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Video: Marc Bean On Ganja Tea, Politics, Health
Following his comments last week about giving his young daughter ganja tea to treat her asthma, Opposition Leader Marc Bean spoke with Bernews about the subsequent reaction, the role of alternative medicine in health care, politics in general and more. Last Week’s Comments Speaking in the House of Assembly last week Friday, Mr. Bean said he... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader On PLP Proposals For Jobs
[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] As the school year ends, many of our young people are returning from university and like so many Bermudians will be looking for jobs. Unfortunately, many of these young people will not be able to return to school in the fall as their parents have either lost their jobs, seen their salaries slashed... Read more of this article
International Media Report On Bean’s Ganja Tea
[Updated] Some of the international media have picked up Opposition Leader Marc Bean’s recent comments about giving “ganja tea” to his daughter when she was a toddler, with the story picked up by at least three outlets thus far. Both the Latin American Herald Tribune’s article and Fox News Latino’s article is called “Bermuda... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader’s Bermuda Day Message
Heritage Month provides an opportunity for Bermudians to reflect upon our shared history, culture and values. As we gaze back over the years, we begin to understand that Bermudians have a history of overcoming adversity and rising like a phoenix from the ashes of economic and social devastation. Throughout the ages, Bermudians have had the courage to... Read more of this article
Bean: “Cabinet Shares Collective Responsibility”
The Premier did not act alone yet he alone is being held responsible and Minister Shawn Crockwell and AG Marc Pettingill “share responsibility with the disgraced Premier and should also do the honourable thing and resign,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said. Mr. Bean was speaking after Craig Cannonier’s resignation last night [May 19],... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader’s Mother’s Day Message
[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Today, my wife and I celebrate our first Mother’s Day together. Watching her deliver our daughter was, like witnessing the birth of all my children, a blessed experience. It reminds me of all that is wonderful about our women and the need to continually uplift them and build a society where they can live in... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader Marc Bean’s Easter Message
[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] My wife Simone and I have been touched by the love, and support we have received over the past year. As we celebrate our daughter’s first Easter, we are filled with excitement at the potential within Bermuda, and Bermudians. Easter evokes so many positive feelings for so many of us. Whether it is the knowledge... Read more of this article
Opinion: Most Precious Resources Are People
[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Thank you all for your continued support. As we walk in the street and or attend events it means much to us to have our fellow Bermudians approach us and share their views and wishes with us. Our most precious resources are the people of this island. So today we would like to address the men of... Read more of this article
Bean: “Look Forward To A Governor General”
Speaking on Friday [Mar 14] in the House of Assembly, Opposition Leader Marc Bean said he personally looks forward to a Bermudian becoming Governor General, saying he has “enough trust and faith to know that a Bermudian can be the highest representation of us as a people and our statehood.” Audio excerpt of Mr. Bean’s speech: Mr.... Read more of this article
OBA, PLP, Police & Paradise On Betting Matter
The Bermuda Police Service, Paradise Games and the Progressive Labour Party have commented on the matters surrounding the police inquiries into the newly opened Court Street betting shop, while the One Bermuda Alliance said as it is a police matter they will not be commenting. Paradise Games — which is owned by PLP Leader Marc Bean — was... Read more of this article
Marc Bean: ‘Not Transparency Or Openness’
“After being directed by the Speaker of the House to answer these questions, Premier Cannonier refused to do so, under the grounds of refusing to prejudice himself ,” which is not “accountability, transparency, or openness,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said today. The questions, posed this morning [Mar 7] in the House of Assembly... Read more of this article
Writs Filed In Supreme Court Against Bean, Burt
[Updated] According to Supreme Court records, three writs have been entered today [Feb 21] with Premier Craig Cannonier filing against Opposition Leader Marc Bean and MP David Burt, while Minister Shawn Crockwell and Attorney General Marc Pettingill also filed against Marc Bean. Writ No 74 names Premier Craig Cannonier as plaintiff and MP David Burt... Read more of this article
Legal Costs Will Not Be Covered By Public Funds
Premier Craig Cannonier said today [Feb 20] that the costs of his lawsuit will not be covered by public funds, which is an amendment to the statement last night which said it would be a “Government lawsuit.” The Premier said, “After taking further legal advice, I have determined that the costs associated with my legal action against... Read more of this article
Bean/Burt Matter Will Be “Government Lawsuit”
The legal action being taken by Premier Craig Cannonier against Opposition Leader Marc Bean and MP David Burt will be funded by the Government, a spokesperson confirmed this evening [Feb 19]. Today’s announcement about the legal action follows a tumultuous week which saw strong allegations made against the Premier, news that an MP secretly recorded... Read more of this article
Marc Bean On “National Unity”, “National Trust”
[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Good Day Bermuda, Regardless of whom one supports politically, one thing must be asked. Who in Bermuda can justify the unethical recording someone’s conversation? The OBA calls for collaboration, yet at the same time OBA MPs are taping conversations of the very people, they are asking for collaboration... Read more of this article
Bean On Allegations, Tapes, Phone Tapping
ZBM’s Gary Moreno hosted a one-hour interview with the Opposition Leader Marc Bean last night [Feb 17], where Mr. Bean discussed his allegations, said his phone is tapped, and said tapes exist that would “bring the Government to its knees in 24 hours.” Mr. Moreno started out by asking Mr. Bean why he did not come forward with these... Read more of this article
