Comments on: Video: Cabinet Ministers & Senators Sworn In https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:29:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 By: Reuben https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3435395 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:49:04 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3435395 Still a conflict of interest.

]]> By: David S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3435237 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:21:18 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3435237 Ouch that needs to change !

]]> By: David S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3435236 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:20:15 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3435236 well said

]]> By: David S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3435235 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:17:36 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3435235 He has the qualifications no doubt. The goal should be to build on what the OBA started with perhaps a little more encouragement and benefits to Bermudians. He can give people opportunities, but if they don’t make the grade for what ever reason they won’y have a job. The workforce is competitive and thanks to Bermudians and expats that is what makes the island special

]]> By: David S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3435180 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:27:16 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3435180 Well I happen to try and be kind and do the right thing every day, but i don;t want anyone s religion put on me in government … hello Government should be neutral as it represents all taxpayer ….

]]> By: Zevon https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3435087 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 13:05:02 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3435087 The last person who was Premier and Finance Minister was Paula Cox. Look how well that turned out.

]]> By: David S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3435063 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:48:37 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3435063 Well if the PLP starts a lot of anti expat propaganda its not so difficult to see that CEOs whose businesses are bigger than the island will indeed move.
I am a Bermudian that went on to the US because 30 years ago I saw issues but I also appreciate what international business and ex pats have done for Bermuda.
I feel they as a whole from lawyers,accountants, hotel workers, construction workers are not represented properly, the island needs talent and thats the way it is. If Bermuda doesn’t want the business I can assure the Bahamas, Cayman,BVY does. Also the States in the US want it …. look at Vermont. I have not seen any sign of Trump targeting Bermuda under his “America First” as it is a small fish, but teh government needs to be fair to keep it that way

]]> By: David S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434932 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:43:32 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434932 Just giving my experience with him.

]]> By: David S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434930 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:38:01 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434930 As a Bermudian who lives overseas I can look in from the outside,

I can say that expats that live and work in Bermuda should be appreciated as they work as hard as Bermudians to make Bermuda the paradise it is.
To be sure some things I read seem to imply that expats stealing jobs, I feel they are unrepresented as a group and there is no appreciation or rights given to them, It seems people are making statements that excite dislike for expats ….maybe they have a human rights case as a class group ?
What about all the foreigners that come to Bermuda as tourists ? What about the welcome arms and scholarships Bermudians get from the US, UK Canada.
I respectfully say to MP s on both sides please be sensitive

]]> By: Hey https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434668 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:07:53 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434668 Col. Burch a good person?, what planet are you living on? don’t you know the devastation he caused.

]]> By: Hey https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434666 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:58:42 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434666 He’s got some scores to settle.

]]> By: Double S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434617 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 10:50:23 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434617 What’s ignorant about that statement? History shows that the poster is correct. Ignorance is pretending otherwise. The P’s populist, protectionist, short-sighted policies contributed greatly to our economic malaise.

Just be cause the truth hurts doesn’t make it any less truthful.

]]> By: Mark https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434310 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:47:52 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434310 Now do something. Let your peons see hoe useless you are. Do it. They wont even com0lain if you do nothing or if you do something that hurts them. Sad. I kove .y country and you are destroying it but my voice doesnt matter does it? You will never understand until you are livingin a 3rd world country. But at least it will be your 3rd world country right? Am i right kool aid drinkers? Bring it on you fin nympties.

]]> By: Ringmaster https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434300 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:25:03 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434300 Just continuing the “unethical but not illegal” method. Has anyone noticed the PLP made no reference to being transparent? So much for good governance.

]]> By: Ringmaster https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434294 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:16:56 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434294 @Wow, were you born at that time? No internet or social media, so how do you know no one questioned it? How can Bermuda move forward with comments like yours that go back over 30 years? We do know though that being Premier and Minister of Tourism was a big mistake.

]]> By: Ringmaster https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434293 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:12:56 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434293 Bermuda will be the loser if he doesn’t perform. Unlikely he will fire himself.

