Hashtag: #PathwaysProtests
Govt: ‘Likely Be A Disruption Of Public Services’
The Government advised this evening that “there will likely be a disruption of public services” tomorrow [March 14], adding that the “public is encouraged to make alternative arrangements wherever possible.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government is advising this evening that similar to Friday [March 11], there will... Read more of this article
‘Presence Is Not Only Encouraged, Is Necessary’
“We must show up in numbers to show Premier Michael Dunkley that he and his OBA government cannot run roughshod over the futures of Bermudians,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said in a statement this evening, adding that “your presence tomorrow is not only encouraged, it is necessary.” Following Friday’s gathering –... Read more of this article
Ministry: ‘No Bus Service On Monday Morning’
The Transport Ministry has confirmed that “there will be no bus service Monday morning as a result of industrial action.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport wishes to advise the public that there will be no bus service Monday morning as a result of industrial action. “The Ministry apologises... Read more of this article
Teachers Union: ‘Let Conscience Be Your Guide’
“There has been a further call for an island-wide withdrawal of labour tomorrow, Monday, March 14th” and “we urge you to let your conscience be your guide,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers said this afternoon. The notice from the B.U.T said, “Please be advised that there has been a further call for an island-wide withdrawal... Read more of this article
Sixteen Videos: Protest At House Of Assembly
[Updated with more videos] Crowds of people gathered on Friday following the People’s Campaign’s call for an “island-wide withdrawal of labour” as a “show of people power and island-wide solidarity appealing to the Government to withdraw its intention to table the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 2016.” The withdrawal of... Read more of this article
Photos: Protest Gathering At House of Assembly
Following the People’s Campaign’s call for an “island-wide withdrawal of labour” as a “show of people power and island-wide solidarity appealing to the Government” to not table the immigration bill, crowds of people gathered on Friday for a day-long protest. The withdrawal of labour resulted in the suspension of bus, ferry... Read more of this article
Premier: Position On Pathways Remains Same
In the House of Assembly today [March 11], Opposition Leader Marc Bean asked Premier Michael Dunkley if the Government’s position on the Pathways to Status immigration initiative would change given today’s withdrawal of labour, with the Premier indicating that the Government’s position “remains the same.” Mr Bean asked,... Read more of this article
BTA: ‘We See This Action As Counter-Productive’
[Updated] The BTA said they see today’s withdrawal of labour “as counter-productive to the fragile economic recovery” and said they “received no forewarning from labour leadership on this matter.” The BTA said, “The call for a ‘withdrawal of labour’ today and this coming Monday is essentially saying: ‘shut... Read more of this article
BPSU President: ‘Be Guided By Conscience’
BPSU President Jason Hayward addressed the People’s Campaign call for an island-wide withdrawal of labour, saying “this issue is not a labour issue but a National issue” and “all workers are encouraged to be guided by their conscience and do what they believe is in the best interest of the Country.” In a letter sent to... Read more of this article
BIU Call On People To “Withdraw Their Labour”
The General Council of the Bermuda Industrial Union said they “are calling on the people of Bermuda to withdraw their labour in protest” today, and clearly the call has been heard by some, as both bus and ferry service has been suspended. The BIU statement says, “This Government has consulted with interested stakeholders and affected... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley: “Reject This Irresponsible Call”
“The People Campaign’s call for an Island-wide withdrawal of labour is both irresponsible and misconceived,” Premier Michael Dunkley said this evening, adding that the “Government calls on people of goodwill to reject this irresponsible call, attend to their places of business as normal and keep helping Bermuda move forward.” The... Read more of this article
“Calling For Island-Wide Withdrawal Of Labour”
[Updating] The People’s Campaign said they join with Enda Matthie, IRAG, Union Brothers & Sisters and all people of goodwill in “calling for an island-wide withdrawal of labour on Friday March 11th, 2016 as a show of people power and island-wide solidarity appealing to the Government to withdraw its intention to table the Bermuda Immigration... Read more of this article
“Dialogue Free Of Threats Of Labour Withdrawal”
[Updated] The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that meetings took place today and yesterday following correspondence from the BIU indicating that unless Government withdrew the proposed immigration legislation, they would call on “people to protest” by withdrawing labour on Friday. The Ministry said they propose that a consultation committee... Read more of this article
Column: Famous Says ‘Continue To Stand Firm’
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “We shall not, we shall not be moved, We shall not, we shall not be moved, Just like a tree that’s standing by the water, We shall not be moved” - Mavis Staples On Friday, March 4th, 2016 hundreds of Bermudians from a cross-section of our community answered the call to create a “Sea of Black”... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Protest Gathering At House
[Updated with videos] Crowds of people made their way to the House of Assembly today [March 4] for a protest over the proposed immigration legislation. The event announcement said, “Let’s show the Government that there is not just a handful of Bermudians that are concerned about the proposed immigration legislation! They need to listen to the... Read more of this article
Updates & Video Replay: Immigration Gathering
[Updating] The Immigration Reform Action Group has called for people to gather on the grounds of Parliament today [March 4] to show concern about the proposed immigration legislation. The announcement on social media said, “Black Friday! Brown Bags! Black Friday! Brown Bags! “Let’s show the Government that there is not just a handful of Bermudians... Read more of this article
