Vexed Bermoothes

In the Bermuda House of Assembly this morning, Opposition leader Kim Swan proposed a motion of no confidence against the Government led by Premier Ewart Brown.

He said it was necessary as Bermuda is “increasingly subject to the politics of one man rule”.

According to local media, Mr. Swan said:

“Why have we moved a motion of no confidence? The public affairs of Bermuda are increasingly subject to the politics of one man rule under the Premier, Dr. Ewart Brown. We consider this unhealthy and not in Bermuda’s best interest.

“This is not just about Uighurs in Bermuda, though that issue typifies a style of leadership that is reckless, autocratic and conducted with no sense of accountability to the people or, indeed, to Bermuda’s Constitution.”

“The motion reflects concerns held by the general public but also our long-standing concerns about a host of public issues that have not been well managed. What we are seeking with this motion is a change of leadership for Bermuda — not necessarily a change of government at this time — but a change that can get this Island back on a steady course, where we no longer are distracted by the antics of one man, where we can collectively get together, roll up our sleeves and start working on solutions that are best for Bermuda.”

A wide spectrum of political voices – including many in the PLP – have decried Dr. Brown’s tumultuous leadership.  Let’s see if Bermudians can break their inertia – and the racial polarisation that allows the circumstance to continue – to start putting Bermuda’s governance back on track, and to stop the distractions of the constant circus that surrounds Dr. Brown.