Video: OBA Announce New Candidates
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is hosting a press conference today [Sept.27] to announce some of their candidates who will be standing in the next General Election. It is expected to begin shortly and you can tune into the live video below:
Live stream over, 20 minute video replay available below:
Update 2:42pm: OBA Leader Senator Craig Cannonier said all candidates are drug tested, and all have agreed to random drug testing going forward. He said this policy is as they believe in leading by example.
Update 2:48pm: There were three candidates announced: Anthony Francis, Toni Spring and Trevor Moniz.
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Anthony Francis will represent the OBA in Constituency #13 in Devonshire. He is an IT specialist, a well known photographer, a past President of the Bermuda Referee Association, and presently an executive member of the Bermuda Football Association. C#13 is presently held by Minister Glenn Blakeney.
Toni Spring will represent the OBA in Constituency #33 Sandys South. She has been a teacher for over 16 years, since 2007 she has been teaching at Adult Education School. C#33 is presently held by Minister Terry Lister.
Trevor Moniz, who was first elected to the House of Assembly in 1993 under the UBP, will be running for re-election in Constituency #9 Smiths West.
Update 2:58pm: Press conference over, video replay available above.
Update 4:02pm: The full statement by Senator Cannonier is below:
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Good afternoon.
I am pleased today to introduce you to some proud Bermudians who will stand for the One Bermuda Alliance in the next general election.
This is the first in a series of candidate rollouts we will hold over the coming weeks.
Before I get to specific introductions, I want to say a few words about the process to this point.
Over the past few months in the lead-up to our leadership convention, and in the weeks since, we have been approached by a lot of people expressing interest in running for office.
These are people from all walks of life, young and old; all sharing great love for Bermuda, all believing in a better future, all prepared to bring about change to make Bermuda work better for Bermudians.
It has been an inspiring experience: People stepping forward to help their country in its time of need.
As new leader of the One Bermuda Alliance I am excited by the interest, not just for our organization, but for the Island; because Bermuda needs people to step forward to serve the larger community. Now is the time.
In the weeks to come, the OBA will put forward a team of candidates who bring to the table optimism and confidence, experience and skills, and dedication to public service.
They are committed to getting this island working again; to making this country work better for the people who call it home.
I should also mention that all our candidates are drug-tested, and that on becoming candidates they have agreed to random drug testing going forward.
This is party policy because we believe in the importance of leading by example, and this policy is a reflection of that.
With me today are teacher Mrs. Toni Spring, IT specialist Mr. Anthony Francis and a man you’re all familiar with Mr. Trevor Moniz, a lawyer by trade and, as I’ve come to know, an expert in public policy.
After some introductory remarks, I will ask each of them to say a few words to you.
Toni Spring will be the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for Sandys South, Constituency 33.
She is ‘Somerset girl’, born and bred. She has been a teacher for more than 16 years, primarily at Sandys Secondary School.
Since 2007, she has been at the Adult Education School where she teaches adult learners from 16 to 60, GED preparation courses, as well as mathematics as part of the adult literacy programme.
Toni has been an active member of the Sandys Middle School PTA.
She has also served as a Bermuda Regiment Cadet Officer, leading the Sandys’ cadets for several years.
Toni is passionate about education. She believes in her work. She knows its importance to the lives of her students. Now, she wants to make a difference beyond the classroom.
Since she approached the OBA, Toni has worked closely with Dr. Grant Gibbons on his Shadow Education Advisory Board, working on plans to bring real reform to the system as a whole, but most particularly to the classroom.
Toni’s love of education has been passed onto her family. She is the proud mother of mother of Amanda, who teaches English as a second language in Seoul, South Korea. Her second daughter Katherine is a college student in Atlanta, Georgia.
To the people of Sandys South, Toni is one of you. She is straightforward, dedicated and ready to work hard for you.
Welcome aboard Toni.
