Comments on: Minister Caines On Chief Justice & Courts

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 19:19:10 +0000

~Interesting how you managed to get my avatar. Very interesting indeed. Like a lot of things I’ve noticed in the last couple of days.~

Gotta say , that is mighty curious .
I can think of two possible scenarios though .

By: just saying

just saying — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 02:46:43 +0000

Very disappointed in Minister Caines’ rant…shouting..yes we can hear you and theres no need to shout, calm down! I was really shocked at his comment about older Magistrates sitting on the bench who are “past their sell by date”. How insulting to those who laid the path for younger generations. His choice of vocabulary was derogatory and insensitive at best. I guess he has no respect for seniors. In other countries people work well”past their sell by date” as politicians have dipped into the pension pot and theres no money for pensions. So before you take a pot shot at those senior Magistrates, dust down your cobwebs, have some humility as ou work for us, the tax payer

By: Earth watch police

Earth watch police — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 02:27:52 +0000

Those two seem like racists along with anybody else in cabinet who doesn’t condemn this behaviour .

By: curious

curious — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:01:36 +0000

What a pile of utter drivel. Wayne you should be ashamed of yourself. As you well know the CJ does NOT control the purse strings of the staff at the Courts – you (the PLP) do!!! To say otherwise means either you are ignorant of the facts (which I doubt) or you are deliberately telling mis truths to hide the real facts from the public (much more likely) – to top it off you call the CJ a “Coward” (I think todays SSM decision proves that also to be wrong) and a Thief in the Night. I suggest you try to acquire 1/10th of the intellect and guts of the CJ before you hide behind Parliamentary privilege and spout more drivel.

By: Warwick West

Warwick West — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:21:54 +0000

HUGELY DISAPPOINTED in Mr. Caines….I thought he was sooooo much better than this behaviour in the HOA on Friday. What stinks also is these types of tirades are done under so called “parliamentary privilege” and the only one that benefits is the person speaking! Come on Mr. Caines, you are far better than this. Shame.

By: Onion Roots

Onion Roots — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:27:14 +0000

I have enjoyed reading a number of these posts some on topic and others well purely humorous. There are two fundamental issues screaming from this article that always draw attention to one underlying theme – race. So, let’s consider the following:-

How do we define who is Bermudian? Being born, bred and raised (and by that I refer specifically to your formative years nursery, primary and high school)

Take one person. She married a Bermudian, remains married to the same Bermudian and has Bermudian children. If she in her capacity came to Bermuda as a nurse and contributed to the local medical profession and was a suitable candidate for a post tailored for a Bermudian – should she not be considered because of her origin of birth, despite having qualified as a Bermudian by way of marriage?

Secondly – how do we define what type of legacy we leave behind? As once shared negative publicity is still publicity. The same could be said of legacy. if you leave behind a bad legacy, there is someone who will either pick up the mantle and continue down the same path or create a new mantle to reflect the greater good of man kind.

Lastly, as the outgoing CJ, I am sure he focused on priorotizing what areas of the judicial process needed immediate reform, along with liaising with the AG and members of the legal community to ensure that Bermuda’s legacy (country that is) actually exists.

The hiring of staff is an administrative process that relies heavily on the input of the Human Resources Department. The staffing issues are a government wide issue. This is a shared responsibility.

Just my two cents.

By: nerema

nerema — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:51:38 +0000

Interesting how you managed to get my avatar. Very interesting indeed. Like a lot of things I’ve noticed in the last couple of days.

If you want to look at who is ‘ignorant and stupid’, it is anyone who thinks that one Bermudian is better than another based on race or ethnic origin. So that would be you, Caines, Burch, Burt, and anyone else who defends this kind of talk, including CURB.

By: Question

Question — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:53:56 +0000

No, Burt made excuses for Burch. He sees things the same way as Burch and Caines. They are all the same.

This is what the PLP stands for. Anti-white, anti-foreigner, bigots. They think the only “real” Bermudians are black Bermudians. They feel there is nothing wrong with throwing in racist comments. Hence all the half-hearted ‘apologies’.

