Comments on: No Govt MPs Attend, PAC Meeting Cancelled

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 17:03:10 +0000

Really??? I think the most incompetent government to date is clearly the ones who put us into this magnificent debt. And if you don’t agree, then may god help you.

By: aceboy

aceboy — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 10:55:34 +0000

lol. Yea. Sure.

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:31:41 +0000

Where were you with such remarks when the former Progressive Labour Party were the Government? Or shall I say, “when the shoe was on the other foot”? Just curious…

By: Earth watch police

Earth watch police — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:34:57 +0000

That’s what you dream about coffee too late ball is in play and the clock is running out.

By: Swing Voter

Swing Voter — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:12:07 +0000

sorry OJ, most of us voters are responsible citizens, have jobs, and bills to pay. Sounds like you have nothing to loose.

By: Earth watch police

Earth watch police — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:42:01 +0000

If you are oppressed today we have laws in place go to the proper authorities.

By: Zevon

Zevon — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:18:39 +0000

You hypocrites said nothing when the PLP did it week after week. You’re A$$ wipe hypicrites.

By: Coffee

Coffee — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:21:49 +0000

For that reason alone , we shouldn’t give any import or serious consideration to the pending commission of inquiry ! It just seems as if no one cares anymore .

By: Cup Of Tea Anyone?

Cup Of Tea Anyone? — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:05:46 +0000

Accused is the operative word. i can accuse you of murder, theft, rape, but that does not make it so. stop reading the BE12 page.
YOU BINFORD

By: jt

jt — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:40:46 +0000

So say the audits?

By: Full Fuulish

Full Fuulish — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:38:32 +0000

That deck is stacked full of race cards! No use getting worked up u lot. Its just a defense mechanism. The decks gotta run out eventually…

By: The Original Truth™

The Original Truth™ — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:17:57 +0000

Pretending to represent the country is not the same as representing the country. Someone can pretend to do a job and collect a paycheck for a bit but soon they get found out and made to get out. Sadly this doesn’t happen with government and instead we pay out of pocket for non-performing employees.

By: The Original Truth™

The Original Truth™ — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:11:46 +0000

The useless bodies in this instance are the ones that did not show to the meeting. PAC type groups work fine in other countries that actually take them serious. If their going to collect a paycheck from the taxpayers they need to perform or else step down.

It’s like John Barritt is always saying there’s too many talking heads in government and they need to be reduced. Probably the reason why the government insured he was out before they got in.

By: The Original Truth™

The Original Truth™ — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:04:35 +0000

As always Raymond has no subjective points when it comes to politics. He doesn’t understand that a democratic government should always be held to task and never held up on a pedestal.

By: thief

thief — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:57:06 +0000

It appears the news release of attacks, demands, grievances and accusations was prepared and delivered even without anyone showing up! I think we understand that attending this meeting is simply an unpleasant, uncompromising and largely hostile experience. I am stunned that respectable, resolution minded people would show up at all — and I guess we all need a break sometimes!

Engaging with selected factions of the PLP inevitably leads to headlines that are unpleasant for tourism, that knock business confidence and ultimately destroy potential for creating jobs. And maybe a no show at the PAC has been the best thing for all of us this week

By: mj

mj — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:42:42 +0000

@george–stop and think for a minute— what could be more professional than representing THE COUNTRY? !!!!!!!unless it is an immediate family emerency than representation for THE COUNTRY should be a priority!!!Shame on Cole, he seems to lack any these days and yes just keeping a seat warm and collecting a paycheck, his loyalties are clear!!! he has none for the country!

By: Iqbal

Iqbal — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:18:00 +0000

“I wish I could get paid to tell my boss I can’t bother to show up.”

Have you thought about a career in the civil service?

By: UmJustSayiing

UmJustSayiing — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:14:23 +0000

That’s how to handle …The People’s Business. Hmmmmmmmmm!!!

By: serengeti

serengeti — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:04:52 +0000

Yes, we have seen behavior like this before. For years. The PLP deliberately avoided PAC meetings to make sure there was never a quorum, when they were the government. Burt was part of that. He seems to have forgotten.

By: alsys

alsys — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:55:55 +0000

David Burt also said that he was aware of several that couldn’t make it before the sitting of this meeting. Why isn’t that in his comments above?

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:09:40 +0000

This is the most incompetent Government to date, from day one they have been accused of shady doings and the U.B.P. cheerleaders are silent. I must admit P.L.P. did some F!@#ed up things, but these Dreamers make them look like boy scouts.
F!@#ing Pathetic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:03:45 +0000

@ Earth watch police and Terry, now you know how Blacks felt during Segregation.

