Hashtag: #Dec2Protest
Age Concern Support Call For Investigation
Seniors advocacy group Age Concern Bermuda said they “support Premier Dunkley’s call into an investigation into the actions of police officers that occurred on Friday at the House of Assembly, saying that of “notable concern” is the “use of pepper spray and other possible forms of physical harm, seemingly without warning or... Read more of this article
Column: If We Forget, We Are Doomed To Repeat
[Opinion column written by Liana Hall] There is a picture of my father, Julian Hall, that was taken on December 1st 1977 outside the Supreme Court. He had been arguing, alongside Opposition PLP Leader Lois Browne-Evans, in the final appeal against the death sentences for Larry Tacklyn and Buck Burrows. Despite being Secretary for the United Bermuda... Read more of this article
Column: Do We Seek To Polarize Or Strengthen
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] In December of 1977, as a young man living temporarily in London, I had an experience which resonates with that metaphor, above. I began to discover an unconquerable aspect of myself. It eventually became apparent to me that this is also available to everyone. It is revealed to us as we begin to understand that... Read more of this article
Premier And PLP Leader On Protest & Airport Bill
“This is a good deal for Bermuda and we are prepared to debate it in the House as a vibrant democracy allows,” Premier Michael Dunkley said, while Opposition Leader David Burt reiterated his call for the “Government to delay debate on the airport bill and request the Auditor General to complete an independent review.” The Premier... Read more of this article
7 Hours Of Live Video Replays: Protest At House
Following Friday’s protest — which multiple people called a “sad day” for the island — the police said they “are reviewing video footage to identify offenders with a view to preparing files for the DPPs review,” while the PLP called for an investigation into why the police “dosed pepper spray indiscriminately... Read more of this article
Centre For Justice: Freedom Of Assembly Laws
The Centre for Justice said the protest on Friday ”raises a number of legal issues” they wish to address as part of their remit to raise public awareness around civil liberties. The Centre said, “Section 10 of the Bermuda Constitution guarantees the right of freedom of assembly and association. As in most fundamental rights, this... Read more of this article
Video: Police Commissioner’s Press Conference
“It is important for the public to be aware that there is a significant difference between peaceful, lawful protest and unlawful activity that threatens the democratic process,” Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva said. Speaking at a press conference today, Commissioner DeSilva said, “This morning a group of persons gathered around... Read more of this article
PLP Call For Investigation Into Pepper Spray Use
“We call for an investigation into why members of the Bermuda Police Service dosed pepper spray indiscriminately into a crowd,” Opposition Leader David Burt said this evening, adding that people “experienced an egregiously violent response to their right to assembly.” Mr Burt said, “The pepper spraying of senior citizens... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley: This Cannot Become The Norm
“Today our democratic process was disrupted for a second time this year. This cannot become the norm,” Premier Michael Dunkley said, adding that “it is imperative that we find more productive methods of communicating and solving our disagreements.” In a statement this evening, Premier Dunkley said, “Today has been a very... Read more of this article
Furbert: ‘A Sad, Sad Day In Bermuda History’
“It was a sad, sad day in Bermuda history,” Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert said after today’s protest, which saw police officers dressed in riot gear descend on the crowd. The debate on the legislation regarding the airport redevelopment agreement was set to take place at the House of Assembly this morning [Dec 2],... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Govt Prevented From Doing People’s Work’
“Today is a sad day in Bermuda. The democratically elected government has been prevented from doing the people’s work,” OBA Chairperson Lynne Woolridge said, adding that the “PLP has taken this country to the brink of anarchy.” Senator Woolridge said, “Today is a sad day in Bermuda. The democratically elected government has been... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Gathering At House of Assembly
[Updating] The debate on the legislation regarding the airport redevelopment agreement is set to take place at the House of Assembly this morning, with people expected to gather on the grounds to protest. We will provide live updates below, and you can also tune into Bernews Periscope feed and Bernews Facebook page for live video streams as the day... Read more of this article
Acting Governor Ginny Ferson ‘Very Concerned’
“I am very concerned at the events which took place today outside Parliament,” Acting Governor Ginny Ferson said this evening, as “Bermudians elect their MPs to represent them and to debate Bills in Parliament.” Mrs Ferson said, “Preventing MPs from getting into Parliament to carry out their legislative business is a serious... Read more of this article
Airport: PLP Call On People To Gather At House
The PLP called on Bermudians to join them at the House of Assembly starting at 9am today [Dec 2] to “let the OBA know that they cannot move forward with this secret deal without having an independent review by the Auditor General.” The debate on legislation regarding the redevelopment of the L.F. Wade International Airport is set to take... Read more of this article