By: Kathy Cervino

Kathy Cervino — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:34:13 +0000

“The comments were squarely and solely around this Chief Justice leaving without a clear plan of succession in place for Bermudians in both the Magistrate’s and Supreme Courts.”

Hello, HARGUN IS Bermudian! Just because his skin isn’t your colour doesn’t mean he isn’t a citizen of this country! Bermudian is Bermudian! And the new Chief Justice is BERMUDIAN!

By: lol

lol — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 01:00:17 +0000

Burch needs to resign. He is pathetic

By: Me

Me — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:31:27 +0000

He shouts like he is a wanbee preacher man but the words out of his mouth not very Godly what a disappointment for Bermuda

By: Nerema2

Nerema2 — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:30:14 +0000

@ Paul. Your another ignorant waste of existence. Internet troll. Your right they probably do miss him at Digicel. At least he is missed. I’m sure your miserable life does not involve being missed.

By: Nerema2

Nerema2 — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:27:28 +0000

@ nerema. You sound ignorant and stupid. Nothing he said indicates he is against diversity. It is very clear he understands the importance of giving BERMUDIANS a chance to fill vacant/important positions. If this was Facebook you would be on here giving your two cents!! Then Bermuda will know who is really stupid in real life!! Clearly school was not for everyone

By: Hair

Hair — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:22:08 +0000

Puzzled, maybe he should go on America’s got talent, they take any nationality. LOL

By: Happy

Happy — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:59:07 +0000

How about a year and a half ago? You’ll notice the Chief Justice is criticizing Trevor Moniz for this.

Chief Justice criticism prompts AG response” Jan 19, 2017

By: Lofl

Lofl — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:55:55 +0000

Mr.Burt it’s time for Burch to retire. It’s 2018 and that guy is still living as if it’s the 60s 70s! Mr Caines since you’ve become a politician youve acted very … COCKY! I think it’s time you humble yourself. #POLITRICKS

By: Question

Question — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:45:16 +0000

He defended them.. That was what Burt did.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:49:41 +0000

Ok, I am tired of responding to comments… but I still think our Premier will listen and do the right thing .. let us give him some time to get rid of some of his hateful ministers.

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:48:24 +0000

Two Ministers have spoken, and by collective responsibility they carry the voice of Cabinet. Unless and until the Premier publicly rebukes both, then their message is that of the collective PLP Government. Clearly then the PLP are not for all of Bermuda, nor for Bermuda, but just the Party.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:43:23 +0000

Burch, is the most disliked politician in Bermuda…and that is a fact.

By: Hmm

Hmm — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:42:31 +0000

It doesn’t take long for TRUE COLORS to show now does it.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:36:25 +0000

who was his mentor… so where is doc Brown ?

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:34:05 +0000

caine,need some serious help…

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:32:21 +0000

Caines, do the right thing and resigN YOU HAVE SHOWN YOUR TRUE COLOURS !!!!!!!!!

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:30:23 +0000

I think premier Burt, in due time will replace Caines and Burch.
In my humble opinion I still think we have a Premier who care about all Bermudians, PLEASE can we stop the racist remarks…

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:24:17 +0000

Minister Caines, please stop shouting all the time….power has gone to your head.see if you can get your job back at Digicel !!!!I am sure they miss you.
Premiere Burt,you need to rethink in who is in your cabinet….

By: lol

lol — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:01:27 +0000

Both Cains and Burch are huge disappointments and embarrassments to this island. Hope they apologize for this blatant attack and racist remarks.

By: lol

lol — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 21:59:48 +0000

don’t care about the OBA… But I will point out that this government is doing a horrible job and seem extremely racist.

By: puzzled

puzzled — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 21:25:26 +0000

Oh shut up you racist “lol”.
Your either there or reaping profits.

Namaste’

By: Wahoo

Wahoo — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 20:50:24 +0000

Should we test them?

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 20:16:31 +0000

Wrong sort of Bermudian. And you know exactly what Caines means

By: Mrs Brady

Mrs Brady — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:54:02 +0000

I used to have so much respect for this man. You live and learn. Very disappointed in him now.