By: have some backbone

have some backbone — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:03:31 +0000

TO YAHOO: Cole Simons is a TOTAL WASTE. He was told that PERSONALLY!!!
The fact that no oba member bothered to show is direct disrespect and disregard for the P.L.P.
When the time is appropriate, they will be in power NO MORE.
There is no respect for them.
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE suits their behaviour nicely!!!

By: aceboy

aceboy — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:18:48 +0000

Agreed. Look what was on the agenda…again. The airport.

We need a non political PAC.

By: Grizz

Grizz — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 05:39:44 +0000

George, please don’t be fooled by that! If this was a meeting to do with anything but that airport, they would have showed up! The PAC is ALSO a commitment. ALL POLITRICKS

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:53:06 +0000

Please do expose.

By: Strike fund

Strike fund — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:36:50 +0000

You must work in the private sector.

Burt set the meeting date knowing that people couldn’t attend.

I can read him like a book. And it’s certainly not Bravo Two Zero be Andy McNab, which actually improves with every read!!

By: average Bermudian

average Bermudian — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:23:29 +0000

filabusting

By: average Bermudian

average Bermudian — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:20:29 +0000

Where is fey and dunk on this issue ???

The transaction is or appears to be some type of backwards “Reverse Mortgage”

A reasonable answer cannot be provided to permanently close one of the two existing runways.

As a country – we are so divided – fey & dunk proved it – for themselves (either through ignorance or even more so, to change the social structure)

All sheep we are – no shepherds

By: Whistling Frog

Whistling Frog — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 01:57:01 +0000

This is a new government whipe. You’d think the would do things different.

By: Scotty

Scotty — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 01:37:37 +0000

Disband this current committee and form a new one. Susan Jackson, this is the only job she has done since the election and she can’t attend a meeting dealing with taxpayers money. I have never seen such childish behavior in my life and it is getting worse. Is there no one in charge? Mr Premier you need to look closely at your reps on PAC how can you tolerate this behavior in adults that were elected to serve the people.

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:46:20 +0000

Should have discuss their Panama hats !?!?

By: Zevon

Zevon — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:18:46 +0000

This is nothing new. When the PLP were in government they never turned up for it. It’s funny how they now get upset about it.

By: Come Correct

Come Correct — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:02:01 +0000

Opposition? I see more oba members out.

By: Come Correct

Come Correct — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 23:52:24 +0000

You’re worried about this?

By: Earth watch police

Earth watch police — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 22:51:04 +0000

Onion juice you are a scary person your hate will consume you.

By: Grassy

Grassy — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 21:56:58 +0000

Totally useless.

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 21:49:29 +0000

If PAC is to have the purpose it was created to perform, it should not be dependent on having Government and Opposition members forming a quorum. Have at least 3 Independent members appointed by the Governor and reduce the Opposition to 2 and Government to 3. A quorum needs 5. That way a meeting should always be held.

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 21:40:43 +0000

Juice.
This is your last warning from me.
Bernews can delete my comment or whatever.
I shall expose your hatred and subversion.
Shut up.

By: jt

jt — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 21:29:49 +0000

Relax. Have a protein shake.

By: Ms. Poli Tician

Ms. Poli Tician — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 20:57:47 +0000

Several politicians are “employed and paid” but do little work. We commoners would be out on our backsides if we “worked” (wink, wink) like that.

By: SMH

SMH — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 20:16:38 +0000

This is ridiculous Not only are they silent in the midst of bad governance, but they have the nerve to miss meetings too??????? I wish I could get paid to tell my boss I can’t bother to show up.

By: Hurricane

Hurricane — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:55:09 +0000

The more things change, the more they stay the same

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:44:06 +0000

Let us hope/pray not///

By: george

george — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:42:15 +0000

“Unfortunately, none of the Government members of the Public Accounts Committee will be able to attend today’s meeting because of prior commitments already in place when the meeting was scheduled and because of unexpected professional commitments.”

So, you’re saying they scheduled a meeting knowing that members already had prior commitments, and now they’re complaining that nobody could make it?

By: jt

jt — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:28:53 +0000

PAC being reduced to the same useless body that the PLP reduced it to while they were governing? Interesting.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:26:43 +0000

Are you F!@#ing serious, SHUT DOWN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:18:39 +0000

Don’t become complacent you Members of the Opposition, “there’s yet much turning of the stone to be done”

By: Yahoo

Yahoo — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:16:05 +0000

Typical for Cole Simons – guy does nothing but collect a pay check.

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:08:38 +0000

Well.
That’s not news.
PLP told us such.
Good on them.