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Nandi Outerbridge ‘Sets The Record Straight’

Nandi Outerbridge ‘Sets The Record Straight’

Nandi Outerbridge has spoken out this evening [Feb 17] about the recorded conversation, saying that as she “did not feel any trust toward Mr. Bean” she decided to record their conversation for her own protection. The St. George’s MP said that the Opposition Leader said “many disgusting and disturbing things” and also said... Read more of this article

Row Over “Wired” MP Recording Conversation

Row Over “Wired” MP Recording Conversation

[Updated: PLP call for tape to be released] The Opposition Leader said that MP Nandi Outerbridge was pressured to be “wired” to record a conversation with him, while the Premier said “none of us told her to record” and what was on the tape was “atrocious.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 14], Opposition... Read more of this article

Bean & Cannonier Spar Over Casino Allegations

Bean & Cannonier Spar Over Casino Allegations

Strong statements were made in Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, with the Opposition Leader saying the Premier revealed to him that a developer was willing to pay him “upfront for a casino licence,” while the Premier said the Opposition Leader was telling “bold faced lies.” Things became rather heated among the... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader On ‘Standing For Democracy’

Opposition Leader On ‘Standing For Democracy’

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Good day, Bermuda. “Everyman got a right to decide his own destiny, and in this judgment there is no partiality” Hon. Robert Nesta Marley Standing for Democracy The PLP has always defended the democratic right of Bermudians to vote on matters of national importance. We are the party that, through... Read more of this article

Marc Bean On PLP’s First Year As Opposition

Marc Bean On PLP’s First Year As Opposition

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] This, our first in Opposition, has been a year of reflection, understanding, facing and acknowledging how we can better represent and deliver a better Bermuda for Bermudians. Taking a look in the mirror at ourselves has not always been pleasant and not always has been easy, but it has been positive... Read more of this article

PLP’s Bean: ‘Time Line Of Gambling Discussion’

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

Dunkley Sues Bean Over Facebook Comments

Dunkley Sues Bean Over Facebook Comments

Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley has launched legal action against Opposition Leader Marc Bean over comments made on the social network Facebook. The comments are understood to have been posted in late September 2013 on a political Facebook page, with the conversation initially started with a post discussing comments made... Read more of this article

Banquet Photos & Opposition Leader’s Speech

Banquet Photos & Opposition Leader’s Speech

[Updated with photo gallery] The time the PLP spends in “political exile can be spent aimlessly wandering, senselessly infighting, and foolishly devoid of vision and purpose, or, we can move purposefully back to the values on which we were founded,” said Opposition Leader Marc Bean. The Opposition Leader was speaking at the Fairmont Hamilton... Read more of this article

Marc Bean: ‘Better Party Than Ten Months Ago’

Marc Bean: ‘Better Party Than Ten Months Ago’

The Progressive Labour Party has learned from their experience and are a better Party today than they were ten months ago, PLP Leader Marc Bean said this evening [Oct 23]. Ten months ago the PLP were ousted from power, with the One Bermuda Alliance taking a 19-17 victory at the polls to end the PLP’s term after 14 years. The Opposition Leader... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader Calls On “Generation Next”

Opposition Leader Calls On “Generation Next”

[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Greetings Brothers and sisters. Over the last few months I have witnessed a renewed vigor for us as a society at large to evolve. At times we tend to operate in silos of influence and viewpoints. However there is a need for us all to take a more holistic perspective and action plan for the benefit of all. To... Read more of this article

Marc Bean On Collaboration & Self-Determination

Marc Bean On Collaboration & Self-Determination

[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] I wish to address two terms that have become buzz words as of late: Collaboration and Self-Determination. The PLP is on record stating our wish to move Bermudians forward via co-operation and self-determination as explained in my recent address to the nation. At that time, I said, “It is the time for leadership,... Read more of this article

Minister, Opposition Leader On Inaccuracies

Minister, Opposition Leader On Inaccuracies

[Updated] Environment Minister Sylvan Richards and Opposition Leader Marc Bean exchanged words in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27] with both accusing each other of making inaccurate statements. Minister Richards said the total amount spent on the National Infrastructure Plan to date is $58,181 which is a “far cry from the inaccurate $500,000... Read more of this article

Bean: Miami Trip A Waste Of Taxpayers Funds

Bean: Miami Trip A Waste Of Taxpayers Funds

The Opposition is “disappointed” to see the Premier and three Ministers “wasting thousands of dollars on an unnecessary trip to Miami,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said today [Sept 23]. Last week the Government announced a Bermuda delegation would attend the KPMG National Infrastructure Strategy Seminar in Miami, with attendees... Read more of this article

PLP Leader Marc Bean’s Cup Match Message

PLP Leader Marc Bean’s Cup Match Message

[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] On behalf of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, our members and supporters I extend best wishes to all Bermudians and all who love Bermuda. Cup Match represents the merging of two cultural heritages; the celebration of the emancipation of one people and the discovery of Bermuda by another. Over this holiday... Read more of this article

Video/Text: PLP Response To Premier’s Address

Video/Text: PLP Response To Premier’s Address

Opposition Leader Marc Bean delivered his response to Premier Craig Cannonier’s National Address this evening [July 22], where he suggested a number of proposals to improve the island’s economy. Moving immediately on a referendum for gaming; developing our Exclusive Economic Zone for sea-bed mining, aquaculture, and off-shore fishing; implementing... Read more of this article

PLP To Issue Response To Premier’s Address

PLP To Issue Response To Premier’s Address

The Progressive Labour Party will be issuing its official response to Premier Cannonier’s address to the nation on Monday [July 22]. The leader of the PLP, Marc Bean will present his response on the major local television stations starting at 7.30pm. A PLP spokesperson said, “Bermuda needs an honest conversation on how we can get our people... Read more of this article