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Column: OBA’s Fahy On CARICOM & More
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Michael Fahy] Bermuda stands at a crossroads. The Government’s push toward full CARICOM membership has the potential to reshape our island’s economy, our immigration system, and our long-term constitutional future. When decisions can lead to fundamental shifts in our relationships with other countries, they require... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Fahy On City Of Hamilton & More
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Michael Fahy] How hard is it to really beautify our city, make it more vibrant and a place where Bermudians and Bermuda residents want to live? Over the years, there has been lots of talk. City plans have been published with great fanfare, with the most recent City of Hamilton Plan being passed, tabled and debated... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Fahy On Cost Of Living & More
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Michael Fahy] The Affordable Bermuda Agenda published with much self-glorification, falls woefully short on solving the issues Bermudians face with the cost of living. Whilst I commented at the time of release it is worthwhile taking a closer look at the report. If you can stomach the 40-plus pages littered with... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Fahy On Morgan’s Point & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] As the public is aware, I have been asking questions of the Government about what is happening at Morgan’s Point. My questions have been legitimate [especially due to its historical connection with Southlands] so that the people of Bermuda can gain a full understanding of what progress, if any, is being made... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Fahy On Morgan’s Point & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] The people of Bermuda deserve clarity on Morgan’s Point. In mid-August, I posed a number of questions regarding the status of Morgan’s Point. By way of reminder, I asked: How does the recently proposed medical tourism facility tie into the plans announced by the Premier in 2024, where the Premier announced... Read more of this article
Column: Fahy On Energy, BELCO & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] Bermuda’s energy situation demands more than slogans, distant targets and empty promises. It demands clear, practical action that lowers bills, strengthens resilience, protects our people and addresses the local pollution caused by our current generation mix. Too many of our families and businesses continue... Read more of this article
Column: Fahy On Dialogue, Politics & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] As the summer gets to its hottest point many will be thinking more about the beach, swimming and enjoying what Bermuda has to offer rather than bills. However, we cannot forget that there are many Bermudians suffering with electric bills they can barely pay, housing that is inadequate and overpriced and food... Read more of this article
Column: Fahy On Govt, Media, Censorship, More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] During the Budget Debate on May 12, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Hon Alexa Lightbourne said the ministry planned to maintain content standards with the establishment of a “content review panel” under the broadcasting and telecommunications board. She advised that it would hold responsibility for setting... Read more of this article
Column: Michael Fahy On Housing & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] The Government has done a Ministry restructure creating a dedicated Ministry of Housing and Municipalities since, per the Premier, housing “is one of the most vital issues that our island faces today” and “Given its importance the Government will dedicate a full ministry to housing, emphasising how critical... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Not Allow Closed Mindedness To Win’
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] Over a week ago, the Minister of Home Affairs, Walton Brown advised the Bermuda public that he would be introducing the Domestic Partnership Act 2017 following a 13 day period of consultation with stakeholders. In short, the proposals will end the rights of same sex couples to enter in a marriage in Bermuda and... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Tone Down The Rhetoric, Stop Threats’
[Opinion column written by Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy] In our work on the Home Affairs Ministry’s Pathways to Status plan, we have tried to be rational and open, knowing that our fellow Bermudians are rational people who make their minds up about controversial issues by listening and reasoning. It is clear that the majority of Bermudians... Read more of this article
Column: “Pathways Is The Right Thing To Do”
[Opinion column written by the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy] One of those who commented on my recent article about Bermuda’s coming demographic crisis suggested that to be better understood, I should speak more from my heart than my head. I understand what he or she meant, but this is a world full of facts, and at this point in Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
