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Lowering the bar – The PLP and public speaking

Monday, July 05, 2010

By H. Kim Swan, Opposition Leader

Consequences and truth in public spending

Thursday, July 01, 2010

By H. Kim Swan, Opposition Leader

Seniors are being let down by government

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

By Louise Jackson, MBE, JP, MP, Shadow Minister for Health and Seniors

Archived Press Releases

Parental responsibility legislation too long in coming Monday, June 28, 2010
No one should be above the law Monday, June 28, 2010
Doing the right thing – deleting Burch’s words from the record Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Sousa becomes UBP’s Warwick West candidate Wednesday, June 23, 2010
More questions than answers Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Kudos to Mr. Trevor Moniz Wednesday, June 16, 2010
When truth and party collide Wednesday, June 09, 2010
UBP chairman steps down to become election candidate Wednesday, June 09, 2010
By Mr. E.T. (Bob) Richards, Shadow Minister of Finance Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Heroes Committee should be drawn from the community Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Tourism results are simply not good enough Sunday, May 30, 2010
Let’s work together on the crime challenge Sunday, May 30, 2010
Erwin Adderley – Candidate for Pembroke West, Constituency 19 Thursday, May 20, 2010
A threat to free speech Monday, May 17, 2010
On the planned dissolution of CURE Sunday, May 16, 2010
Get on with it Sunday, May 16, 2010
Not good enough Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Spinning in air Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Get back to the real business of the people Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Smother with 24/7 surveillance Friday, May 07, 2010
Allan Marshall - Candidate for Hamilton South, Constituency 7 Wednesday, May 05, 2010
On gaming in Bermuda Wednesday, May 05, 2010
When politics preceded public safety Monday, May 03, 2010
Roban’s code words one more example of Government’s negative leadership Friday, April 23, 2010
‘We would do better’ Tuesday, April 20, 2010
April 18th road death Sunday, April 18, 2010
Easter Shootings Press Conference statements Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Emergency Cabinet meeting a totally inadequate response Tuesday, April 06, 2010
New Education strategy needs independent standards board and frequent updates Monday, April 05, 2010
Good Friday murder Sunday, April 04, 2010
We’ll beat this challenge to recruit firefighters Thursday, April 01, 2010
Paying the price of the 2010-2011 Budget Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Parks overtime dispute – years in the making Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Kite Festival - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Our FutureCare goals - fair, affordable, sustainable Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Premier’s unhelpful response on Bean’s name-calling Friday, March 26, 2010
Response to Royal Gazette story – “Angry Parks workers down tools…” Friday, March 26, 2010
Tax dollars to airlines Friday, March 26, 2010
Premier – reprimand your senator Friday, March 26, 2010
Back to basics for the Music Festival Friday, March 26, 2010
Paying the price for careless government Friday, March 26, 2010
A step in the right direction Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Shooting the messenger Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wayne Furbert joins Dr. Brown Thursday, March 18, 2010
Undue stress for seniors over Phase 2 roll-out of FutureCare Thursday, March 18, 2010
Unwise words that get us nowhere Wednesday, March 17, 2010
An inexcusable budget charade Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Budget debate - Reply to Premier’s comment on Opposition ‘lack of cooperation’ Monday, March 15, 2010
We would do better with the Budget Tuesday, March 09, 2010
2010/2011 Budget Debate Schedule Monday, March 08, 2010
So much for ‘the sunshine of public scrutiny’ Monday, March 08, 2010
Get your priorities right Saturday, March 06, 2010
Reply to the budget Friday, March 05, 2010
A penalizing budget Friday, February 26, 2010
Auditor General’s report says something is deeply wrong Thursday, February 25, 2010
The closer you get, the worse it smells Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Consultants – Bermuda’s Shadow Government Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Is there a hidden agenda at Morgan’s Point Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Stop the rot now! Commit to the right thing Monday, February 22, 2010
Premier to Morgan’s Point: ‘Too much concrete’ – That’s it? Friday, February 19, 2010
