Keep squeezing the middle class and watch as they leave how is going to be left to tax

Yes, those few hundred, if not tens, of “guaranteed” OBA votes will be instrumental in swinging competitive constituencies like Sandys North Central and Smiths South.

Sadly it should be a wrong vs right one with Pathways clearly being correct.

Let’s get this over with already and move on !

They are NOT Bermudian and therefore CANNOT start a small business here without the majority shareholding of a BERMUDIAN. END OF STORY.

I saw another comment from Campervan on the weekend after which the hatred that was spat at was appalling to say the least.

You need not worry about this whole thing because the vile way in which those who are eligbile for this are being treated right now will surely be enough to drive these tax paying, contributing members of society away.

Your mama must be real proud.

BTW, a true Bermudian was born last week. I expect most of you were screaming to loud to even know. Welcome to our newest Cahow and thanks to Jeremy Medeiros and David Wingate for protecting this wonderful bird !!

Basically, the only “pathway” already in place is the Job Makers Act, which is designed for executives of large companies – a small business will not be eligible for the work permit exemptions required to apply for PRC under the Job Makers Act. In addition, a non-Bermudian/PRC is not permitted to start a business at all – you can only qualify under the Job Makers Act if you are employed by a company, not by owning a company.

So in summary, as things currently stand we are only able to set up any new ventures elsewhere.

There is a good summary at http://www.applebyglobal.com/publication-pdf-versions/briefs/brief-2013/the-incentives-for-job-makers-act-2013-(dec-2013).pdf

I hope that this information enlightens you.
All the best.

There is a close nit 60′s era group that is after ‘winner take all’ and create another scenario that reflects many Carribean countries.

If you believe no one gained by the GITMO boys I have a lunch wagon to sell you and a bridge next to the airport.

The $800 million is………….

Alah Akbah

People come in the one one end and go out the other….the input end is being dwarfed by the output end….

We are talking 50 to 100 people by the time of the next general election, with no guarantee which they would vote if they vote in it.

The Supreme Court pushed this issue to the forefront. Certain folks within the PLP have decided to make it an anti-OBA issue. You know this is a legal not a political issue. tsk tsk.

Mr. Brown and associates–you are doing major harm to this country at present and you are shooting the messenger–the OBA–

If you have a beef–take it to the Supreme Court and have them reverse their findngs. Good luck with that incidentialy.

Sadly, you are driving a massive wedge in between yourself and the moderate voting base of this country.

I do fear you are so on the wrong side of this issue and threats only crystalize what the broader community are seeing on display.

The vocal minority are voters BUT so are the silent majority and we really won’t forget this spectacle–that is now playing out on line and being covered overseas.

BTW I wonder how many of these permit holders and PRCs are not living up to their tax obligations in their own country while still inline to receive benefits there.

Stop. Just stop. Are you even aware of the terrifying implications in that sentence? Or do you even care?

Please, think about what you’re doing. Just slow down and think. Use your heart as much as your head. You’re defending and supporting monsters who are destroying the island. Everyone in this Comments section who bullies and harasses a dissenting opinion against the OBA is destroying the island.

I’m begging you. The majority of Bermudians on the island, Black and White, are begging you. Please stop. Every one of us will be literally begging on the streets soon enough if the government has its way. Not lazy, ignorant people, but good, honest, civil, hard-working people.

Stop.

How is the hunger striker doing?

But the majority did.

“If we don’t agree with a government we should not have to pay the government ……”

Incorrect.

So you support the right to vote for anybody that works here (even if they have only been here a few months)? After all they pay tax.

http://bernews.com/2010/04/burch-to-fahy-you-are-not-invited-end-of-story/

Why do you use the screen name Trump? Obama suits you better.

Nothing is in place to stop you from starting a business now. Pathways were already established for those who start a business in Bermuda.

This line concerns me because in their mind… to date they have been ineffective to change things to what they want so they must move to a different strategy. MP’s have been calling for social unrest, using threatening language and forewarning of the people’s wrath.

Cut the garbage and the scary language you will not get my support if it continues. Individuals that would like to through our society over the edge and scare away all foreigners (investment/tourist) and peace loving Bermudians alike are still not going to be happy when there is more unemployment and they have even less opportunities to buy property. That is the reality you are calling for or is it what you really want. If it is then say it? Stop hiding behind political correct language and say what you really want?

If the government of the day is not listening to the people (majority) then we get a chance to change them every four to five years. Stop sweating it and calling for destructive measures. Laws can be changed that is why the Immigration Act is a dogs breakfast. If and when the PLP regain leadership they can bipartisan the heck out of everything since they see sharing power as the new utopia of our political system.

By the way, I wish this group would stop referring to the people of Bermuda. Not all of use share your views. It is like the Peoples Campaign, I did not ask them to represent me either. I voted and got who I got. If I don’t like it I get a chance to correct my mistake. Simple.

So why are you against this proposal again?

We didn’t vote for Paula Cox or Col. Burch, but yet you stayed silent and there was no claims of fascism or the like.

Strange.