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Motions To Censure Speaker, Opposition Leader

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’

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

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: 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

OBA Walks Out Of House To Protest Marc Bean

OBA Walks Out Of House To Protest Marc Bean

[Updated with video + PLP response] As Opposition Leader Marc Bean began to deliver the Reply to the Throne in the House of Assembly today [Nov 14], OBA MPs walked out of the House in protest. A statement from the OBA said they were demonstrating their “outrage and disgust” at what they alleged were “vile comments” made by Mr.... Read more of this article

Police “Enquiries” Into Polling Station Incident

Police “Enquiries” Into Polling Station Incident

OBA Chair Senator Lynne Woolridge alleged that Opposition Leader Marc Bean subjected OBA Communications Chair Toni Daniels to what she said was a “tirade” last Thursday afternoon at the Advance Poll for Constituency 33. Senator Woolridge said she was “absolutely disgusted”, and said that Ms. Daniels has made a complaint to... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Paradise Games Ribbon Cutting

Photos/Video: Paradise Games Ribbon Cutting

Paradise Games held their official ribbon cutting on Friday, with the owners, friends and supporters all gathering to officially open the Court Street betting shop. Those present included the owners of the business, Opposition Leader Marc Bean and his wife Simone Smith-Bean, Bahamian Craig Flowers, as well as Mayor Graeme Outerbridge, Deputy Mayor Donal... Read more of this article

PLP Leader Marc Bean’s Labour Day Speech

PLP Leader Marc Bean’s Labour Day Speech

Opposition Leader Marc Bean addressed the crowd before today’s [Sept 1] Labour Day march, calling on people to break their silence and “commit to being courageous in the face of wrongdoing, resolute in the face of injustice and united in the struggle for a Bermuda that works for you.” Mr. Bean said, “2014 is shaping up to be... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader On The Westminster System

Opposition Leader On The Westminster System

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Over the last few months, there has been a growing amount of Bermudians who are openly voicing their opinions on a wide range of topics, such as the economy, social issues, immigration issues and/or cultural differences. Many who speak to us say that it is time for Bermudians to put aside political... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader On Traditions, Ideas, Future

Opposition Leader On Traditions, Ideas, Future

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] I would like to take this time to thank the people of Bermuda for their ideas, support and words of advice over the last few months. Your encouragement has rekindled a sense of Bermudian pride that is urgently needed at this point in our history. With nature we see the times of sowing and reaping... Read more of this article

Opinion: Marc Bean On Vision For Bermuda

Opinion: Marc Bean On Vision For Bermuda

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] This season of graduations represents a period of optimism and hope for so many of Bermuda’s young people. Throughout the island, we are hearing the positive stories of our young people who are thriving in our schools and of those who have completed their education and are returning home... Read more of this article

PLP Extend Best Wishes To Muslim Community

PLP Extend Best Wishes To Muslim Community

Opposition Leader Marc Bean said the Progressive Labour Party would like to extend best wishes to Bermuda’s Muslim Community as they observe the Holy month of Ramadan. “We thank you for your contribution to our island home and know that you will emerge from this month of fasting and reflection, spiritually renewed and energized for the... Read more of this article

Opinion: Marc Bean On Birthright Of Bermudians

Opinion: Marc Bean On Birthright Of Bermudians

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] The Permanent Residence Certificate [PRC] was a solution to a problem that began when individuals were brought in on work permits and through various circumstances were allowed to stay and work in Bermuda for decades. On Friday June 6 2013, the PLP extended the hand of cooperation to the OBA to... Read more of this article

MPs Ask Series Of Unusual “What If” Questions

MPs Ask Series Of Unusual “What If” Questions

[Updated] Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly saw a number of unusual “what if” questions posed, including queries pertaining to being kicked out of a church for stealing while committing adultery, being beaten up after sleeping with a neighbour’s wife and buying marijuana. This exchange followed a motion brought by Independent... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader’s Father’s Day Message

Opposition Leader’s Father’s Day Message

[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] This Sunday, across the island, many Bermudians will gather in celebration of the fathers in their lives. What is it that makes a good father? It would be arrogant of me to claim that I have the perfect formula. However, I do have a living example that has given me guideposts to follow along the road of life. Thank... Read more of this article

Opinion: Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, And Mr. Bean

Opinion: Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, And Mr. Bean

[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Lynne Woolridge] There are two Marc Beans. The first one is Marc Bean, the Opposition Leader, who stays on script, urging Bermudians to cooperate and work together. The second is the Opposition Leader who goes off script, expressing anger and scorn, rudeness and making threats. It’s a departure in which his words... Read more of this article