By: frank

frank — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:27:09 +0000

maybe minister Caines should have spent some time on the back bench first
this guy is a danger to the party

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:22:59 +0000

Quite a bit of what Minister Caines says and does has the potential to eventually, probably sooner than later, come back and bite him right up his proverbial behind. The Premier will undoubtedly be rather relieved by such a turn – maybe he’s the one feeding him!

By: All I see is talk

All I see is talk — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:22:14 +0000

I believe the decision of Acting Registrar and Chief Justice is fit for the circumstances the Courts are facing right now. There is not even a handful of staff working in the Supreme Court and applications and documents get filed daily. The staff should be commended through all of this taking on 3-5 administrative roles that is way above their pay grade.

Mr. Caines, if you feel so passionate about this, Bermuda is only so big, Im sure your in the building and can arrange a meeting with the leaders we have now. Chief Justice is a very accommodating and fair man…lets talk it out. No need to rant.

By: Bolt Action

Bolt Action — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:51:42 +0000

Too little, too late, Minister Caines. You’ve shown the world your bigotry & hate.

By: Family Man

Family Man — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:50:57 +0000

I’m sure they were both just drowsy from the effects of the sleep medication Ambien. I’ve heard it has some nasty side effects.

By: Garcia

Garcia — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:48:38 +0000

The Chief Justice would run circles around you and your suits. You’ve always been a flash in the pants since your Digicel days.

By: jt

jt — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:40:10 +0000

Where did he apologise? Did I miss it?
Re Burch..never ever ever will he apologise. It would mean being wrong about something – and he never is.

By: simple

simple — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:30:16 +0000

is he economic minister or national security? looks to me he doing two jobs.

By: Lol

Lol — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:17:38 +0000

Caines I dont blame you for being mad. This whole blame the PLP for everything crap is past ridiculous and is the only glimmer of hope for the OBA and its minions. You had every right to be angry at the frivolous statements made by them because we ask why is it that this was not brought up 2 years ago when it was happening. Both Ms. Wheatley and the Chief Justice seem to be OBAUBP supporters. So the propaganda is real over there. Just a hint of advice caines just dont let emotions override your judgment because these trolls and racist media are going to scrutinize everything you and the PLP say and do while giving a pass to the OBAUBP for their failings……and for the trolls that are going to comment on my post u can kiss my behind. You all are proven liars just like your ObAUBP party that is about to be nonexistent in a few years….I love troll tears

By: nerema

nerema — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:14:39 +0000

Their comments are also and they are both out-and-out

By: nerema

nerema — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:13:40 +0000

It’s because Caines and Burch are both

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:12:21 +0000

Apparently the Human Rights Act does not apply to Col. Burch.

By: puzzled

puzzled — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:03:36 +0000

Maybe one day he will be ‘famous’.
Best of luck. And learn Chinese quick folks.

By: wahoo juice

wahoo juice — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:02:41 +0000

Neither is tweed and why is it that tweed is not being made to condition a real Bermudian to replace him?

By: Roma

Roma — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:39:47 +0000

Mr. Caines your contradictory statements are unfortunate and your “clarification” disappoints. Why did you even speak that way in the first place? You can’t refer to a man as a thief in the night and later say you have the highest regard for him.

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:39:34 +0000

It’s ok, because Narinder isn’t a *real* Bermudian.

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:39:04 +0000

Too late, you outed yourself as a grubby, prejudiced politician. No amount of backtracking can change that.

Same old PLP.

By: carpe diem

carpe diem — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:20:40 +0000

Wow.
“This was not an attack on the individual, nor was my commentary based on the ethnicity of the incoming Chief Justice.”
So what about Burch’s comments? Since Caines is making a point of saying he was not talking about Narinder Hargun’s ethnicity, is this a tacit admission that Burch was wrong?
“It would be disappointing if at the end of his tenure in the highest post in our judiciary, our current Chief Justice’s remarkable legacy would end without a pathway laid for the next Bermudian Chief Justice to emerge.”
Funny. Narinder Hargun is Bermudian, as was Austin Woods.