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Column: ‘People’s Budget Sets Right Priorities’
[Opinion column written by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt] To serve as the Opposition Leader of Bermuda is an honour. I would like to emphasise the word “serve”. To the voters who elected me: I serve you. To those who didn’t: I serve you. All my Parliamentary colleagues will always be mindful of who they serve: the people. It is the People’s... Read more of this article
Column: Airport Is A ‘Bad Deal For Bermuda’
[Opinion column written by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt] “Mr. Speaker, there is no doubt that the biggest threat to the future prospects of the way of life we enjoy in Bermuda today is the problem of the Government deficit and public debt.” Bob Richards – 2016 Budget Statement Minister Bob Richards is on record stating that the biggest issue... Read more of this article
MP David Burt: “They Have Run Out Of Ideas”
[Opinion column written by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt] In recent months, two things have become increasingly clear about the One Bermuda Alliance: they have run out of ideas to create quality jobs for Bermudians and diversify our economy and they are now in permanent election campaign mode. Twenty five months into their term in office, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Opinion: MP David Burt On Airport Development
[Opinion column written by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt] “You have a piece of land? Let me build you a brand new airport terminal for free.” These are the words that were said by no person ever. So the words from the OBA extolling the great deal for a new L. F. Wade International Airport without Bermuda borrowing any money may sound nice,... Read more of this article
Burt: “Where Will The New Jobs Come From?”
[Opinion column written by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt] Recently Minister of Finance, Bob Richards felt the need to criticise my statements on the economy. The fact that the Minister would attack me is not surprising, but the lack of depth of the OBA’s ideas for diversification and growth of our economy is frightening. In this space today I... Read more of this article
