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OBA, PC, CURB & Marcher: “Mental Illness” Sign
The debate over the “mental illness” sign carried during Friday’s march continues, with the OBA condemning the sign as “clearly racist”, CURB saying they believe “the sign was divisive and inflammatory” however “do not condemn or judge this lady,” while the People’s Campaign noted the sign... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley: Seven-Day Deadline Request
[Updated] Premier Michael Dunkley addressed the People’s Campaign’s seven-day deadline given for Government to formally respond to a letter presented to the Premier on Friday. A government spokesperson said, “Following Friday’s march, the People’s Campaign had indicated that if a Government response was not received seven... Read more of this article
March Called For Tomorrow Over PRC Matter
[Updated] The People’s Campaign and Bermuda Trade Union Congress are calling for people to join them tomorrow [July 25] at Victoria Park at 12 noon, where they will make their way to the Cabinet Office building and “let our voices be heard.” This announcement comes after Minister Michael Fahy said that the Ministry is withdrawing the... Read more of this article
PC Call For Commission of Inquiry Into Property
The People’s Campaign has called for the “immediate establishment of a People’s Review Commission of Inquiry into the historic losses of citizen property,” saying the House of Assembly operates with a mandate from the people of Bermuda and they “neither need nor should they seek consent from a non-elected servant of the interests... Read more of this article
People’s Campaign: “No BackDoor To Status”
The People’s Campaign for Equality, Jobs and Justice will be launching the “No BackDoor to Status” campaign on Friday July 18th, and are asking all supporters to wear red as a show of solidarity. The People’s Campaign previously issued a statement calling upon the Government to take action regarding the legal “loophole”... Read more of this article
Government Responds To People’s Campaign
The Cabinet Office advised today that Government has formally responded to the representatives of the People’s Campaign. In correspondence to the Principles of the organisation, the Premier Michael Dunkley acknowledged the People’s Manifesto [PDF] and highlighted what Government is doing to address the economy, unemployment, education, justice,... Read more of this article
Clarien: Preferred Union Members CD Rates
Clarien Bank recently confirmed engagement in significant dialogue with representatives of the People’s Movement and its “commitment to continue to provide a broad range of high quality products & services to members of the community.” Further to that discussion, Clarien said they are “offering Union members a premium increase... Read more of this article
People’s Campaign May 2014 Public Evaluation
The People’s Campaign for Equality, Jobs & Justice released a “Public Evaluation” for May 2014, which they said seeks to assess the Government and the Opposition through public evaluations. “Public evaluation will allow the People’s Campaign to evaluate how effective those who sit in the House of Parliament are in addressing... Read more of this article
PC: Suspend PRC’s Applications For Status
The People’s Campaign is urging the government to “immediately suspend applications for status” based upon the “loophole” that has allowed a pathway to citizenship for PRC holders. A recent Court ruling in the matter of Carne and Correia, essentially means that there is, under current legislation, a pathway to status for... Read more of this article
People’s Campaign Calls For Review Of Banks
[Updated with video + Premier's comments] The People’s Campaign hosted a press conference today [June 5] to “challenge the government to take action in regards to the policies and practices of the banking sector in Bermuda.” The People’s Campaign said they recognize that banks play a vital role in Bermuda’s economy and... Read more of this article
Opinion: Education In The ‘People’s Manifesto”
[Opinion column written by Rayki Emery] Once again the Bermuda public put on another demonstration of public solidarity outside of our most honourable house of Parliament. I declare those involved in that showing to be demonstrating the one core value that is lacking in our society today – unity. I salute those of you who included yourself in... Read more of this article
Full Text, Photos & Videos: “People’s Manifesto”
The “People’s Campaign for Equality, Jobs and Justice” March was held yesterday [May 1], with large crowds of people — many dressed in red — gathering at Victoria Park and marching to the House of Assembly. The crowd made their way to the House of Assembly chanting “What do we want, Jobs/Equality/Justice, When do we want it,... Read more of this article
