Comments on: Rory Field Re-Appointed To Role As DPP

By: Expat

Expat — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:19:17 +0000

lol … it is the Expats that are the gift that keep giving to Bermuda … the Expats health premiums cover most of the old age bermudians healthcare costs plus the Bermudians who never settle their hospital expenses … its is the Expats social security contributions that pays for most of you Bermudians pensions

By: Expat

Expat — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:38:05 +0000

LOL … well said Catherine but I laugh at the 11 dislikes at your comment… would be interested in hearing the rationale of the ‘dislikers’

By: Expat

Expat — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:36:35 +0000

is there a qualified Bermudian? No … only other candidate is Cindy Clarke who per the BDA bar association was first called to the Bar in 1999 – Rory has almost 20 plus years experience advantage, plus he was also DPP of Belize. Pretty clear cut.

# Seniority Name Date of Call in Bermuda First Call Place
159 Cindy E Clarke 25-Aug-00 22-Jul-99 England

By: Expat

Expat — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:36:18 +0000

Cindy Clarke who per the BDA bar association was first called to the Bar in 1999 – Rory has almost 20 plus years experience advantage, plus he was also DPP of Belize. Pretty clear cut.

# Seniority Name Date of Call in Bermuda First Call Place
159 Cindy E Clarke 25-Aug-00 22-Jul-99 England

By: Expat

Expat — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:35:56 +0000

Only good thing the PLP did … they really were looking out for Bermudians by doing so

By: Expat

Expat — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:35:27 +0000

By: Expat

Expat — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:33:06 +0000

# Seniority Name Date of Call in Bermuda First Call Place
159 Cindy E Clarke 25-Aug-00 22-Jul-99 England

By: Grizz

Grizz — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:23:04 +0000

OMG @ Roger I never looked at it like that. Well wouldn’t that whole process be deemed a bit deceitful? ijs

By: Sickofantz

Sickofantz — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:05:24 +0000

who was the qualified Bermudian?

By: Sickofantz

Sickofantz — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:03:26 +0000

As indicated by the 2 individuals below it is the police who arrest and then the DPP/CPS who decide whether there is enough evidence to prsecute in court.

By: oh pls

oh pls — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:02:39 +0000

This is so disgusting! People look great on paper. The question is what exactly has he done? He has been here for 7 years and has not trained a bdian to take the spot, which I’m sure is a term of his contract. The person in question to be next in line is more than qualified for this position so why have they not been chosen? Why has he not made the effort to ensure they are equipped to take over. And he has taken the credit of work done by other qualified Bdians. He does not act alone he has a team of bdians and non-bdians under him. He will retire off of our money and Bda is okay with that. What a shame!

By: Davie Kerr

Davie Kerr — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:58:45 +0000

I admit I’ve been “out of the loop” for a few years, but could someone name the Bermudians who a) are qualified for this position and b) actually applied for it?

By: animallover

animallover — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:18:58 +0000

If the jurors decide that a person is not guilty or cannot reach an agreement amongst themselves, then that’s because of the evidence, nothing else. If the evidence is not there or not presented to the jurors, then how can they make a decision? We may all sit here and say that a lot of cases have gone down the drain, but they have also locked up a lot of these perps. so it happens both ways. I do believe a Bermudian should always be ahead of anyone, but obviously they chose someone who they thought could brings these perps. to trial and find them guilty.

By: animallover

animallover — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:09:40 +0000

The OBA do not choose the Director of Prosecutions, the Governor does, who don’t you learn to read before you open your mouth. I’m not surprised that you believe everything you hear, just like all the other PLP guys. So silly.

By: Cardine Alice

Cardine Alice — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:53:11 +0000

This is not the Governor’s decision. A local Judicial Appointments Committee make the decision and the Governor merely rubber stamps their LOCAL decision. Full stop. It is sad that no similarly qualified local lawyer was avaialble. No doubt Cindy can continue to grow in experience and possibly even follow Mr Field’s precedent and gain experience elsewhere. This is an important role given the present state of Bermuda and experience is required, irrespective of where it comes from. Well done on a good choice rather than a politically expedient appointment.

