Hashtag: #PathwaysProtests
Column: ‘A Little Rebellion Is A Good Thing’
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing” – Thomas Jefferson My fellow Bermudians let us to take a moment to recognise that this week marks the 2nd anniversary of one of the greatest rebellions that ever took place in Bermuda or even the entire world. Which rebellion you ask? The... Read more of this article
Column: “Make Some Appropriate Contribution”
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] How do we humans deal with our deepest differences? While conflicts basically have two sides, I’ve found that resolving differences and transforming the most challenging situations comes from the involvement of the 3rd side – the surrounding community. Those colleagues, family, neighbours –the rest of... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda’s ‘Grass-Roots Revolution’
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Between Friday 11th March and Thursday 17th March 2016, Bermuda experienced a grass-roots revolution. During those seven days: A woman began a first time ever ‘hunger strike’ in the grounds of Parliament. In a first time ever display of raw people power, thousands of Bermudians, shut down Supreme Courts... Read more of this article
Audio: Minister Fahy On Immigration Issue
“I acknowledged that perhaps, certainly from my point of view, I misjudged some of the deep sentiments in the community on the issue of immigration,” Minister Michael Fahy said, adding that “I think we’ve heard the message and we’ll live and learn from that.” The Minister’s comments follow after a multi day... Read more of this article
Photos: Demonstrators At House Of Assembly
[Updating: A group of demonstrators stationed themselves outside the House of Assembly this morning, with the small group of women – including Ms Enda Matthie – stationed outside the House with tape over their mouths and displaying various signs. They moved away from the doors at around 10.00am and the session of the House started on... Read more of this article
IRAG Welcome Email Submissions About Reform
Following the Government’s agreement to withdraw the Bill and engage in further consultation, the Immigration Reform Action Group [IRAG] said they plan to keep the public informed and have set-up an email address for submissions, questions, and ideas for the comprehensive immigration reform working group that is due to be formed. IRAG’s... Read more of this article
Governor: “In My View The Police Got This Right”
“It is not always sensible for the police to apply zero tolerance at the time, especially when emotions are running high,” the Governor said, adding that he would like to thank the police for their “highly professional handling of the situation” as in his view “the police got this right.” Governor George Fergusson’s... Read more of this article
Copy Of Signed Agreement: Immigration Reform
Premier Michael Dunkley provided a copy of the agreement relating to the ‘Pathways’ matter, which calls for the Bill to be withdrawn and a consultative working group, comprising of key stakeholders, to be set up to discuss issues relating to the Bill. The Premier posted the agreement on social media and said, “Here is the agreement... Read more of this article
PLP Thanks & Commends People & Organizers
The PLP would like to “thank and commend the organizers” and the “people of Bermuda who sacrificed their time and income, showing strength, solidarity and unity over the last 5 days,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said today. Mr Bean’s comments follow after a five day long protest over the proposed ‘Pathways’... Read more of this article
Live Updates: “Govt Will Withdraw The Bill”
[Updating: Govt has agreed to withdraw the Bill] After five days of protests, it was announced at around 6.00pm on Thursday evening [March 17] that the Government will withdraw the Bill, with the announcement receiving a loud round of applause from the gathered crowd. Following the People’s Campaign’s call for “an island-wide withdrawal... Read more of this article
Premier: Consider Immigration Reform In Stages
[Updated with video] The Immigration Bill will be removed from the House of Assembly’s Order Paper, and the Government will “enable further community input” and Parliament will “consider immigration reforms in stages,” the Premier announced this evening. “Consultative working groups, comprising of key stakeholders, will... Read more of this article
“Let’s Get On With The People’s Business”
[Updated] “Let’s get on with the people’s business, let the will of the people prevail and let the House sit,” the “We Support A Pathway To Bermuda Status” group said today. House Session Delayed Their statement follows after the postponement of the House of Assembly session, with Monday’s sitting cancelled as MPs could... Read more of this article
25 Min Video: Chris Furbert’s Speech At House
As he has been doing for the past few days, BIU President Chris Furbert spoke to the crowd gathered at the House of Assembly today, addressing a range of matters including yesterday’s meeting, the resignation of Shawn Crockwell, plans for Friday and more. The Union leader also warned those gathered that anyone making unacceptable comments to others... Read more of this article
Polaris Statement On Containers & Animal Feed
Polaris Holding CEO Warren Jones has responded to the concerns raised by the Bermuda SPCA over access to shipping containers of animals feed, explaining what occurred, and saying that “like the rest of the country, we look forward to a resolution that will return the country to normalcy.” Ms Jones said, “This week has been a challenging... Read more of this article
Anonymous Youth Caucus: Immigration Reform
“We have decided to speak up and speak out on an issue that will affect every Bermudian and future generations to come,” said a spokesperson for the Anonymous Youth Caucus, adding that they feel the “answer is bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform, collective input from all sides.” The statement from spokesperson Aminah... Read more of this article
SPCA: “Livestock Animals Are Now Suffering”
The Bermuda SPCA said that as a result of the “strike action” the island’s “livestock animals are now suffering and the livelihood of local farmers and feed stores is being threatened” as “shipping containers of animals feed which arrived in Bermuda on March 10 sit on the dock unable to be collected by the importer.” “It... Read more of this article