]]> By: Ringmaster https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434291 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:10:54 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434291 Until the resident population of private sector taxpayers increases substantially, which means a lot more expats, the PLP will be unable to fill their election promises. In 1998 they inherited a healthy economy and blew it. In 2017 they inherited a rebuilt economy. Impressive to do in less than 5 years. Until the current account is running with a surplus and the debt being paid off there is no spare money. Bermudians will need to be patient for many more years. There is no magic wand despite what the PLP may have indicated, and as a result of this election, no alternative to pull Bermuda back out of an economic collapse. It may be a brief honeymoon.

]]> By: I can't believe it. https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434284 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:49:57 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434284 You think you are the only people who can run a country. If you don’t like the Government then leave. The PLP ministers are much more educated than the OBA, but the only qualification is needed as far as you are concerned is being *****.

]]> By: Kelly S. https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434275 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:32:49 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434275 Three (3) paychecks….. He still has a job/company he runs.

]]> By: Wow https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434255 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:33:05 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434255 The PlP has a team with diverse talents. All capable of leading but not one making a challenge to Burt’s leadership. Not one. Even when Hus term comes up he will not be challenged because he is respected.

]]> By: PBanks https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434253 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:29:40 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434253 Good lord.

PLP has one elected white MP, and he is given a portfolio.
If you want to take the women representation angle, well both Wilson and Foggo have ministries, and Simmons has the very important AG role. Add Crystal Caesar as a new Senator. Sure there may be room for one or two more women, but it’s still something.

]]> By: PBanks https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434251 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:25:05 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434251 There’s a law where at least one portfolio has to be given to a Senator, and it would seem that Mrs. Simmons is a natural fit for the role with her legal experience.

She appeared to run a solid campaign against Jeff Baron as well, so probably is seen in a positive light by the party leadership.

]]> By: wildcat https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434219 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:58:24 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434219 Bermuda was already moving the right direction under the OBA. The PLP’s track record is abysmal. I’m not even sure what the electorate really wants.

]]> By: Double S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434217 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:51:21 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434217 Probably fist in line to get granted ‘special status’ by the new Minister of Immigration.

As Col. Burch so eloquently put, ‘everyone in Bermuda has a favorite foreigner that they wish could stay.’

Tweed is the PLPs.

]]> By: Reuben https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434212 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:37:49 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434212 Um not really, shouldn’t we being paying very close attention to the Finance Minister? after all it is the an important role and we’ve seen what happens when we don’t pay attention.

But I do wonder can he manage both roles plus being a Senator (unless I’ve read wrong). all three roles are very demanding on time and attention.

]]> By: Reuben https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434209 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:32:26 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434209 They probably put Wayne in the National Security post cause his brother works for the Police, so makes sort of a natural connection in a sense. I’m not so worried about the AG being a senator (though it is odd) my worry is that Burt is the Premier, Finance Minister. That is a lot of hats that require a lot of attention for each, can he manage that?

]]> By: iabingi https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434208 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:27:29 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434208 Where is Minister “Tweed” ?

]]> By: Reuben https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434207 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:20:29 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434207 Same way I would feel if it was the OBA. I would roll my eyes and then say ignore it as it a rumor. And are you surprised by what Cayman said, yes there are some valid points but remember Cayman is our competition of course they would put a piece out like that. Let the PLP get started geez it’s just day 3 they might actually surprise us.

]]> By: JUNK YARD DOG https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434206 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:18:24 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434206 When our visitors come to Bermuda and want to eat the table cloth,

LET THEM !

]]> By: JUNK YARD DOG https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434204 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:15:11 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434204 No one politician can go it alone help them and guide them, let us turn the negativity into positive thinking.

Come on people you can do it, Great ideas please !

Progressive ! Show me , Show me !

How about we stop all the nonsense that is going no where fast.

How about we all pull together to put food on the table.

Let it be such work that our children will say , “This our father did for us.”

Bermuda the GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH.

Be Happy Bermuda, just be happy.

