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Storm: PLP Extend Best Wishes To Dominica
“The PLP extends well wishes and prayers to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt and the Government of Dominica and all the affected families and communities,” Shadow Minister of National Security Walter Roban said after the Caribbean island was slammed by Tropical Storm Erika. The BBC report that, “A tropical storm heading across the... Read more of this article
MP Roban & Premier On Silence, Politics & More
“When it comes to Premier Michael Dunkley, the pattern is clear. On the real issues that matter to Bermudians, he has a tendency to disappear, MP Walter Roban said, while the Premier said the statement from Mr. Roban is “political exhaust from a party leadership that really doesn’t want this government to succeed. ” Shadow National... Read more of this article
MP Walter Roban To Host Constituency Clinic
Pembroke East MP Walter Roban will be hosting his monthly Constituency Clinic on Saturday August 15th from 10am – 12 noon at the Grace Methodist Church, North Shore, Pembroke MP Roban remarked,”As the PLP representative for Pembroke East I strive to continue providing strong, accessible representation for our community” If persons... Read more of this article
Roban Calls For CCTV To Expand To Schools
“The PLP calls once again for the government to consider the expansion of the islandwide CCTV camera system to the grounds of public facilities such as our schools,” Shadow Minister of National Security Walter Roban said. Mr Roban said, “In May of this year the Minister of National Security announced the near completion of the installation... Read more of this article
Video: Shadow Minister On Police Budget Cuts
Following the news that the Bermuda Police Service will be reduced by 10 police officers, Shadow Public Safety Minister Walter Roban said the PLP “appreciates and supports the work” of the police, and said it “is essential that this process is managed carefully to not only maintain operational effectiveness, but also maintain public... Read more of this article
Walter Roban: ‘Gun Violence Affects Each Of Us’
“Two alleged firearm incidents in less than 2 days is a matter of deep concern,” Shadow Public Safety Minister Walter Roban said, adding that the “issue of gun violence is not a political one, nor solely a police issue. Gun violence affects each of us.” Mr Roban’s statement comes after the armed robbery at a St George’s... Read more of this article
PLP Commend BPS, BFRS, Bystanders, Teacher
Saying the PLP “like all of Bermuda was shocked and dismayed over the bus collision on East Broadway,” Shadow Public Safety Minister Walter Roban commended the Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, BELCO, bystanders and the preschool teacher for their work in the aftermath of the situation. Yesterday a bus crashed into parked cars... Read more of this article
“We Must Cultivate A Culture Of Zero Tolerance”
Shadow Minister of Public Safety Walter Roban has expressed concern over “the recent spike in domestic violence and increase in cases of alleged inappropriate sexual conduct being brought before our courts.” This follows after a string of cases before the Court, including the appearance of four men earlier this week on charges related to... Read more of this article
PLP Pembroke East Branch Holds Hamper Drive
The Progressive Labour Party’s Constituency #15 Pembroke East Branch held their second Annual Hamper Drive to assist needy families and seniors today [Dec 20], accepting donations at Grace Methodist Church on North Shore during MP Walter Roban’s regular constituency clinic. Area MP Walter Roban pictured this morning with some of the items for the... Read more of this article
Video: Shadow Minister On Recent Shootings
“We must come together, work with the Police and identify solutions that address the root causes of our young men targeting each other for death,” Shadow Minister for National Security Walter Roban said. Mr. Roban was speaking after three separate shootings occurred in quick succession, with the first shooting taking place on November 11th in... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Questions Status Of CCTV
[Updated] The Opposition has called on Premier Michael Dunkley to advise the public of the status of CCTV, saying that while they “know that it may not catch every incident, if not operational then it will not catch any.” Earlier this year it was announced that a new CCTV system would be implemented, which will consist of 150 cameras island-wide,... Read more of this article
Walter Roban To Host Constituency Clinic
PLP MP for Constituency #15 Walter Roban will be hosting his monthly clinic this Saturday, September 20 from 10am – 12 pm at Grace Methodist Church on North Shore Road in Pembroke. “I consider it a special privilege to represent the people of Pembroke East,” Mr. Roban remarked. “That’s why we have established the third... Read more of this article
PLP: Time For OBA To Collaborate With PLP
The Opposition Progressive Labour Party today [July 7] said it’s time for the OBA to collaborate with the PLP and end conscription. Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban said, “The news that support for the abolition of conscription is growing among Bermudians is encouraging, and hopefully sends a message to the OBA that the time has... Read more of this article
PLP: 1066 Jobs Lost, New Direction Needed
“1066 jobs lost in 2013 show that new leadership, a new direction and new ideas are needed to create opportunities and jobs for Bermudians,” Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban said. A recently released report indicated that Bermuda’s employers reported a loss of 1,166 jobs last year, with 34,277 jobs counted in 2013, compared to... Read more of this article
Walter Roban: “Remove Your Political Blinders”
[Opinion column written by Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban] Just one year ago the OBA broke their promise and scrapped term limits. In the lead up to the 2012 General Election, OBA candidate after OBA candidate claimed that the PLP were lying when we said that that given the chance they would go back on their word. After the OBA took office,... Read more of this article
Roban: Debate Pushback A “Victory for Labour”
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban called the decision to delay the debate on the Labour Law a “victory for Labour and consultation and a defeat of heavy handed government and the restraining of workers rights and intimidation.” Earlier today [Mar 7], Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy — who was joined by BIU President Chris... Read more of this article
