Comments on: National Security Council To Be Formed

By: Have a Cold One

Have a Cold One — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:18:03 +0000

I Agree

By: Don

Don — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:18:54 +0000

@Hmmmm, The Governor’s creation, I suppose, but at the Government’s instigation. It was raised as an issue in the GoB’s submission on Overseas Territoreies, saying: “The first matter relates to reserve powers of the Governor with respect to command over internal security. Where the local government provides the budget and other resources to outfit law enforcement units, the local government should have a more defined responsibility on security issues. It may be that something akin to a National Security Council model as a refinement of the existing Governor‟s Council is a useful mechanism. This is an issue where there can be constructive dialogue as we seek to ensure there is the proper accountability framework.”

As for the Opposition being present on the NSC, I think that should be avoided. Somebody’s got to be in a position to hold people to account.

By: Can't Take It Anymore

Can't Take It Anymore — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:12:37 +0000

Yup, flippin politics I tell you!

By: Protect our tourists

Protect our tourists — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:44:01 +0000

Please consider increased penalties for crimes committed against tourists as they not only hurt the tourists involved but also hurt our tourism product, for what it is.

http://bernews.com/2012/03/armed-robberies-tourist-taxi-driver/

By: Rummy

Rummy — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:03:17 +0000

Some valid comments made but lets be fair.

Might as well hold meetings for one hour in Parliament.

Certain things will always remain the subject of Government. National Security being one of them. I know, I have been there.

If the Opposition wish to be heard or speak they will be when opportune.

Sedition is a bitch.

By: Think About It

Think About It — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:56:58 +0000

Not gonna happen. The PLP want to look good to the public so they’re gonna hog all the spotlight

By: rocky two

rocky two — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:35:55 +0000

If they were REALLY THINKING I would also suggest they they sould also include the Collector of Customs, the Chief Immigration Officer, whoever heads up the Operation of the L. F. Wade Airport, who ever heads up Bermuda’s Maritime Operations and the Commissioner of Prisons. It should also present an annual report to the House of Assembly on a timely basis.

By: Soooo

Soooo — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:05:16 +0000

@ Hmmmmmmm Yes… Funny that 50% of this group meet monthly with the Govenor now.. Have done for years… I don’t see how re-hashing the same stuff with the same group will be of any help..

Yes the leader of the Opposition and one member should be included.

By: Hmmmmm

Hmmmmm — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:26:55 +0000

This is the Governor’s creation; curb the hate and read.

By: Wandering

Wandering — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:13:04 +0000

I do remember something – but as usual…. did it but let’s do it agian – there is money left over in that ministry’s budget…. and the Premier said “they think they can spend their money as they please”… We want you to stop spending money uselessly….

A “Shank” – give those dudes no utensils except for what the Lord gave them – fingers and let’s see them chisel those down… and stop pointing fingers at Commander Lamb like he is the last grape on the vine…. instead of working against him, work with him – is it because there are those that don’t agree with his work ethics and take no nonsense attitude that you want to be rid of him – well, Mate, you better hook arms with him, because Commander Lamb is the man for the job and those who are opposing him. Right is right and wrong is wrong… Work together as a team .. You can’t win the war if you are part of it…

By: Can't Take It Anymore

Can't Take It Anymore — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:43:34 +0000

The council should also consist of a few opposition members as well. This would show the public and opposition that whomever is in the gov drivers seat is willing and trying to ensure a ‘together’ Bermuda. Besides, sometimes hearing views and points from both sides of the coin can and would truely help better our current situation instead of hindering it. Especially in times as now when we need to see our leaders walking in step rather than against one another. Set the precidence for the public to see and adhere to.

By: WhistleBlower

WhistleBlower — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:42:05 +0000

Very good and I hope the invites of 4 – people will include those with knowledge on importation of guns and drugs onto the island to HELP SECURE our boarders Come on they are less miles here than Florida has in beaches!!

By: Bewildered

Bewildered — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:24:47 +0000

Would it not make sense to make this bipartisan, and include the Leader of the Official Opposition as well?

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:10:31 +0000

I might be mistaken but hasn’t this one, or something of similar form, been trotted out before?

The PLP is the ‘gonna’ Government. There are so many things they say that they are ‘gonna’ do. 13 years later & there