Comments on: Premier: Position On Pathways Remains Same

By: Earth watch police

Earth watch police — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 11:35:30 +0000

The ships are on standby waiting for the signal.

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 23:47:05 +0000

A quotable quote by Malcolm X.

“To help yourself you must respect yourself, educate yourself, improve yourself and protect yourself. Attachment to drugs / alcohol and sexual promiscuity and material goods have only short term rewards, they’re just a form of slavery…Liberation; comes with health, education, responsibility, financial independence, family stability and community services.” (End of quote)

By: BLOW IN

BLOW IN — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 21:43:01 +0000

HAITI?????? is what it will be

By: Kevuan

Kevuan — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 15:24:06 +0000

Not true a bermudian can apply for a British passport which is an EU passport which entitles Bermudians to live and work freely in all EEC countries wow imagine that check it out .

By: whocares

whocares — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 14:30:10 +0000

I’ll support any method that has the potential of keeping the PLP party from getting back into power and destroying our country for a second time.

By: Come Correct

Come Correct — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:40:07 +0000

Where do we collect then? I’ve been asking this for years.

By: Chateau le Roof

Chateau le Roof — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:20:57 +0000

And how is the average Bermudian family going to be able to afford raising 4 children? That would mean supporting a family of 6 people?

By: ok...

ok... — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:04:53 +0000

As you say we are still a British colony, why are so many people making comments about Bermudians living in t UK? Do we not have a right as a British colony to live there? I’m just saying…..

By: Navin Pooty Tang Johnson

Navin Pooty Tang Johnson — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 09:43:22 +0000

I dont think the hotels are bursting at the seems at the moment…..

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 09:31:19 +0000

Premier Michael Dunkley does have, “co-hoonies” I thank you for showing us… Now all you, (O.B.A.) must do to stop the B.S. is to bring in the the British troops for Bermudas security, “the local police are limited big time”

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 09:21:55 +0000

@ “Bullseye” all you’ve written is true…The ole saying is, “your own fleas bite the hardest” If anyone don’t believe me then do that dumb crap to cause havoc! “-ountsssss bunch” fill in the gap

By: Island Man

Island Man — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 08:49:40 +0000

I protest the protest. #iprotesttheprotest

By: max

max — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 05:23:24 +0000

Well said Mr. Dunkley.

BIU/PLP are using undemocratic bully tactics and shouting people down.

This disrespects our democratically elected Government.

Dunkley – we support you. You are right.

The BIU/PLP want their rights but to block the rights of everyone else.

Bermuda is legally obliged to grant status to a few hundred people..

By: truth

truth — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 05:02:59 +0000

all these paid bloggers!

By: Me

Me — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 03:51:03 +0000

I hear you, but I think part of the reason is that they never know when they will be told to leave, so they don’t invest. If they can stay, then I think they will but know they could not afford to retire here, so helping the ageing population. Yes their pension would be overseas, but they paid into that and would receive it here or away anyway, only difference is the grocery bills would not go back into Lindos/Markertplace etc …….

By: Me

Me — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 03:41:57 +0000

And there you hit the nail on the head – what about all the REAL BORN Bermudian children who have only ever known here as home and who have no rights – and are told to go back where they came from – TOTALLY unacceptable from a human rights stance – and YES you do have the EU choice of travelling to and living wherever you choose.

By: Bermyman

Bermyman — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 03:21:40 +0000

More likely the Government will implode because of debt used to pay BIU workers. That is the PLP pathway chosen

By: Fubar

Fubar — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 02:47:57 +0000

WTH did I just read?!?

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 01:49:54 +0000

I certainly argree. Premier, do not back down to 300 people who welcome any excuse not to go to work.

You must notice that you start to see the same faces every time there is a walk out.

300 people do not represent the rest of the island.

By: Cotty O

Cotty O — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 01:48:55 +0000

Stay the course Michael!!!!! Stay the course!!!
This nonsense has to stop NOW!!!!!!
We’re all on your side ….Faye……I’m proud to be a 16 generation Bermudian!

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 01:42:14 +0000

OK, when he has made up his mind he does not change it. A good thing. Don’t want some flip flop as Premier.

You must be confusing him with a former Premier if you think that he operates without advice & is dictatorial.

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 01:29:39 +0000

I have no idea why anyone would think the same people that got us into this gigantic mess will be able to get us out! The PLP haven’t even admitted they spent too much goodamn money!!!! Sometimes I really wonder about the mental state of many in this country. Why don’t you try to look at the facts for just oncenin your life and not run on emotion!

By: Cotty O

Cotty O — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 01:26:22 +0000

Simpleton

By: Coffee

Coffee — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 01:23:14 +0000

The OBA government shall implode because of the wrong pathway chosen .

By: Cayman love

Cayman love — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 01:07:20 +0000

How can they do that? That would leave 5000 plus Bermudians not getting a free handout, sorry I meant paycheck each week? Just remind me again how much debt Bermuda is in because of the civil service?

By: have some backbone

have some backbone — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 00:06:56 +0000

to suspicious:::: So true.We will stay and rebuild our beloved BERMUDA .

By: have some backbone

have some backbone — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 00:05:36 +0000

The overwhelming majority of TRUE

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:57:25 +0000

They will be looked at on a case by case, each person has to apply and each application has to be vetted. And there are Bermudians that retire elsewhere, or have homes elsewhere as well. Not really going to change much.

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:55:36 +0000

news flash If things get violent the British troops arrive remember we are still British colony there will be no take over .

