Bermuda should plug a “glaring gap” in its anti discrimination law and protect people with mental illnesses from discrimination. This from Michael Hanson, chairman of the island’s Human Rights Commission, who told a media roundtable that he was at a loss to explain why it is not unlawful to discriminate against someone who is mentally […]
Judicial review mulled over Governor’s land grab decision
but opinion divided over whether court action would succeed
Bermuda’s Opposition Progressive Labour Party has been mulling court action to force Governor George Fergusson to reconsider his refusal to set up a Commission of Inquiry into historic land grabs. PLP Leader Marc Bean confirmed that the party is examining the possibility of a judicial review but would not elaborate. Public law expert Nicola Barker told […]
Trees dispute headed to judicial review
Temporary stay ordered to allow court hearing
Residents protesting the removal of trees along the median of Ewing Street in Bermuda’s North Hamilton neighbourhood are preparing to take their case to court. They won a temporary victory yesterday when Chief Justice Ian Kawaley ordered City Hall to hold off on its refurbishment plans. Architects Henry Ming and Ashley Raynor who work in the area asked…...
UK’s dodgy track record on Commissions of Inquiry
Historical record shows Whitehall's anti-PLP/racial bias
Governor George Fergusson’s refusal to appoint a Commission of Inquiry to investigate claims of historic losses of citizens’ property through theft and dispossession has highlighted the manner in which unaccountable figures retain important powers under Bermuda’s present constitution. More than 2,000 gathered at Government House to protest the decision – which marked the very first…...
Hollis resigns as chairman of Bermuda’s governing party
quits following his release of report into scandal
Thad Hollis has quit his post as chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance just days after concluding an internal inquiry into the “JetGate” scandal. Reports are also emerging that Cabinet Minister Michael Fahy may be taking legal action against Hollis and members of the party executive. That is yet to be confirmed and a statement…...
More questions than answers
OBA's internal inquiry satisfies no one
Within hours of its release on Friday, Thad Hollis’ statement on the internal investigation into his party’s dealings with Nathan Landow drew criticisms about its methodology and claims of factual inaccuracy. In a video-taped interview, Opposition Leader Marc Bean derided the party’s decision to restrict the investigation by excluding the actions of Ministers from its purview, and denounced…...
Political financing in Turks and Caicos
How it works
A Political Activities Ordinance was introduced in the Turks and Caicos in 2012. The purpose of the ordinance is to define the legitimate sources of donations to political parties, the use of funds during election campaigns, political activities and detailed arrangements of accounts for campaign and political expenditure. The Turks and Caicos Government explains that […]
Mouthpiece journalism and the forgetful Nathan Landow
Someone has to say it. No one has. So we will. More than two months have passed since we published Selling Bermuda, the story that led to the governing party’s internal inquiry and Craig Cannonier’s resignation as Premier of Bermuda. That’s two months in which the legacy media could have built upon the foundation we […]
Thad Hollis concludes internal inquiry into OBA
Chairman of Bermuda’s ruling One Bermuda Alliance, Thad Hollis has concluded his internal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a $350,000 donation to his party. See his full press statement by clicking on the link below. PRESS RELEASE on OBA investigation Some points Hollis confirms that Derrick Green and Steven DeCosta were signatories to the account which…...
“If that hypothetical bill came on my desk, I would withhold my signature” – Governor George Fergusson
Bermuda's Governor on the exercise of his powers
When Politica spoke with Governor George Fergusson on Tuesday morning, we had no idea that he would soon be at the center of a political storm over the exercise of his powers. We asked a range of questions, including one that sought to determine what, if anything, would cause him to withhold his signature from a…...
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