Ben Smith uses his first Premier’s Questions as Opposition Leader to challenge Premier David Burt on gaming and education
Inertia on casinos and problems in education were the opening salvos from Ben Smith during the first Premier’s Questions since he became Opposition Leader.
Premier David Burt welcomed the new Opposition Leader, but it was not long before he was accusing his counterpart of failing to listen.
Mr Smith tackled Gaming first…
The Royal Gazette reported that, as of 2024, the Bermuda Gaming Commission had cost the public more than $16-million.
Ben Smith moved on to criticise the Government’s handling of public education, referencing recently released test results.
The Premier countered that it is not an apples to apples comparison.
He also affirmed his confidence in public education, citing that his children benefit from it, and said that parents must carry some of the responsibility for schooling…
