The Ombudsman has published her annual report [pdf], describing cases of maladministration, secretiveness, and even incompetence affecting virtually every branch of the Bermuda Government. I am sure it embarrassed quite a few people. And guess what: the world did not end. It appears that some wrongs were righted, some important management and procedural issues were [...]
Entries from February 6th, 2008
Lame Excuses
February 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Bermuda Politics
For years, the Corporation of Hamilton has claimed it cannot open its meetings because the aldermen and councilors do not have libel protection under the archaic law that assigns them management of the municipality. That excuse wore out a long time ago. The solution is simple: Open the meetings and publish the minutes on the [...]
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Press Council
February 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Media
The Throne Speech proposes to form a Press Council to “enforce compliance” for Bermuda’s media. Freedom of the press lies at the foundation of any democracy. The responsible exercise of thisfreedom is equally important. To ensure that journalistic integrity and the freedom of information continue to mature, the Government will pioneer the creation of a [...]
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Common Sense Radical
February 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Bermuda Politics
Sometimes even Radicals want some moderation. Reciprocal racism in re-payment for years of racism given is not justice but simply a perversion of justice and only ends up making the situation worse. The tit-for-tat racism of the PLP and its leadership is only making us sink deeper and deeper into the mire. As Gandhi said [...]
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Tit for Tat
February 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Bermuda Politics
So, Dr. Brown thinks Bermuda needs a press council to ensure responsible exercise of freedom of speech. This call for responsible freedom of speech – coming from the architect of the PLP’s racist political campaign – lacks any form of credibility. Why then is he opposed to the Voters Rights Association and other community bodies [...]
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Hidden Army
February 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Bermuda Politics
Larry Burchall editorialises about Bermuda’s continuing “retreats” when faced by community issues – allowing a small “Hidden Army” to dominate the larger community. He highlights the decision to pull the Dudley Eve Cup games back to the National Stadium in order to reduce the likelihood of gang violence. From a purely local and tactical perspective, [...]
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State of the Union, I mean, Throne Speech
February 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment · Bermuda Politics
The Throne Speech is out: Bermuda 2008 Throne Speech [PDF, 8 pages]. The typically staid event has livened up by an impromptu protest by the BPSU (the civil service union) over current pay negotiations. Following is my rapid summary. Education: Free child care up to age 4 for qualified families. Brief lip service to education [...]
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