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PLP: Premier’s Statement “Misleading, Divisive”
Shadow Finance Minister David Burt responded to the Premier’s comments this evening [Mar 2], saying that the Premier’s “divisive response” does nothing to help Bermudians, and that they “continue to rely on an outdated international business model which has been profoundly impacted by globalisation.” Premier Craig... Read more of this article
PLP Suggest Online Gaming To Boost Revenue
Online gaming is a $35 billion global industry, and Bermuda already has the infrastructure to be player, Shadow Finance Minister David Burt said in the Opposition’s Reply to the Budget in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 28]. Mr. Burt said, “It is imperative that we implement additional aspects of gaming besides casinos. “Last year,... Read more of this article
Charts Only: Opposition’s Reply To The Budget
Shadow Finance Minister David Burt delivered the Opposition’s Reply to the Budget in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], covering alternative budget ideas, including a number of revenue generation ideas for the government to consider. You can read the full Reply to the Budget here, and charts extracted from it below. Related Stories Charts... Read more of this article
Opposition Delivers Reply To The 2014 Budget
[Updated with video] Shadow Finance Minister David Burt delivered the Opposition’s Reply to the Budget in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], outlining Bermuda’s current economic situation and what can be done to improve it. Mr. Burt, an IT professional, managed to live tweet his Reply to the Budget while simultaneously speaking in the... Read more of this article
‘Regulate Cannabis So Economy Can Benefit’
The regulation and taxation of cannabis in Bermuda was one of the recommendations for increasing government revenue included in the Opposition’s Reply to the Budget delivered by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28]. In the Opposition’s Reply, Mr. Burt said, “Any discussion of options for additional... Read more of this article
Writs Filed In Supreme Court Against Bean, Burt
[Updated] According to Supreme Court records, three writs have been entered today [Feb 21] with Premier Craig Cannonier filing against Opposition Leader Marc Bean and MP David Burt, while Minister Shawn Crockwell and Attorney General Marc Pettingill also filed against Marc Bean. Writ No 74 names Premier Craig Cannonier as plaintiff and MP David Burt... Read more of this article
Legal Costs Will Not Be Covered By Public Funds
Premier Craig Cannonier said today [Feb 20] that the costs of his lawsuit will not be covered by public funds, which is an amendment to the statement last night which said it would be a “Government lawsuit.” The Premier said, “After taking further legal advice, I have determined that the costs associated with my legal action against... Read more of this article
Shadow Finance Minister Pre Budget Statement
[Written by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt] Tomorrow the Minister of Finance will present his budget to the country. The PLP are waiting to hear a comprehensive plan that will lead to growth and diversification in our local economy. We also hope that he will bring forward sensible & balanced proposals for growth that we can support as we work... Read more of this article
Bean/Burt Matter Will Be “Government Lawsuit”
The legal action being taken by Premier Craig Cannonier against Opposition Leader Marc Bean and MP David Burt will be funded by the Government, a spokesperson confirmed this evening [Feb 19]. Today’s announcement about the legal action follows a tumultuous week which saw strong allegations made against the Premier, news that an MP secretly recorded... Read more of this article
Burt Receives Letter With ‘Threat Of Legal Action’
Opposition MP David Burt — who made certain allegations in the House of Assembly on Friday and subsequently repeated them on a radio talk show — said he received a letter this morning [Feb 18] with a “threat of legal action.” MPs all have Parliamentary Privilege, meaning they cannot be sued for anything they say in the House... Read more of this article
Video: Shadow Minister Seeking Action, Delivery
As far as reducing the cost of living what we are getting “more talk” from the Government, and the Opposition is asking for “action and delivery on those promises,” Shadow Finance Minister David Burt said on Friday. Speaking during the Labour Day celebrations, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said that Government Ministers... Read more of this article
Shadow Finance Minister On New Oil & Gas Tax
“Hopefully this won’t hit those who can least afford it,” said Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt, reacting to the planned new tax on oil and gas. The Government tabled a Bill in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 20] to raise funds to support St. George’s by levying an additional tax on oil and gas imports landed at the... Read more of this article
PLP On $800M Borrowing: “We Will Wait & See”
The Government’s plan to borrow up to $800 million to cover three years of operating deficits is risky but it could pay off, and the Opposition will take a “wait and see approach” on the matter, Shadow Finance Minister David Burt said. Earlier this week Finance Minister Bob Richards said, “Borrowing three years’ worth of deficits... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Downgrade Should Serve As Wake Up Call’
Today’s downgrade and negative outlook by Moodys should “serve as a wake up call to the OBA”, and the new negative outlook is a “likely result of the OBA’s lack of a credible plan of action to address Bermuda’s deficit,” Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said this afternoon [May 16]. Moody’s downgraded Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
PLP Deliver Reply To The 2013/14 Budget
[Updated with video] Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt is delivering the Opposition’s Reply to the 2013/14 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Mar 1]. This was the first budget devised by Finance Minister Bob Richards on behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance Government, who took control following their 19-17 victory at the polls in... Read more of this article
PLP Say OBA Video Ad Is ‘Misleading Voters’
[Updated] “The OBA is so desperate that they will mislead voters about businesses that just opened in St. George’s,” a statement from the PLP said today in reference to the OBA’s video ad “Economic Blues.” The PLP said the OBA ad shows text that says “more businesses shut down” over a building that, as... Read more of this article
