Comments on: Chamber Of Commerce Response To Budget https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:52:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 By: Anbu https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4832545 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:15:38 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4832545 Jesus christ u are stupid arent u oj? Please stop lmfao. Nobody takes u seriously. You have nothing to offer EVER. You are the epitome of what is wrong with this country. U are a SHEEP. Go lay down bie. U believe everything those dummies up on the hill tell u. Just because THEY tell u. Why dont u get educated. Bda college aint too expensive u know. Even for an old fart like u. Or are u just too lazy? Im going with the latter.

]]> By: sandgrownan https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4828281 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:32:30 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4828281 Disagree with John Wight. It’s a *shrug* response for a meh budget.

Curtis had little scope for manoeuvre, and he pushed the hard questions out down the road. It will raise the cost of living, does nothing for business.

]]> By: Joe Bloggs https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4827970 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 11:25:01 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4827970 I disagree. It is open to our government to continue on its present course and further devalue the Bermuda dollar. If that is what the majority of people want then that is what we will get. Your way only appeals to a certain segment of society.

]]> By: No justification https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4827309 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 19:48:11 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4827309 What is the justification for mortgage assistance in the public sector? There are so many Bermudians struggling to make ends meet and here we are giving financial assistance to the laziest work force on the planet. The minister should be arrested for this unconsciouble act of cronyism.

]]> By: Ringmaster https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4827264 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 18:50:17 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4827264 A diplomatic response is a large part of the problem. The Chamber needs to say it like it is. Government expenditure has to be cut, and cut by at least 10% a year now and at least 5% going forward. It won’t be easy or popular but for the sake of the future of Bermuda it has to be done. The OBA should have done it starting in 2012. The PLP will never do it because it will be unpopular and lose votes. The tax base is shrinking every month with the aging population. Sooner rather than later cutting expenses will be forced on the Government, if not locally then by outside parties.

]]> By: Onion Juice https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4827141 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 16:36:35 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4827141 Thats what we will be paying every year for 30 years, Dreamers.

]]> By: Joe Bloggs https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826899 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 11:03:11 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826899 A very diplomatic response Mr. Wright. Thank you.

]]> By: Mike Hind https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826788 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 08:07:58 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826788 He’s not getting enough sleep, what with being up all night spray painting grocery stores…

]]> By: Really https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826536 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:15:15 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826536 Or maybe he is telling the truth. You know that thing called honesty something you OBA lot know nothing about…

]]> By: Pork & Bean https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826525 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 01:58:42 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826525 Lying, exaggerating is what Onion Juice has a history of doing

]]> By: Anonymous https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826483 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:58:15 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826483 Not punishing the tax payer huh? You must be drinking the kool aid mate. Did you forget about the sugar tax, land tax increase, foriegn currency purchase tax, our health insurance premiums going up again and heres a stealthy one, business owners will not be able to use credit cards to pay their taxes anymore which will increase the cost if those business owners were making use of cashback rewards.

When are you lot going to wake up? I guess its ok if you’re getting screwed if the one in charge looks like you huh?

]]> By: Come Correct https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826464 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:40:43 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826464 The airport has never made that much. Stop lying.

]]> By: Keepin' Real!...4Real! https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826402 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 23:29:24 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826402 Why borrow money…when you can just take it from us.

Reality check…Our grand babies won’t even be able to pay back bermudas debt…so run that b!t@# and ease the people up for a change…This floundering Fiat currency is about to go down hence the new craze for digital currency…and guess what ..All debts will be wiped clean…New fresh start with your implanted rfid chip.

]]> By: Onion Juice https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826325 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:25:36 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826325 That works out to be our annual lose from Airport revenue.

]]> By: inna https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826173 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:43:36 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826173 Pander, pander, pander Mr. Wight. I feel sorry for you !

]]> By: STRAIGHTFORWARD https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826171 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:41:45 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826171 John Wight has used the word “seems”in his opening comments about his response to the budget.
The wealthy MUST be taxed. There is no mention of that. TAX THE WEALTHY.
OBA did too many disaster money blunders , and will not get free of that. America Cup was a pack of sheer nonsense , designed for “FUN” directed at WEALTH in this small island.
John Wight has spoken about Bermudians who work for International business , if the finance Minister had delved into taxing those businesses, Bermuda being a non-cooperative tax jurisdiction,many Bermudians could see their jobs axed.
HHmmm..what about John Wight himself??
Would he lose his job too??
For anyone working in the business sector, at any time, a Bermudian or even scores of foreigners could be out of jobs. He targeted Bermudians.The foreigner should be booted out first.
Lastly, he spoke of fairness, equity…that is impossible. Too many racist whites on this island.
The P.L.P. government cannot just go by the one voice of John Wight. He is far from superman. He is just a commoner, like the rest of us intelligent people.
Positions held by ALL, can be eradicated at the snap of a finger OR at the point of a natural disaster striking Bermuda. NO money there!!!!
All lives LOST!!

]]> By: Not exactly https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826160 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:31:28 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826160 What is he talking about? The Minister is raising taxes by $39 million including commercial rental tax!

]]> By: Open for Business? https://bernews.com/2019/02/chamber-commerce-response-budget/#comment-4826159 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:30:18 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=844130#comment-4826159 This is a great start and the Gvt should be commended for recognizing the dire state of the country’s affairs and not punishing the tax payer.

That said there are gate keepers in place in Bermuda to vet new business coming into the country and those gate keepers at times are creating too much friction and creating a situation that makes Bermuda not business friendly.

We must walk the talk.

Are we open for business?

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