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British MP: “Disrespectful” & “Out of Order”
This evening [Mar.23] Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch had strong words for Andrew Rosindell, a British MP who recently visited the island, saying he was “disrespectful”, “out of order” and that his behaviour was “a breach of every solitary protocol that exists across the planet.” Speaking in the... Read more of this article
Minister Burch on Dr Ball: “Fearless Icon”
Calling her a “fearless icon,” Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch paid tribute the late Dr. Barbara Ball in the Senate today [Mar.16], saying the “the unlikely trail blazed by this graduate of the Bermuda High School for Girls is a colour-blind example of a career dedicated to uplifting the unfortunate and championing... Read more of this article
Burch in Grenada for CARICOM Meeting
Lt.Col. David Burch, Minister of National Security, along with Mrs. Judith Hall-Bean, Assistant Cabinet Secretary, have been delegated to attend the Twenty-Second Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community [CARICOM] under the Chairmanship of the Hon. Tillman Thomas, Prime Minister of Grenada in Grand... Read more of this article
Colonel Burch: Full Budget Statement
National Security Minister David Burch said despite cuts experienced by the departments falling under his portfolio, “tough economies make us more attuned to stronger performance” when he spoke at a press conference on Friday [Feb. 18] following Government’s delivery of the 2011/12 Budget.. Lt. Col. Burch said Premier and Finance... Read more of this article
Video: Colonel Burch Meets With Police Recruits
Earlier this afternoon [Feb 17] Minister for Public Safety Lt. Col. David Burch spoke to the ten persons on the Police Training Course telling them to “just do your jobs”. He said: “Your job is to enforce the law. Other people are responsible for winning in Court. Do the job you’re paid to do.” He also said that the Department of Public Prosecutions... Read more of this article
Burch: Crackdown On Derelict Properties
Government intends to fast-track the legal process required to confiscate and demolish vacant or derelict properties being used for “criminal or anti-social behaviour”, National Security Minister David Burch told the Senate yesterday [Feb. 16]. Sen. Burch said some Bermuda communities comprised of otherwise law-abiding citizens had become... Read more of this article
Arnold Francis, QC: ‘A Man of Vision’
Government Senate Leader Lt. Col. David Burch yesterday [Feb. 16] paid tribute in the Upper House to the life and legacy of Bermuda political, legal and constitutional pioneer Arnold Francis, QC. The National Security Minister said one-time Progressive Labour Party leader Mr. Francis, who died last month at the age of 88, had confronted the forces... Read more of this article
Video & Bio: Minister David Burch
This afternoon [Nov 1] Colonel David Burch was sworn in at Government House, taking on the position of Minister of National Security. Colonel Burch had previously held the portfolio of Labour, Immigration and Public Safety under former Premier Dr Ewart Brown, having been appointed after the 2007 election. Colonel Burch will now add border control elements... Read more of this article
Videos: Minister Burch’s Press Conference
Scroll down for 30 mins of video coverage of yesterday’s [Oct 25] press conference with Minister David Burch, who is approaching the end of his current appointment as the Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Housing. The Minister held a press conference to report on the 7 departments comprising the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs & Housing;... Read more of this article
Full Text: Burch On Construction Work Permits
Minister of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing Colonel David Burch addressed work force and immigration concerns in the construction industry, saying that nine construction companies have been “red-carded” after receiving information that a master mason applied to ten different construction companies and only one called him back. The nine... Read more of this article
CARICOM Meeting: Burch & Dill Head To Jamaica
Minister of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing Lt. Col. David Burch and Major Kenneth Dill, Head of the Civil Service, will be traveling to Montego Bay, Jamaica for CARICOM’s 31st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government. From July 4 – 7, Minister Burch will join leaders in the Caribbean from such countries as Jamaica, St. Kitts and... Read more of this article
Alliance: Colonel Burch Is A Divisive Figure
In a statement released by Craig Cannonier, leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance, he welcomes the extension given by Government on the land licence issue, and goes on to state that Minister of Immigration Colonel David Burch is a “divisive figure” and “has far too much power for an unelected individual.” Mr Cannonier made... Read more of this article
Foreign Spouse Licence Deadline Extended
The deadline for the new regulation requiring Bermudians who live with or are married to non-Bermudians to obtain a land licence has been extended from June 22, 2010 to December 31 2010. Effective that date, property owning couples of whom one is non-Bermudian, must obtain licences costing $1,375.00. Minsiter of Immigration Colonel Burch said “it... Read more of this article
Minister Burch In Washington to Sign Treaty
Answering a query posed by another media organization, Minister David Burch flew to Washington on Wednesday to sign a tax treaty with the Kingdom of Bahrain. The signing of the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom of Bahrain agreement took place yesterday [Apr 22] at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. and was attended by Lieutenant Colonel David... Read more of this article
Meeting Review: “New Respect for the Colonel”
Scroll down for a quick review of the controversial meeting organised by Minister of Immigration Senator Colonel David Burch last night. The meeting was open to Bermudians who work in international business, and was to discuss term limits, which were introduced in 2001 and limit the amount of time an ordinary guest worker can remain to 6 years. The... Read more of this article
Large Turnout: David Burch Term Limit Meeting
The much discussed term limits meeting happening at this very moment at the Berkeley Institute appears to have had a massive turnout. The crowd contains a cross section of Bermudians, spanning all ages and races. The meeting had caused great controversy, first with UBP Senator Michael Dunkley and Colonel David Burch disagreeing over Senator Dunkley’s... Read more of this article
