Illustrations: Yesha Townsend Police have yet to question key people alleged to be involved in official corruption. And more than a year has passed since the Bermuda Police Service announced an investigation into the so-called “JetGate” affair. Police also say they are investigating corruption claims by developer Michael MacLean –made a year ago on talk radio […]
Government’s first listicle on the Bermuda airport project
Finance Minister Bob Richards yesterday insisted that Bermuda has too much to lose if the proposed airport development deal with the Canadian Commercial Corporation does not go ahead. “There is no final or intermediate agreement, as yet. But for Bermuda to end this process now and not seek an agreement would be an action that would cost […]
Canada defends handling of Bermuda airport proposal
Canadian Government agency explains controversial emails
Canadian Commercial Corporation, Canada’s export sales agency, has defended the handling of a $250 million proposal to redevelop Bermuda’s airport following intense local criticism and controversy. Suspicions that the project has been tainted by collusion and backroom deals have been fuelled by the release of a cache of emails between CCC, prospective developer Aecon Concessions and Bermuda […]
Bermuda airport: Swiss Challenge a “no-go”
Aecon Concessions, the company sole sourced to redevelop Bermuda’s only airport, has dismissed the idea of opening up the deal to a Swiss Challenge as a non-starter. Canadian Commercial Corporation, which would oversee and guarantee the $250 million project, refuses to be drawn into the local dispute over the process. Bermuda’s Opposition Progressive Labour Party […]
Legal moves could jeopardise America’s Cup plans
Government silent as developer questions its dealings with his lawyers
Word count: 1,701; Original documents. Plans to use City of Hamilton property for the America’s Cup could be scuttled by legal wrangling over the waterfront, Politica can report. Lawyers for developer Michael MacLean say there’s a “real possibility” that an injunction will be filed to prevent Government from using land which is at the centre of a […]
Interns wanted!
Think Media launches Summer Internship Programme
Internship programme announcement As part of our efforts to address the critical need to build local capacity for high quality, high integrity journalism, and to level the playing field for young Bermudians seeking entry into the field of journalism, Think Media has launched its summer internship programme. What is it? Think Media’s Summer Internship programme is […]
City Hall: new law strips our regulatory powers
Recent amendments to the laws governing Bermuda’s municipalities have stripped the City of Hamilton of much of its regulatory powers. Commuters can park for free within the boundaries of the municipality, and ratepayers can withhold their rates – without consequence. But Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy has failed to take the necessary corrective action – which would involve a […]
Constitutional challenge put on ice
Can resume once stewardship is over; Minister cannot use powers to end City of Hamilton proceedings against Bermuda Government - Chief Justice
Government can not use its powers to take over a municipality to squash a case against itself, Chief Justice Ian Kawaley has ruled. But an ongoing constitutional challenge to those powers will have to wait until a new City of Hamilton government is elected next month. Justice Kawaley ruled that the challenge by the Corporation […]
When Government hires private sector lawyers
Are public funds protected?
Bermuda’s Government is defending its practice of selecting private sector lawyers based on a Minister’s subjective appraisal of their abilities. But a political row over one particular appointment raises questions over whether the longstanding practice adequately protects public funds. According to the island’s Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell, the lawyer-client relationship does not lend itself to procurement […]
Burt and House Speaker to meet over ejection
The Deputy Opposition Leader David Burt is to meet with House of Assembly Speaker Randolph Horton over his ejection from the House chamber on Friday. Burt wrote a letter of complaint to the Speaker about his actions claiming he was treated unfairly. The pair agreed to discuss the matter this evening. See letter below: Letter […]