Comments on: Video: Premier Dunkley On Airport Bill & Protest

By: bdaboy

bdaboy — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:47:03 +0000

But you don’t want IB here either…make up your mind, tool.

By: rightt

rightt — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 01:06:54 +0000

You mean the people of Bermuda who decided to protest?? Yet you blame the PLP like they forced the people to go out there and protest.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 01:24:07 +0000

There is a limit to ignorance. Stupidity is like space. No end to it.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 01:21:29 +0000

So you want the airport built for you then you want those who put up the money to build it to hand over the revenue from it.

You skipped school the day they talked about business didn’t you.

By: leftwingpolitics

leftwingpolitics — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:31:28 +0000

The RFP will yield different costs and designs. I wouldn’t base price off of one contractor/investor or design.

By: Privatization = death of country.....

Privatization = death of country..... — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:54:55 +0000

This is corporate sabotage 101, what country has benifits from privatization? None!!! Most countries hit a 3rd world status because of this…. Bermuda is close to having that happen. Airport is first then bus system and so forth. I agree the airport here is antiquated. But does our current arrive traffic warrant this large of a renovation. Def not! Bermuda will get stuck with a expense it cannot handle one this contract is complete. We as bermudiana are going to have to foot the bill of a fews poorly though out idea. It annoys me as a tax payer to have a govt who has little to no concern about it’s people. We deserve better roads, better education, qualified goverment workers, less people half assing it in goverment positions. We would not be in such a state if bermuda revamped it’s thinking. Start new parties I’m sick of people voting on race not who can do the job. Mp’s learn about your field half these people in these positions are clueless on what they govern. We as a people need to wake up an stop these idiots from destroying out country

By: serengeti

serengeti — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:16:39 +0000

$250m borrowed at 6% over 30 years results in compound interest of about $1.7bn.

By: leftwingpolitics

leftwingpolitics — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:52:45 +0000

I would use the KEMH ACW as a benchmark, and I’d probably do a PPP again and shift the risk to the investor/contractor so that Government is not burdened with cost overruns like in the in the past. However, I’d still want to analyse the risk and benefits of having government borrow the money as well just for clarification and transparency.

I would make the agreement so that the Government or Airport Authority maintains operations but the contractor is responsible for maintenance for the length of the financing. I I’d probably go for a fixed rate that the Airport Authority is obligated to payback if possible and I’d follow through with an RFP process with multiple airport designs based on the Airport Authority specifications.

By: Riley

Riley — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:23:09 +0000

Famous, what you are saying is beyond convoluted, warped and twisted need to be added.

By: Steve D

Steve D — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 16:56:50 +0000

Who built the airport in the first place ding ding!? Who built the Hospital?

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:51:48 +0000

Interesting – the last three of those are stalling because of the PLP interfering in the democratic process.

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:50:14 +0000

Come on – what would you do?

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:32:12 +0000

If Bermuda is “too far indebted from this government” then how does a new debt- VALUED at 30 Years AIRPORT REVENUE- “right the ship”?
From where are you drawin’ conclusions that those who oppose this bill are so few in numbers that they can be regarded as a “loud minority”?

By: Wake up Bie

Wake up Bie — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:29:55 +0000

You’re OBA party needs to grow bigger @@ before they talk about jobs.I love this post above.

The WEAKPACK WOW!!! says:
December 8, 2016
Mr. Dunkley you will be remember as the weakest Premier this Country has ever had! You’re the Government of the day and you have failed on many platforms to move forward.

1, decriminalizing marijuana

2, Status for long term residence

3. Gay marriage

4. The new Airport.

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:19:14 +0000

Where are YOU from?

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:08:26 +0000

you don’t want more jobs?

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:07:44 +0000

Alternative?

Fix what we have?

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:06:45 +0000

So. much. stupidity.

By: reddamtibi

reddamtibi — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:41:34 +0000

Pretty much…

By: reddamtibi

reddamtibi — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:40:40 +0000

Yes, Bob is an arrogant a$$…

By: aceboy

aceboy — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:22:08 +0000

Interesting you mention 2,000 jobs. That is what the PLP/BIU is trying to prevent. The 2,000 jobs that were promised by the OBA. It appears that they will do anything and everything, including breaking the law, to prevent those 2,000 jobs becoming a reality.

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:04:00 +0000

We should hail up all those who were so bold to stand up to what was wrong and see out democracy! Condemn who!?

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:01:06 +0000

WHO is the minority??
More money doesn’t equal more “vote”. That’s how YOUR ancestors had it. Things have changed since.

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:56:59 +0000

“Perhaps [we should¥ borrow between $100 million to $150 million to paint, patch and repair parts of the existing facility well past its useful life.”
Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps.
Perhaps we should get get real with the figures or get out of town.
List the specific issues concerning the airport; highlighted as cosmetic or structural; and an estimate for the repairs.
It’s great the OBA want to commercialize Bermuda where we need it, but not like this.
We don’t need some $300 million Cosmopolitan Airport in a NON-TRANSIT(ion) AIRPORT in a tropical paradise.
This benefits the Contractors more than anyone.

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:49:17 +0000

Stop talking like a proud fool and withdraw from the conclusion that despite not having the funds we MUST build a NEW airport, for 300 million dollars.

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:44:21 +0000

Erm… it’s not financially viable to build a new airport FULL STOP

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:41:54 +0000

There’s no such thing as something for nothing.
If there is no money then we can il afford to give away what’s coming in!!

