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Alliance: Bill Could Impede Freedom Of Speech
Saying that aspects of the Bill “as currently suggested could be restrictive and impede freedom of speech in the long run” and that “the Bill could be incredibly financially constraining to the media” the Bermuda Democratic Alliance has said they will come to a view later today how their MPs will be voting. The proposed Media... Read more of this article
Politician Accidentally Claims Wrong Party
During the 10.5 hour debate on gaming in the House of Assembly on May 7/8, Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] MP Shawn Crockwell sent everyone into a fit of laughter after he had a brief slip of the tongue and claimed to be with the United Bermuda Party [UBP]. This is, of course, made more notable as Mr Crockwell previously represented the UBP. In 2009,... Read more of this article
Gaming Wrapup: Vast Majority of MPs Against
Scroll down for a concise wrap-up of the political debate last night over the controversial subject of gaming in Bermuda. Bernews live blogged the entire gaming debate in the House of Assembly, for the full coverage click here, and below are the major points: MPs who spoke for gaming: PLP Premier Dr Ewart Brown PLP Zane DeSilva PLP Walter Lister PLP... Read more of this article
Live Blogging: Parliament’s Gaming Debate
[Updated with final tally: 32 MPs spoke, 23 against, 7 for, 2 undetermined. Full 10 hours of debate coverage below, and concise wrap-up here] The subject of gaming has been much discussed and debated amongst locals, with it now officially being debated in the House of Assembly right now, with no vote to be taken. Two political parties have already made... Read more of this article
BDA: Hunt’s Position Does Not Reflect A Change
At approximately 4:30pm today [May 7] Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] MP Donte Hunt spoke out against gaming during the debate in the House of Assembly. The BDA’s official position is that the party “supports the concept of gaming in Bermuda, but only in association with legislation that will clearly, fairly and transparently regulate... Read more of this article
BDA: Bermuda’s Financial Reputation In Jeopardy
Today the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] announced its economic platform at a press conference. Saying that the economy has deteriorated over the last five years, the BDA say the government has been spending more money than it generates, and that their platform will commit to spending less than they generate. They also state that “Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Democratic Alliance: Supports Concept of Gaming
Craig Cannonier, Leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] spoke on behalf of the BDA saying “The Alliance supports the concept of gaming in Bermuda, but only in association with legislation that will clearly, fairly and transparently regulate its implementation.“ The BDA do not support all the recommendations in the Green Paper,... Read more of this article
Piper: “Regurgitation of the Hopkins Report”
Myron Piper, spokesperson on education for the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA], has responded to the Government’s five year strategic education plan, calling it a “mere regurgitation of the Hopkins report“. The Government released the plan, entitled “Blueprint for Reform in Education” recently, saying that it “stems... Read more of this article
Colonel Burch about Fahy: “All He Does is Whine”
During an appearance on today’s Everest Dacosta show Minister of Immigration Colonel David Burch addressed the dis-invitation of Michael Fahy to the meeting tomorrow, saying “all he does is whine“. The controversy surrounds the meeting set for tomorrow night [Apr 8] at the Berkeley Institute to discuss term limits. Colonel Burch had... Read more of this article
Mark Pettingill: “The Killers are Running the Show”
Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] spokesperson on Public Safety Mark Pettingill has strongly spoken on the wave of violence that has gripped Bermuda saying “Right now the killers are running the show! We must avail ourselves of every resource, technology and expert assistance to stop the madness.” Mr Pettingill, a veteran defense lawyer,... Read more of this article
Burch to Fahy: “You Are Not Invited, End of Story”
The controversy continues over the ‘Bermudian only’ meeting set by Colonel David Burch, with Bermuda Democratic Alliance Chairman and international business employee Michael Fahy voicing his objection, stating that Colonel Burch told him he could not attend. Minister of Immigration Senator Lt. Col. David Burch sent out an email in mid... Read more of this article
BDA: “Not a Back of Town or Black Mans Problem”
The Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] has released a statement in relation to the shooting yesterday of 35 year old Kimwandae Walker during a Good Friday family fun day at Victor Scott. In a shooting that shocked Bermuda, at around 2pm in broad daylight, Mr Walker was gunned down by two men on a bike and died in the presence of his two young children. The... Read more of this article
The BDA/Alliance Releases Education Platform
Bermuda newest political party, the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] today [Mar 25] unveiled their education platform. The BDA Education Committee is headed by Myron Piper, who stated that Bermuda’s current education system was hindered by a number of historical problems including failed leadership and an inconsistent focus on the basics. He said: The... Read more of this article
Former UBP Leader Wayne Furbert to Join PLP
Former Leader of the United Bermuda Party [UBP], and then independent MP Wayne Furbert will join the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] tomorrow. Mr. Furbert has confirmed the planned switch, and has been delivering letters to his constituents in Hamilton Parish. The letter says he “has changed the flag he carries, but not changed his heart”. Read... Read more of this article
Bob Richards: Bermuda Dollar Now Devalued
During the debate on the 2010 Budget in the House of Assembly today, Minister of Finance Paula Cox [PLP] introduced an amendment that doubled the rate of Bermuda’s Foreign Currency Purchase Tax from 0.50% to 1.0%. Speaking to the amendment, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards [UPB] described this proposed increase as effectively devaluing the... Read more of this article
Budget: Strong Words from the PLP’s Dale Butler
PLP Member of Parliament the Hon. Dale Butler is in the House of Assembly speaking about the 2010/11 budget…the budget of his own party. The budget was presented on February 26 by the Hon. Paula Cox, the Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier. As the total estimated expenditure for 2010/11 is $1,202.2 million, while the total estimated revenue... Read more of this article
