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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
“Approved by Minister” Wristbands Issued
Bernews understands that entry to the meeting tonight to discuss term limits will be by “wristband only”. Minister of Immigration Colonel David Burch had sent out an email in mid March inviting Bermudians who work in international business to a meeting to discuss term limits for guest workers. It has already been a high point of contention... 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
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
Burch: “Advice of the Public Who Watch CSI”
Today the police held a press conference in relation to the wave of shootings, and brought out all the brass. In attendance was Acting Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman, Superintendent Antoine Daniels, Acting Governor David Arkley and Minister of Public Safety Senator Lt. Col. David Burch. Colonel Burch, known for his no nonsense style, mentioned... Read more of this article
