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Column: ‘OBA Attempts To Divide & Distort Truth’
[Opinion column written by MP Wayne Furbert] “A Lie Can Travel Halfway Around the World While the Truth Is Putting On Its Shoes,” ~ Mark Twain As you observe the OBA, a distinct pattern emerges. A pattern of half-truths, innuendos and outright fabrication. Over the years, they have been repeatedly caught bending the truth, rewriting history and... Read more of this article
Column: Working For A ‘Fairer, Better Bermuda’
[Opinion column written by MP Wayne Furbert] Proverbs 12:15 “He who is wise listens” The PLP Government has often spoken of our open door policy; a belief that everyone deserves to be heard, every suggestion listened to and every idea considered. This approach came from a place of humility; remembering who we work for first – the people... Read more of this article
Column: Govt Revenue Up & Spending Down
[Opinion column written by Junior Minister of Finance Wayne Furbert] After completing one of the longest Parliamentary sessions in history, it was very rewarding to hear the good economic news from the Premier on Friday. Government Revenues are up. Government spending is down. The deficit is down by 24%. Visitor air arrivals are up. Employment in the... Read more of this article
Podcast: MP Furbert On Same Sex Marriage Bill
Bermuda is on “good grounds” regarding same sex marriage, based on what other countries around the world have done, according to MP Wayne Furbert. Mr Furbert — who tabled amendments to ensure marriage was enshrined as being between a man and a woman — was responding during a Bernews podcast interview to a statement from the Human... Read more of this article
Video: MP Furbert On Human Rights Amendment
MP Wayne Furbert brought a Bill to the House — the “Human Rights Amendment Act 2016″ — which seeks to amend the Act as it pertains to discrimination and marriage, with the Bill, in effect, seeking to ensure that marriage is between a male and female. Speaking outside the House on Friday, Mr Furbert told Bernews, “The Chief Justice made... Read more of this article
Withdrawal Of Commission Of Inquiry Motion
MP Wayne Furbert withdrew the motion calling for a Commission of Inquiry in the House of Assembly on Friday [Dec 11] asking “what would we achieve by tearing ourselves apart” and “would we have advanced the peace, prosperity and welfare of these Islands?” Following the allegations made in the MacLean affidavit, the Opposition... Read more of this article
Furbert & Richards: Hyatt Contract Cancellation
During the recent session in the House Mark Pettingill informed MPs that former Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert “misled Bermuda over the Park Hyatt development project in St. George’s,” Sylvan Richards said, while Mr Furbert said, “if the OBA wish to argue petty battles from 3 years ago, that is their call, but that pettiness will... Read more of this article
‘Refusal To Participate Is Baffling & Disturbing’
“The OBA’s refusal to participate in a bipartisan effort to root out possible corruption within the Government is baffling and disturbing to every Bermudian that supports an open and transparent government,” Shadow Economic Development Minister Wayne Furbert said. “Instead of joining with us for the good of the country, we were... Read more of this article
MPs To Host Meeting On Shelly Bay Beach
Hamilton Parish MPs Derrick Burgess and Wayne Furbert are inviting residents of Constituencies 5, 6 and the wider community to a meeting concerning the development of Shelly Bay Beach. The meeting will be held on Thursday [July 2] beginning at 7:30pm at Shelly Bay Beach. In a joint statement Mr Burgess and Mr Furbert said, ”As this multi-purpose... Read more of this article
Opinion: Jailing People For Debt Not Beneficial
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Wayne Furbert] Under the leadership of Marc Bean, the PLP continue to offer new ideas and new solutions that speak to our uncompromising belief in a Bermuda that works for Bermudians. This new vision is at its foundation, about elevating the condition of all Bermudians and in creating a fairer, more inclusive Bermuda... Read more of this article
Furbert: PLP Calls For Quality Of Life Study
“With massive unemployment, cuts to financial assistance and many churches and charities required to do more with less, Bermuda is in never before seen circumstances,” said Shadow Business Development Minister Wayne Furbert. Mr. Furbert continued, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party believes that public policy decisions must be informed... Read more of this article
Opposition Welcome Pink Beach Development
Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said the PLP welcomes “the much anticipated development of the new boutique hotel at Pink Beach,” and they look forward to “seeing Bermudians back to work on and at that historic property.” Earlier this month the Bank of Butterfield announced that it had concluded the sale of the beach-front... Read more of this article
Furbert Questions Mr. Brooks Appointment Again
The Tourism Authority is “treading on shaky ground when it tries to skirt around the preferential appointment of Mr. Andrew Brooks as its Director of Golf,” Shadow Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert said last night. “Our issue at this time is that the Tourism Authority has set two standards – one standard for Bermudians who had... 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
PLP Welcome Lacey, Samuelsson Appointments
Shadow Minister Wayne Furbert said that the Progressive Labour Party welcomes the appointment of Karla Lacey at the Bermuda Tourism Authority, as well as the news that celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson will create the new signature restaurant at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Mr Furbert said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party today welcomes... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister: Tourism Board Is Less Diverse
Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said the PLP wishes the Tourism Board much success going forward, however said the “makeup of the Tourism Board seems to reflect an OBA that appears to be building one Bermuda that is less diverse.” On Thursday [Dec 19], Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell announced the members of the Tourism Authority... Read more of this article
