‘Offensive’ UK M.P. hits out at pro-independence Bermuda critics
Courtesy: Mirror BERMUDA threatened to ban Tory MP Andrew Rosindell after he sparked a row on a goodwill trip to the island paradise. Mr Rosindell, chair of the all-party group on British overseas territories, accused premier Paula Cox of a “cynical” attitude and told politicians they should fly the Union Flag. He was denounced by Lt Col David Burch, the country’s former national security minister, who called him “disrespectful” and “out of order” and said he would like to put him on a stoplist so he could not come back. The Tory tried to shrug off the scathing criticism...
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PREMIER Paula Cox raised a few eye brows when she announced recently, the appointment of long-term PLP activist LaVerne Furbert to the upper house. Dubbed “The Great Defender” on ZBM FM89 radio shows, Sen. Furbert sets the record straight to Tari Trott.
Read MoreOpposition doubtful with ‘same tired group’ in new Cabinet
WHILE PLP supports are enthusiastic over the unveiling of the Cabinet under Premier Paula Cox, the official Opposition has doubts. Following the constitution, Governor Sir Richard Gozney officially appointed the 11 members of the Cabinet yesterday at Government House — excluding Premier Cox and Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess. Opposition Leader Kim Swan pledged to work with the Government but criticized it for not bringing about the change that the people need. He said last night: “Bermuda is not working for many today. We see it in spreading joblessness, shrinking paychecks,...
Read MoreUltimate guide: Who’s who in new Cabinet
This is the new Cabinet unveiled by Premier Paula Cox (click image to ENLARGE):
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