Hashtag: #Dec2Protest
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
