Comments on: Full Video & Text: Premier’s National Address

By: more than enough

more than enough — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:31:25 +0000

exactly!

By: JustAskin2

JustAskin2 — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:16:09 +0000

“when it comes to jobs for Bermudians” “we ended term limits”

So… how’s that working out?

By: JustAskin2

JustAskin2 — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:14:54 +0000

Haven’t they had plenty of time already? How much longer will we have to wait for good ideas and see unemployment numbers drop?

By: JustAskin2

JustAskin2 — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:13:17 +0000

Crime is continuing to increase now. You want PLP to take credit for that too?

By: JustAskin2

JustAskin2 — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:12:35 +0000

Well of course. What (or should I say who) made you think they would stop. Who was it that stated around election time, that if we didn’t put the OBA in power, businesses would leave Bermuda? Or, that if we put OBA in power that businesses would stop leaving Bermuda? And who was it that fell for that line?

By: Sign Up

You misinterpreted my comment. I don’t dispute that there are many Bermudians who have a clear and extensive vocabulary. My issue is persons who change how they talk depending on who they’re around.

If you speak clearly, great. Own it, and speak it proudly. But don’t come on the block, and because you’re trying to be more relatable, start talking with some ‘broken down’ Bermudian accent.

This isn’t an attack on any particular individual, only a personal feeling that some Bermudians are too ashamed to be who they are, regardless of how they talk.

By: Guest

Guest — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:38:33 +0000

Here’s another view:
http://bermudaindependent.wordpress.com/2013/12/18/one-year-later/

By: Premier’s address | Bermuda Independent

Premier’s address | Bermuda Independent — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:33:29 +0000

[...] first year in power, here’s a link from Bernews of Premier Craig Cannonier’s address to the [...]

By: realest

realest — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:31:34 +0000

“One of our first actions was to stabilize the economy, seeking out emergency loans because the government was literally running out of money.”

How in one breath he speaks about emergency loans, yet in another he talks about investing in infrastructure and rebuilding the airport? That’s a serious contradictory message.

To say the economy has stabilized is a bold public lie; the economy is still declining Bob Richards also made this clear. Term Limits are abolished and International Businesses and expats are still leaving.

“Foreign Direct Investment in the infrastructure of Bermuda means getting new hotels built, rebuilding the airport and similar projects that will produce jobs sooner rather than later.”

When did it occur to the Premier that investing in infrastructure for example rebuilding the airport and similar projects falls under FDI? He made a clear mistake addressing the public with incorrect information.

By: realest

realest — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:22:32 +0000

Thanks for the childish sarcasm.

By: realest

realest — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:57:25 +0000

Paula Cox can articulate very well. She speaks clear and concise, and she has a very strong vocabulary. For you to make an insult just for the sake of making insult shows your lack of integrity and ignorance.

By: more than enough

more than enough — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:02:27 +0000

read between the lines

“we discovered that our ‘worse’ fears,paled in comparison to the reality that faced us”

“when it comes to jobs for bermudians” “we ended term limits”

“our focus is on stimulating foreign direct investment”

“we believe in the collaborative process”

“to make the necessary decisions” “with an urgency of now”

By: Somebody's Momma

Somebody's Momma — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:20:56 +0000

I guess the Premier could not have inspired his OBA supporters because instead of raving about the his great speech they do the usual anit-PLP or blame the PLP comments. Why don’t OBA supporters highlight some of the great things the Premier revealed last night.

By: Better Bermuda

Better Bermuda — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:03:04 +0000

there was nothing forward thinking in the address…pity.

By: swing voter

swing voter — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:52:22 +0000

lol not if there is 100% employment and we all have night jobs jus like we did under the big bad ole UBP….u bies make me laugh. where else in the world could a 1980′s bartender/wine steward build 3 houses with 15 apartments while working nights at South P Newport Room

By: swing voter

swing voter — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:50:15 +0000

so Andrew, when the announcement is made that the ground breaking at the old Southampton NAS is scheduled and Bermudian carpenters are required….you won’t bother to show up right? yeah I guessed right….**tree frogs**

By: swing voter

swing voter — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:45:34 +0000

your son watches too much TV ….. you should really train him to face reality, focus on the message, instead of what someone looks like….

By: swing voter

swing voter — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:44:14 +0000

Robert you are an idiot for implying that PA is an idiot!

By: Sign Up

I couldn’t stand it. Anyone who changes how they talk to suit the circumstances seems fake to me. I have no party affiliations, so unlike most on this site, my opinion isn’t determined based on what color the person is wearing (green/red).

I have no issue with how anyone talks, so long as its genuine and from the soul. My issue is this. II don’t like bermudians who talk with this thick accent when they’re around some, then talk completely different around others.

But what I hate, is comments like mr heralds. Mocking the umums and don de rowd.

By: realest

realest — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 12:00:07 +0000

If that’s your best argument than you are the idiot.

By: blackbird

blackbird — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:52:26 +0000

Bring on the next election please, OBA will be a one hit wonder and they know it!

By: Sandgrownan

Sandgrownan — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:42:08 +0000

Idiot

By: Sandy Bottom

Sandy Bottom — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:36:18 +0000

So if you don’t like a fake British accent, you must have gagged like the rest of us when Paula Cox spoke.

By: Andrew Carmichael

Andrew Carmichael — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:17:21 +0000

I mistakenly had the television on, and heard part of this speech. I had to put my hip waders on to get through the BS. I am one that has decided to absolve myself, as much as I can, from all politics! That includes elections! Please let me know when you find politicians that are honest, that have integrity, and will work for the country.

