u2 go over the top

check out this vid on U2’s amazing new stage set …

power play

Today’s Royal Gazette says Government’s plan to take over the corporations of Hamilton and St. George’s is a potentially dangerous concentration of power:

Government’s decision to close down the corporations of Hamilton and St. George’s has all the hallmarks of the Brown administration.

Ignoring submissions from the public, taking decisions in private without consultation and putting up an unresearched justification for shutting down the corporations is increasingly typical of how Premier Ewart Brown’s administration does business.

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Amidst the good news about a St. Regis Hotel being planned for the Par-la-Ville site in Hamilton, the Corporation’s notable absence from yesterday’s press conference, whether planned or not, spoke volumes. The Corporation, which owns the land and has been working with developers on the project, says they were not invited; the developers say it was miscommunication; and of course it was nothing to do with the Government.

‘l’ of a mistake

Wonderful misprint in today’s Royal Gazette: a story about a new monument to commemorate the 1959 Theatre Boycott was headlined, “Theatre boycott recalled 50 years later with new pubic square, sculpture , and a special film showing”. Embarrased editors corrected the typo for the online edition. I was rather relieved to read that they were showing Errol Williams’ When Voices Rise documentary about the boycott, and not something a little more risque … !

singing around the world

cool video from the Playing For Change project. More info at http://playingforchange.com

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The protest continues …

Two videos from today’s protest. In the top one, co-organiser Erica Rance-Cariah addresses the crowd of about 1,000 outside the House of Assembly. She called on protesters and those not present to “do their part” by pressuring their MPs and constituency organisations to force out Premier Dr. Ewart Brown.  Below, former UBP MP Grace Bell leads the crowd in a heartfelt prayer.

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mapping michael

Cool map charting Michael Jackson's considerable influence to hip-hop.

Wayne Ball Jr. addresses anti-Brown protest

There may not have been as many black Bermudians at today’s protest as one would have thought/hoped but Wayne Ball eloquently made up those who for whatever reason stayed away.

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Democracy 2.0

Why don’t people vote? Why do we loathe and distrust our politicians? Want to have your voice heard? Looking for answers on how to reform government? This is a timely trailer for a forthcoming full-length film featuring Bermuda’s own Charles Reilly.

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Was he Black or White?

Michael Jackson produced some of the best pop music ever made … but what a strange boy, as this spoof video shows.

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Corporations to be abolished

The Royal Gazette is reporting that the Corporations of Hamilton and St. George’s are to be abolished. The municipalities were told of the decision in a letter from Cabinet last week that stated:

“In its Throne Speech of 2008, the Government of Bermuda undertook to reform Bermuda’s municipalities; in considering the best means to do so, Cabinet determined that the most practical, efficient and effective reform would be to repeal the Municipalities Act 1923 and transition the operations of the municipalities into the relevant government departments.”

There’s no question that the Corporations – long criticised for their lack of public access and secrecy – need reform but given recent events, the timing is interesting to say the least. Many will view this as another example of Dr. Brown’s questionable agenda. It can only add fuel to tomorrow’s  protest at the House of Assembly …