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Legal Action Launched Over Development, Lease
Two planned developments — the City Waterfront and the Par-La-Ville Hotel — are the subject of legal proceedings, with Michael MacLean’s company launching legal action over losing the waterfront lease, while another company Mr. MacLean is involved in is the defendant in legal action correlated with the Par-La-Ville development. Citing... Read more of this article
Fahy Denies Confirming BPAC Bank Account
[Updated] Speaking in the Senate today [July 23], Minister Michael Fahy denied confirming the BPAC account, and also stated that he was not interviewed in relation to the OBA’s internal investigation into the “JetGate” matter. Background On Thursday, then-OBA Chairman Thad Hollis released a full statement on the “JetGate” investigation,... Read more of this article
Police Start Inquiry Into BPAC Bank Account
The police have confirmed they have commenced enquiries into the Bermuda Political Action Club [BPAC] account to “determine if any criminal offences have been committed in relation to the financial transactions.” BPAC is the bank account at the center of the “JetGate” affair, with some $350,000 being deposited into the account... Read more of this article
OBA Release Findings Of JetGate Investigation
[Updated] OBA Chairman Thad Hollis has released a full statement on the “JetGate” investigation, confirming that the money was sent to an account which was opened with two signatories; Mr. Steven DeCosta and Mr. Derrick Green. Mr. Hollis said the account “was not authorised by the established protocols of the OBA” and said it... Read more of this article
Timeline Of The Rise & Fall Of Craig Cannonier
Craig Cannnonier’s fast-tracked rise from political newcomer to Premier crashed down on Monday evening with his resignation following the “JetGate” scandal, with his time in office marking one of the shortest times a Premier has ever served. Bursting onto the political scene only a few short years ago, Mr. Cannonier was elected leader... Read more of this article
Looking At OBA Consultant Derrick Green’s Role
[Updated] Amid the controversy surrounding the JetGate situation, the name Derrick Green has been coming up, and while his exact role remains unclear, the American political consultant was seen attending Saturday’s meeting at OBA Headquarters. Mr Green has served as a consultant to the OBA from prior to the 2012 General Election, and is often... Read more of this article
Live Blog: OBA Meeting Following ‘JetGate’ Row
[Updated: The 4-hour meeting concludes with the Premier & Chairman saying the inquiry is ongoing] The One Bermuda Alliance is holding a joint meeting of MPs and executive members at OBA Headquarters today [May 17], with the meeting understood to be about the ongoing controversy involving “JetGate” and the donation from U.S. real estate developer... Read more of this article
Audio: Premier & Opposition MPs On “Jetgate”
The private jet trip taken by Premier Craig Cannonier and two Cabinet Ministers last year — now dubbed “jetgate” — was the subject of discussion in the House of Assembly again this Friday, with Opposition MPs questioning the Premier on aspects surrounding the trip. The Premier was questioned about the fourth person on the flight... Read more of this article
Video: PLP “Stand Strong” With Bean & Burt
The PLP held a press conference today [Feb 20], with Deputy Leader Derrick Burgess saying the Progressive Labour Party are “standing strong” for Marc Bean and David Burt and were there to show their “collective support for them.” A total of ten PLP MPs and Senators were present including Senator Renee Ming, Senator Diallo Rabain,... Read more of this article
