Comments on: Minister: ‘Committed To Policy Of Fairness’

By: bdaboy

bdaboy — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 18:01:41 +0000

“mute point”…lol, brilliance!

By: dan

dan — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:47:56 +0000

May I get clarification on this? wasn’t it Rev Tweed and the BIU the fore runners of protest to Pathways to status bill, and if that bill had past would it of given Rev Tweed Bermudian status?

By: Zevon

Zevon — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:50:24 +0000

They are Bermudians. He is not.

By: sandy

sandy — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:12:52 +0000

His Father was NOT chased out of Bermuda. He LEFT. GET YOUR FACT RIGHT !!!

By: Vaughn T

Vaughn T — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:18:51 +0000

DE MORE THINGS CHANGE, DE MORE THEY STAY DE SAME! GOD HELP OUR CHILDREN AND GRAND-CHILDREN! … FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON U; FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME! … PURE TOM-FOOLERY!!! GIVE-THANKS ANYHOW! BLESSIN’S!

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:10:10 +0000

Even by your standards, that’s pretty disingenuous. You can do much better.

By: Just the Tip

Just the Tip — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:29:59 +0000

So if you feel that the OBA has flogged you (which they havent) what did the PLP do?

By: Cow Polly

Cow Polly — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:52:31 +0000

So you would deprive a Bermudian Pastor or Reverend the opportunity of free accommodation, food, etc in favour of an expat? Hmmmmmm

By: Goose

Goose — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:13:51 +0000

If you keep one foot in the past you will never step from the present to the future.

By: Starting Point

Starting Point — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:04:47 +0000

Seems simple, does the Catholic bishop follow the same process, anglican, other churches etc. If they all advertise their non Bermudian pastor jobs and hire a Bermudian if one is qualified then the AME should be no different.

If the policy has been ignored for years by multiple governments and now the OBA wants to enforce it, they should bring all the faith groups in, highlight the previous issue with the policy, inform the groups that the policy will be enforced starting one year from the time of the meeting to allow the groups to put their own internal policies in place.

Why does our civil service seem to be so basic in terms of their business process?

By: tired of it all

tired of it all — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:53:52 +0000

So work permit requirements are immoral?

By: tired of it all

tired of it all — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:53:21 +0000

You not anyone else on this island is oppressed.

By: Man what

Man what — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:39:12 +0000

You mean those children who were born here and their parents who have been members of our society for 20+ years? If you cared so much for Bermudians then I’m sure you agree that Mr. Tweed needs to go for not following immigration protocols and giving Bermudians a chance to apply for his job.

By: Rhonnda O

Rhonnda O — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:02:17 +0000

If you are an employer it is your responsibility to know the laws that apply to your business. If you don’t, it is no one’s fault but your own.

There are only three reasons why this issue has come about and they all fall on the doorstep of those responsible for applying for the work permit renewal.

Arrogance, incompetence or intent.

Pick one.

By: Factual

Factual — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:58:26 +0000

Ironic, no?

By: Factual

Factual — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:56:04 +0000

yawn.

By: watching

watching — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:48:52 +0000

If Minister Pamplin was so committed to fairness, then there would be a Bermudian Commissioner of Education, there would be more Bermudians in senior IB roles, rather than guest workers continually getting their permits automatically rolled over, and there would be more Bermudians employed in the hospitality sector.
Unfortunately, Min Pamplin is more interested in settling scores and setting the stage for the next election, and doing the bidding of others.

By: smh

smh — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:30:06 +0000

So rules don’t always apply and sometimes it’s good to hire foreigners

By: Say Whaat?

Say Whaat? — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:29:56 +0000

She don’t want that job. The congregation has too much PLP supporters for her taste.

By: bluwater

bluwater — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:28:41 +0000

Yes, who knows, right? Maybe Rev Tweed’s successor will be a Bermudian as well?

By: Say Whaat?

Say Whaat? — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:26:07 +0000

Please stop. Was the AME church made aware that you could pay a fee not to advertise?!? We were told yesterday it’s because they didn’t advertise the position. No where did it say that the AME church refused to pay for the waiver. I didn’t even know that you could pay a wavier to not advertise positions!

You are so pro the OBA regardless of what they stand for you would even talk against another church. Disappointed in you pastor Sylvia!

By: Say Whaat?

Say Whaat? — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:19:03 +0000

Say that again!

By: jt

jt — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:04:49 +0000

Pretty loud when it’s someone else’s skin in the game. Silent when it’s his.

By: mixitup

mixitup — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:41:12 +0000

lol – I tell my Family members who were foolish enough to put these people back in the drivers seat the same thing all the time…If you haven’t learned in 400 years you will never learn.

By: LaVerne Furbert

LaVerne Furbert — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:40:41 +0000

Surely if the Minister is “committed to a policy of fairness that guarantees Bermudians are always given priority with respect to any opportunity to fill a position for which they are eminently qualified”, a Bermudian would have been hired as the Commissioner of Education. And, I know the next CEO at the Bermuda Tourism Authority will be a Bermudian. And certainly there are hundreds of Bermudians who can make sandwiches.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:34:51 +0000

A religious group choosing their Leader has traditionally been out of the hands of Govt..and rightfully should be…

A religious leader has nothing to do with Bermudianization….

Just like IB’s excutivive team is out of the hands of govt. and should be..

