Category: Politics
Lt/Col David Burch: “The More Things Change”
[Opinion column written by Lt/Col David Burch] It’s unfortunate that politics in Bermuda seems to have morphed into a discussion about who can do the same things but better. Where is the vision? Where is the ideological difference between the parties? Where are the comparisons of the respective records? The answer is they’re there; you just have... Read more of this article
UBP MP Charles Swan Suggests National Lottery
The first form of gaming the island should pursue is a National Lottery in which the funds are used for the development of our youth in sports, the arts, music and educational endeavours, UBP MP Charles Swan said. Earlier this year, Premier Paula Cox tabled the Referendum Act 2012 in the House of Assembly, saying it would be followed by a referendum... Read more of this article
OBA Website Lists Bailey, Smith As Candidates
Although an official press conference has not yet been held to formally introduce Ed Bailey or Glen Smith as OBA candidates, the OBA has recently updated their website and lists both gentlemen as candidates. Mr Bailey [pictured] is listed as the candidate for C#34 Sandys South Central candidate, where he is known to have been canvassing for some time. He will... Read more of this article
Rainbow Alliance Responds To Throne Speech
The Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda — a newly formed collective of people interested in helping make Bermuda a safer space for LGBTQ people — said they welcome any change to Bermuda legislation which will extend basic human rights and protections to people in Bermuda. The group was responding to comments made during last week’s Throne... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Cox’s Speech At PLP Banquet
Premier Paula Cox delivered the Keynote Speech at Saturday night’s [Nov 3] PLP Annual Delegates Conference Banquet at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel. “You look good, you look bold, you look fearless,” Ms Cox told the audience. “And you look like what we are…winners.” “We will not go back, we will not back down.... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Use Half-Baked Results For Political Gain’
[Updated] The early release of October air arrival figure last week by the Tourism Minister was nothing more than “an attempt to use half-baked results for political gain,” Shadow Minister for Tourism Shawn Crockwell said. Earlier this week Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said that of October 25, 2012 show that 17,472 passengers visited the... Read more of this article
Videos: Ministers Speak After Throne Speech
Premier Paula Cox and various Ministers hosted a press conference yesterday afternoon [Nov 2] to provide briefings on some of the upcoming initiatives under their remit. This followed after Governor George Fergusson delivered the Throne Speech in the morning.. Premier & Finance Minister Paula Cox: Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith: Minister... Read more of this article
OBA: Speech Did Not Outline Economic Plans
Bermuda should be very concerned in the midst of an economic crisis that has killed jobs for thousands and spread financial hardship across the country that the Government’s Throne Speech does not address the country’s number one need – which is jobs, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr Cannonier said the Government “outlined no economic... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: ‘Speech A Pre-Election To Do List’
“A Throne Speech with only 12 maximum weeks remaining on 5 year term is unnecessary,” UBP MP Kim Swan said in response to today’s events. “Additionally it is important to appreciate that Bermuda has had seven (7) throne speeches in five (5) years which makes this Throne Speech political. This lends itself to our argument that... Read more of this article
Live Blogging: Convening Of Parliament
The Convening of Parliament is set to get underway this morning [Nov.2], with the Governor reading the Throne Speech on behalf of the Government, which outlines the planned programmes and legislation for the ensuing Parliamentary year. The event takes place on the grounds of the Cabinet Office, and always attracts crowds of people to watch. You can... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2012 Convening Of Parliament
Ending conscription and introducing a new Bill that will address protection against discrimination based on age and sexual orientation, were some of the highlights of this morning’s [Nov 2] Throne Speech. The formal ceremony was held on the grounds of the Cabinet Office on Front Street, and saw Governor George Fergusson deliver the Throne Speech,... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2012 Convening Of Parliament
Scores of locals and visitors thronged Front Street this morning [Nov 2] to catch a glimpse of the annual Convening of Parliament ceremony. Held on the Cabinet Office grounds, Governor George Fergusson delivered the Throne Speech outlining Government’s legislative agenda for 2013 to an audience comprised of Parliamentarians and other senior dignitaries.... Read more of this article
