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By: watchfuleyes

watchfuleyes — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 15:18:58 +0000

@Children of Bermuda- talking about ending Conscription and actually putting pen to paper and ending it are two different things entirely. Nothing tangible has been done to date, but talking about addressing it.

By: rodney smith

rodney smith — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 12:23:29 +0000

On January 15, 2013 I wrote to the Minister suggesting to him the need to improve the bath-room facilities along the south shore.Nearly 22 months have past, and nothing has been done.I would want my Govenment/OBA to move on creating jobs for the “Little Man” as quickly as they have to resolve issues for both I.B abd the P.R.C’s.We cannot continue to spend $24 million dollars through the B.T.A. without up- grading our product.THE MONEY MUST BE FOUND, or TAKEN FROM OTHER AREAS.But whose LISTENING?

By: rodney smith

rodney smith — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 11:55:57 +0000

The first local government document the the words “Reversible Mortgage” appeared in was in 1992.It has taken 22 years for us just to discuss it at a national level.The UBP , did make mention of it in their 2007 platform. The country would do well to read up on it, and study the pros and cons of it.Older persons with a major asset should be able to go to the bank without their adult children and borrow money.Why should we ,the people of Bermuda, continue to increase pensions for persons who will in the end, pass their homes and property off to their adult children “Free and Clear”? By spending down on some of their equity, these older persons could maintain their standard of living and enjoy life.Thus, saving Govenment/and the tax payers of this country , millions of dollars.

By: JUNK YARD DOG

JUNK YARD DOG — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:53:39 +0000

Reverse mortgages are a rip off >….. <

By: watchfuleyes

watchfuleyes — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:04:11 +0000

It is unbelievable alright!!! once again the bid to end Conscription is in the Throne Speech- lets see if it’s in there again next year shall we. I won’t believe anything until it is a done deal.It’s all in the wording- ‘plans to end move closer’(it’s been in the plans for years now), ‘we are HOPEFUL that it will end by the end of this year’( why are you hopeful if you are the ones to make it happen, why do you have to hope?).

By: Christopher James

Christopher James — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 14:37:05 +0000

PLP: Standing strong for themselves!

By: Creamy

Creamy — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 01:40:47 +0000

Obviously, when it comes to keeping their own promises, the PLP is not bold. Nowhere close. They’re total pu….s.

By: Creamy

Creamy — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 01:38:44 +0000

Enlighten us then. The PLP promised they were boycotting Parliament until the Governor is recalled. He hasn’t been recalled, so they should stay out of Parliament. Otherwise they are breaking a promise.

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 23:54:50 +0000

What are the rules?

The PLP clearly stated during the demonstrations because the Governor wouldn’t convene an enquiry into the Tuckers Town issue without additional reasons, they will boycott Parliament until the Governor is recalled. Walton Brown sent the tweet, but it was backed up by Marc Bean. A bold move. Yet today, the PLP are gathered in the same room as the Governor. Clearly the PLP threat was a lie, and not a bold one. How can anyone believe anything the PLP says? Does “we had to deceive you” sound familiar?

By: Photos & Full Video: 2014 Throne Speech - Bernews.com : Bernews.com

Photos & Full Video: 2014 Throne Speech - Bernews.com : Bernews.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 23:50:03 +0000

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By: Richard T

Richard T — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:29:25 +0000

Safe and boring. While this had many good ideas the OBA have avoided the most important issue, ie resolving the sage suggestions of changes to the civil service.

By: Children of Bermuda

Children of Bermuda — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:23:10 +0000

OBA is doing the people’s business.
Conscription and herb being addressed. That PLP had 14 years and did NOTHING !

By: Christopher James

Christopher James — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:01:10 +0000

I recommend that Zane hold a press conference to blast the OBA for allowing rain to ruin this mornings event.

I can hear Zane ranting now, “Clearly the OBA has no ability whatsoever to run its weather department or they’d have arranged more better weather for this morning’s re-convening of Parliament. If the PLP was in power you can bet the sun woulda been out I can tell you. I mean, did the weather ever act up like this between 1998 and 2012? No way is the answer and you know it. This is just one more failing of the OBA government and further proof that they just don’t care about real Bermudians”.

By: Christopher James

Christopher James — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:36:54 +0000

In reality, its doubful that any real savings would be made. After all the transfer fees – it would have to be a HUGE drop in interest to make any difference. And that won’t happen cos they are all in cahoots as far as the lending rates.

I think Swing meant he wanted to not actually pay his mortgage. Best of luck with that.

By: Next

Next — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:34:14 +0000

Looks like a lot of people are going to come down with a sudden case of glaucoma.

By: bluebird

bluebird — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:21:45 +0000

Did they mention the “HUGE” Debt that we have or has that gone away.
As the sage commission did say something has got to give.
We will have to “CUT” at least $300Million dollars from Government spending.And still pay $160Million per year in interest,on the money that we “OWE”

By: SMH

SMH — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:12:30 +0000

Maybe they’re going to fill in that massive crater they’ve done dug in the middle of the Botanical Gardens and then tourist and visitors can use that ugly water tower as a rest room. You honestly can’t fix stupid

By: true clours

true clours — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:41:31 +0000

Call off W&E from minister the to fix House of Assembly. They should of address HOA 1st not the minister residence. Now we word in the media, they hoovered the house too?

By: young1

young1 — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:26:46 +0000

clearly you know nothing of the rules of the House.

By: PLP Initial Response To 2014 Throne Speech - Bernews.com : Bernews.com

PLP Initial Response To 2014 Throne Speech - Bernews.com : Bernews.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:26:03 +0000

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By: haha

haha — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:17:50 +0000

among the countless other ones they broke….smh

By: really...

really... — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:03:28 +0000

Go to the other bank and see if they are interested in taking your mortgage on. So long as you have about 20% equity you should be in good shape.

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:57:21 +0000

I’m not one for liking the Throne Speech idea but I see positives in this year’s speech. It feels fresh. Now let’s see if any of it actually gets enacted.

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:51:39 +0000

This is where, (and when) the rubber will finally meet the road…

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Medical Use Of 'Cannabis Containing Products' - Bernews.com : Bernews.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:50:04 +0000

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By: Full Copy Of Text: 2014 Throne Speech - Bernews.com : Bernews.com

Full Copy Of Text: 2014 Throne Speech - Bernews.com : Bernews.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:38:04 +0000

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By: aceboy

aceboy — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:36:57 +0000

Yes.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:15:40 +0000

Governor: Parks Dept to “implement a phased plan to upgrade and improve rest room facilities in National Parks.”

Please God let the private sector do the next one. Restrooms up at John Smiths Bat are the most expensive in the world.

By: swing voter

swing voter — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:56:09 +0000

I’d like to ‘reverse’ out of my f*uc^%g mortgage!!!!

By: Terry

Terry — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:50:13 +0000

Who is the lady in the satalite dish hat………………………..

By: Good Stuff

Good Stuff — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:30:52 +0000

Glad to see us moving forward.

Reverse Mortgages? What year is this?!

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10% Grocery Discount Extended To Feb 2015 - Bernews.com : Bernews.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:26:05 +0000

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By: serengeti

serengeti — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:07:30 +0000

I thought the PLP had promised to stay out of Parliament? They said they were boycotting it. Is this another promise they’re breaking?