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:37:08 +0000

Because they were mandated to do things differently from the PLP and fix the issues they made though their mismangement and neglect of our affairs. Whether they campaigned on it or not is pointless, court rulings have placed the immigration issues among the forefront to be solved and that is what they are doing. And they are doing it with the majority consensus, even the PLP know this, after all they had a poll tell them this back when they were piece mealing the PRC solution. They just chose to ignore the majority then, while the OBA aren’t now.

By: ImJustSayin

ImJustSayin — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:26:38 +0000

Michael Dunkley is stubborn and when he makes his mind up he will not change it. He says he’s listening but that’s all he does, he puts out a sympathetic ear and that’s all he does, once he’s made up his mind that’s it. It’s his way or the highway. Believe me I know.

By: Dumb Fack

Dumb Fack — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:20:38 +0000

Build what up again. Do you f’n think people will invest millions again with a Russian roulette playing guy running the unions.

If I was a hotelier I would rather take my chances in Cuba, Mexico, DR, Costa Rica or one of the dozens of other places where my money can go further than have to deal with Chris Furbert and company.

in the 14 years that the PLP were in power and things went downhill hudreds of Bermudians became expats and moved to the UK They didn’t hang around to rebuild!!! You are a fool
You fools put faith and listed to Chris Furbert, a man who leads them union and can not manage it? The financial books were 10 years in arrears. How do the members know where their money is.

You also ytake direction from an opposition that during their 14 years made $800m million disappear!!!!

You are all fools.

By: MULATO

MULATO — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 22:11:00 +0000

Mr Premier. PLEASE DO NOT BEND to the new arm of the PLP ( so called Peoples Camp ) and the union, for they know caught of what they spew

By: LOCAL RAT

LOCAL RAT — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 22:05:28 +0000

@san george you are an a** is this comment some form of threat ya not running things either ah

By: democracy?

democracy? — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:47:56 +0000

no i wont

By: aceboy

aceboy — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:41:22 +0000

You seem to think the thug way of running things is the right way. You are wrong. You are willing to destroy this island for petty politics. Shame on you.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:19:41 +0000

Look around. Recall all of the hotel & guest house propertys that existed prior to the week that tourism died in the summer of 1981 compared to what is left today.

Prior to 1981 hotels were begging the DOT to be allowed more beds. Ships we did not need nor care about. They came here on our terms.

Now the BTA begs for hotels & such to expand & add beds. The ships tell us under what conditions they will visit.

Well done BIU. Tourism virtually destroyed now this. A wildcat strike that has nothing to do with tourism. It does not even have anything to do with the BIU.

By: M Smith

M Smith — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:15:23 +0000

real Bermudians meaning PLP voting Bermudians?

By: cup of tea anyone?

cup of tea anyone? — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:11:18 +0000

actually you do, silly goose, anywhere in the EU

By: Salty22

Salty22 — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:02:43 +0000

& unfortunately for us other Bermudians you are ruining Bermuda with your ignorant mindset! Cheeeeers aceboy.

By: Serious Though

Serious Though — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:58:24 +0000

BUT, when immigration issue come up they show up.. they even went against Dr. Brown on Uighurs..

By: SOS

SOS — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:41:45 +0000

Not when they all stand strong together. You fire one man or woman and you think things are bad now! I’m already locked my doors!

By: Full Fuulish

Full Fuulish — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:40:59 +0000

*Correction* Some of whom have been here a lifetime!

By: Sickofantz

Sickofantz — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:39:36 +0000

Did you really just write that? I am afraid that we need adults in the population NOW! (You’ve heard about the debt right?) We need people who are paying taxes and generating jobs for Bermudians. I suggest that bermudians have as many children as they can afford to look after (In my case that’s two, that I can educate.

By: Observer

Observer — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:37:35 +0000

I see the PLP supporters in the pictures however the OBA supporters are at work

By: Bermuda Voter 2017

Bermuda Voter 2017 — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:35:01 +0000

OVERWHELMING majority my A$$.

The Premier needs to push this for the next election. All of Bermuda needs to have a say. Not some online poll which is bogus. What is the OBA afraid of. They claim to have the numbers.

Case Closed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:34:56 +0000

Wow, I mean really, wow. That short sighted thinking is reflective of exactly why we had a near debt disaster to begin with, and now you suggest this. We need an increase in stable work force now, not in 25 years. That stable work force needs to be predominantly in the business sector, as that will provide money to sustain the trades.

By: Sickofantz

Sickofantz — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:33:57 +0000

Actually you do have every right to go and live in the UK and rest of Europe. Just out of interest when you do build your country back up again what are you going to be selling to pay for education, huge civil service, roads, etc?

By: Bermy Realist

Bermy Realist — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:28:29 +0000

The Pathways to Status should be based on case by case and not across the board and given to every and anybody that has been here for the 20 or so years. I just don’t understand, where would the opportunities be for young Bermuda?
This may even cost us more because I work with foreigners and the conversation had has been that they look forward to getting it and never having to leave their job but they won’t ever retire here because it’s just too expensive. So they come here make their money and send it home and the bonus we give them is status? Then they retire in their homeland?

So would that mean their pension and social insurance would be paid overseas to them and thats more money we pay out? I am just trying to understand this?

By: Full Fuulish

Full Fuulish — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:27:35 +0000

Meanwhile here in Canada, they just accepted 25,000 Syrian refuges with open arms! Even paid for there flight here and gave them a place to stay until they get on there feet. And theirs Bermudians grumbling about people who have lived here for 20+ years, who are practically Bermudian, getting status. Don’t tell me about it being a small place and blah blah blah. These people have already lived here for a lifetime!

SMH!