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Video: Opposition Leader On Private Jet Travel
Saying behaviour like the recent private jet travel by the Premier and two Cabinet Ministers would have lead to marches on Parliament a few years ago, Opposition Leader Marc Bean said as far as he is concerned “resignations have to occur.” In March 2013, Premier Craig Cannonier, Attorney General Mark Pettingill and Tourism Minister Shawn... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Evasive Response Raises More Questions’
“We cannot send the message to the world that the Bermuda Government can be influenced by a few perks and trinkets,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said last night. Mr Bean was speaking about the Premier and two Cabinet Ministers flying via a private jet to Washington DC, which he called the “latest in a string of debacles” that... Read more of this article
Bean: Celebrating Our People, Heritage & Culture
[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Happy Bermuda Day to the people of Bermuda and to everyone who loves our country. The past few years have been difficult for many of us, but for one day at least, I hope that each of us will be able to put aside our worries, our fears and our stresses in a celebration of who we are as a people. Marcus Garvey... Read more of this article
PLP Leader: “Government Silent On Gaming”
[Updated with video + statement] Five months into the One Bermuda Alliance’s term “we have seen no movement” on a gaming referendum, and the “Government is silent on this important issue,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said this morning [May 16]. “We have heard much talk about human rights, municipality reform and SAGE... Read more of this article
Marc Bean: “We Lost Touch, Lost Our Way”
[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Since December 17th many politicians and political thinkers have been focused on understanding why the PLP lost and what the next five years will hold for Bermudians. For many families however, those issues take a back seat to figuring out how to pay their bills, feed their children and find a job. Bermudians... Read more of this article
CURB Congratulates New PLP Leader
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they “would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Marc Bean on his election as Leader of the Progressive Labour Party.” “It is CURB’s endeavour to foster a collaborative relationship with the Opposition, and with the new government, as both have placed the unity of our... Read more of this article
Rainbow Alliance Seeks Clarity From Bean, PLP
The Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda said they would like to “publicly address” the new PLP leader Marc Bean, saying he has “previously gone on record with his derogatory personal opinions of the LGBTQ community.” They quoted Mr Bean’s comments during the debate about the Human Rights Act in July 2012, saying: “These words... Read more of this article
Chamber Of Commerce Congratulate Marc Bean
Following Marc Bean’s successful run for Leader of the PLP, Bermuda Chamber of Commerce President Ronnie Viera said: “On behalf of the members of the Chamber of Commerce, I wish to congratulate Mr. Marc Bean on his election to leader of the Progressive Labour Party. “It is our hope that as we enter the New Year, a new era of politics in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader Marc Bean: Holiday Message
This Christmas for my family and me, will be much different than last year. Similarly, this Christmas, for our island, Bermuda, will be much different as well. Last week Monday, December 17, the people of Bermuda selected the One Bermuda Alliance as their new Government. I send my sincerest congratulations to them. On Friday night, the delegates... Read more of this article
Video: Marc Bean Elected New PLP Leader
[Updated: The election was between Terry Lister and Marc Bean, with Mr Bean being elected the new Party Leader by a margin of 111 - 35. Derrick Burgess remains the Deputy Leader.] The Progressive Labour Party is hosting a Special Delegates Conference this evening [Dec 21] to select a new Party Leader following the resignation of former Premier and Party... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Final Fisheries Townhall Meeting
The Department of Environmental Protection have said that the final Town Hall Meeting to present the results of the 2011 Recreational Fishing Activity Survey will be held on Tuesday [Oct 30] at 7.00pm at Somers Isle Lodge, #2 Fairhaven Lane, Hog Bay Level, Sandys Parish. The agenda will include the presentation of results from the survey followed by... Read more of this article
Minister Updates: Telecommunications Reform
Minister Marc Bean held a press conference today [Sept 27] to provide an update on regulatory reform in the telecommunications industry. This follows after recent announcements by LinkBermuda who will be investing in a new island-wide fibre optic network designed to offer internet speeds of 100MB, as well as BTC who will be investing in an infrastructure... Read more of this article
