Comments on: PLP Call On MP Wayne Scott To Resign

By: Zevon

Zevon — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 10:33:39 +0000

No one is doing that now.

And you’ re wrong about “no one is saying those allegations are ok”. Roban called it a witchhunt. What a total hypocrite.

By: Sage

Sage — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 23:34:25 +0000

Both parties are as irrelevant as one another. This country would be better off run by a girl guide troop.

By: Cedar Stump

Cedar Stump — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:42:03 +0000

More PLP alternative facts !

By: Glowstick Tracker

Glowstick Tracker — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:33:03 +0000

I would like to deal with two things to do with this article and claim by the PLP.
First “Never has a legislator been allowed to hold a full-time post that would directly place him in a position where he has direct influence regarding the legislation and policy governing matters falling under his remit.

Really – seem to forget a Doctor who was Premier and made all sorts of decisions on health services , hospital , health consultants etc etc with all sorts of potential funding opportunities.
Second – do any of you know what a CTO is ??? a chief technology officer for a REGULATOR – just like the BMA they would have persons with expertise to insure that the companies ( read casinos) follow all technical restrictions and regulations with all technology based systems.
There is no share dividend or stock bonus for this position it is simply a very technical job with the only benefit of ensuring we maintain a squeaky clean reputation and a paycheck.

the rest is all sour grapes and BS

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:30:14 +0000

“Never has a legislator been allowed to hold a full-time post that would directly place him in a position where he has direct influence regarding the legislation and policy governing matters falling under his remit.”

I beg to disagree. Until quite recently, Bermuda had part-time politicians. They all had jobs. The concept of full-time politicians is quite new.

As for Mr. Scott directly influencing policy and government, now that he is no longer in cabinet I fail to see how he has any more influence that any other MP or un-elected member of Caucus.

By: Real Onion

Real Onion — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:38:05 +0000

Scott should do the right thing and give one of the 2 positions up.

By: BullyBreed

BullyBreed — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:37:04 +0000

How to solve the problem import all our politicians so no conflict of interest

By: just wondering

just wondering — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:56:32 +0000

I totally agree that two wrongs don’t make a right but why did the PLP think it was ok to have a Cabinet Minister sit for a large number of years as a Trustee of Port Royal GC – wasn’t that also a pretty obvious conflict of interest?? One wonders how the PLP can be so full of “righteous” indignation now when clearly only a few years ago this was perfectly acceptable to them when they were in Government?? Perhaps they can explain this apparent contradiction first before they scream for someone’s resignation.

By: Its me again

Its me again — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:10:36 +0000

The head IT guy?

Pay attention youre looking stupid.

By: Its me again

Its me again — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:08:36 +0000

No one says those allegations are ok. However, just because they did it doesnt mea you have to do it.

By: Sandgrownan

Sandgrownan — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:54:27 +0000

Well of course they do, it’s all they do. Call for this, express concern for that…. blah de blah.

Utterly useless opposition.

By: Politricks

Politricks — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:49:57 +0000

Just like a certain Premier and his ‘ consultancy fees’ received from a certain Massachusetts hospital?

That is not ‘unsubstantiated’ by the way. That is fact.

By: Politricks

Politricks — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:48:23 +0000

I know right.

A growing economy, a revitalized tourism industry, a $400mn PLP deficit halved, a major sporting event attracted to our shores etc..

All terrible things to happen to our island.

We (or you and others at least) want to go back to the days of friends and family hook ups, a collapsing economy, massive budget deficits, dwindling tourism industry which saw thousands of hotel beds lost…

What world do you PLPers live in?

By: aceboy

aceboy — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:00:54 +0000

Yea, let’s go back to the PLP. They were so great.

By: Vote for Me

Vote for Me — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 09:27:47 +0000

A very hard hitting statement. For the naysayers, comment on the substance of the PLP statement and refrain from general, unsubstantiated comments.

MP Scott has a clear bias in any matters related to Gaming in Bermuda. to put it mildly, his financial life depends on the success of any new legislation.

We now have 3 MPs directly involved in gaming, MPs Crockwell, Pettingill and Scott.

Whilst 2 are ‘Independent’ we can rest assured that all will definitely vote in favour of any gaming legislation.

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 03:10:01 +0000

Wayne is the head IT guy at the Gaming Commission. Are you kidding me, PLP? What legislation is the head IT guy going to influence?

The PLP: grasping at straws again.

By: Duane P. Santucci

Duane P. Santucci — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 02:37:40 +0000

Mr. Scott’s personal decision to advance his future and business aspirations, should not even be a debate in my view, people make choices as Government leaders all the time and has happened under all administrations in this country, so he is doing as many of his predecessors have done.

So we need to remember that it is more openly dealt with because of the political climate we have at the moment, but this has happen on another scale under the former administration also. That why if you look at what some politicians benefited from while in office, was a set up to set themselves up when leaving office.

I am not going to act blind when it was evident for all to see, and now you want to choose to be a ostrich with your head in the sand.

By: Need Peace

Need Peace — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 02:35:13 +0000

The OBA hasnt done one thing right! The truth shall be revealed.

By: Long bay trading

Long bay trading — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 02:07:21 +0000

PLP trying to stay relevant.
Boom!

By: Eyes wide open!!

Eyes wide open!! — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:43:54 +0000

Yup! Vote them out.

By: Eyes wide open!!

Eyes wide open!! — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:42:53 +0000

Its only unethical and immoral when its the PLP. The OBA have governed like this for the past four years and its OK for them to do it. Thats why the two Bermudas exist and OBA supporters support the double standards. Their eyes are shut and of course there is no racial bais and racism doesnt exist in Bermuda!! Only option is to vote them out…..bring it on!!

By: DS

DS — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:48:13 +0000

As he should !

By: FUI

FUI — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:22:58 +0000

i suggest the PLP resign as a useless party

By: BLIND SHEEP

BLIND SHEEP — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:05:10 +0000

Election year and still trying to force a snap election. Give it the f#@% up.

By: King Jammys

King Jammys — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:54:21 +0000

PLP are desperate, they really do not have anything relevant to bring to the table, it is sad really. Not a viable option to vote for.

By: rich

rich — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:50:48 +0000

Pot, meet kettle.

By: wahoo

wahoo — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:49:29 +0000

I call for the entire PLP to resign because they cost us a lot of money and they lied about everything. They do not have any good ideas only wicked words and the people are concerned that they only have their own interests at heart and I feel that this is disingenuous of them. We had a lot of years with them as our government and none of us voters got what we were told we would get the only people driving big cars and wearing fancy suits was them!

I really think that the OBA are the best people for the job.

By: Say Whaat?

Say Whaat? — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:24:45 +0000

Agreed!

By: Get em

Get em — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:12:24 +0000

He will… just give it a little more time..be patient PLP…AND WHEN YOU DO GET BACK IN, DON’T MESS IT UP, AGAIN…
HONESTLY, WE NEED TO GET RID OF THIS SYSTEM, BUT UNTIL THEN… WE ALL WE GOT!!

By: Zevon

Zevon — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:05:24 +0000

But it was ok for a psrson to receve millions of dollars in fees over 15 years from a foreign corporation without declaring it.