Progressive Minds

Firstly, my name is Guilden, not Mr. Gilbert, I reserve that title for my father.

Well, to the Obama Administration it could be viewed as a positive outcome because of the pressure this removed from Obama. From the U.K.'s perspective it is not a positive outcome because now the U.K. Governemnt is forced to explain how the Bermuda Government can make such a decision without proper consultation with the U.K. as is required under our constitution. The Bermuda Governemnt, whether it is happy about the current staus or not, has no authority to enter into foreign policy negotiations or agreements with the consent of the U.K. Government.

China surely will not look favourable at Bermuda after thisand please do not be fooled as China is making some very large and substantial investments on this side of the world. From tourism perspective China is growing on a daily basis for example.

In the borader world, I do not think it will make any difference positive or negative except where there are countries who support, the U.S., U.K. or China.

At the end of the day, as I have said, I just want to see a Bermuda Government that makes decisions that are in the long-term best interest of Bermuda and its population. This is my view is not a sound decision.

I trust I have answered your question.