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Michael Weeks responds to criticism from shadow minister Robert King in a recent op-ed
DATE: Aug 13, 2025
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Michael Weeks
Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, responds to an op-ed from his shadow in the Opposition
DATE: Apr 08, 2025
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Michael Weeks
Without much warning, the pandemic steered Bermuda into an unprecedented downward slide that led to:
• Enforcement of shelter-in-place
• Closing of Bermuda’s borders
• An unforgiving blow to the hospitality industry with well in excess 1,000 workers ...
DATE: Nov 23, 2021
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Michael Weeks
On any given day, those who operate food shelters and deliver to the needy are constantly asked the question, "When will things get back to normal?”
I assist at a food shelter, so I hear your questions and concerns first-hand.
Thousands of Bermudian...
DATE: May 11, 2021
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Michael Weeks
“When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers” African Proverb
In a perfect world, Bermuda’s leaders could sit down, work together and focus on the best interests of our people. And sometimes that is what happens: we find common ground and we ...
DATE: Apr 24, 2019
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Michael Weeks
It is interesting that the same One Bermuda Alliance that had four education ministers in five years, slashed scholarships and educational opportunities for Bermudians and, on the issue of school mould at TN Tatem, referred to teachers as “mischievou...
DATE: Apr 12, 2019
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Michael Weeks
“Fix the problem, not the blame.”
— Japanese proverb
With the new year only a few days old, for many of us it is a time for reflection and the opportunity to take a new approach in our lives — a new approach that benefits ourselves and those we love....
DATE: Jan 15, 2019
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Michael Weeks
The following is adapted from remarks prepared for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference held in London from December 12 to 16
Bermuda is an idyllic place of natural beauty and community connectedness. We abide by a deep sense of sha...
DATE: Apr 21, 2017
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Michael Weeks
Whenever there is a spike in violent crimes, where helmets with tinted visors are utilised, the debate calling for the ban of tinted visors raises its head.
As far back as May of 2011, the then Minister of National Security, Wayne Perinchief JP, MP, ...
DATE: Sep 19, 2015
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Michael Weeks
Since taking office, the One Bermuda Alliance has demonstrated that its priorities are out of step with Mr and Mrs Bermuda.
From breaking promises and being repeatedly caught in untruths, to implementing policies that have made it harder for Bermudi...
DATE: Jul 07, 2015
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Michael Weeks