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Group Urging Boycott Of Olson’s Businesses
[Written by Don Burgess] A group urging a boycott of Rick Olson’s businesses has been formed on Facebook and has quickly grown to more than 340 members. The group is urging the community to flex its economic power so its voice can be heard by more than just mere words. Mr. Olson sparked outrage last week when he made a social media post on Facebook... Read more of this article
Comment Was Racist, Divisive, Jeopardized Staff
The “offensive image and comment recently posted online by a local businessman” was “racist, divisive and unnecessarily jeopardized the livelihood of his staff and their families,” OBA Chairperson Senator Lynne Woolridge said today, adding that “at Easter, a remembrance of sacrifice and hope, let’s remember to put our... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Bigotry Has No Place In Bermuda’
Following the social media post by businessman Rick Olson, the PLP said “this blatant form of racial bigotry has no place in Bermuda and we call upon the OBA Government to declare exactly where it stands when society is confronted with this bigotry.” Rick Olson Strongly Criticized For Social Media Post Mr Olson’s original comment linked... Read more of this article
Rick Olson Apologizes For ‘Insensitive Post’
After a comment and link he posted drew outrage on social media, businessman Rick Olson apologized to “all Bermudians for the insensitive post,” saying “this situation will not reoccur.”‘ The original comment he posted appeared to link to a Wikipedia page titled “Hanged, drawn and quartered,” with the photo... Read more of this article
Big Chill Band Won’t Perform At Olson Business
[Written by Don Burgess] Due to the offensive comments written by business owner Rick Olson on social media, the Big Chill band has decided to pull out of its contract. The band — whose members include Kassie Caines, Tony Brannon, and Felix Tod — cancelled a regular Thursday night gig at Mr. Olson’s new business, the Rum Bum Beach Bar... Read more of this article