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Kim Swan On PLP Leadership Contest
Opposition Leader Kim Swan spoke on the PLP leadership contest and how “it appears the candidates are trying to distance themselves from the significant failures of their government, that they were an integral part of,” and asks the question “where were you when all this mess was going down?” Mr Swan says the PLP Leadership candidates... Read more of this article
Swan: Police Handle Threats, No Politics Needed
Leader of the Opposition Kim.Swan has spoken up in reference to the statement released by the Premier’s press secretary stating they have asked the Police to investigate an alleged threat made against the Premier on a local message board. Calling the post “irresponsible”, Mr Swan said it “correctly needed to be referred to the... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: “Same People, Same Problems”
The following statement is from Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition: It is curious but not surprising to see the candidates for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party launch their campaigns with virtually no mention of their government’s record in office. Mr. Terry Lister devoted one sentence to it in a four-page speech while Ms. Cox made no... Read more of this article
UBP Leader Kim Swan: Cup Match Message
Below follows a Cup Match Message from Opposition Leader Kim Swan: On behalf of my wife Cindy, Parliamentary Colleagues, the Executive and Members of the United Bermuda Party, I extend best wishes to the people of Bermuda for a great 2010 Cup Match. Cup Match is that time of year that demonstrates how a vision birthed during difficult and uncertain... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: Better Ways Than New Tax
UBP Leader Kim.Swan has responded to the Government’s ideas to create additional revenue streams for the Town of St. George’s, ith one of those items discussed was the addition of one penny to the retail cost of gasoline and diesel with the funds raised going to St. George’s. Mr Swan, who is elected as a St George’s MP, said he feels... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: Premier As The Provocateur-in-Chief
Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition, has expressed his concerns over “Government ministers use inflammatory language” and expressed concern that there no one in Government exerting discipline or setting a better example for ministers saying that we see “the Premier as the provocateur-in-chief”. Mr Swan’s full statement follows... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: No One Should Be Above The Law
In response to the Government’s confirmation that Customs Officers have been directed to only open the Premier’s mail in the presence of the Premier or his representative, the Leader of the Opposition Kim.Swan stated his disagreement with the policy and said that “No should be above the law. Give in on that and we are on our way to dictatorship.” Mr... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: Extension Victory For Common Sense
Leader of the Opposition Kim Swan has called the extension for the deadline for the new regulation requiring Bermudians who live with or are married to non-Bermudians to obtain a land licence a “victory for common sense” as well as the hard work of Shadow Attorney General Mr. Trevor Moniz and others. Mr Swan also said Minister Burch’s... Read more of this article
Swan Calls on Churches To “Galvanize” On Gangs
In an impassioned speech on the House of Assembly this morning [May 28] Leader of the Opposition Kim Swan called upon the Churches to “galvanize” on the issues Bermuda faces with gangs. He prefaced his comments by saying that yet again, we have woken up to news of another shooting murder, and saying that politics alone can’t solve... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Urges Filipinos To Reconsider May 24th
UBP Leader Kim Swan has urged the The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda “to reconsider its decision with a view to participating in the parade”, after the association announced it would withdraw from the May 24th Parade, in response to comments made by Colonel Burch, and what they say has been negative feedback since. The Filipino Community... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: Road Safety Improvement Measures
Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Transport Mr. Kim Swan, is calling for increased measures to improve road safety include better road lighting through the use of solar-powered lights, cats eyes on centre lines, traffic-calming measures such as speed bumps, speed cameras, random Police checks, and fast-tracking of random roadside breathalyzer... Read more of this article
Rise Above Fun Day: Politics Put Aside
The community action group Rise Above Bermuda held a “Family Fun Day’ this afternoon [Apr 18] today at the Victor Scott School field. The concept was to help heal after the well know tragic events that occurred on the school field on Good Friday. Some of Bermuda’s politicians came out this afternoon in support of the event, with Senator... Read more of this article
Swan Speaks On Senator Bean’s “Dissing of BEST”
Speaking out against Senator Marc Bean’s statements on BEST, UBP Leader Kim Swan has most likely earned approval from young voters with his usage of the word “dissing“. The Leader of the Opposition said “Senator Mark Bean’s dissing of BEST is a classic example of Premier Brown’s appointees trashing the messenger.” The... Read more of this article
Swan Unhappy With 30 Second Speaking Time
Opposition Leader Kim Swan called the 30 seconds he was left to speak in the House the “politics of distraction”. During the morning sitting of the House of Assembly yesterday, Premier Dr. Ewart Brown spoke in depth on the 2010/11 Budget, sitting down with only 30 seconds of debate time remaining. Mr. Swan rose to speak but was quickly... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Thinking Day Parade
The 2010 Thinking Day Parade was held on Sunday February 21 at The Anglican Cathedral. The Parade is an annual event, with this year being more special then most as it coincides with the 100 year anniversary of the Girl Guide movement. With an excellent turnout of hundreds of Bermuda’s young people and a strong support from the community, the... Read more of this article
