Comments on: Video: Minister Burch On ATV Proposal Decision

By: Justsaying

Justsaying — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:12:57 +0000

You will never find progress in backward thinkers. I can almost guarantee that many of the people making remarks drive a vehical that was deemed oversized just a few years ago Or ride a 125 or 150cc. You have to remember progress lives outside the box not in it.

By: JAWS

JAWS — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:51:21 +0000

Ok so I just finished reading every blogger. Whats real sad is people comment more on here than allowing Gay marriage in Bermuda.

Unfrocking believable.

By: JAWS

JAWS — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:44:10 +0000

Sorry to spoil the fun but my friend wrote that and he’s not Burch.

By: Warrior

Warrior — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:54:08 +0000

He gave his approval when he started the engine

By: Dready

Dready — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:28:03 +0000

Your party Roger

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:12:25 +0000

I’ll put one up in Devonshire. Nah, how you west people gonna get to tawn & how you gonna get to the errport?

By: Seriously?

Seriously? — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:34:26 +0000

Mr. Burt… our Premier… upon taking office you stated the PLP Govt. was committed to being a Govt. for ALL Bermudians! At this moment I am going to ask you… Having SSM Repealed.. was that something for ALL Bermudians?? (There LGBTQ Bermudians… you may be shocked to learn) And now, your Minister of W&E has publically stated that the objections of those that live east of White Hill Field will not carry any weight in his decision re: the ATVs. So all of us living east of White Hill Field are not BERMUDIANS? You stomped the proverbial ground the other day over the SSM Repeal stating that it was in your platform. So was being a Govt. for ALL BERMUDIANS!!!! I suggest you start sticking to that one! (Unless of course you really dind’t mean ALL Bermudians)

By: Stevie

Stevie — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:17:17 +0000

Oh bunion juice what planet are living on?

By: puzzled

puzzled — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:49:05 +0000

Um gonna start putin up a Toll Booth outside my gate because yoo lot dun hall leeve in Pedget.
Detz rire ..

By: Real Deal

Real Deal — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:43:54 +0000

ATVs are not restricted what is restricted is the use of them on the trails. a lot of our visitors are over weight. i think electric is the compromise we need. bring the gas ones to st Davis and limit them to the road. Rent them out at the number 1 gate. i feel said when i see visitors walking to clear water cause buses don’t run like that

By: Truth

Truth — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:36:34 +0000

“We had to deceive you.”

By: Real Deal

Real Deal — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:34:00 +0000

Yes i agree with this.

By: St Georges Man

St Georges Man — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:31:29 +0000

Somerset is my country!

By: campervan

campervan — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:04:08 +0000

He’s Baaaaack
The Col telling you like it is. Just like he did a few years back when half of IB upped and left and the price of Bermudians homes went through the floor.

For someone who does’t care what people think he seems very touchy.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:53:12 +0000

What a lunatic. When some kid or person gets hit sue Burch and the Govt.

By: Anbu

Anbu — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:26:06 +0000

Nope because unfortunately they all share the same brainwaves. Stupid is as stupid does

By: Real Deal

Real Deal — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:24:11 +0000

i think what the problem is. is that people think that the atvs are going to be racing up and down the trails but i dont think this is how the tours will be setup correct me if i am wrong and the atvs do have speed limiters

By: Anbu

Anbu — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:24:01 +0000

And when ur the “other type” ur always the doorknob.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:22:06 +0000

OMG! If I did not know who he is or where he is I’d think it was none other than Trump talking. Unbelievable arrogance.

You voters got what you voted for. You knew his temperment from before. If you had a house that was rented to IB & the rent dropped drastically or still sits empty you know who to blame, yet you voted for the people who did it again.

Did you expect different in PLP version 2? Any voters remorse yet?

By: Anbu

Anbu — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:21:18 +0000

Cookie dread lmao.

By: Real Deal

Real Deal — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:20:16 +0000

nah I am PLP and i had some objections but after looking up the atvs in question on youtube i feel a little bit better. just have the people running the tour adopt the tour area. if it gets out of hand then make them take responsibility.

and they should set up a test tour with the people that object so that they can see what the vibe of the tour is.

