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Photos, Video: USB Drives Donated To Students
Pembroke MPs David Burt and Walton Brown presented 200 USB flash drives to Principal Charles Joynes and the students at Northlands Primary School yesterday morning [Nov 5]. In September, Mr. Burt reached out to Principal Joynes to ask if there was any way his local PLP branch could assist the students during the school year. Principal Joynes had an... Read more of this article
PLP: Derrick Green Contracts Are “Concerning”
“The revelation that OBA political consultant Derrick Green has been linked to lucrative contracts with the Bermuda Tourism Authority should concern all Bermudians,” Shadow Finance Minister David Burt said. “Considering Mr. Green has no experience with tourism and is the former college roommate of Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell,... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Burt On Financial Statements
The financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2013 have been tabled in Parliament, and Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said, “What is sure to be of interest is that the financial statements are not qualified as they have been in previous years. “The Auditor General states that she received an ‘independent professional... Read more of this article
Burt To Question Premier Cannonier On Landow
[Updating] On Friday [Mar 7] in the House of Assembly, Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt will be posing two questions to Premier Craig Cannonier about his contacts with Nathan Landow. The Opposition have previously questioned the Premier about his relationship with Mr. Landow, a Maryland real estate developer with a net worth reported to exceed... Read more of this article
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saying that the Premier’s “divisive response” does nothing to help Bermudians, and that they “continue to rely on an outdated international business model which has been profoundly impacted by globalisation.”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
