Comments on: Minister Richards: ‘Summonses Are Not Valid’

By: Average Bermudian

Average Bermudian — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 17:04:37 +0000

When are fey & dunk going to resign ?

By: Tolerate

Tolerate — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:31:01 +0000

If indeed the chairman submitted the summons WITHOUT the committees approval; than he is wrong and should be exposed for abusing his position.
It is expected that this government honors the request of the PAC committee; but Mr. Burt has attacked this issue from every angle ranging from PLP Meetings to PAC (which appears to be a conflict in the first place but hey it’s Bermuda).

By: Bermy

Bermy — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 13:08:57 +0000

What. The. Heck. Is. Up. With. All. The. Per.io.ds.????

By: john

john — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 11:20:10 +0000

that is impossible. save ur money bda as all my family from overseas r registered n will b returning to vote even the 1 thaT hasnt been here for years. u have to out smart them n think out the box n the way god works during election time is called it may b even airline specials lollollol these guys have not been honest an open n should they really do not care about bda. i dont buy pepsi,a&w rootbeer or cream soda n a lot more products that are sold by certain people.we all no why

By: john

john — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 11:00:49 +0000

k tu dice ahora n that’s in spanish slang spanish n if u want put it in italian i can. I guess i was right cause all u committed on was the grammer n had nothing to say about the subject. u people n u no who u r would try anything to not address the issue i discuss

By: some beach

some beach — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 09:25:37 +0000

PAC is doing a pack…lol.

By: some beach

some beach — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 09:23:25 +0000

Breaching business agreements of confidentiality…
Fair enough…but breaching a summons issued by a magistrate is flouting law is it not?
Trevor …your presence as attorney general is as an attorney …magistrates are sitting authorities ennit?

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 03:28:47 +0000

Yes democracy, so the whole of the PAC must agree to issue a summons, not just one individual… did the PAC vote on the summons?

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 03:23:14 +0000

Ok, Ill give in. Ill take Trump.

By: Dark Star

Dark Star — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 21:59:44 +0000

Learn to spell and write properly before you contribute—I might actually read your full post/response and take something constructive from it if I could get past the first line.

By: Jiggs Bda

Jiggs Bda — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 21:30:37 +0000

Have you ever heard of a 100% mortgage?

Normally offered when you don’t have a down payment, sound familiar?

i had one and i will probably pay quite a bit more than the list price,
I am subject to the terms of the mortgage.

This is pretty much the same thing.

We have a chance to build a house and put the people in that will use that house to work.

It is as simple and as complicated as that.

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 21:04:50 +0000

First, your food business isn’t a PPP, it is solely a private enterprise. With the airport, CCC/Aecon are building these facilities for us, but instead of us paying for it directly, they will be paid from the revenues it produces, so if the revenues fall short, then we will have to make up the short fall… and only the shortfall because they paid to build it to begin with and need to be paid back. Just like any loan you would take out for your food business. They would only be eligible for a certain amount from those revenues, so just as we would be responsible for shortfalls, we would gain any excess beyond what is owed. We need a new airport, one befitting of the notion of a world class business and tourist destination we try to market ourselves as, and either way, we would have to pay out for it, but this way, we won’t be responsible for any overruns that are an inevitable with any construction project a government might try to run. A tender process does not guarantee value for money, a robust and well defined construction contract will do that, and that is what is being negotiated now, and what has to meet the Deloitte report and overseas office scrutinization before it can be signed.
Now why can’t we see the whole contract, anybody with even an inkling of what contract negotiations for things like this involves knows that until a final contract is agreed, what is being discussed and negotiate is still under Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Which is why I state that either Mr. Burt knows that the government cannot produce these details because of th NDA, and is playing silly bugger and deliberately misleading the people about it; or he doesn’t understand what happens during such high level business contract negotiations, which is just one of the reasons that should make us relieved that he isn’t our finance minister.
But when you review all available documentation to date, and not just selected snippets and highlights from the PLP cutting room, this project is looking good for Bermuda.

By: have some backbone

have some backbone — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:40:18 +0000

TO jt: Clearly NOT A BORN BERMUDIAN.
Read up on that……a johnny come lately person.

By: Anbu

Anbu — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 18:08:06 +0000

No u wont. Plain and simple. How exactly do u plan on surviving? Go on we’ll wait

By: jt

jt — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:44:23 +0000

Read much?

By: swing voter

swing voter — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:14:10 +0000

the nerve of some people. the govt has the mandate of the majority …. I didnt appreciate the debt and shaky ground we were on so I voted for my beloved PLP to take a back seat. If financial growth continues into 2017 election promises are kept and the majority of Bermudians are benefiting, the the OBA will continue their work as the govt.

By: Hem

Hem — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:12:04 +0000

That was frank doing his William Shatner as Captain Kirk impression. Priceless. Gets me every time.

By: jt

jt — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:29:02 +0000

Yeah….that’s not how PAC works. See?

