The ever-present issue of race reared its ugly head yet again at a Bermuda Independence Commission public meeting last night.
The eighth BIC public meeting was held at an almost empty hall at CedarBridge Academy with about 30 members of the public in...
The following letter was sent to Ms Kelly Miller, Secretary of the Corporation of Hamilton and copied to The Royal Gazette.
May 16, 2005
Dear Ms Miller,
I reside at Rockaway in Southampton, my place of employment is on the outskirts of Hamilton on St...
This is the text of the speech delivered by Governor Sir John Vereker at the Speaker's Dinner on Saturday.
I am grateful to you, Honourable Premier, for that introduction. It is, I think, no secret that my wife and I are hugely enjoying our time in B...
Governor Sir John Vereker has reiterated his warning that whatever potential benefits Independence might bring, it is by no means the panacea to Bermuda?s ?deep rooted? social problems.
Addressing politicians and dignitaries at the annual Speaker?s D...
I am grateful to you, Hon Premier, for that introduction. It is, I think, no secret that my wife and I are hugely enjoying our time in Bermuda; and if we are able to make some contribution to keeping this wonderful island secure, prosperous and attra...
Governor Sir John Vereker rightly said at the Speaker's Dinner on Saturday night that regardless of the other merits or risks of Independence, it should not be seen as a solution for the Island's social problems. Sir John was correct to make the poin...
'So why can't I?'
May 19, 2005
Dear Sir,
There is a general atmosphere of lawlessness in Bermuda due to the actions of some politicians, the inaction of most politicians and the inability of the entire judicial system to successfully prosecute many p...
Anti-Independence MP Trevor Moniz has hit back at claims by Walton Brown that the European Union is pushing to control custom duties on overseas territories including Bermuda.
Mr. Moniz said the pressure was coming from the World Trade Organisation a...
1. This paper sets out the position on a number of the issues raised in discussion with the Bermuda Independence Commission during its visit to London on 14-16 March 2005.
2. As the grant of independence by the UK requires the prior approval of Parli...
Britain has spelled out some of the costs Bermuda might be faced with if it decides to go it alone ? including a $500,000-plus bill for joining the United Nations.
In a position paper in response to the Bermuda Independence Commission visit in March,...