Conflict of interest in Minister’s appointment of sibling? Yes, absolutely! Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Premier needs to explain his expensive travel bug Tuesday, February 16, 2010
We don’t have to accept tourism’s decline Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tourism’s needs are here and now, not on the other side of the world Thursday, February 04, 2010
Goverment’s fiscal mismanagement a ‘fast car with no brakes’ Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Obama’s budget plan a cause for concern Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Devastating judgment on Government’s management of the public purse Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Bermuda needs strength not weakness at Finance Friday, January 29, 2010
’Large voter imbalances need to be addressed’ Wednesday, January 27, 2010
More detail needed on anti-crime measures Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Corporation takeover? Stick to what’s important Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Confronting crime through people helping people Friday, January 22, 2010
To the Health Ministry - Get the numbers right! Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Carelessness with public money, even at golf courses Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Beware the politics of distraction Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Premier – Don’t punish operators for the mess you created Monday, January 18, 2010
A Tribute to the Life of Joan Lindo, United Bermuda Party stalwart Friday, January 15, 2010
Government hurting not helping the Old Town Friday, January 15, 2010
‘One year too late’ Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Mr. Premier, practice what you preach Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Let’s make our roads safer in 2010 Monday, January 11, 2010
Statement from Kim Swan Leader of the Opposition, United Bermuda Party Monday, January 04, 2010
Spend on people not buildings Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Entrustment change tightens rein on Bermuda Monday, December 21, 2009
Stepping forward needs assurance and bravery Monday, December 21, 2009
This is a Bermuda-wide problem Tuesday, December 15, 2009
‘Be proud. Be involved. Be with us!’ Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Ministerial misinformation on FutureCare (continued) Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Why the issues surrounding the Uighurs will not go away Thursday, December 10, 2009
Stop playing politics and focus on the job at hand Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Ministerial misinformation on FutureCare… Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Stop playing politics with the Police. Work the system. Monday, December 07, 2009
Time for a peace summit Monday, December 07, 2009
Concerned for the economy? We’ll go to bat for you. Friday, December 04, 2009
Tribute to the late McNeil Warner Friday, December 04, 2009
Time for realism, discipline and backbone Tuesday, December 01, 2009
PATI must be open, transparent and retroactive Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Speak Now Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Deposit insurance: Support the concept, await the details Monday, November 23, 2009
Shootings at Southside Cinema Sunday, November 15, 2009
UBP initial response to the Throne Speech Friday, November 06, 2009
The Government must step in Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Getting education reform back on track - here’s one way to do it. Tuesday, November 03, 2009
UBP to move forward with election for party leader Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Just say NO to the spin Monday, October 26, 2009
UBP moves forward with change Thursday, October 22, 2009
UBP moving forward with change Monday, October 19, 2009
Playing games at the people’s expense Monday, October 19, 2009
Another mockery of our planning laws Friday, October 16, 2009
UBP in London Tuesday, October 13, 2009
We need action on the homeless now Sunday, October 11, 2009
Chinese Ambassador to Britain speaks about the Uighurs in Bermuda Wednesday, October 07, 2009
FutureCare or Future Shock? Monday, October 05, 2009
Careless words on gambling and income tax Monday, October 05, 2009
Setting the record straight on FutureCare, the government and Mrs. Louise Jackson Thursday, September 24, 2009
We Carry On Thursday, September 24, 2009
On the death of Albert Jackson Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Failed tourism policies coming home to roost Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Statement by Kim Swan Monday, September 21, 2009
