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Premier, PLP Leader Meet With Robbery Victims
After the unfortunate incident earlier this week in which two visitors to the island were robbed, the couple met with Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition Leader Marc Bean, and said they are recovering from the incident and look forward to coming back to Bermuda. In a post on Instagram today, the Premier said, “After the most unfortunate incident... Read more of this article
Marc Bean Charged With Offensive Language
The Leader of the Opposition appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [May 28], where he was charged with using offensive language. Appearing before Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo, Marc Bean was charged with using offensive language by allegedly saying “You f****** political w****. You are a ten cent w****” and he will pass her along for a... Read more of this article
Video: Opposition Leader On Meeting With FCO
The PLP delegation returned from the UK this evening [May 21] after meeting with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office [FCO], and the Commonwealth Parliament Association [CPA] regarding the airport redevelopment plan and other matters. The PLP previously said that both meetings were held on Wednesday [May 20] and the “official agenda for these... Read more of this article
Marc Bean’s Speech Prior To Censure Motion
As Opposition Leader Marc Bean spoke before the Censure Motion against him passed during Friday’s sitting of the House, he said when he said “I will take you out” on March 13th, it was in a “political sense” and a comment made when the “House was in disrepute.” Censure Motion Passes On March 16th, OBA MP Mark... Read more of this article
PLP: “Unwavering And Unreserved Support”
The PLP gives their “unwavering and unreserved support” to Marc Bean in the “wake of the undemocratic and borderline dictatorial activities” in the House of Assembly, PLP Chairman Maynard Dill said this evening. Censure Motion Passes On March 16th, OBA MP Mark Pettingill gave notice of a motion which “condemns and expressed... Read more of this article
MPs Pass Censure Motion Against Marc Bean
[Updated] At 5.40pm today [May 15], MPs passed a Censure Motion against Opposition Leader Marc Bean in the House of Assembly, with 19 “yes” votes, while the rest were abstentions. The motion was moved on March 16th, which followed after the Opposition’s walkout on March 13th to protest the Speaker’s decision to eject Shadow Minister... Read more of this article
Polling Station: Marc Bean To Face Charges
Leader of the Opposition Marc Bean will likely appear in court in the coming weeks in order to face charges of allegedly using offensive words during an exchange in November 2014 with former OBA Senator Toni Daniels, which occurred during the Advance Poll for Constituency 33. After the incident last year, a police spokesperson said, “The BPS is... Read more of this article
Motions To Censure Speaker, Opposition Leader
[Updated with videos] Notice of two motions was given in the House of Assembly today [Mar 16], one seeking to censure the Opposition Leader, while while another was seeking to censure the Speaker. Mark Pettingill [OBA] gave notice of a motion which said it “condemns and expressed disgust at the words and actions” of the Opposition Leader... Read more of this article
PLP Leader: ‘Get Back To Negotiating Table’
Opposition Leader Marc Bean has today [Jan 28] called on the Government to “do what is necessary to get back to the negotiating table so that this escalating impasse can come to an end.” This follows three consecutive days of disputes which has resulted in public schools closing, and the suspension of public services including bus and ferry... Read more of this article
PLP Leader Marc Bean’s Christmas Message
[Updated with video] It is a very special pleasure to address you on behalf of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party at this very special time of year. Whether you observe Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or anything at all, one thing that we all can celebrate is the need for all of us to be drawing closer together as opposed to being drawn further apart. We... Read more of this article
Opinion: Bringing Forward Real Ideas, Solutions
[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] At the most recent sitting of the House of Assembly sitting on Friday, the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party demonstrated our commitment to putting forward new ideas and solutions to challenges facing Bermudians. The PLP led debate on four pieces of legislation designed to change the laws in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Court: Opposition Leader Has Trial Date Set
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [July 3], Opposition Leader Marc Bean appeared with his lawyer, Charles Richardson, who indicated to Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that prior to going to trial, he would be making legal arguments, in a higher Court, dealing with freedom of expression and other Constitutional matters. The Magistrate set a provisional... Read more of this article