By: Anbu

Anbu — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:19:06 +0000

Again thats all u lot have. A score. Woopie. How about u all shut up and get the hell to work instead pf spending your days creating psudonyms to justify your ignorance via social media. Thats all u plpers are good at huh? Clicking a mouse and keyboard hahahaha. Another bit of info so “listen up” , nobody is scared of you, trust me on that. U wouldnt stand a snowballs chance in hell lmao.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:11:53 +0000

Like America’s Cup, anybody that was outside of Dockyard had no say.

By: Yummy

Yummy — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:18 +0000

What an awesome idea! touring the the Railway Trails on ATVs, it would be a great way for visitors to see the Island off the beaten path, something more and more visitors are looking to explore. I’ve ridden these on a few Islands in the Caribbean and its a fun thing to do. Mind you, I don’t think the experience would be quite the same in Bermuda, as the Company proposing the experience, would most likely have restricts up the yin yang, in typical Bermudian fashion, to anything that’s old, but new to us. Hope its allowed here and Island wide, so that any possible burden isn’t just on West enders.

By: Decision has already been made!

Decision has already been made! — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:40:17 +0000

The person who will be running these things is a strong PLP supporter so of course Burt will say yes!

By: Standing Strong

Standing Strong — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:38:49 +0000

It was only OBA objectors to this. PLP people support this despite what you NO OBA’ers say! Right on Minister, shoe those people who is the boss!

By: Jus' Wonderin'

Jus' Wonderin' — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:35:57 +0000

“The ATVs were brought out last week at my request, because part of my due diligence, unlike all of the people who’ve objected, who’ve never seen the things, never ridden the things, never heard them, is to actually go and test them.”

But WHY TF are they here if you’ve haven’t signed off on them yet?!??!?

By: Standing Strong

Standing Strong — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:35:40 +0000

What was Premier Burt thinking when he made this man a minister! UNBELIEVABLE!

By: Standing Strong

Standing Strong — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:34:11 +0000

If you live East of White Hill, you have no say! The minister probably also thinks that you should not get to use the tracks and or Hog Bay Park!

By: Standing Strong

Standing Strong — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:31:56 +0000

Yes, but it is okay when we in the PLP say NO! because it is for us to decide 24-12!

By: Double S

Double S — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:24:18 +0000

Going off of Mr. Burch’s logic, then straight people should have no say in SSM rights.

Or, anyone who lives west of teh causeway should have no say in the airport development or the new hotel being constructed near Fort St. Catherines.

By: Michael Swan

Michael Swan — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:22:45 +0000

If no one east of White Hill has a say then perhaps Mr Burch has no say either. He is not from Somerset. I am Somerset born and raised. I now live in Southampton but my family live in Somerset including my mother who lives close to the railway trail. Lots of ppl are Somerset born and raised and now live in other parts of the island. Lots of people from all over the island come to Somerset and use the trail and parks for quiet relaxation. We have enough noise pollution on our public roads … now we will have it in parks and open spaces.
I am totally against this idea in this area. If the vehicles were perhaps electric bikes like the ones sold at Mangrove bay or Electric ATV’s then perhaps this idea might be a bit more palatable. To be touring green open parkland w gas guzzling, noise and smoke spewing, ground tearing ATV’s is just a plan to destroy some of Bermuda’s last remaining natural beauty.
Find an area that does not intrude on ppls neighbourhoods and quiet space.

By: Hubert Watlington

Hubert Watlington — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:07:16 +0000

How about a little comprising Col. There are good quality long lasting electric ATVs around now, that are not nearly as offensive as gas ones, that would keep the noise down. Perhaps have a few restrictions so these things, don’t mash up the countryside, stay on the railway. Get off and walk when in any park. It’s good to get a little exercise.
Now that’s a little more positive.

By: Jenna Talia

Jenna Talia — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:06:21 +0000

No no no…ski lift…monorail slow and quiet.

By: Rocky5

Rocky5 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:38:55 +0000

Pick your battles Bermuda and don’t sweat the small stuff! This NIMBY syndrome reminds me of the old UBP when they fought against JET SKIS for YEARS while our competition was quick to embrace them!! YOU all should be marching in support of our minority LGBT Bermudians who have just had their rights taken away as this is WAY MORE IMPORTANT than some properly regulated ATVs!!

By: No CHance

No CHance — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:15:21 +0000

I live near them. And I object. I dont think you are listening to me, or anyone else who lives near them. The scramblers on the railway trail for the last 6 months is bad enough.