By: Ed Case

Ed Case — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:09:21 +0000

And things would be so much better under the lying party.

By: have some backbone

have some backbone — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:02:31 +0000

Unbelievable.
This IS a form of CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE . Ironic, how this government is of the behaviour that they can do whatever they want, EVEN IF IT IS TOTALLY WRONG!!!!!
That commission of inquiry which is to materialize in June 2016 is fine to be put in place BUT when the OPPOSITION challenges….. IT IS WRONG??
Get a grip oba(U.B.P.)…..Fair is fair.
Hey! This is a democracy, correct??

By: aceboy

aceboy — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 10:33:50 +0000

The PLP are absolutely convinced that redeveloping the airport will be rife with corruption. I wonder why.

By: unus used leo

unus used leo — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 09:47:10 +0000

If I ever receive a summons…that is what I am going to say!
Are you shipping me?
This damn thing needs approval by a committee damn it!

By: bluebird

bluebird — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 09:39:13 +0000

Thank you OBA for endeavouring to take us forward,from under the increadable financial mess that the last administration have left us in.
They certainly left our children and grandchildren a HUGE DEBT.
But there is hope,just go to the AG SHOW and see the creativity of our youngsters as it is wonderfull.

By: john

john — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 08:59:57 +0000

so u r tellin me if i open a food business or any business n my projected revenue is 200 hamburger a week n if i fall short i ask the bank that lends me the money they r responsible for the hamburger i am short. that is wat is in this deal. if arrivals fall short which will because of cuba then bermuda people will have to pay the developer for the short-coming. there is no risk taken for developing the airport n for 35 years n after 35 years we will need to invest at least 20 million more to upgrade it. bda if they were transparent why not release the entire contract. it stinks but u guys need to pay attention. right is right n wrong is wrong no matter wat government is in charge. 35 years affect my kids children

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 07:21:17 +0000

I and many others I’m sure totally agree with you “Hoolieh” What would anyone expect to hear coming from the Opposition or any supporters of them?

By: frank

frank — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 06:20:32 +0000

Bob is doing something with this airport deal and the public need to. Know. Now what it. Is this. So call good. Deal. Will have Bermuda. On the hook for. 30. Years.
What is Bob hiding.
Looks. Like we. Will have. To. Go back. On. The. Hill again or does sir. John. Have. To take. The. Lead again.

By: Mixitup

Mixitup — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:24:54 +0000

Good I hope you are the first one… Bye bye… We will survive , we always do.

By: Mixitup

Mixitup — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:44:58 +0000

Exactly, this guy has serious issues. This Airport Deal is a farce and people need to realize this and put an end to it. I wish people knew what was going on behind the scene, they would hang this govt. out to dry.

By: Hoolieh

Hoolieh — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:34:32 +0000

And that my friend will be the end of Bermuda as we know it! Mass Exodus!

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:27:59 +0000

That is why they have an independent reviewer and the overseas office checking for value for money before anything can be signed off. Despite what the PAC chairman may think and say, Tom date this has been the most above board and transparent project yet. And if the shadow finance minister cannot understand that information that is still bound by NDA’s cannot be released, then we should be thankful he isn’t the finance minister.

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:24:14 +0000

And the PAC can’t issue a summons without the PAC agreeing to it, nor can it demand information that is still bound under an NDA.

By: Jiggs Bda

Jiggs Bda — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:59:43 +0000

We are going to protest ourselves right into oblivion.

Because you believe something does not mean you are correct.

I remember many people believing that the East Broadway High way, Fishpot Ban, Compulsory wearing of safety helmets and Palmetto Road were bad ideas as well… many times the guys in charge are correct

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:49:06 +0000

If the shoe fits, wear it…

By: drunken ursula

drunken ursula — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:57:40 +0000

wow Ray its always the other side, why cant the citizens question this gov’t? seems like we should just know our place ????

By: Terry

Terry — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:36:19 +0000

Build a bigger cellar.
Shalom.

By: Charlly X

Charlly X — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:32:11 +0000

LoL the OBA ministers are a joke !! Their reputation already stinks !! From the day they were elected till now , how many times have they ” not told the truth, mis lead , hoodwinked us the tax payers ?? We gave them our trust only to be filetted like a fish ! Smdh ! They complained about the PLP only to do what they said they wouldnt do . Some choice the voters made in good faith . We will have a change in government Next time around !! By by Bob !! N take the wanna bees with You ! The measure of a man is not finacial or material wealth !

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:22:57 +0000

I believe it’s T.S.S.D.D. being promoted by those on the “other side” that don’t want Bermuda / Bermudians to move forward Shame but true.

By: john

john — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:08:10 +0000

no bermuda needs to know before it is final if not i guess we have to take to the hill again wen r u guys going listen

By: clearasmud

clearasmud — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 20:01:53 +0000

Mr Richards does not have control of any civil servant including the FS so his comments are without merit. The FS as a civil servant answers to the Cabinet Secretary not the Minister of Finance.