Hashtag: #DickinsonResigns
De Couto: We Need Answers On Fairmont Hotel
[Updated] “It’s now two years since the Fairmont Southampton closed and there still appears to be no progress on the site,” OBA Senator Douglas De Couto said, adding that while they have questions for the Government “based on the history of missed deadlines, lack of transparency, and unmet promises, we are unlikely to get any answers.” Senator... Read more of this article
Second Cabinet Minister Change In Past Weeks
The news that Renee Ming will no longer serve as a Cabinet Minister marks the latest in a series of changes to the Cabinet/Senate; the second in recent weeks, the third this year, and the sixth since 2020. The six all varied — from statements the position was ‘revoked,’ voluntary resignations to ‘invitations to resign’... Read more of this article
Audio: Curtis Dickinson On His Resignation
Former Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson has shed light on the reasons behind his resignation, providing a ‘personal explanation’ in the House of Assembly today, where he spoke on the finances, the Fairmont Southampton deal and more. He said, “The quantum of and form of the Government’s support of the redevelopment of the Fairmont... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Back-to-Back High-Profile Resignations’
[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The recent resignation of the Finance Minister is extremely concerning as he brought confidence and credibility to his ministry and the Cabinet. As much of a blow this resignation is, it has only continued a worrying trend from Premier Burt’s Cabinet. The Ministry of Health rejected the advice... Read more of this article
Minister’s Resignation: Days Before Budget
The resignation of Curtis Dickinson as Minister of Finance days before the Budget caused extensive conversation in the community, with many wondering the reasons for the resignation and noting the pre-budget timing. Resigns Right Before The Budget The resignation comes days before the 2022 Budget is due to be delivered, making it either a remarkable... Read more of this article
Curtis Dickinson Resigns As Finance Minister
[Updated] Curtis Dickinson has resigned as the Minister of Finance, the Government has confirmed. Premier David Burt said, “I have today reluctantly accepted the resignation of the Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP, as Minister of Finance. Bermuda has been well served by Minister Dickinson’s steady and thoughtful hand at the helm of the Government’s... Read more of this article
