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The One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) says it is watching “with keen interest” to see who Premier David Burt will appoint to replace Curtis Dickinson as Finance Minister following his resignation yesterday. “There is more to this resignation than
Opposition Leader Extends Condolences Mr Simons said, “On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, we join the global chorus of tributes offered to the Queen and the entire Royal Family to extend our sincere condolences on the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. “He was highly respected for his unbending sense of duty, his lifelong service to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and for his steadfast support to his wife, Queen Elizabeth II.” Related Stories
Opposition Leader On Pre-Budget Report The Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance Cole Simons commented on Bermuda’s 2021/2022 Pre-Budget Report, and provided a list of initiatives that the “OBA would immediately implement to change the trajectory of the 2021-22 Budget.” Mr Simons said, “The Progressive Labour Party Government’s 2021-22 Pre-Budget Report tells Bermuda a graphic story of their direction and priorities. Unfortunately, the picture they paint is a bleak one for Bermuda. COVID-19 “On the matter of COVID-19, the Opposition recognizes that the pandemic has had ...
My blood runs cold”- Bob Marley Everytime that many Bermudians drive or walk near the gates of the House of Assembly on Reid Street or Parliament Street, their blood runs cold. Deep in their souls, they shudder at the memories of December 2, 2016. Scores of Bermudian men and women, many who were seniors, being pepper-sprayed, beaten and choked by the police. Those sounds and images of that fateful day, rewind in their hearts and minds on a continuous basis. So, why did this take place? Simply put, the then One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) government wanted to gain access to the House ...