Comments on: Centre On Philanthropy Ceases Operations

By: question

question — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:27:51 +0000

It’s the responsibility of individuals to take care of themselves.
The only exceptions should be for people who are genuinely unable to take care of themselves, perhaps due to physical or mental disability. They should have compassionate assistance from the community and the government.
Any other assistance that the community provides should be on an entirely voluntary basis.

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:45:31 +0000

“u know that its gov’s responsibility to take care of its people right?”

I must disagree. It is the community’s responsibility to take care of itself.

People used to be frugal and self-sufficient. Now, few people save for retirement or a rainy day. Most people want to have steak and Champagne now and worry about retirement later. Our current Government policy is the same.

Unless and until the community at large (including whatever government we elect) starts to make responsible decisions we will continue on the road to bankruptcy.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:43:45 +0000

A sad state of affairs for the island. When will the administration learn that more people = more philanthropy?!?

By: Anbu

Anbu — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:03:41 +0000

Not tryin to be cheeky as i usually am, but u know that its gov’s responsibility to take care of its people right? Not necessarily private businesses. Compare what the private sector has donated to charity over the years to that of the government,(either side before i get crucified). There are less people here. A lot less. That means less money. Unfortunate but that is a fact. And this admin has made it abundantly clear that they dont want anymore “outsiders” here to help contribute. Funny how none of our “honorable” ministers ever come out de rocks so to speak to help. They sure can afford it.

By: Yea

Yea — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:22:08 +0000

It’s money out there but the CEO and VIP prefer to travel on private jets, $20,000 + round trip BDA to NYC. Giving a helping hand to a charity is no concern anymore to many. A very sad sign of the times…

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:06:37 +0000

Yet all we hear from the PLP is positive. They say all is good, ignore the naysayers. They clearly live in the other Bermuda they talk about.

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:30:23 +0000

Less people = less donations….more more people needing help

20 years of the PLP status quo…

By: trufth

trufth — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:02:23 +0000

Less expats = less donations
Less expats = less volunteers

FACT

By: toadinthehole

toadinthehole — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:39:27 +0000

M&As hitting donations, less money in people’s pockets = less donations, companies cutting back = less donations. A very sad sign of the times …