]]> By: Bermudian https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434188 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:16:41 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434188 Exactly! No recession to blame and no more crying about how those in power were only looking out for the rich man. Waiting with popcorn to hear the excuses when this party fails.

]]> By: Kevin https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434180 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:57:26 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434180 careful when you say ” to the victor go the spoils ” sounds like your planning much of what happened 1998 -2012 will happen again

We will be watching …..

and if you don’t think 13,000 can’t ring parliament think again

]]> By: Nikon https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434173 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:42:13 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434173 You are indeed a minority “Attitude of Gratitude”…you are indeed.

]]> By: Nikon https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434172 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:40:48 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434172 We will keep you abreast of any material changes so that you may pass your judgment from afar: while not being on the field of play and therefore not affected thusly.

]]> By: Rightok https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434166 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:29:17 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434166 How does money get to Bermuda? If we have no foreigners, and no IB, what would be our industry? Making a foreigner wait 20 yrs for Status isn’t even that bad. That foreigner will most likely bring their immediate family with them which will result in more money being spent in Bermuda. More money = economic stimulation. Are you forgetting our government doesn’t make enough to play its bills? We still run deficits. How long do you think we can run government at a deficit?

Furthermore, the Pathways to status didn’t give out status like a free pizza. An expatriate would have to live and work here for 20 years before being granted status. By that time they would most likely be a Bermudian anyway.

]]> By: Rightok https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434164 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:23:08 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434164 We are terrified!! The PLP are not the best with the economy, investors, foreigners or IB. Let’s not forget how they mishandled the public purse on almost every government project.

]]> By: Nikon https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434146 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:27:02 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434146 I don’t think this group is controlled by Zionist Jews but I may be wrong…

]]> By: Double S https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434131 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 13:29:30 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434131 “Diversity for thee, but not for me” – says the PLP!

]]> By: I shall not be moved https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434128 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:53:39 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434128 Attitude of Gratitude: Because those in the corporatist party may have looked diverse but they played a role in supporting policies that were unjust to those that looked like them and not beneficial to Bermuda as a whole.

]]> By: Sickofantz https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434126 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:51:00 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434126 Students can go to study in the UK for free.

]]> By: I shall not be moved https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434125 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:50:06 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434125 Honestly: Majority of the people who have been the AG have been attorneys. If you and others who have made this comment were paying attention, you would know this.

]]> By: I shall not be moved https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434124 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:47:44 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434124 HALF HOT: you mean witch hunts. Like Shawn Crockwell stated regarding the COI the corporatist party conducted a COI on PLP members when the public wanted them to conduct a COI on theft of land by those who have oppressed us.

]]> By: I shall not be moved https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434122 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:45:02 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434122 rch: Most individuals who have had the AG post have been lawyers which Ms. Simmons is.

]]> By: I shall not be moved https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434118 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:41:37 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434118 Take your religion somewhere else: When the whole world wonders after the Pope (which represents the beast like system in the Book of Revelation) and worship him as if he is god, you and those that think like do not say a mumbling word.

]]> By: Ok https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434117 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:41:14 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434117 David’s rubbing his hands like Birdman

]]> By: Wow https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434116 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:41:02 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434116 Such ignorance astounds me but like one writer said they are OBA trolls.

]]> By: I shall not be moved https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434114 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:38:01 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434114 Mark: There was plenty of sad days for individuals on this Island under the former corporatist party. We were sick and tired of being sick and tired.

]]> By: Wow https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434113 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:37:16 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434113 Narry a question when David Gibbons was minister of finance and premier. Such divisive hypocritical statements help sustain our racial division and breed hostility. I hope the writer realizes it.

]]> By: Nikon https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434111 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:36:11 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434111 Point boy you really are a study of an imbecile…

]]> By: I shall not be moved https://bernews.com/2017/07/new-ministers-senators-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-3434110 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:33:59 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=660817#comment-3434110 Positive Pessimist: if he was a Minster he would have to resign. Keep up and in take time to inform yourself.

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