Comments on: Temporary East End Dock To Be Removed https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:25:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 By: Once Upon A Time https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3470841 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:04:53 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3470841 yep!

]]> By: fu https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3467598 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:01:57 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3467598 “Lol your OBA govt signed off on it NOT the PLP sorry!!!”

Are you also sorry for the mess the PLP left this island in the last time?

]]> By: Bermudian https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3465725 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:46:50 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3465725 OBA supporters still upset over the landslide PLP victory I see, Smh!!!

]]> By: Bermudian https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3465717 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:43:22 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3465717 Lol your OBA govt signed off on it NOT the PLP sorry!!!

]]> By: PBanks https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3465258 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:58:42 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3465258 Not like it matters – when’s the last time anybody got prosecuted for fishing from a dock where it was prohibited?

]]> By: sage https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3465186 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:09:56 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3465186 Why not? There are signs on the bridge, no one cares including fisheries. I didn’t see any no fishing signs on that dock.

]]> By: Common sense not so common https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3465151 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:44:51 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3465151 Another stupid decision by the new govment!

]]> By: Toodle-oo https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3465075 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:02:17 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3465075 Shouldn’t have been fishing off of it , period !

]]> By: Double S https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3464891 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:46:32 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3464891 It was never meant to make Government a profit. It’s objectives was to stimulate the private sector and get us back on the tourism map.

So I ask again where are you numbers that show the objective was not achieved?

]]> By: nerema https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3464879 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:35:17 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3464879 “math done on those shows so far that the cost is more than the revenue”

Links, or you’re full of BS.

]]> By: King curly don https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3464826 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:54:20 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3464826 Was a nice fishing spot for kids and kept real clean

]]> By: The Original Truth™ https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3464815 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:47:08 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3464815 There will never be a way to figure out the profit margin because OBA was not forthright on the full amount spent. Without knowing the net profit there’s no way to be exact. Regardless of the lack of full transparency, with the cherry picked economic reports that were released by the OBA the math done on those shows so far that the cost is more than the revenue which leaves us in the red.

]]> By: Warrior https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3464715 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:24:18 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3464715 Why not turn it over to St. George’s Corporation.

]]> By: Earth watch police https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3464659 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:28:40 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3464659 The oba are not in charge now .

]]> By: Coffee https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3464578 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:07:56 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3464578 It looks very expensive .

I bet it is .

Did we get our monies worth ?

Did we impress the rich and famous with it ?

What good use is it to us now ?

Should we save it ? Should we toss it ? Should we put it up for auction ?

]]> By: Colin L https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3464571 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:00:39 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3464571 Sage is correct take it’n store it but airport absolutely should have water taxi service to and hotels island wide it would be a step in the right direction…… But in truth a cannel sould be dug to the taxi or entranceway…. No one thought to design it in?

]]> By: Onion Juice https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3464534 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:22:12 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3464534 Hope they put lights on de piles.

]]> By: Watching https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463971 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:12:58 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463971 It was part of the planning consent that it be removed after the AC. Where’s the problem? Piles are being left in place, if someone wants to come forward and offer to maintain it then go for it.

]]> By: Keepin' it Real!...4Real! https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463965 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:05:54 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463965 The OB who..? Whatever…This island is F#@ked.

]]> By: Keepin' it Real!...4Real! https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463964 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:05:28 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463964 The OB who..? Whatever…This island is F#@ked.

]]> By: Triangle Drifter https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463930 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:30:57 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463930 It would get little use during the winter & be a high risk to damage from winter storms if left in place. Once damaged it would never be replaced.

]]> By: Time Shall Tell https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463883 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:57:57 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463883 With the Causeway bridge being the only way to get to the airport from the west. This would serve as a perfect “plan B” to get people to the airport should (when) the Causeway fail again.

]]> By: sage https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463848 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:25:39 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463848 Didn’t the OBA say all those duty free boats had to go too?