By: Navin Johnson

Navin Johnson — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:00:56 +0000

Now here this..this is your Central Committee speaking…you must disagree with and attempt to take over Bernews…

By: Navin Johnson

Navin Johnson — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 09:58:02 +0000

the former Government did create an industry..it’s called the Civil Service

By: frank

frank — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 07:08:44 +0000

I wonder who wrote that speech the guy is big joke will the real premier come forth

By: Let's get real

Let's get real — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:28:29 +0000

And all they can do apparently is dislike comments. No thought process whatsoever.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:25:56 +0000

Maybe they should have been named after those who made this country the financial success it is, at the expense of those who’s backs that financial success was built on !!!!!!

By: Sign Up

Yeah, nothing worse than some broken down Bermudian up there ruining the good queens English (sarcasm). Believe it or not, lots of us common folk can relate to the umum’s and dun de rowd type talk. To mock it, as you do, is to belittle and alienate a huge percentage of my Bermudian brothers and sisters.

And furthermore, I’d much rather have a real person, regardless of which party they represent, speaking from the heart. Not some faker who when he’s around the block with the “boys” he’s dropping the common tongue, yet when he’s wearing a suit he speaks with some watered down british accent.

It’s statements like yours why so many Bermudians think themselves inferior. I take great pride in my unique dialect. It’s what makes me Bermudian. So get awf aw dat der bie!

By: Let's get real

Let's get real — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:23:55 +0000

This is a PLP supported trying to stir up sh** and create further resentment of OBA supporters. OPEN YOUR EYES PEOPLE.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:21:50 +0000

What ?!!! Are you an idiot ?!!!!

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:20:21 +0000

James herald, i hope this not one of those amos and andy bloggs, becacuse its sounds boarder line insulating !!

By: Cracker with cheese

Cracker with cheese — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:12:43 +0000

I have an idea , how about …… Bermuda International Airport

By: Passive Aggressif

Passive Aggressif — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:05:49 +0000

They don’t …they are just critical of everything not PLP. In reality they are GREEN with envy now.

By: Passive Aggressif

Passive Aggressif — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:04:16 +0000

PLP renamed everything Airports, buildings, clinics, holidays.

By: Cracker with cheese

Cracker with cheese — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:02:29 +0000

keep on teachin

By: Passive Aggressif

Passive Aggressif — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 03:01:25 +0000

So if they (OBA)can’t take credit for the DECLINE, I therefore conclude that the PLP must take responsibility for the INCLINE in crime since that certainly took place during the PLP years. You can’t have it both ways my friend.

By: For Bermuda

For Bermuda — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:35:01 +0000

I don’t get how so many commenters seem to think things can turn around overnight!! Are they for real?? Do they NOT get that it will take a whole lot of change to get things HEADING in the right direction?? This is the first time Bermuda has ever been in such a mess, and that took many years to create while people ignored it or turned a blind eye…. And now you expect everything to be put right in ONE year or less??? Get real!! At least OBA seems to be doing their best to get things heading in a good direction… For goodness sake- give it time to start working, stop criticizing and start being part of the solution instead of part of the problem… If you have great ideas, tell your MP, talk to those in Govt Depts, serve on a Board… Volunteer to help those I need (and there are LOTS in case you haven’t noticed)… And stop with the complaining and start being constructive instead of DEstructive!!!

By: realest

realest — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:30:27 +0000

Govt can in a sense create industries so that statement is wrong.
Not to mention, you are putting way too many eggs in the gaming basket. I don’t want to bust your bubble, but Bermuda won’t magically become Las Vegas.

By: Rock watcher

Rock watcher — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:15:06 +0000

When we renovate the airport can we RENAME IT……PLP named it now the OBA turn to name it……

By: Take it Easy!

Take it Easy! — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:14:39 +0000

@WTF

By: realest

realest — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:11:31 +0000

The plan involved abolishing term limits yet International Businesses are still leaving.

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:08:00 +0000

Wow using your child to hate…shameful, absolutely shameful.

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:06:17 +0000

Govt are there to govern , not create industries…..that is called the private sector. The private sector needs investment. That in most part comes from us, or overseas investors. Gaming will encourage a much needed injection into the tourism industry.

By: Take it Easy!

Take it Easy! — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 01:51:40 +0000

Well tell how many achievements the PLP’s 14 year reign was? just curious! In a way i kind of agree with u to an extent because they have only been in “power” for 1 year. U can’t possibly believe they can stop the bleeding from the previous administration considering the mess that they left us in! if so u are picking “party” over BERMUDA and that makes me SICK!

By: Bermuda First

Bermuda First — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 01:50:12 +0000

The Cannon is bad for Bermuda.
Beany mon bad for Bermuda

We need to attract MPs that do not chase waterfalls

VOTE ON THE ISSUES PEOPLE.
.,/; PARTY POLITICS!!!!!!!!!!!

By: See clearly

See clearly — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 01:39:22 +0000

Well done Premier Cannonier.
We know you and your team inherited a broke Bermuda.Keep up the peoples work.Ypu have our vote!

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 01:34:31 +0000

I guess the PDF that bernews provided yesterday was too much for you to click on & read. It was only one page & very simplified for even those with the most basic reading skills to understand.

By: Kangoocar

Kangoocar — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 01:32:50 +0000

Heard beany say the other day on a ZBM interview, ” the premier has tooken the stance” I guess he doesn’t know you should say ” taken???” And the sheeple say that Prem Cannonier can’t handle himself internationally?? What an embarrassment, bean would be if he spoke like that to potential investors in this island!!!