Comments on: Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush Arrested

By: Former Cayman Premier Questioned Over Limos | Bernews.com

Former Cayman Premier Questioned Over Limos | Bernews.com — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:14:09 +0000

[...] 58-year-old was arrested in December 2012 by officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Services financial crime [...]

By: Ex-Cayman Premier Charged: Theft, Misconduct | Bernews.com

Ex-Cayman Premier Charged: Theft, Misconduct | Bernews.com — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:38:03 +0000

[...] 57-year-old was arrested in December 2012 by officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Services financial crime unit. He was Premier at [...]

By: Cayman Islands MPs Vote Against Premier Bush | Bernews.com

Cayman Islands MPs Vote Against Premier Bush | Bernews.com — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:26:09 +0000

[...] early elections,” their report said.The 57-year-old leader of the British overseas territory was arrested last week on suspicion of theft, alleged misuse of a Government credit card, breach of trust, abuse of [...]

By: Cayman Premier ‘It’s A Political Witch Hunt’ | Bernews.com

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:50:04 +0000

[...] December 14, 2012 | 0 Comments Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush says he will not resign despite his arrest on suspicion of corruption, which he called a political witch hunt lead by a “petty and jealous” Governor.In a [...]

By: Cayman Premier On Bail, Equipment Seized | Bernews.com

Cayman Premier On Bail, Equipment Seized | Bernews.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:02:02 +0000

[...] custody and is being questioned.”The 57-year-old leader of the British overseas territory was arrested at his home yesterday morning on suspicion of theft, alleged misuse of a Government credit card, [...]

By: congratulations

congratulations — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:25:23 +0000

Congrats buddy, you found a few projects that went over budget…..guess what ultimately happened though??? They STILL BALANCED THE OVERALL BUDGET AND HAD A SURPLUS FOR BERMUDA AND OUR PEOPLE!!!!!! THERE WAS NEVER ANY RIDICULOUS DEBT LIKE THERE IS TODAY.

People like you are why I don’t read bernews much anymore.

By: John Does

John Does — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:40:02 +0000

It would be nice to see the credit card bills for all the MPs since they really a Bermuda/people asset freely available on the internet. See how much they spend on hotels, flights, playboy bunnies, etc.

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:05:49 +0000

By the way, Mountbatten, you haven’t addressed the fact that you completely misrepresented what Richards said about McKeeva Bush. You have only gone on to misrepresent what I said. Go find a dictionary and look up subterfuge.

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:57:06 +0000

I really have no idea what the devil you are talking about. I am for nailing anyone who has stolen from the people. End of story.

By: Bermudican

Bermudican — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:44:58 +0000

Stunning career choice…LOL

By: Codfish

Codfish — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:36:21 +0000

Watch KEMH – I think it will make BHC look like chicken feed.

By: Vulpes

Vulpes — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:50:14 +0000

As I recall, over these past two plus years, the Cayman Government has had major revenue shortfalls vis-a-vis what it spends so much so that the UK intervened and made it abundantly clear that they had to broaden their tax base as Whitehall had no intention of bailing them out. I am assuming that like Bermuda, ultimate authority for the Police lies with the Governor in Cayman. Also, consider the lengths to which the UK authorities have gone to track down and finally arrest Micael Misick, former Turks and Caicos Premier and big time pal of Ewart Brown. Therefore, it appears that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are taking a more aggressive and fearless approach to stemming political and government corruption in the various remaining Dependent Territories. Win or lose on Monday, I’m willing to bet two things

1. Not a few Cabinet Ministers past and present, not to mention at least one former Premier are wondering with some trepidation how long before the knock on the door comes and they find themselves enmeshed in scandal.

2. When the heat gets put on their underlings who facilitated or in the least turned a blind eye to wrong doing, most of them will squeal the truth like little pigs to save themselves being dragged in deeper.

My advice is even if you have your reservations (which I do), on Monday vote OBA to save us from international notoriety and ridicule as the noose that is the slow wheels of justice closes in.

By: Mbaya Avunaye

Mbaya Avunaye — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:04:03 +0000

What is all this fuss about? That is not likely to happen here. Our Leaders of the day never do anything ‘Illegal’ Just ‘Unethical’

By: mixitup

mixitup — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:26:54 +0000

LOL @ OBA Only “Truly” Diverse Party. The words Black Surrogate is ringing in my head.