]]> By: Warrior https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463747 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:01:28 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463747 Craziness as per usual. I have seen just recently persons delivering speaker and sound equipment to trucks to be taken to the airport and families enjoying the area while fishing on numerous times. Guess if you don’t enjoy it, you will never know the pleasures and convenience of anything.

]]> By: Sargasso https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463740 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:53:09 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463740 You all would be singing a different tune if a category 2 plus hurricane came along which is capable of carrying that makeshift dock across to Grotto Bay and then what? Let the government be responsible for what they got to do… And if you taxi and boat operators want to keep it in place for your benefits, you should all take on the cost of maintaining it.

]]> By: Double S https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463739 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:53:03 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463739 “How can AC be called a success before seeing a profit margin from it? At the moment Bermuda economically has spent more than earned on AC”

So, without the profit margin and or other economic reports, how can you make such a statement?

]]> By: It's not that complicated https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463736 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:50:42 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463736 It’s not that complicated folks, simply drop two mooring weights and if a named storm comes then part of the preparations are to disconnect the dock, separate the two pieces and attach one piece to one weight and the other piece to the other weight. That being said, if they’re rated to stay together then just need one mooring weight. The gangway can be lifted onto the shore and lashed down. How much could this possibly cost as an enhancement to our tourism product? Are we going to wait until the new terminal is finished to have this again?

]]> By: Bermudian https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463689 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:13:03 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463689 The OBA signed off that after the AC was over it would be removed, what part do you people not understand?

]]> By: MYOPIA https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463680 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:07:34 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463680 The BTA…. should step up as it provides a great amenity

]]> By: MYOPIA https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463678 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:06:07 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463678 YEP….. leave it

]]> By: The Original Truth™ https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463662 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:55:29 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463662 How can AC be called a success before seeing a profit margin from it? At the moment Bermuda economically has spent more than earned on AC. The country still has a massive debt. The parties over and the guest have gone home. You need to wake up if you think they will be back without this one hit wonder making an encore.

]]> By: nerema https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463626 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:19:30 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463626 It’s a reminder of the success of the AC and therefore must be removed.

]]> By: ConcernedBermudian https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463610 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:52:47 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463610 Please don’t remove this. This is a wonderful addition to the Bermuda airport…being picked up and dropped off by boat is such a lovely way to get to the airport.

]]> By: on de rock https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463579 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:22:12 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463579 What a shame! It is great for picking people up at the airport.

]]> By: The Original Truth™ https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463577 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:21:32 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463577 Renowned sports economist Andrew Zimbalist view on the AC, “The people who projected the benefits in the first place, they’re the ones who come out and say it was very good for the economy,”

As time goes on we will see the expenses of upkeep left behind.

]]> By: TB https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463567 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:09:49 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463567 Very sad to see this dock removed. We have picked up several visitors since it was installed and to this day they said that it was the highlight of their trip! Is it not possible for the airport to maintain or have it funded by the resorts in the west end who can collect guests by boat? What better way to be introduced to the island than stepping onto a boat in our gorgeous turquoise waters? As the pillars are already installed I don’t see there being a huge maintenance cost involved? Hopefully someone shows some interest?

]]> By: puzzled https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463558 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:58:01 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463558 Just leave it the hell alone.
Did not cost that much and comes in handy.
Just freekin leave it and move on.
Cut the stays and tow it away …no more than 1 hours work.
Lord.

]]> By: sage https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463474 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:31:19 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463474 Remove a useful structure leaving piles in place and store it for safekeeping=stupid.

]]> By: Jus' Wonderin' https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463457 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:14:00 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463457 Should just keep it there…

]]> By: Triangle Drifter https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463452 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:08:30 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463452 Good to remove it before a storm trashes it but should be returned each spring.

]]> By: sandgrownan https://bernews.com/2017/08/temporary-east-end-dock-to-be-removed/#comment-3463437 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:50:27 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=677363#comment-3463437 This is nuts.

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