By: Mutual Respect

Mutual Respect — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:33:51 +0000

I completely disagree with most of these comments. Bermuda benefits more by have a DPP that is neutral and non partisan.

By: clearasmud

clearasmud — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:30:25 +0000

I am not sure why people are blaming Mr. Fields because he did not appoint himself. The real question is whether or not there was ever any plan developed to prepare anyone else for the post. If there was a plan then why was it not followed? If there was never a plan then blame government house for not doing as they said they would. If the previously identified person is not suitable then government house should just say so because nationality alone is not the best determinant of ability.

By: Sid

Sid — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:03:40 +0000

I love when Bermudians, each of whom can move to the UK whenever they want and take any job available there, complain when a British person takes up a job in Bermuda.

By: Sailboat

Sailboat — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:49:43 +0000

Obviously the Bermudians have been very naughty people; or, that man who lives on the hill is allergic to Bermudians and is very much looking after home. Evidently that is all that matters.

By: Just my 2 cents

Just my 2 cents — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:30:58 +0000

You need to do your homework- the police don’t lay charges, the DPPs office does. The police arrest and present evidence to the DPP who decides, on the evidence, whether to proceed to court or not and on what charges.

By: Rockfish#1 and #2

Rockfish#1 and #2 — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:14:33 +0000

Typo should be..Bermudian

By: NO MORE WAR

NO MORE WAR — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:56:30 +0000

Sickofantz, it is you that has no clue at all. Educate yourself and stop spreading misinformation to the general public.

By: Kangoocar

Kangoocar — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:50:53 +0000

Please don’t compare me with yourself and the plp sheeple, I actually can think for myself and when I dissagree with the OBA I say it it with NO hesitation, unlike the plp sheeple who questioned nothing of the plp while they were being thrown off the fiscal cliff, until this day many sheeple still live in denial of why they have NO income???? By the way, I totally agree with the decision made by OUR governor on this!!!!

By: Creamy

Creamy — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:16:32 +0000

You think prosecutors in rural towns in the UK with a population of 60,000 earn two million pounds a year?

By: Creamy

Creamy — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:13:22 +0000

Not with someone who first got here in 2007 it hasn’t.

The law passed by the PLP only applies to people here prior to 1989.

By: UK Silk

UK Silk — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 09:18:06 +0000

Headline should read “Leading UK Silk extends tour in Bermuda to continue 100% prosecution rate”

Let’s face it, CV aside, which leading UK silk leaves a successful UK chambers to Come to Bermuda? And post Bermuda what type of career as a prosecutor does someone have back in the UK?

Time for even us to accept that it’s not the UKs brightest and best who leave £1,000,000+ salaries (after 50% income tax) to come to Bermuda, then refuse to leave, for a paltry BMD$210,000 (before deductions).

And we continue to think we still need more experience, laughable

By: Catherine Dalziel

Catherine Dalziel — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 03:41:52 +0000

Bermudians are selling themselves very short if they expect to be in top positions without the years of experience. Rory Field called to the bar in 1980. Most likely other candidate for DPP called to the bar in 2000. 20 years difference. More than double the experience in years alone, let alone the countries worked in. Let’s not pretend that they are two equal candidates. Bermudians, you can do this without the games. You know you can. Get out there, get the qualifications, get the experience and get into position on your own merits, not simply by being a certain nationality.

By: Roger

Roger — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 03:35:03 +0000

Kangoocar, OUTRAGED! where did I suggest the OBA had a say only asking has this been played out before?

By: ….Surely you jest.

….Surely you jest. — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 03:01:33 +0000

Does the fact that your government had no say in this make it ok, or are your stuck on something that happened in 2009 and which has had a negligible effect on this country and is irrelevant? By the way, reading the statement from your team it appears they don’t like this decision. Shouldn’t you be following their lead or are you having trouble reconciling what you said when the PLP was at war with government house way back when? Hypocrisy, irony and reality, all wrapped up in one for you.

