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Bush: Cayman Should Consider Referendum

Bush: Cayman Should Consider Referendum

Cayman Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush says the Cayman Islands should follow the same route as Bermuda and call a referendum on the issue of same sex unions. This is according to a report from the Cayman Reporter, which said, ”Opposition Leader Hon McKeeva Bush says if Cayman is being pushed to accept same sex unions then this country should... Read more of this article

Column: Rev Burchall On ‘Why We Can’t Wait’

Column: Rev Burchall On ‘Why We Can’t Wait’

[Opinion column written by Reverend John-Anthony Burchall] The June 23rd Referendum makes a healthy and thoughtful demand upon us as an Island nation, but this is conditional upon our communal ability to accept and meet this moment with a healthy dose of compassion mixed with justice and not premature prejudice born of fear, or disparaging discrimination... Read more of this article

Govt To Investigate ‘Vote No’ Sticker On Vehicle

Govt To Investigate ‘Vote No’ Sticker On Vehicle

The Ministry of Public Works said they “will take the necessary steps to investigate” the bumper sticker on a Government vehicle urging people to “vote no” to same sex marriage, as “bumper stickers or other messages affixed to Government vehicle other than Ministry or Department detail is not permitted.” The sticker... Read more of this article

Column: Reverend On Religion & Gay Rights

Column: Reverend On Religion & Gay Rights

[Opinion column written by Reverend John-Anthony Burchall] I am a 46-year-old Bermudian who lives in and among those deciduous leafy enclaves that ring Washington DC, the capital of the most powerfully imperial nation in the world. I am also a Black Bermudian whose ancestors came to our island against their will. They mingled with my Pequot forebears... Read more of this article

Referendum: Centre To Apply For Judicial Review

Referendum: Centre To Apply For Judicial Review

The Centre for Justice was granted leave by the Supreme Court of Bermuda to apply for judicial review of the Referendum on same sex marriage and civil unions, saying that they believe a referendum on the questions proposed “will breach a variety of fundamental rights.” The Referendum is due to be held on June 23, 2016, and the questions... Read more of this article

Voter Registration Deadline Is At 5.00pm Today

Voter Registration Deadline Is At 5.00pm Today

With the Referendum approaching, voters who wish to register for the first time or make changes to their existing registration details will have to do so by 5.00pm today [May 18]. The Referendum will be held on June 23, 2016, and the questions will be “are you in favour of same sex marriage in Bermuda?” and “are you in favour of same... Read more of this article

SSM & Civil Union Referendum Set For June 23

SSM & Civil Union Referendum Set For June 23

[Updated] The Cabinet Office advised that Premier Michael Dunkley has determined that June 23, 2016 will be the date for the upcoming Referendum for same sex relationships. The questions which will be featured on the Referendum are: Are you in favour of same sex marriage in Bermuda? Are you in favour of same sex civil unions in Bermuda? “The... Read more of this article

Marriage Referendum & Matrimonial Causes Bills

Marriage Referendum & Matrimonial Causes Bills

According to the Bill tabled in the House, the referendum questions will be “are you in favour of same sex marriage in Bermuda?” and “are you in favour of same sex civil unions in Bermuda?” Last month Premier Michael Dunkley announced that Government will table a Referendum Bill so “that the people of this Country can express... Read more of this article

Rainbow Alliance ‘Condemn’ Referendum Move

Rainbow Alliance ‘Condemn’ Referendum Move

The Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda “condemns the Bermuda Government’s move to have a referendum on marriage equality,” the group said today, adding that “with many LGBTQ Bermudians forced to leave home” because of discrimination, “it is likely that a referendum will not have an accurate reflection of those that will be impacted... Read more of this article

PLP On Same Sex Marriage Referendum Bill

PLP On Same Sex Marriage Referendum Bill

“The OBA’s constantly shifting position on same sex marriage is lacking in openness and transparency and has been unfair to the electorate,” the Progressive Labour Party said this evening [Feb 29]. This follows after the announcement earlier today by Premier Michael Dunkley that the Government will table a Referendum Bill so “that... Read more of this article

Decision To Hold Referendum Is ‘Disappointing’

Decision To Hold Referendum Is ‘Disappointing’

[Updated] “The Government’s decision to hold a referendum on an issue which affects the rights of a minority is, to put it politely, disappointing,” said the Bermuda Bred Company and OUTBermuda. This follows after the announcement earlier today by Premier Michael Dunkley that the Government will table a Referendum Bill so “that the... Read more of this article

‘Express Opinions On Marriage Via Referendum’

‘Express Opinions On Marriage Via Referendum’

[Updated with video] “It is the intention of the Government to table a referendum bill on the matter later in this legislative session” so that the “people of this country can express their opinions on same-sex marriage and civil unions via a referendum,” Premier Michael Dunkley announced today. Premier Dunkley said, “This... Read more of this article

Centre For Justice On Marriage & Referendum

Centre For Justice On Marriage & Referendum

“If the government is genuinely concerned about ‘doing the right thing’ and ensuring Bermuda meets international legal standards, it will not hold a referendum on the issue of marital equality or civil unions,” the Centre for Justice said today. This statement follows after the Preserve Marriage group said that “on such a controversial... Read more of this article

PM: ‘Government Should Call A Referendum’

PM: ‘Government Should Call A Referendum’

“On such a controversial issue” the Bermuda Government “should call a referendum in order to assess and reflect the prevailing community interest in Bermuda and determine what, if any, legislation should be passed,” the Preserve Marriage group said. This latest statement from PM follows after extensive public dialogue on the... Read more of this article

MP Richards: “Referendum Is The Way Forward”

MP Richards: “Referendum Is The Way Forward”

“It is my personal belief that a referendum is the way forward,” said OBA MP Sylvan Richards when asked about the Order Papers for today’s [Feb 12] sitting of the House of Assembly, which said Mr Richards will bring a Private Members Bill entitled “Same-Sex Marriage Referendum Act 2016″. In describing a Private Members Bill, the official... Read more of this article

Rainbow Alliance Respond To Preserve Marriage

Rainbow Alliance Respond To Preserve Marriage

“It is unfortunate that with the multiple serious issues Bermuda is currently facing, a group of individuals would use such a significant amount of resources to advocate to prevent a recognized segment of the population from being able to benefit from rights and freedoms afforded to the majority,” the Rainbow Alliance said today. The group’s... Read more of this article