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Bermuda, St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Here Comes The Queen

Janine Mendes-Franco — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:47:06 +0000

Shawn and Sue and Repeating Islands blog about the Queen of England's visit to Bermuda.

Bermuda: Public Transport

Janine Mendes-Franco — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:14:45 +0000

In the wake of the shutdown of several transportation routes in Bermuda, BeachLime.com wonders “what exactly Government sees its public transportation role as.”

Bermuda: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay

Janine Mendes-Franco — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:54:25 +0000

“Next time you go up to Dockyard, lie down on that big ole dock and give it a hug”: According to Vexed Bermoothes, “At its $60 million pricetag, it cost every single Bermudian about $1,250 in long term debt. You better kiss that dock ‘cuz it owns a piece of you.”

Bermuda: Crossing the Rubicon

Janine Mendes-Franco — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:21:36 +0000

Following news of a gang-related shooting in Bermuda, Vexed Bermoothes says: “The public lawlessness is so depressing that I am at a loss for words.”

Bermuda: Young Black Males

Janine Mendes-Franco — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:10:18 +0000

“The 200+ long report on the plight of Bermuda's young black males is a damning indictment of a school system that leaves 50% of BBM's ‘on the wall'”: Wishful Thinking says that the report in question should be used “a guide to making a change for the betterment of all of Bermuda.”

Bermuda: Key Reports

Janine Mendes-Franco — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:58 +0000

As two critical reports are released in Bermuda, Wishful Thinking says: “Both key reports…will dictate much of the policy as Bermuda moves forward…the important thing is that these reports are actually acted upon.”

Bermuda: The Sound of Music

Janine Mendes-Franco — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:24:41 +0000

Vexed Bermoothes is of the opinion that the Bermuda Music Festival “exemplifies the political tinkering, self-interest, and distraction that has left Bermuda’s tourism sector as a ruined economic basket-case.”

Bermuda: To Tax Or Not

Janine Mendes-Franco — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:57:18 +0000

Bermuda's 21 Square is not keen on the UK government's recommendation “that territories and crown dependencies should raise taxes to wean themselves out of the recession” - instead, he says “what we should be doing is cutting expenditure.”

Bermuda: PATI Problems

Janine Mendes-Franco — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:17:36 +0000

Vexed Bermoothes says that Bermuda's draft freedom of information law “is a rather opaque transparency law. It also misses a singular opportunity to protect whistleblowers…”

Bermuda: Economic Pinch

Janine Mendes-Franco — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:50:47 +0000

“The critical mass of tourism facilities continues its tailspin of decline. The Government may spin all it wants, but the facts are dismal”: Vexed Bermoothes says Bermuda is feeling the economic squeeze.

Bermuda: PATI Pending

Janine Mendes-Franco — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:47:21 +0000

Of Bermuda's pending Public Access To Information legislation, Catch a fire says: “I don’t understand the reason for PATI only applying to information created following the enactment of PATI. It certainly leaves the government open to rumour-mongering and undermines the credibility of PATI.”

Caribbean: Celebrity Twitter

Janine Mendes-Franco — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:56:21 +0000

“Celebrities on Twitter; it’s the new fan mail – with direct, instant, and real-time contact”: Caribbean Public Relations has the scoop on how regional celebrities fare on the social networking site.

Bermuda: I Told You So

Janine Mendes-Franco — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:00:14 +0000

“Would the UBP be better off focusing on the issues at hand…rather than focusing on self promotion?”: Bermudian 21 Square says that the “I told you so” approach isn't working.

Bermuda: Is It Enough?

Janine Mendes-Franco — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:50:02 +0000

Vexed Bermoothes wonders if the existing punishment in instances of poor governance are a sufficient deterrent for Bermudians.

Bermuda: Reflections

Janine Mendes-Franco — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:26:24 +0000

Rumours of a snap election being called in Bermuda remind 21 Square of an Aesop’s fable.