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Woolridge: ‘Obviously Discriminatory Statement’
The statement from CURB about the impact of the proposed immigration changes was “ridiculous and quite obviously discriminatory,” said OBA Chair Senator Lynne Woolridge. Yesterday, CURB said the proposed legislative changes “ensures that there is an increasing white population on the island, and polls have shown that over 90% of white... Read more of this article
CURB: ‘Legislation Will Affect Political Power’
The proposed legislative changes “ensures that there is an increasing white population on the island, and polls have shown that over 90% of white voters vote for the same party, as such the proposed legislation will affect political power in Bermuda for decades,” Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] said today. This follows after... Read more of this article
“We Must Move Forward & Do What Is Right”
“It beggars belief that anyone would have a problem with giving rights to people who have spent 20 years in a country” and “we must move forward and do what is right,” said Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy. Background On Friday, the Minister announced they plan to amend the law, with changes to include any person who is ordinarily... Read more of this article
MP Richards: ‘Who Is Speaking For The PLP’
Walter Roban is “calling for comprehensive immigration reform,” Marc Bean said there will be “no collaboration with the Government,” and Walton Brown is “calling for civil disobedience,” said Sylvan Richards, adding that “just who is speaking for the PLP is something people should ask the PLP to make clear.” Mr... Read more of this article
PLP Call For Comprehensive Immigration Reform
This “knee jerk reaction” shows that the “OBA is not a party that learns from their mistakes,” and the PLP “continues to call for joint comprehensive immigration reform rather than this piece meal approach,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Mr Roban’s statement follows after the Government... Read more of this article
MP Walton Brown: “The Time For Direct Action”
“The OBA government has completely lost its mind” and “this is the time for direct action,” said MP Walton Brown today following the Government’s announcement of proposed changes to the island’s immigration laws. The Government announced earlier today that they plan to make changes to the law to provide pathways to... Read more of this article
Changes Planned: Provide Pathways To Status
[Updated with video] The Government plans to make changes to the law to provide pathways to Permanent Residency and Bermuda status for some long-term residents, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy announced today. The Minister said they will amend the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956, with changes to include any person who is ordinarily... Read more of this article
