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Riley To Lecture: “Is Gaming The Way Forward?”
Cordell Riley will deliver a public lecture entitled “Trouble in Paradise, is gaming the way forward?” from 6-8pm this coming Thursday [Jan 9] at the Leopard’s Club. The lecture is based on Mr Riley’s recently published article in the International Journal for Responsible Tourism on the possible challenges the island faces as a result... Read more of this article
CITA: Cayman Should Not Follow On Gambling
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association [CITA] has noted Bermuda’s recent moves on gambling, however said that the Cayman should not rush into following Bermuda. Last month Premier Craig Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided by a vote in Parliament. The decision resulted in a wide range... Read more of this article
Terry Lister On Govt’s Decision On Referendum
The Government’s decision to bypass the referendum on gambling “can give rise to a belief across the country that the Government cannot be trusted,” Independent MP Terry Lister said. On Friday [Dec 13] Premier Craig Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided by a vote in Parliament. The... Read more of this article
BHA Support Govt’s Decision On Gambling Vote
CEO of the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] John Harvey said they support the Government’s recent decision to have Parliament decide on gaming, saying they believe that “gaming will have a positive impact.” On Friday [Dec 13] Premier Craig Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided... Read more of this article
PLP’s Bean: ‘Time Line Of Gambling Discussion’
In light of “ongoing distortions of the truth,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said he believes that “in the interest of openness and transparency that the full time-line of events concerning negotiations between the OBA and PLP be revealed.” Last month the Government tabled the bill, which said the referendum question would be:... Read more of this article
Mixed Reaction To Gaming Referendum Decision
Casinos may not be legal, but some could say the Premier rolled the dice yesterday with a bold political move in announcing that the Government will not proceed with the gambling referendum and will take it straight to Parliament for MPs to vote on. Premier Craig Cannonier’s announcement yesterday [Dec 13] drew a variety of reactions, with some... Read more of this article
Video: No Gambling Referendum, MPs To Decide
[Updating] Government today [Dec 13] announced a reversal on their pledge to hold a referendum on gambling, stating that there will be no referendum and the matter will be decided by a vote in Parliament. Premier Craig Cannonier said after conversations with members of the Opposition, it was made clear that “the referendum process will be undermined... Read more of this article
Rabain: ‘Getting Referendum Question Right’
[Written by Opposition Senator Diallo Rabain] In 2012, the then PLP government tabled the 2012 Gaming Referendum Act. This Act [PDF] proposed the following question, “Should there be licensed casino gaming in Bermuda?” After a year of will or won’t we have a referendum, the OBA has tabled the 2013 Gaming Referendum Act which asks, “Do you favour... Read more of this article
Casino Theme Wins Best Overall At Boat Parade
The casino themed entry by Charles Crisson was judged the Best Boat Overall at last night’s [Dec 7] Christmas Boat Parade in Hamilton Harbour. Founded in 1998, the Boat Parade continues as a biennial event and always attracts a large crowd to watch the spectacular event, with the casino themed boat attracting quite a bit of attention among attendees. The... Read more of this article
BEST: Neutral Wording For Gaming Referendum
[Updated] The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they “would prefer a more neutral wording for the referendum question on gambling.” The recent Bill [PDF] tabled in the House of Assembly said the question put to the public will be “Do you favour the introduction of regulated casino gaming for the purposes of... Read more of this article
Vote: Do You Favour Introducing Casino Gaming?
[Updated] “Do you favour the introduction of regulated casino gaming for the purposes of creating new jobs for Bermudians and encouraging hotel development,” is the question that will be posed to the public in the upcoming referendum, according to a Bill tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 29]. In the recent Throne Speech the Government... Read more of this article
Government To Table Gaming Referendum Act
Tomorrow [Nov 29] the Government will table the Referendum Act 2013 which will deal with allowing casino gaming in Bermuda, and the Ministry said that a notice of the date for the referendum must be given within 90 days of its approval. Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell said this is an “exciting time for Bermuda” and that... Read more of this article