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:40:54 +0000

Jobs at what costs?? Who’s paying them if the govt. hands over revenue!?

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:38:51 +0000

Typical prejudice. ‘Caps Lock’ didn’t make any grammaticals errors. As soon as a hint of Bermudian patois is detected; an imperialist is quick to try and put down what they have to say for the manner with whcih it was said.
Atrocious

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:34:51 +0000

If there’s no money, like someone else said, these Canadians ain’t doin’ it for free! It’s coming from somwhere!

By: Budmon

Budmon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:33:22 +0000

I love how people assume Bermudians can’t architect and buildings, 18th Century or Modern. :p

By: Truth

Truth — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 02:39:36 +0000

This really is like Obama.. such a hard working person with a deep sense of doing the right thing and looking out for all of Bermuda – great ideas and solutions but nothing is going to get past because the PLPREPUBLICANS will say no to everything despite it hurting the people and ruining Bermuda. The PLP only cares about the select few MPs (and not all of them) and their egos and will trample any good idea cause it doesn’t benefit these PLP MPs. So so sad. Keep on working PMD.. you are doing a great job – i don’t know how you have the strength but you can never quit and let them win. People will eventually see that you are there for them and the PLP are there for themselves.

By: somuchless

somuchless — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 02:23:31 +0000

I think Tweedie can do that Unless he’s already gone.

By: Fidel

Fidel — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:19:00 +0000

All I heard was, “sorry you got sprayed but we gotta build this fancy Dancy airport using our hand picked company so we can become more powerful to oppress you harder.”

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:13:59 +0000

We rely on IB Dreamer, tourism was over in de 80′s.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:02:49 +0000

They didnt buy or lie their way on???????
$350,000 election gift, 2000 jobs.
LMFAO

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:59:09 +0000

Dont hear you or Dennis chastising U.B.P. like you were chastising P.L.P. when both of you were trying to convince Black Bermudians to vote for change and jobs.
Now both of you have egg on your faces.
LMFAO

By: Marge

Marge — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:53:17 +0000

What a mess Bermuda is in … our premier has no b@lls … to think the house of Parliament can not conduct the peoples business because of a few (300 loosers )what about the rest of the majority of the population ? PLEASE gov Rankin, take charge of the crap that this Island is having to endure.

By: jt

jt — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:39:11 +0000

Such a clever fellow.

By: smh

smh — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:44:17 +0000

Maybe it’s not such a bad deal?

By: Point boy

Point boy — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:37:50 +0000

@Truth. I’m with you. How on earth (Bermuda) can you see so much disrespect for the Police and the Democratic process.

This government didn’t buy or lie it’s way in!! They were voted in by a MAJORITY sick and tired of the plp incompetence

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:36:15 +0000

The Opposition Leader/ Shadow Finance Minister has clearly realized he is in over his head. He has to call on PLP supporters to disrupt Parliament rather than rely on his own “brilliance” and financial acumen to debate and persuade.

Then we have to listen to the likes of Walter Roban wanting to know who gave the orders to the police to enforce the law. Laughable. If the PLP had done what they had wanted to do in their time, the police would have been under the control of the OBA. What then? The PLP introduced pepper spray and the riot squad (wanting a SWAT Team in fact) so funny how what goes around comes around. The PLP wanted to have the police have the use of pepper spray and a riot squad, then complain when they are used.

Well at least there will be some entertainment in the next few months. The CoI will release their Report and the police will have had ample time to review CCTV film and send out letters inviting many to visit magistrates’ court.

By: leftwingpolitics

leftwingpolitics — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:33:11 +0000

What part of profits/revenues = money don’t you understand? You don’t even make sense.

I’m assuming with your dumb logic the Canadians are giving us a brand new airport for free right.. lol

By: Nonya

Nonya — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:31:44 +0000

Is that your best? Looks like the post got your attention Jack !

By: Nonya

Nonya — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:30:27 +0000

Only money for what they want to spend on !!!

By: Point boy

Point boy — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:25:35 +0000

Great idea! I’m all for it. Aha shucks, I forgot. We have no money, I mean… what does it take to understand???

You’re living in an illusion. Education is key.

By: Noel Ashford

Noel Ashford — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:23:30 +0000

Famous – Give it up mate. Your ethically void party didn’t honor democracy. Let’s call it for what it is. The new and non-seasoned leader and other members being there even was in-appropriate on so many levels. That sure was an interesting clip on ZBM the other night regarding a recent PLP consultation….. !? The PLP seems to lack an understanding of or not care about what a credit rating is. live in the US for a bit, it will become apparent you cant do squat without a good one. The PLP would have our credit score at zero in short time should they ever get their misfit rears back in there one day.

By: jose

jose — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:23:24 +0000

BS you have allowed the PLP/BIU to dictate to you what THEY want you to do. I voted for a change, looks like the only change will be not to vote for you again!!

By: wahoo

wahoo — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:11:47 +0000

What?

By: Point boy

Point boy — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:03:37 +0000

OBA-ma! I see the same similarities. A great President (loved by many) had great ideas for a better life for (all)! In his country. But, every attempt made was shut down. Not because it was a great idea! No! Simply for power (lust)

I can’t help but see the same things happening here.

Except! They weren’t breaking the law, they had the votes!

What’s happening here is flat-out illegal