Keith Young Friday, September 18, 2009
Kim Swan press comment on the anniversary of 9/11 Friday, September 11, 2009
Race politics hurts Bermuda Friday, September 11, 2009
UBP meets with Governor on crime Thursday, September 10, 2009
FutureCare concerns remain Tuesday, September 08, 2009
This crime represents a threat to all Bermuda Monday, September 07, 2009
We can do more to rescue tourism. Here’s one suggestion Thursday, August 27, 2009
A Contractor General is the right thing for Bermuda Thursday, August 27, 2009
Texting ban can save lives Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Community Outreach event for Pembroke East Central Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Professional leadership is needed for tourism Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Keith Young - UBP Candidate for Pembroke East Central By Election Thursday, August 13, 2009
A Tribute to Esme Swan Monday, August 10, 2009
The Departure of US Consul General Gregory Slayton Sunday, August 09, 2009
We need to regard gang life as a national emergency Friday, August 07, 2009
The Death of Julian Hall Sunday, July 19, 2009
On the Death of the Minister of Health, the Hon Nelson Bascome Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Minister Walter Roban’s Comments Monday, July 06, 2009
Attorney General’s Statement Thursday, July 02, 2009
50th Anniversary of Theatre Boycott Thursday, July 02, 2009
Don’t take it out on Bermuda Wednesday, June 24, 2009
It’s not over Monday, June 22, 2009
Time to put Bermuda first Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Brown brings Guantanamo to Bermuda Thursday, June 11, 2009
Bermuda makes OECD white list Monday, June 08, 2009
We must do something! Monday, June 08, 2009
An outside investigator is better Thursday, June 04, 2009
Gang Shootings – Bermuda Day Weekend Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Washington and TIEAs Friday, May 22, 2009
Stop the politics of distraction Friday, May 15, 2009
We need a fresh start in Tourism Thursday, May 14, 2009
Improving race relations is about bringing people together, not keeping them apart Tuesday, May 12, 2009
More Tourism spin Monday, May 11, 2009
Let’s see the loyalty oath Sunday, May 10, 2009
It’s either Bermuda or one-man rule Wednesday, May 06, 2009
US Tax Crackdown - Gravely concerned Monday, May 04, 2009
Moody’s Downgrade - Disappointing New Thursday, April 30, 2009
The dots are connectible - The case of LeYoni Junos Monday, April 27, 2009
Is the Government ready for swine flu? Monday, April 27, 2009
Two Statements on the Turks & Caicos Situation Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Disarray Monday, April 13, 2009
YOUNG UNITED "TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL" WITH KITE FESTIVAL - FRIDAY, APRIL 10th, 2009 Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Future Care - "Promises, Promises" Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Good Friday Kite Festival Friday, April 03, 2009
Shift Heroes Day to the Second Monday in June Thursday, April 02, 2009
Faith-based tourism needs forensic audit Thursday, March 26, 2009
Deadlines for FutureCare were in place Thursday, March 26, 2009
FutureCare should open doors not close them Tuesday, March 24, 2009
A new, sleazy low – Taxpayer funded donations to the PLP Friday, March 20, 2009
The Auditor’s Report - Keep in mind Monday, March 16, 2009
The Auditor General’s Special Report Friday, March 13, 2009
A damning report by any measure Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Half-baked legislation is unacceptable Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Thoughts on policing, violence and responsibility Monday, March 09, 2009
Sports award switch - A reprehensible decision! Sunday, March 08, 2009
Time for a review of the Police Service Thursday, March 05, 2009
‘A National Vulnerability’ - Press statement following the Reply to the 2009/10 Budget Statement Friday, February 27, 2009
Fighting crime is about commitment not headlines Friday, February 20, 2009
Why the rush? Monday, February 16, 2009
What happened to the platinum period? A comment on the Tourism Minister’s year-end report Friday, February 13, 2009
A start – at last – but much, much more can be done Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Reverse this decision Thursday, January 29, 2009
This has to stop Thursday, January 29, 2009
Obama, Bermuda and you Monday, January 26, 2009
Let’s re-visit National Heroes Day Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Action now! Friday, January 16, 2009
Farming in Bermuda: Words of support are good but action is better Tuesday, January 13, 2009
An out-of-control government Friday, January 09, 2009
Action is needed Friday, January 09, 2009