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:33:34 +0000

NO, this issue is about a man who is is exposing the hypocracy this Government has shown and trying to awaken Black Bermudians who have been duped into believing that this Government is looking out for their best interest.
But his father was chased out of here for the same cause and 50 years later he is facing the same fate against the same ideology.
Same S!@# different day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Rusty

Rusty — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:20:38 +0000

So the commissioner of education will be a Bermudian?

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:06:20 +0000

Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) was a prominent Protestant pastor who emerged as an outspoken public foe of Adolf Hitler and spent the last seven years of Nazi rule in concentration camps.

Niemöller is perhaps best remembered for the quotation:

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

By: Sick of hearing it

Sick of hearing it — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:01:46 +0000

Lets be honest with ourselves here, everyone is up in arms because he is a BLACK Non-Bermudian. If he were a WHITE expatriate, it would be a whole other story.

Rules are rules and they apply to EVERYONE regardless of race, color or creed.

By: Sick of hearing it

Sick of hearing it — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:01:14 +0000

But his father denounced his citizenship when he was kicked off the island – therefore Tweed has no rights here without a permit.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:59:57 +0000

It’s a difference when an ex-pat is fighting for Justice for the oppressed compaired to an ex-pat who endorces the oppression.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:56:09 +0000

Like Slavery and Jim Crow was law.
Mmmmmmmmmmm

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:53:07 +0000

She was a member of the church, then made open remarks of displeasure about the Pastor in the Senate then left the church and then made the decision not to aprove it.
Mmmmmmmmmm

By: bok bok

bok bok — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:48:47 +0000

Maybe they chose not to on purpose. There was talk of the congregation shrinking. Just saying.

By: Jus' Wonderin'

Jus' Wonderin' — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:25:17 +0000

These people have been here 20+ years ya dummy not like they magically shipped them in overnight from some island….oh wait!

By: Jus' Wonderin'

Jus' Wonderin' — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:17:16 +0000

By Genevieve not having his permit renewed is “behing upheld across the board” lol

By: jt

jt — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:16:38 +0000

If true (if) and you’re arguing that the standard should be dismissed here because of it, well….

By: on de rock

on de rock — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:15:35 +0000

He can’t, remember he blocked our government from doing their business in protest of his ability to get status.

By: the truth will set you free

the truth will set you free — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:05:40 +0000

No Love, because a law is legal it does not make it moral.

By: on de rock

on de rock — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:03:47 +0000

Nonya, it has been applied in every case that I have ever seen. Do you have specific knowledge of instances where it has not?

By: JUNK YARD DOG

JUNK YARD DOG — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:00:02 +0000

THE PEOPLE HAVE NO BREAD ! LET THEM EAT CAKE.

If they were playing the game fair they would have income tax on the books then the wealthy and big business would get a chance to pay their fair share, the”40 thieves” have been getting away with it for well over half a century.

Pre – paid Import duties / taxes are an unfair tax .

Taxes on consumer items should be paid at the point of sale like other countries do.

The government needs cut waste ,cut its cloth,and spend less on motor vehicles , useless projects. Bermuda roads are THIRD WORLD heavy vehicles, containers, trucks a buses are responsible.

Living in debt is a recipe for disaster !

What have you go to show for it ?

They must think that we are all stupid.

By: Takbir Karriem Sharrieff

Takbir Karriem Sharrieff — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:52:20 +0000

Pastor Syl………….are you looking for a job????Perhaps you need to apply and see how far,you will get…you are Bermudian I believe.You would make some interesting,,,,, f

By: Auslander

Auslander — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:36:44 +0000

If wifey was indeed Bermudian, Nicky boy would be a spouse of thus not need a work permit.

I guess she aint Bermudian.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:59:51 +0000

I’m confused!! Is his job a full time position or part time? I didn’t think he was even paid since he is a Reverend. I thought the church just gave him accommodation, food, etc from the collection pot. Since he is preaching the word of God he shouldn’t need to apply for anything in my mind. I think all Pastors and Reverends should be able to have free Bermuda status as well.

By: wahoo

wahoo — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:54:47 +0000

Not supposed to be.

By: Uhhh whattt?

Uhhh whattt? — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:45:53 +0000

What? This is a direct quote from Burguess… what’s the spin?

By: Watcher

Watcher — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:41:33 +0000

My understanding of the immigration policy is that you don’t need a work permit if you are the spouse of a Bermudian, so the fact that he had to have one in the first place makes one wonder if he is still married to the Bermudian. I personally have never seen any signs of them together. Do they live together? And before any of you say that it’s not my business, let me remind you that this situation has been made the business of every resident of Bermuda – Bermudian and non-Bermudian. Also, if his father ran for his life back in the 50′s as is being said, however remained committed to Bermuda why didn’t he ever return? Was an everlasting “hit” put out on him? It seems the rest of the theatre boycott crew managed to survive and have very successful and lives here.

By: All distorted

All distorted — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:09:45 +0000

Maybe the AME made the mistake on purpose❤️

By: BdaReally

BdaReally — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 09:32:01 +0000

You obviously do not know the law. Even if you are married to a Bermudian you are not legally entitled to have the right to work and reside here. You still have to seek a Spousal Letter which can be rejected. If he is “allegedly” married to a Bermudian that makes it sound like he may not produced documentation to prove the marriage which also terminates your right to work with a work permit. Read the law not listen to what people believe is the law.