By: Lol

Lol — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:14:08 +0000

Everything bad blame the Plp. Everything good it’s the UBPOBA. When ya ‘one type’ you are always right. I almost forgot…

By: Lol

Lol — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:12:32 +0000

No they wouldn’t. That’s a complete lie. The island well the majority which that only matters in a democracy is fully behind the Plp. It’s only you UBPOBA ppl on here everyday complaining like you did for 5 years with no real solutions.

By: Bullwinkle T. Moose knuckle Esq.Md.Phd.com

Bullwinkle T. Moose knuckle Esq.Md.Phd.com — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:07:07 +0000

Nope…he doesn’t beat around a bush…that would be out of character…I’ve seen that on the internet…and…well….I just don’t see him doing that…

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:58:40 +0000

What about the tourists from Cambridge beaches that use the tracks for walking? So what he is saying since they don’t live here their voice doesn’t matter either.

By: BDAGIRL

BDAGIRL — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:58:14 +0000

Minister Burch I might not live near White Hill but I walk the trails and parks all over BDA. We need to find another place for the ATV’s like down Clear Water So if we don’t live near something that effects us we don’t get a say!!! You need to take that statement back. Very unfair to us who pay our taxes and live by the law of this land. Waiting to see who owns the ATV’s then I am sure we will see the clearer picture.

By: Rear Admiral

Rear Admiral — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:33:22 +0000

This reminds me of the seen from Jaws, He’s Baaack !

By: Coconuts

Coconuts — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:28:13 +0000

Not only is Burch arrogant, he is on a power trip. If we are going to use his logic that people in the east don’t get a vote because it doesn’t affect them, 1) then gay and lesbian people should be the only ones who get a vote on SSM because THEY are the only ones being affected and 2) who should care about gang violence because it doesn’t happen in my neighborhood?

The overwhelming majority of Bermudians voted NO for ATVs: you can’t ignore that unless there is an ulterior motive (wonder who is behind this scheme?).
Let ATVs on the island and it will be no time before they get the permits and permission to head east. It reminds me of the days when you could smoke in the back of the airplane: and we forgot that those in the front had to breathe the same air.

I walk ALL the railway trails because it is a way for me and my family to enjoy the beauty of the whole island. Next thing you know, we’ll need passports to travel between Parishes.

By: Bailey's Bay

Bailey's Bay — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:25:55 +0000

He was “impressed” that the would be operators of these atv’s went to TCD and obtained one day passes for them to be used on the roads for purposes of demonstrating to him and one of his colleagues?
Come on!
It’s the LAW that these vehicles be licensed for use in public!
So Burch was “impressed someone managed to follow the law?
That’s a pretty low bar, doesn’t give this citizen much comfort that this is a rigorous investigation of the merits/demerits of this proposed business proposing to use a public asset to make a profit.
And Burch, one more thing? You work for all the citizens, not just the ones west of White Hill, so listen up. That’s what your job is, listening respectfully to the citizens, wherever they may live

By: HOT NUTZ

HOT NUTZ — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:24:31 +0000

Ok so lets now use the ATVS as buses along that route, cause we hear NOTHING from the transport minister, he was going to save the world prior to the lection, now he’s a phantom.

By: Helo

Helo — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:17:28 +0000

You know he will approve them……they are already here. What will he make them do if he says no, send them back? You know PLP has a steak in this….how did they get here in the first place? That’s the only reason he is only taking 160 objections into consideration.

By: Paulette

Paulette — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 10:44:33 +0000

Any time an OBA MP wld hv spoken the way Col Burch speaks PLP supporters wld hv prbly wanted to freak out on them. So damn if they do n damn if they dnt. So sick of politics.

By: Um Um Like

Um Um Like — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 10:09:46 +0000

OK, so if you live in the west you have no say on the airport, or on the hotel in St Joe.

Burch, you’re a fool. This is a national park. It’s for the benefit of all residents, regardless of where they live! You think a politician would understand such a basic concept!

By: facts of the rock

facts of the rock — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:46:29 +0000

Colonel is sounding more like a nagging old person every time he opens his big mouth.

By: Real Deal

Real Deal — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:53:18 +0000

electric atvs is the middle ground