Also with us today is Mr. Anthony Francis. Anthony will stand for the One Bermuda Alliance in Devonshire South, Constituency 13.
Anthony was born in Somerset, but he has lived in Devonshire for the past 37 years. He is a father of three, and educated at Dellwood Primary, Saltus Grammar School and Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
Anthony is an IT business analyst who specializes in disaster recovery, business continuity and computer security.
He is the IT manager for the Bermuda Post Office, and before that the Director of Information Services at the Berkeley Institute.
Anthony’s community involvement is best expressed by his years in sport. He is past president of the Bermuda Referees Association and currently sits as an executive member of the Bermuda Football Association.
Anthony has stepped forward because of his concerns about the direction the Island has taken and the need for leadership that remains vigilant to the needs of everyday people and the strategic needs of the Island.
Anthony is committed to building a working partnership with the people of Devonshire South that enables their voices to be heard and acknowledged in the halls of government, and that returns a stronger community and family focus to the constituency.
He is approachable, accessible and committed.
Welcome aboard Anthony.
The final candidate today is Mr. Trevor Moniz, one of strongest, most reliable voices in Parliament.
Trevor will be running for re-election in Smith’s West, Constituency 9. He was first elected there in 1993 and the people have returned him at every opportunity.
Trevor was born and raised in Smith’s. He is an MP who pays close attention to the concerns of his constituents. He knows how to fight for them and he knows how to speak for them.
Trevor is also a veteran MP, whose knowledge of government and Parliament is a major asset for the OBA. He has served as House Leader and Deputy Opposition Leader and as Shadow Attorney General.
A lawyer by trade, Trevor has also been recognized by Portugal for services to the Portuguese community.
I am delighted to have Trevor with us. He is a strong Bermudian.
Now, I would like to ask each of the candidates to say a few words, and then we’ll take questions.
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The full statement by new candidate Anthony Francis is below:
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Good afternoon.
Bermuda is currently disenchanted and disillusioned. It needs leadership; leadership that provides not just vision but the strength to carry it through.
My generation and the ones following watched in hope as we expected leadership to take us to something better. It did not happen.
Effective leadership is the issue for me. The people of Bermuda need leaders who are going to deliver on their promises.
Workers need to work, children need education and families need to be safe.
My decision to run for the OBA stems from these needs.
Bermuda has waited too long for quality leadership and they should not have to wait too much longer.
Leadership is about working closely with the people, understanding their needs, working out solutions, devising plans to make them happen, motivating people and getting it done.
Having led many big budget projects during my career, I believe I can help this island do better for people.
The focus going forward must be on performance. It must be about shouldering responsibility not passing it up; it must be about integrity and character, not promises without result.
Leadership has to be visible and accessible.
The OBA presents the opportunity for change. Its leadership has demonstrated real commitment to putting Bermuda first. The party’s commitment to openness and transparency – as we saw in the open vote at the leadership conference – will be good for Bermuda.
The party’s desire to include the young and to teach the next generation says to me this is not politics as usual.
In short, I believe in the OBA. I believe it has the values, principles and leadership to guide Bermuda to a better tomorrow.
Getting Bermuda back on the road to recovery will not be simple, but it is the task I have signed up for. I want to do this for the people of Devonshire North Central and beyond.
I am looking forward to the days ahead. Bermuda needs to vote for change and the OBA is the way to bring it about. Putting Bermuda First.
Thank you.
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I wish them all the best.
Race politics again = why is Moniz in a safe UBP seat, a man who has annihilated the UBP with the Sir John Swan/Grant Gibbons McDonalds fiasco then used the Swans to keep in position? Why place him in the safe seat and the 2 nubies in PLP safe seats. Makes you wonder, did the branches have a meeting, election anything or did John Barritt poll those constituencies when he polled his C12
No comment…
One question – how were these candidates chosen? By the members? or by the leadership only?
