Hashtag: #RevTweedWorkPermit
St Paul Church “Disheartened” By Permit Refusal
The Officers and members of St Paul AME Church said they are “profoundly disheartened by the Bermuda Government’s decision to deny our Pastor, the Reverend Nicholas Genevieve Tweed’s work permit renewal” and they “feel utterly betrayed by the Government.” “In 2012, Pastor Nicholas Genevieve Tweed was appointed to St... Read more of this article
PLP Urge Govt To ‘Urgently Reconsider’ Permit
“The PLP is profoundly disappointed with the Minister and her refusal to grant Rev. Nicholas Tweed a renewal of his work permit,” Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Walton Brown said, with Mr Brown urging the Government to “urgently reconsider this provocative decision at such a delicate time for Bermuda.” Rev Tweed’s Work Permit... Read more of this article
People’s Campaign: Permit Denial Is ‘Political’
“It is clear that the denial of Rev. Tweed work permit is political,” the People’s Campaign said this afternoon, adding that “the OBA Government and their supporters would like nothing more than to see Rev. Tweed placed on a plane and shipped out of the Country.” Rev Tweed’s Work Permit Refused Earlier today Home... Read more of this article
BIU Call Meeting To Discuss Rev Tweed’s Permit
Following the decision not to renew Rev. Tweed’s work permit, BIU President Chris Furbert called a Special General Council meeting at 12 noon tomorrow [Dec 30], and all BIU Special General Council Members and Shop Stewards are urged to attend. Earlier today Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said, “In this particular instance, the applicant... Read more of this article
Minister: Rev Tweed’s Permit Has Been Refused
[Updated] “In this particular instance, the applicant failed to comply with rules that were put in place for everyone,” Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said, adding that “as a result, I had no choice but to uphold the previous decision to refuse the new application.” The Minister was speaking after she received... Read more of this article
CURB ‘Stands With’ Reverend Nicholas Tweed
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] Central Council “expressed their concern at the way Revd. Nicholas Tweed has been treated over his work permit renewal,” saying that “for many Bermudians the actions taken against Revd. Tweed are all too familiar with past acts of victimization and current day economic intimidation, and are... Read more of this article
Video: St. Paul AME Prayer Vigil For Rev Tweed
[Updated with video] Following the confirmation that his work permit has not been renewed, St. Paul AME Church held a Prayer Vigil last night [Oct 26] to show support for Reverend Nicholas Tweed, with the evening involving prayer, songs and more. St. Paul AME Church expressed their “profound disappointment” at the decision, adding that “the... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Committed To Policy Of Fairness’
“As Minister responsible for the Department of Immigration, we remain committed to a policy of fairness” which is a “policy that guarantees Bermudians are always given priority with respect to any opportunity to fill a position for which they are eminently qualified,” Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said this evening. Rev... Read more of this article
Roban: PLP Stands With St Paul AME Church
The PLP “shares the sentiments of the Leadership of St. Paul AME Church” on the issue of Rev Nicholas Tweed’s work permit, Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, adding that it “is very reminiscent of the actions taken against those who spoke out against the old UBP.” Rev Tweed’s Work Permit Yesterday... Read more of this article
Church ‘Profoundly Disappointed’ Permit Refused
[Updated] The Stewards and Trustees of St. Paul AME Church expressed their “profound disappointment” at the decision to refuse the work permit application for Rev. Nicholas Tweed, and said they “stand united in support of Rev. Tweed.” A statement from the Church said, “The Stewards and Trustees of St. Paul AME Church express... Read more of this article
Video: BIU President On Rev Tweed’s Permit
[Updated] BIU President Chris Furbert held a press conference today to respond to comments made by Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin regarding Rev Nicholas Tweed’s work permit. Mr Furbert said that the application for Reverend Tweed’s work permit went in on July 18, the day before it expired. He expanded on the topic, and you... Read more of this article
Minister & BIU President On Work Permit Issue
Following BIU President Chris Furbert’s comments on Labour Day regarding a work permit of someone “very dear to us,” Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said it concerns her that Mr Furbert “would issue incorrect and misleading information to his audience regarding the responsibility for or the status of any work permit... Read more of this article
