By Zoila Palma: On September 12, 2026, Former Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow delivered the keynote address at the Bermuda Industrial Union’s 41st annual Labor Day banquet.
“Thank you to President Furbert, Renee, Kryshae and the leadership executive for inviting me. This years theme, “The Courage to ChangeBuilt by the Past. Transforming for the Future” sums up my life.
I was especially ecstatic to address the BIU members and supporters because of the crucial role the unions play in advocating for the working class drivers of society who are often times overworked, overlooked, underpaid and underprivileged,” Barrow expressed.
Barrow reflected on Prime Minister Michael Manley who started his political journey with the Unions in Jamaica.
“Joshua as Manley was affectionately called, changed Jamaica for the better forever. Manley was the ultimate advocate for Jamaican who disenfranchised, discriminated against and disproportionately impoverished due to colonial oppression.
Though he was a child of privilege, he used his fortunes to uplift the less fortunate. I patter my political life based on the Manley’s, Goerge Price’s and Philip Goldon’s,” Barrow added.
Barrow said that as the BIU prepares for the departure of its long serving President, “brother Chris Furbert, it is vital that change is embraced with recognition of all that greatness made the Bermuda Industrial Union a lauded 80 year old institution that helped to build the Bermuda we see today while employing the requisite evolution that will lend to the continued transformation of the BIU for the betterment of its members and Bermuda.”
“We must never forget what the program is, advocacy for the people! Empowerment, equality, dignity, enhancement! No egos, no pride, no self, no personality! Service and Solidarity,” he said.
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By Zoila Palma: On September 12, 2026, Former Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow delivered the keynote address at the Bermuda Industrial Union’s 41st annual Labor Day banquet. “Thank you to President Furbert, Renee, Kryshae and the leadership executive for inviting me. This years theme, “The Courage to ChangeBuilt by the Past. Transforming for the
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