Also, I notice Mr. Francis got the constituency name wrong…
In addition, if they have tons of candidates, why are they still asking people to submit their names?
Something ain’t addin up…
What does not add up is a black PLP govt which has screwed over its own people. Go figure. The PLP have created an underclass of blacks. The PLP have created their own apartheid. It is scary. Bermuda needs a change from this madness. Our children are being laid to waste.
Right…the PLP did it ALL…Lol…do you even know how ridiculous you sound?
and the OBA is the Messiah that will swoop down to save us from ourselves…the same Party that refuses to take a stand on ANY issue…
Actually the PLP did do it all. Has there been any other govt in power for the last 13 years?? You can’t have it both ways. And the Alliance will stear the island from ruination. Like it or not, the Alliance is your saviour.
Black Soil…have you considered throwing your hat in the ring ? You always make a lot of sence..
does not sound that ridiculous when you look at the mess they have made of Bermuda…nice touch OBA on the drug testing and random tests when in office…PLP do the same? I doubt it…although that would give them a good excuse for their lack of governance….
I wonder if their sitting MPs need to be tested? If so I’m guessing some won’t make it. But we know they aren’t really committed to transparency.
This is coming form a supporter of Party that has consistently refused to take drug tests while mandating that civil servants must take a drug test. This is also the party that refuses to provide an update on the state of Bermuda’s finances since the beginning of the 2011/12 fiscal year. This is also from a party that flat out refused to make public the document produced by the foreign law firm commissioned with designing the takeover of the Corporations. This is the party that introduced PATI in 2003 for discussion and 8 years later it still hasn’t been debated and/or implemented. This is also the party that refused to incorporate whistle blower clauses within PATI.
Transparency? What is that?
I think it has something to do with photography.
1) Civil Servants are not mandated to take drug tests, if so we’d have a whole lot less
2) PATI was introduced in 2004, Passed in 2009, and is currently being implemented
3) Whistleblower Protection was passed this year in 2011.
Get your facts correct.
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How long have you been in Bermuda or when did you wake up….
Bermuda has always had a black underclass…remember slavery, segregation, and laws that prohibited blacks from voting, education, work and access to Banking facilities…unfortunately some of us is still trying to recover…I am so glad you made it through unaffected.
So it doesn’t add up that the OBA would want as many people to apply as possible? Obviously they will pick the best of those that apply so the more the better.
If Bermuda rejects the Alliance, then cry for your future generations. The PLP are for their elite first. And Bermuda (and its children) are suffering for it.
The PLP have sold the Plantation to foriegn investors and channeled it out through consultants.
You’ll see once the “deceive you” comes to light. It will. Maybe not in my time but it will.
Anyone know someone who can fix a $70 pier?
Terry is correct. We elected the PLP in 1998 because we thought they knew how to govern this country without the need to spend millions on foreigners. We thought they knew how to educate our kids! And how to govern. The PLP have turned out to be more “foreign” than the foreigners!! The PLP out UBP’ed the UBP. They have perpetuated a black underclass! I am very disappointed.
Thats not why we elected the PLP. We all understood that they had never formed a government. But we elected them because we thought the leadership would be a lot more sympathetic to issues of the everyday Bermudian -the social issues and ramifications of a society of economic divide and access. The PLP was to right the wrongs of the past because they understood. The sad truth is that once again Bermudians have been lazy (I am a Bermudian so have the moral authority to say this) and have not effectively taken advantage of an environment which was much friendlier. We felt that because it was a black government, then the government would take care of us by virtue of the fact that “I look like you” and its “our turn now”. Craziness. We have effectively squandered the huge opportunity of the last 13 years…take note of the recent environment where work permits on certain classes of employees have been revoked or not renewed. Where are the Bermudian companies that have taken advantage of that? The government has significantly weakened the competition…where are you…what are you doing about it? Nothing. Waiting on the old jobs to come back and calling the talk shows 4X a day complaining about what the foreigners are doing…and the unwillingness of employers to hire us…
By no means do I ignore or accept that there has not been in some instances extreme fiscal irresponsibility. This I do accept but attribute it inexperience…our legacy is not one which manages for the most part more than a few thousand dollars per month…so to have people…who once earned barely 50K now responsible for multi million dollar budgets is unthinkable…many cases in point that show the failures of this…we’ve paid that price and learned those lessons…the hard way
“By no means do I ignore or accept that there has not been in some instances extreme fiscal irresponsibility. This I do accept but attribute it inexperience”
I disagree. When Mr. Cox was the first PLP finance minister the budgets were reasonably well thought out and fiscal responsibility maintained. This all changed when Dr. Brown assumed control of the taxpayer’s purse.
