If the premier wrote it himself, well done. However, if it was written by his speech writer (or ghost writer) then s/he is very clever to have broken it down into laymen’s terms so that the man on the street can very easily understand it, without it being long winded and confusing.

Observation; thank God the budget statement came on the heels of the premier’s legal wrangles. Bob Richards has saved the premier the nightmare of having to face the media questions yet to be answered.

But your coded message, ‘indiscipline” refers to the PLP without naming the PLP. You do not mention them by name but you continue to take swipes at them. However, from your four key areas of recovery, two are highly speculative due to your recent legal woes.

First, our need to attract foreign investment to Bermuda will grind to a virtual halt as international investors know not whether a referendum will go to a vote or it will be circumvented by legislation. Thus, the Court ruling on this matter is paramount to moving Bermuda forward as investors will not invest without transparency on the referendum – what will happen on this matter? And, Bermudians may take to the streets, IF, the Government proceeds with legislation without transparency on the odious allegations whirling around the failure to go to referendum.

Second, Bermuda does need to work together as a finely tuned engine of productivity working for ONE common aim – inclusion, progress and prosperity for ALL. So, the emotive issues that have now become legal issues demonstrate that obstacles to progress could be sitting in the House of Parliament, not in the streets of Bermuda.

Mr premier, the work of Bob Richards clearly demonstrates that your Government operates efficiently and effectively with or without you at the helm. Likewise, the Opposition should have contingency measures in place if the opposition leader should step down. You have taken us to the brink, gentlemen, but what EFB has taught Bermuda is that we can swiftly move parliamentary overspills and acute differences in the Courts to be adjudicated – democracy has not failed us.

London, England

1) Stop Travelling all the time.
2) Fire the people who write these useless statements
3) Move back into your house and rent Clifton

Just saved you a million bucks!

If you want to see what the Govt is trying to do, don’t bother with these blogs and actually ask them. Lots is getting done. You just have to pay a little attention.