PLP: Simmons, Dame Jennifer To Run
[Updated] Constituency #31 Southampton West Central held their candidate selection meeting last night [Sept.29], and Scott Simmons was selected over Denton Williams to represent the branch.
In the 2007 General Election, the UBP’s Jon Brunson won the Southampton West Central seat with 57% of the vote against the PLP’s Marc Bean. Due to Mr Brunson’s resignation, a by-election was held in 2008, with the UBP’s Charlie Swan winning over PLP candidate Marc Bean. Mr Swan – one of the last two UBP MPs – has not declared yet if he will seek re-election.
Also last night, Constituency #2 St George’s West were deciding whether John Gibbons will be their candidate, while Constituency #1 St. George’s North confirmed Dame Jennifer Smith will stand for the branch.
In 2007 the UBP’s Kim Swan beat the PLP’s Dean Foggo by 17 votes [457-440] in St George’s West [C#2], with the constituency having a voter turnout of 77%. Mr Swan still holds the seat, one of the last two MPs under the UBP banner. The next election may see a three-way race for the seat, as Kim Swan has confirmed he plans to run in St George’s West again. That same year, Dame Jennifer beat the UBP’s Kenneth Bascome 474 – 449 in St George’s North [C#1].
The winners of the PLP candidate selection meetings thus far are; Diallo Rabain in Hamilton South [C#7], Rolfe Commissiong in Pembroke South East [C#21], Zane DeSilva in Southampton East [C#29], Randy Horton in Southampton West [C#32], Kim Wilson in Sandys South Central [C#34], Dennis Lister in Sandys North Central [C#35], Walton Brown in Pembroke [#33] and Wayne Furbert in Hamilton West [#C6].
There will be a second candidate selection meeting for Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central on October 12, after the first candidate selection meeting for Pembroke West Central [between incumbent Minister Neletha Butterfield and Senator David Burt] ended in controversy last week.
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The Dame needs to retire.
dame jennifer is an excellent ambassador in Bermuda and a great Politican.
she is honest/works hard/and most of all gets a lot done for the people in st.geo.
keep up the good work dame.
This is amazing to me – - each day, I come to Bernews and read how the PLP continues to make these selections – - how could Scott Simmons be chosen to stand as a candidate in the next general election? I just don’t understand it. This man has proven to have a complete disregard for the laws of this country, as well as a level of entitlement which is unwarranted.
Hear me, PLP Leadership – - this is not the way to persuade the young Black voters to “look” at your party as a viable option in the election – - giving us any “supposed” young Black face isn’t going to cut it – - giving us determinded, intelligent, committed, young Black faces like Rabain, Burt WILL make us pay attention.
It’s simply not an easy win for you this time – - you need to recognize that and prepare . . .
Yng Black Mind (those who know understand)
Apparently someone was impressed with this ex policeman.
They really should do their homework!
Scott has all the right qualities to run for the PLP. Enough said.
I am not a PLP fan but John Gibbons is an excellant choice. Young, vibrant, honest and committed. I wish him luck.
Anything of suface value really needs to be examined……
I have always thought it, but you have just proven to me just how ignorant you really are…..
Just ask St Georges people about the “real” Mr. Gibbons…..
Good looking too!!
I would not vote for Scott Simmons – He bites his nails!
Yeah right. Did you know that eating ‘Boogies’ reduces cancer cells by 80%…..
Really.