By: Quo

Quo — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 02:56:24 +0000

I’m absolutely disgusted! This is a slap in the face to all qualified Bermudians.

By: X

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 02:20:44 +0000

Ah, now we are talking sense … well said. Let’s wait and see who it might be!

By: Neutral

Neutral — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 02:04:20 +0000

I honestly feel sorry for my children. Once again another “qualified” Bermudian has been shut down. It’s not what you know, its “who” you know. This is a sad start to the new year..

By: Tolerate

Tolerate — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:38:20 +0000

@FamilyMan, sounds close.
lol

By: Dread

Dread — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:16:07 +0000

The PLP let in 12000 work permit holders,putting us BERMUDIANS out of work.

By: And so?

And so? — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:05:25 +0000

Think you are posting under the wrong story. This isn’t about Paula Cox.

By: smh

smh — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:05:15 +0000

Terry you clearly don’t know what you are talking about. Government House has been giving this same excuse for the past decade.

By: Don't make me holla

Don't make me holla — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:03:03 +0000

SMFH. What happened to Cindy Clarke? Bermudians were upset the last time they appointed him and the governor has done this to show that HE is really in charge! PAY ATTENTION, PEASANTS!

By: And so?

And so? — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:01:24 +0000

It was all aired at the time quite extensively. In effect they removed themselves from being eligible by their actions. If not for that they might have stood a chance thiis time around.

By: Onion

Onion — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:46:26 +0000

The one that will transport him back to before 1989. Doc Brown should be around any minute.

By: Kangoocar

Kangoocar — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:34:22 +0000

Roger, why don’t you put a sock in it??? Funny that I have to ask you?? We’re was your OUTRAGE! When your DREB brought in under the cloak of darkness, FOUR unqualified uighers who are/where NOT qualified for any job they have taken from Bermudians??? For the record, if you actually read the article and if you are capable of comprehending it, you would plainly see that the OBA government had NO say in it!!!!

By: Sickofantz

Sickofantz — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:24:50 +0000

Oh please do some homework! It’s the police that wrongly charged the guy and it’s the police that are failing to gather evidence. If the community were more prepared to come forward and be witnesses and provide information then you could start criticising.

By: Sickofantz

Sickofantz — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:22:42 +0000

Seriously Tough Love look at this guys experience, he is clearly incredibly well qualified. Yes it’s a shame he is not Bermudian but in this tiny little squabbling community it’s probably best to have an apolitical individual.

By: hmmm

hmmm — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:20:15 +0000

Under what immigration application would he get status????

By: Tough Love

Tough Love — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:18:38 +0000

How did ‘they’ shoot themselves in the foot?

By: mixitup

mixitup — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:12:11 +0000

Hello! There is a method to this madness..

By: Creamy

Creamy — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:57:38 +0000

The cases lost are because the juries decide the facts. That’s the way it works. If you disagree with the verdict, blame the juries.

The guy “falsely charged”.., are you talking about the person arrested on suspicion of murder and then let go? You think that’s something to do with the DPP?

By: ….Surely you jest.

….Surely you jest. — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:48:57 +0000

Pension people, pension…..hmmmmm. Bermuda: the gift that keeps on giving.

By: Rockfish#1 and #2

Rockfish#1 and #2 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:36:04 +0000

The important question is this:

Is there a qualified Bermuda available for this position?

If the answer is yes, Dunkley and Bean should catch the next BA flight to London and thump on a few desks!

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:34:28 +0000

He has been appointed for two more years, by that time he would be given his Status and there is your Bermudian. Has this been played out before.

By: CBA

CBA — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:22:14 +0000

No I don’t have to make up my mind. It sums the plp up perfectly. They do one thing and say another. They say they’re standing strong for bermudians yet give out a record number of permits. But to look strong they use anti foreigner rhetoric.

By the way, the oba didn’t have anything to do with the appointment of Rory Fields. But don’t let facts get in the way…