Stories about Bermuda from October, 2009
Bermuda: PATI Problems
Vexed Bermoothes says that Bermuda's draft freedom of information law “is a rather opaque transparency law. It also misses a singular opportunity to protect whistleblowers…”
Bermuda: Economic Pinch
“The critical mass of tourism facilities continues its tailspin of decline. The Government may spin all it wants, but the facts are dismal”: Vexed Bermoothes says Bermuda is feeling the economic squeeze.
Bermuda: PATI Pending
Of Bermuda's pending Public Access To Information legislation, Catch a fire says: “I don’t understand the reason for PATI only applying to information created following the enactment of PATI. It certainly leaves the government open to rumour-mongering and undermines the credibility of PATI.”
Caribbean: Celebrity Twitter
“Celebrities on Twitter; it’s the new fan mail – with direct, instant, and real-time contact”: Caribbean Public Relations has the scoop on how regional celebrities fare on the social networking site.
Bermuda: I Told You So
“Would the UBP be better off focusing on the issues at hand…rather than focusing on self promotion?”: Bermudian 21 Square says that the “I told you so” approach isn't working.
Bermuda: Is It Enough?
Vexed Bermoothes wonders if the existing punishment in instances of poor governance are a sufficient deterrent for Bermudians.
Bermuda: Reflections
Rumours of a snap election being called in Bermuda remind 21 Square of an Aesop’s fable.
Bermuda: Bad Investment
“Government misses the point. Spends millions to save thousands. Shows utter inability to invest our money wisely. Again”: New Onion takes issue with the Bermuda government's subsidizing of the solar electric industry.