By: mixitup

mixitup — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:11:35 +0000

Who’s this idiot? What do you mean the UBP didn’t overspend? I suggest you do some research. Or look at the Video from last nights rally.

Under the UBP
Airport 9 million budgeted, final cost 25 million
West Gate 20 million budgeted, final cost 39 million
Incinerator 26 million budgeted, final cost 79 Million

You see? the only difference is that NO ONE SAID ANYTHING (Other than the then opposition PLP)

By: mixitup

mixitup — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:49:39 +0000

Hello!! We could seize their assets and pay off the 1.5B debt and still have change left.

By: Barracuda

Barracuda — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:55:27 +0000

Yhe OBA will try to make everything better

By: Barracuda

Barracuda — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:50:01 +0000

Hang on there Poppa , Those are two different entities. What has the PLP done for the hard working black people .

By: Fooled Once... Not twice

Fooled Once... Not twice — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:15:08 +0000

What has the UBP/OBA done for black people???!!!!

By: Who done it

Who done it — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:47:58 +0000

Nothing is stopping the PLP from doing that… But that would mean giving the auditor general the power to do it which will by default allow her to look into more current issues

By: Noel Ashford

Noel Ashford — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:41:28 +0000

Marvin, I see who you have been brainwashed by too my simple friend… Just because PLP is predominantly black we aren’t allowed to question incompetence?!? Also notably last time I checked there is only one truly diverse party in Bermuda – OBA. Another PLP Muppet / puppet – Marvin… A new fool is born every day!

By: diva

diva — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:56:44 +0000

Sounds to me that Mr. Bush should have been minding his own country’s finances and his own business instead of watching others. And to think his banter and disrespect was endorsed by some of our own glory hogs. That’s why sometimes you should think about whose causes you decide to support. You could end up eating humble pie with a side order of crow.

By: Barracuda

Barracuda — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:10:42 +0000

what has the PLP done for black people in Bermuda?

By: Nuff Respect

Nuff Respect — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:10:34 +0000

The PLP could have done that if there was a need. However, since the former UBP did NOT overspend and since the were NO unaccounted for hundreds of millions of dollars there didn’t seem to be a need. Can the same be said today???? ahhhhh NOPE! The former auditor general asked questions and look at what happened to him! He was arrested and pushed out!

By: Nuff Respect

Nuff Respect — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:02:58 +0000

Not a happy day for Cayman, however, at least the can hold their head high knowing that they did the right thing!

Do we have the testicular fortitude to investigate and do the same if necessary?!

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:58:52 +0000

For Cayman this is a very positive move. It shows that they will not tolerate abuses of power. Compare this to Bermuda where such matters are “unethical but not illegal”. Or the perpetrators thumb their noses at authority when caught, such as Derrick Burgess refusing to abide by a demand by the Minister of Finance/Premier.

Ironically, Bermuda is the loser in thse matters because the authorities are too scared or unwilling to apply the law.

By: we are blessed

we are blessed — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:56:27 +0000

lmao!!!!

By: Marvin

Marvin — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:43:17 +0000

I’ll triple it and bet you next week this time you will be having mental depression with the rest of the OBA clan.

By: Interesting

Interesting — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:38:09 +0000

Arrest them ALL!

By: Marvin

Marvin — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:36:59 +0000

We all know what color you are!

By: Facing the music

Facing the music — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:19:47 +0000

@MP , I wasn’t born ‘behind a cow’ . Maybe you really meant that old expression that has something to do with cabbage patches , but nonetheless. The only person that I can think of that involved circumstances remotely similar to those of which you speak was a *private practice lawyer* who wasn’t even a card carrying member of the UBP.
And even then NOT *2* people. To prevent the perception that you’re re-writing history , can you clarify ?

By: M.P.Mountbatten JP

M.P.Mountbatten JP — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:12:55 +0000

I’ll agree to that if we could go back to just before the Southampton Princess was built. That way we as a Island would be able to see exactly which families have been getting the lions share of the government contracts and ancillary government vender awards , from government vehicles to the renting of office space to the supplying of goods and services to Casemates prison , and the other penal facilities .I think that’s an excellent idea .. How can I sign on ?

