February 1, 2014

Dear Sir,

There exist a bewildering question about this so-called good governance method that is being portrayed in the Islands of Bermuda. As I analyse the ways the sitting ruling party is implementing measures to seek a solution to our economic challenges, I am aghast that some intelligent people are installing mechanisms that will ensure much of the inheritance of Bermudians is being given to strangers from other lands. The decision for us to be born on this island was not our own, however it is painful to witness the brutal punishment inflicted on the present and future generations of Bermudians.

While I would wish that these injuries were accidental, it cannot be touted that way simply because a sightless person can conclude the eyes of the administration are open. The influx of wealth using their methods will remove any level of redirection in the near future, as such will inflict great disparity for our offspring to experience. The pending usage of the last remaining open space up at Morgan’s Point, which was forced on the people of this country by the group known as BEST and their support to save a small piece of land most of us had never walked through was a major part of creating this debacle.

The deception or perhaps the truth of those actions on South Shore in Warwick only set in place our own demise. The participants in their ruthless vigour could not envisage the harmful impact they caused when they forced the sitting government of the day to exchange a large parcel of open land for unseen territory. Just think each and every one of you who protested for that small insignificant land have literally, single-handedly undermined the present ability to create an answer to our economic problems.

When you think about it, we could have created an open space solution, engaged in developing a sustainable method of securing year round employment for all of our people, regardless of their education, skill set, and at the same time put in place a venture that would sustain all our future generations. We could have at the same time created our unique version of a tourism product that would have been the envy of larger destinations. Along with this notion we could have maintained a significant portion of open space for the future generations to use if required. Even the international business segment of Bermuda would have been pleased at the value it could have bought to their appreciation of destination Bermuda.

Instead we are about to put Bermuda into another straight jacket which will surely destroy any hope of survival and prosperity for the people who were born on this 21 miles called home. A hotel, golf course and more condominiums only confirms this generation’s self-serving, ignoring our future offspring should have a right to a chance of economic prowess when they arrive.

We have nine golf courses inside 21 miles, we need to build and rebuild at least another three or four hotels, but we also need to enhance the opportunities of born Bermudians living in their homeland. This is good governance in any stretch of the word. We should not give our inheritance to strangers from other lands no matter how much money they bring to the table. This is the epitome of foolishness and could be the epitaph of Bermudians. Respectfully submitted for your viewpoints

JOHN H HOLDIPP III