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Tony Brannon: “Very Sad Day For Bermuda”

It is a “very sad day for Bermuda” which is “on the wrong side of history,” Tony Brannon said following the Domestic Partnerships Act passing in the House of Assembly, with Mr Brannon adding that “Bermuda will lose untold millions in LGBT tourism revenue.” The Domestic Partnerships Act aims to replace same-sex marriage... Read more of this article

House Passes Domestic Partnerships Bill

The Domestic Partnerships Act passed in the House of Assembly last night [Dec 8], with the Bill seeking to replace same-sex marriage with a domestic partnership arrangement which can be entered into by both same-sex and heterosexual couples. Same sex marriage became legal following a Supreme Court decision in May 2017, when the court ruled in favour... Read more of this article

Centre Ask Govt To Withdraw Section Provisions

Saying they are “dismayed” that after marital equality was recognized by the Supreme Court, the Government “now seeks to roll back on those rights,” the Centre for Justice said said that “rights conferred by the Human Rights Act 1981 cannot be taken away by any other Act of Parliament” and “we have asked Government... Read more of this article

Preserve Marriage “Disappointed” By Legislation

Preserve Marriage said they are “extremely disappointed that the Government is reintroducing the former Government’s 2016 Civil Unions Bill under a different title,” as to “legislate against same-sex marriage and simultaneously introduce civil unions under the guise of a Domestic Partnership Bill is an introduction of a parallel... Read more of this article

Petition To ‘Save Marriage Equality In Bermuda’

An online petition has been launched to “Save Marriage Equality in Bermuda”, with the petition saying that “Bermuda is on the cusp of being the 1st country on planet earth to roll back Marriage Equality,” and asking people to sign the petition “and tell the Bermuda Government to keep Marriage Equality in place.” The petition... Read more of this article

Domestic Partnerships Act Tabled In Parliament

Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown tabled the Domestic Partnerships Act in the House of Assembly today [Nov 24], with the Bill set to be debated on December 8th. The Government previously stated the Bill will “essentially replace same-sex marriage with a domestic partnership arrangement which can be entered into by both same-sex and heterosexual... Read more of this article

HRC “Disappointed” Legislation Been Introduced

The Human Rights Commission is “disappointed that the proposed legislation has been introduced after the case law on same sex marriage has been settled in Bermuda,” which “means that the proposed legislation is a de facto removal of rights from same sex couples by relegating their unions to a separate category which may not be recognized... Read more of this article

Complaints Over Consultation Email Issues

[Updated] Bernews has received multiple complaints that the emails for both consultations — the ATV proposal and domestic partnership bill — appear to not functioning correctly for some people. The environmental group BEST has expressed concern about the ATV feedback email, saying, “It has come to our attention that the internet address... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Not Allow Closed Mindedness To Win’

[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] Over a week ago, the Minister of Home Affairs, Walton Brown advised the Bermuda public that he would be introducing the Domestic Partnership Act 2017 following a 13 day period of consultation with stakeholders. In short, the proposals will end the rights of same sex couples to enter in a marriage in Bermuda and... Read more of this article

Video: Town Hall On Domestic Partnership Bill

[Updated] The Government held a Town Hall this evening [Nov 8] on the draft bill Domestic Partnerships, which the Government said will “essentially replace same-sex marriage with a domestic partnership arrangement which can be entered into by both same-sex and heterosexual couples.” The meeting began with comments from Minister of Home Affairs... Read more of this article

OUTBermuda Seeks Feedback On Bill

OUTBermuda is asking for the public’s feedback on the Domestic Partnership Bill, saying that they will be at the Hamilton Princess this coming Sunday and Monday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, and also welcome anyone to email feedback to outbermuda@gmail.com. A spokesperson said, “The Government has published a draft Domestic Partnership Bill,... Read more of this article

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