By: Y-Gurl

Y-Gurl — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:05:17 +0000

Ya think the government might have to many questionable X cops for that to be a success

By: Jay Kempe

Jay Kempe — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:04:29 +0000

Under Bermuda Law (English Law), there is no statute of limitations for criminal matters.

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:43:50 +0000

I vote for you Pator Hayward.

By: Ole

Ole — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:42:32 +0000

Yup…the UBP

By: Ole

Ole — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:41:25 +0000

Gonna need a much bigger jail

By: Sandgrownan

Sandgrownan — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:32:46 +0000

Fine by me.

By: MJ

MJ — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:27:21 +0000

Do we have a Statue of Limitations? Anyone in the legal field able to help ?

By: Pastor Syl Hayward

Pastor Syl Hayward — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:25:41 +0000

My Christmas Wish List

PATI – complete and un-expurgated, to include full subpoena powers and the ability to “follow the money”

A FULL and unexpurgated financial accounting of our indebtedness, to include names of all lenders with amounts outstanding, plus any other terms that will impact the people of Bermuda

A FULL and unexpurgated list of any and all leases of public lands with names of beneficiaries, length of lease, and any other terms that will impact the people of Bermuda

A FULL and unexpurgated accounting of any Public/Private undertakings that will impact the people of Bermuda along with any terms heretofore concealed, to include the new Hospital

A FULL and unexpurgated exposure of Bermuda Hospital Boards financial accounts, to include salaries. Also an accounting of the background to Dr. Thomas’ administrative leave, and the departure of several other key hospital personnel.

A FULL and unexpurgated exposure of the background to the administrative leave given to the Accountant General and her staff member.

I’m sure there are other things to wish for, but these would make a good start.
C’mon, Santa Baby!!

By: M.P.Mountbatten JP

M.P.Mountbatten JP — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:52:45 +0000

@V.K Sorry to inform you but , the British and Americans are constantly discovering financial aberrations and deep corruptions in their own governments and trusted representatives . I understand you weren’t born behind a cow , you should understand this basic stuff !
In the Nineties a former MP of the than ruling party the UBP/OBA was jailed for stealing money in his capacity as a lawyer . Matter of a fact it was TWO former members , one almost died in prison . We should never condone this underhanded nonsense and anyone caught stealing from the public purse should be treated harshly by the judicial system . YUP Bring IT ON , the UBP/OBA has quite a checkered past ! At this point I’ll not mention names out of respect for the surviving family members … But don’t push me . At least I’m honest enough to declare my interest in the PLP , I will never hide behind stupid sayings like , I’m not OBA , when your leaning so far into their camp you’re about to fall over . Matter of fact I really don’t care who you’ll vote for , vote for yourself , vote for Johnny Barns , who cares …

By: Ole

Ole — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:38:17 +0000

As should all those in the former UBP

By: Ole

Ole — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:35:55 +0000

Absolutely – would be fantastic if they would investigate as far back as those super honest captains of industry or as they were formerly known, the UBP

By: swing voter

swing voter — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:35:46 +0000

I want OBA to reverse the pension deal these bastids created for their own financial self interest. I want OBA to cut MP and parlimentary salaries by 25%. I want OBA to investigate all financial dealings since 2007.

By: M.P.Mountbatten JP

M.P.Mountbatten JP — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:31:28 +0000

Grant Gibbons has decided to lock Craig away in his safety deposit box and there is no way for us to smoke him out , so we’ve given up . The OBA simply can’t afford to be managing damaged goods leading up to such an important election to them .

Surely Craig will resurface on election day to offer the obligatory congratulations to the Leader of the PLP for another fine victory at the polls .

By: swing voter

swing voter — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:23:07 +0000

yeah…..police are ‘cats’

By: Balanced Facts

Balanced Facts — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:07:11 +0000

Come now…why would this Government possibly have wanted to enact Legislation like that?

By: Balanced Facts

Balanced Facts — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:04:29 +0000

I bet Bob Richards sleeps well tonight….and I bet a few Government Minister are a little restless!

By: Pastafarian

Pastafarian — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:50:18 +0000

No point in a debate, she’d just spout the same $hit they’ve been saying for all these press statements. Hardly worth anyone’s time, except for yours old man.

By: Chart

Chart — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:19:55 +0000

Yup. Of course paid directly out of Govt consolidated fund as the pension is incredibly underfunded.