And I understand exactly how you think, too.

You believe that any criticism of the Opposition or the Unions is only because a majority of the PLP and the Unions are black. So it can’t be valid criticism, it’s just racism.

Do I have that right, Umok?

I’m very sorry for you. I’m even more sorry that there are others in Bermuda that think as you do.

I agree- it is a shame.

EW

PS- Just as an example, try, for a second, to put yourself in the position of an investor looking to invest in Bermuda, and seeing the Butterfield cement plant seizure. Independent of race, would you be eager to invest your money where the Government seems willing to confiscate private property? Or would you wait?

Business involves making judgements. Those judgements are based in perception. And those perceptions are formed by seeing and interpreting actions. Not, for responsible businesses, on race.

True, framework and policy don’t guarantee anything. But they can certainly prevent things from happening.

Like investment.

Stop trying to pretend that the PLP Government was not itself an impediment to investment.

EW

The PLP provided a guarantee and were paid a fee to do so. That guarantee was never called upon.

I am in full agreement of having qualified professionals here on Island to fill jobs Bermudians (WHITE or BLACK) are not yet capable of doing but c’mon man…

If someone wants to use the decade old excuse that Bermudians are unwilling to do this menial work that is fine, that is on them, that is their opinion. Where the rubber meets the road however and people struggle to finance their cost of living I would argue otherwise for the need of a foreign national (that was not to xenophobic was it?) to wash dishes, mop floors or cart some insurance company’s executive’s children off to BHS, Saltus, Warwick Academy – take your pick…

It is very easy to criticize isn’t it Claude? Or to call someone stupid right? Believe me a takes a second to turn your world upside down. You seem very comfortable with your lot in life. Try to remember it may not be permanent – you could be the one desperate for a job one day – sooner than you think possibly.

This approach by you and others will not fix Bermuda nor move us on a road to success. When will you and others wake up to see this fact? Lets change this approach, as it is not working, it changes nothing and we as a country gain nothing. Wake up and move towards an approach that includes Collaboration and Solution Solving.

This shift will result in Bermuda success in the long run. Stop with this same failed approach by the OBA to have one political party attacking another. I am sick of this same nonsense daily from you folks. I want to see Bermuda’s economy bounce back and be something we all can benefit from.

Betty is right we must get serious and stop with this silly attacking game for the sake of attacking. The comments seem to reflect nothing more than scoring political points, and gaining nothing. A serious conversation on our economy must be had, and more so ways to grow our revenue.

The OBA will not win the next election if they are not willing to change and work in a more collaborative fashion and stop the divide. They must encourage their supporters to take a higher ground and stand up on real issues, and provide solutions. This backward and forwards is nothing going to cut it.

The government doesn’t control markets. Framework and policy is no guarantee of anything. Stop trying to make up credit for government.

So it isn’t about logic its about how someone feels?? That’s what is entirely wrong with the society in Bermuda. I wonder how the business community would feel if the PLP wasn’t majority black.

“That confidence drops when the Opposition party and the Unions get their back up”.

Because the unions marches are majority black people…. right??

I understand exactly how you think… It’s a damn shame.

What I care about is that they are actually doing things that have a very good chance of setting the building blocks for things to get better.

We’ve had great plans and ideas, but they don’t mean a thing unless someone actually does something about them. Yeesh

Peace Out!!

Where is the red carpet you promised us ?

That confidence drops when the Opposition party and the Unions get their back up.

Governments don’t invent industries and jobs, they provide the legal framework and encourage investment into a country. Investors appear to be much more confident now, as you point out yourself.

You are effectively congratulating the OBA for what the PLP failed to do when it was needed.

SMDH at Burty Trump

For example, Michael Douglas has been on the Island for years. Do you really think the timing of his commitment to redevelop Ariel Sands was independent of which party was in power?

Or the Green family’s commitment to the Hamilton Princess?

Or the new investment in Coral Beach Club?

Be honest with yourself. A Government perceived as anti-foreigner and anti-business is going to have a chilling effect on investment decisions.

Those investment decisions will wait for a more favorable Government.

EW

Redman to Mr. Burt, you and the PLP have no ideas! Certainly no ideas that will help Bermuda.

The only reason Bermuda prospered when the PLP had the reigns in their first few years was because the economy was already growing leaps and bounds despite them and not because they had been elected to Govern.

That and Mr. Cox had the good sense to run the finances much as his predecessors had done, tweaking here or there. It wasn’t until the PLP started to put their dumb ideas into practice that the ‘Miracle of the Atlantic’ started to sink.

Things are improving albeit slowly but they are improving. I shudder to think how things would go if the PLP get the reigns again anytime soon.

But the idea to open up for international law firms seems totally against PLP strategy.
But also international law firms have to be near their clients!

Where is the OBA ECONOMIC PLAN? INTO Their 3rd as GOVT and still no plan.

The debt has double by 59%, overspending in travel and Capital projects and increase in CS by the OBA must be questioned….. Why are we now burrowing in less than 3 years?

NO Economic recovery plan….only game of attack, is to play the Blame Game….but this strategy is failing to help them rebuild our economy.

Maybe the downfall of the OBA was spenting too must time focusing on how they can blame the PLP, instead of looking for Real Solutions.

Yes it does look like the advice from MP Burt is timely…but my OBAERS will reject it merely just because they too are more focus on playing the blame game as advised by their political strategist, rather than the serious approach of “Solution Based Problem Solving”…..sad but true. .the many comments reflect such

BERMUDA is faced with a serious problem…it is us who must change the narrative and work as one to find solutions instead of use language that continues to divide us. When will the OBA get it….come together people….come together. ..now….

The continued approach by the “OBA government and OBAERS to only play the “Blame Game” will not grow the Economy. As a collective country we must work in Collaboration to move our Economy back on a road to success. The political Swords must be put down and the battle to rebuild our economy must be fought and won by ALL.

WE must get serious as a people,more so a country…if not we will all sink at some time or another. Ideas must be generated by both sides of the political fence and from All persons. Thus, this political back biting will only continue to lead us in a downward spiral of no return.

The government needs help to move our economy forward….either folks remain apart if their political fzn clubs or take of their fan hats and work as one…..

Much love