Comments on: Five Organisations Receive ‘Cash Back’ Cheques

By: Cup of Tea anyone?

Cup of Tea anyone? — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:52:56 +0000

Jesums H. Christmas Rhonda. you are a real binford. its not like they taking our taxes and giving it to the charities. CONFISCATED FUNDS AND ASSESTS.

FRICKIN READ!

smh

toodles!

By: Cup of Tea anyone?

Cup of Tea anyone? — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:47:05 +0000

BOOOOOM! ‘Just sayin’….i suggest applying cold water to that burn!

toodles!

By: serengeti

serengeti — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:24:18 +0000

Out of interest, how did you feel about $12m of taxpayer money being used to fund cricket?

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 13:36:54 +0000

It is shady business because I don’t accept that public funds, should be used in this manner. Charities mean your organization is NOT publicly funded. But I am sure this makes perfect business sense to right wingers who support public funds funding private ventures.

The government is saying they don’t have funds to keep public youth centers fully funded.

By: Tolerate

Tolerate — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:22:01 +0000

Maybe if you read a little further; this would not be considered “shady business”.
In related stories above, you will note that this had already taken place on September 15th with five different charities; that time $90,000.00 being presented.
Also in that article, it was stated that the commitment made by government was solidified with the Proceeds of Crime legislation ACT which ensures the use of the confiscated founds to be used specifically for these causes.Up to now from the two presentations $150,000.00 has been awarded to-

Bermuda Shansou Association – $15,000
Bermuda Netball Association – $15,000
Beyond Rugby – $20,000
Hamilton Parish Football Club – $20,000
Youth Net – $20,000

Lorraine Rest Home ($7,300)
St George’s Cricket Club ($25,000)
Chain Reaction ($10,950)
Dare2Be ($18,250)
Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence ($7,300)

And yet you find this “shady business”? If the current government gave EVERY Bermudian a bar of gold; you would be the one complaining about how heavy it was.
Which of the above ten recipients would you consider “their pet project to donate to”? Well lets here the Conspiracy Theories.

SMH

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:31:50 +0000

I never supported govt taking public funds and giving out to charities. I have no issue with PPP with charities like TBC and LCCA..

All the rest in my opinion is shady business…

The Administration in power gets to choose their pet project to donate to…

By: Gorgam

Gorgam — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:31:45 +0000

Curious. You took the words out of my mouth. A pati request is in order.

By: Lois Frederick

Lois Frederick — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 03:53:21 +0000

No, The original act did not specify where the funds would be used. It was amended by the OBA to specifically benefit community organizations.

By: Pastor Syl

Pastor Syl — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 02:18:12 +0000

I hope FOCUS (as mentioned above) and the Center are next on the list.Both perform invaluable services and will be sorely missed if they have to close

By: bluebird

bluebird — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:01:50 +0000

Doing a good job there OBA but don’t think you will be able to get the economy large enough to support the $1.1billion dollar budget needed for this huge Government.We are only 60,000 people.

By: bluebird

bluebird — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:58:35 +0000

Of course the PLP/BIU started this but the only difference was they were the Charity.

By: just saying

just saying — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:02:31 +0000

Didn’t the Plp put that program in place..

By: Curious

Curious — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:45:08 +0000

This is very good news to see this funding flow through our Government to community service organisations.

Is there an application process and a committee in Government that decides who gets what? There are many worthy charities in Bermuda that could benefit from this type of funding. Are these unrestricted gifts or are they for specific programmes and services? Is there an evaluation process as to what impact this funding creates?

I appreciate that the donation amounts are identified as an open and transparent process will help us further understand how this all works.

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:51:59 +0000

I’m sure that it’s a very tough choice deciding who’s going to get this windfall but there can be no doubt that we’re talking about the proceeds from drug related crime .
Why not ‘complete the circle’ as such and see that cash strapped FOCUS gets in on the act ?

By: Vixen Star

Vixen Star — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:28:22 +0000

Gotta give props!

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:05:28 +0000

I also “tip my cap” to the One Bermuda Alliance Govnt. for the continuation of the “Cash Back” program of helping them that are helping others.

By: Cup Of Tea Anyone?

Cup Of Tea Anyone? — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:48:56 +0000

Take note, Pee eL Pee.

Toodles!