean’s comments follow after yesterday’s gathering, which saw people surround the House of Assembly building with... Read more of this article

Enda Matthie & Supporters Remain At Parliament

Enda Matthie & Supporters Remain At Parliament

After beginning her hunger strike on the grounds of the House of Assembly last week Tuesday, Ms Enda Matthie is continuing her protest this morning — where tents remain on Parliament’s grounds — marking one week since Ms Matthie launched her protest. Speaking at the protest on March 11, Ms Matthie told the crowd, “This is not... Read more of this article

Premier: “A Resolution Has Not Been Reached”

Premier: “A Resolution Has Not Been Reached”

A Government delegation met with representatives of the protesters to discuss the Pathways Bill, however a resolution has not been reached, Premier Michael Dunkley said this evening, adding that “we believe we put reasonable proposals on the table to break the impasse but our opposites could not get support from their respective stakeholders.” The... Read more of this article

People Gather & Pray At House Of Assembly

People Gather & Pray At House Of Assembly

As large crowds of people gathered at the Cabinet Grounds this evening [March 13] for the candlelight vigil in support of the Pathways to Status initiative, some people also gathered on the grounds of the House of Assembly, joining Ms Enda Matthie, who has been stationed since Tuesday. When we stopped this evening, the group was very quiet, and were... Read more of this article