The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, has initiated discussions across Bermuda’s political spectrum to foster collaboration and unity on key issues.
On Friday (Feb. 28), the Premier met with the leader of the Free Democratic Movement (FDM), Marc Bean to discuss areas of mutual interest. Their conversation focused on identifying opportunities to improve the lives of Bermudians through constructive cooperation.
Both the Premier and Mr. Bean underscored the importance of finding common ground to address Bermuda’s pressing challenges.
In the meeting, Premier Burt complimented the FDM leader for his party’s focus on the issues during the recent election campaign which is important for fostering debate.
The Premier said, “On Friday, we took an important step forward. Not as members of different political parties, but as Bermudians, committed to the hard work of building a stronger, fairer, more united Bermuda. We may not always agree but what matters is that we find common ground where we can, push each other to be better, and never lose sight of the fact that the challenges we face belong to all of us. At the end of the day, the success of Bermuda isn’t about one party, it’s about what we can achieve together for our island home.”
Premier Burt also met with One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) leader Jarion Richardson to review the dates for the Convening of the Legislature and the 2025/26 Budget. This meeting underscored the government’s approach to ensuring an inclusive dialogue on governance.
The Premier said, “In my meeting with Opposition leader Jarion Richardson, we spoke about the need for the Legislature to be more active in its oversight role, not just during House sessions, but through its committees.
“This was a recommendation from the SAGE Commission and a commitment in our 2017 platform. We made the necessary changes in 2018 to ensure these committees could be appointed. Yet, after finally being formed in 2024, they still haven’t met. That must change.”
Premier Burt concluded, “Accountability is a shared responsibility, and we must ensure the mechanisms for oversight are not just in place, but actually used. That’s why we both agreed on the need to ensure these committees fulfil their role.”
These engagements, the first of several planned meetings across Bermuda’s political landscape, highlight the Government’s commitment to fostering a cooperative approach to governance for the benefit of all Bermudians.
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