Hashtag: #EliminationOfTermLimits
Cayman Islands Discusses Immigration Reform
Immigration reform is one of the key issues in the upcoming election in the Cayman Islands, and some of their political figures have suggested they follow Bermuda’s lead in eliminating term limits. CompassCayman.com reports that former Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush believes Cayman should follow Bermuda’s example and abandon the term limits policy... Read more of this article
Protest Group: “We Will Continue To Be Vigilant”
Speaking after yesterday’s [Mar 1] demonstration at the House of Assembly, the Concerned Bermudians group said they will continue to be vigilant as they are “quite aware of the necessity for term limits in Bermuda.” “We have noted that both Premier Cannonier and Minister Fahy have attempted an apology by way of an explanation... Read more of this article
Premier Apologizes For Use Of “Xenophobia”
[Updated with videos] Speaking at a press conference held this afternoon [Mar 1] following the demonstration on the grounds of the House of Assembly, Premier Craig Cannonier apologized for the use of the word xenophobia. The “Concerned Bermudians” group who organized the demonstration today had requested that “officials and members... Read more of this article
Live Blog: Term Limits March & Demonstration
[Updated] The first of today’s [Mar 1] marches and demonstrations is underway, with a less than impressive turnout for the first march, while considerably more people showed up for the second event. What appeared to be one person started off the ‘March on Parliament’ that was scheduled to leave from Union Square at 10:30am. He was joined by... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Protest At The House Of Assembly
[Updated with video] Crowds of people descended on the House of Assembly this afternoon [Mar 1] to participate in a demonstration organized by a group calling themselves “Concerned Bermudians.” The group was calling for Term Limits to be reinstated, a three month extension of of the Work Permit Policy Review, a public apology from the Minister of... Read more of this article
Term Limits: Group Calls For Meeting, Apology
A group of Bermudians who say they are concerned about the future of the island are calling for Bermudians to assemble on the grounds of the House of Assembly on Friday, March 1st at 12pm. The group is calling for 4 things: Term Limits to be reinstated, a three month extension of of the Work Permit Policy Review, a public apology from the Minister of... Read more of this article
Videos: Town Hall Meeting On Term Limits
[Updated with full video of event] This evening [Feb 13] a Public Forum on Term Limits is being held at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall. The panelists are Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy, Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, BIU President Chris Furbert, President of the Bermuda Employers Council Keith Jensen, President of the Chamber of... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Public Discussion On Term Limits
On Wednesday evening [Feb 13] there will be a Public Forum on Term Limits at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall starting from 5.30pm. The panelists will be Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy, Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, BIU President Chris Furbert, President of the Bermuda Employers Council Keith Jensen, President of the Chamber of... Read more of this article
Full Document: Term Limits Impact Assessment
“In the medium to long-term, it is expected a rebounding economy in conjunction with no term limits will help shift public opinion,” the Impact Assessment on the Elimination of Term Limits document said. The document — which has been leaked to the media — said that “perception may be held negatively however among community... Read more of this article
Police Attend ‘Sit In’ Over Term Limit Documents
Yesterday afternoon [Feb 5] the police attended a ‘sit in’ which was launched by Jonathan Starling [pictured] at the Home Affairs Ministry headquarters. The former Independent political candidate was seeking the release of the Term Limit policy review document. Last week Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy confirmed that Government will... Read more of this article
BIU President: ‘Minister Is Misleading The Public’
Minister Fahy is “misleading the public by insinuating” that he participated in a more recent discussion on the Term Limit document produced by the former Minister, BIU President Chris Furbert said today [Feb 5]. “As President of the Bermuda Industrial Union, I am on record as stating that term limits must stay to protect Bermudian... Read more of this article
Ministry: ‘We Did Seek Feedback From Unions’
[Updated] The Ministry of Home Affairs moved to clarify recent reports that it had not consulted with the unions regarding its recent decision to eliminate Term Limits. Last week Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy confirmed that Government will eliminate the Term Limit Policy, which previously restricted work permit holders for working on the island... Read more of this article
PLP Calls On OBA To Apologise For Statement
[Updated with video] The PLP has called upon OBA Deputy Chairman Michael Branco to retract his recent statement, apologise, and “lower his tone towards the PLP and its family of supporters.” Christopher Famous, Assistant Organizer for PLP Central Region, said the PLP is awaiting “an apology from Mr. Branco and the OBA” after... Read more of this article
Cayman: ‘Don’t Want Competition Ahead Of Us’
The Cayman Islands Government says it is “closely monitoring” developments in Bermuda after the six-year Term Limit for work permit holders was scrapped. Cayman presently has a seven-year term limit, and changes to the policy have been a subject of discussion in the Overseas Territory. Compass Cayman reports that the Cayman Islands government... Read more of this article
OBA Reject Comments As ‘Aimless Politicking’
The One Bermuda Alliance reject Walter Roban’s comments as “aimless politicking, criticism for nothing more than criticism’s sake,” OBA Deputy Chairman Michael Branco said. Following Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy’s announcement that Government will eliminate the 6-year Term Limit Policy with immediate effect, Shadow Minister... Read more of this article
PLP: What Happened To The 2 Year Suspension?
Saying that the One Bermuda Alliance pledged to suspend Term Limits for two years — rather than ending them — the Opposition asked what happened to the promised suspension and review. “If the OBA Government will move so quickly to break such an important election promise, we must all question what other promises are set to be broken,”... Read more of this article
