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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.

Bermuda: Bad Investment

Janine Mendes-Franco — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:25:17 +0000

“Government misses the point. Spends millions to save thousands. Shows utter inability to invest our money wisely. Again”: New Onion takes issue with the Bermuda government's subsidizing of the solar electric industry.

Bermuda: Green Party

Janine Mendes-Franco — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:19:13 +0000

Catch a fire welcomes Bermuda's newest political party and “the contribution that they may be able to offer to our political discourse.”

Bermuda: national identity

Nicholas Laughlin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:32:22 +0000

“Who are we?” asks Tales from the Triangle's Tip. News of an upcoming visit to Bermuda by Queen Elizabeth II raises questions about national identity in the British Overseas Territory. “After 400 years, we are still defined by a queen, a crown.”

Bermuda: too wobbly for business?

Nicholas Laughlin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:28:35 +0000

Vexed Bermoothes investigates why a major insurance company is moving its headquarters from Bermuda to Ireland. “So what’s bothering the international executives?… Work permit issues. Wobbly political environment. Uncertain future tax status.”

Bermuda: decriminalising cannabis?

Nicholas Laughlin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:22:26 +0000

21 Square joins the debate over decriminalising cannabis in Bermuda. “Our present stance on cannabis has created a black market intent on fulfilling demand that is consuming our island and causing our crime rates to soar…. we maintain a punishment scheme for users which outweighs the actual crime.”