I believe and I just thinking here that Premier Cox earned way more that 50K a year at ACE wouldn’t you think.
LOL
So to conclued who are you tring to kid Right Thinker?
LOL
I guess the selection of candidates for the OBA is not a democratic process. So they will just tell us who is the candidate and that’s that no Primary’s? Hmmmm makes you wonder who’s pulling the strings. At least the PLP’s candidate process gives branch members the power to decide.
Eat your words Red Flag. You just sent up a ‘Crimson’ flag. PLP wont’ tell us the vote count on the last nomination?
Were f%$ked………………..
Read the OBA site. Read the comments on FB et al………………..
Propagandist troll………………………
Of course the PLP give branch members the power to deceide. Thats why a 17 year old who was a family member……………….
Send in the clowns…………don’t bother……………..ther here……
You do realize that the OBA is a new party… It is not the UBP and as such there are no “branches” as of yet. We all know an election is coming so candidates need to be selected quickly. The branches will come when more supporters do. No conspiracy here.
Why Moniz is not giving up the safe seat for a newcomer like Barritt is? THe OBA will take us back to the plantation, cut jobs and just make them and their mixed chicks rich
Newsflash time dis a Newsflash time (Admiral Bailey) we are already on the plantation smartie! PLP took us there…..you really are full of Bulla Bulla!
You do realize that the OBA nor the UBP existed when plantations were around during the days of lavery right? You also do realize that were not plantations in Bermuda, per se right?
So instead of issuing an intelligent and articulate reason as to why you will not support the OBA you spew the same damn racial bullsh*t (i.e. lies) that your party has taught you to do. How cute.
So let me ask you, how and what type of “plantation” will a vote for the OBA put you on?
It is cute to watch you guys spew racial nonsense in order to defend the blind ways of your support for a party that has recently seen the deterioation of BDA in so many sectors (i.e. social, economic, crime etc.).
It is the old tactic that if you say a lie enough (i.e. back onto the plantation nonsense) it eventually becomes truth in your mind. It might of worked in 2007, but 4 years later Bermuda broke and Bermudians are unemployed, losing rental income and paying more with less.
But hey vote ate least you won’t be on a “plantation” right? Pathetic tactics once again.
Because new people and ideas are need AS WELL AS experienced individuals… Which is what Mr. Moniz is.
so as experienced as Moniz is why is he not placed in a marginal seat instead of a safe seat? with his years of dedication he should be able to run and win anywhere if he’s that good.
Are you saying mixed people are in the same category as whites? Or are the traders?
What are you really saying here? Or is this an example of PLP fear? Hence the need to push for fresh people in the house?
LOL
HOLD ON!!!!!, did OBA ask the people of Constituency #13 in Devonshire who they want??
Now do not start that UBP thing again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
enquirer – you are ignorant
What the hell is Anthony talking about saying that the OBA is committed to openness & transparency? How did you become a candidate, seems less than transparent to me!
On Another note, Anthony Francis is a civil servant, surely the OBA knows he can’t be a candidate w/o giving up his job. I’m guessing Branco got him something at Ignition.
Seems the UBP gravy train is still around.
Wow you guys feel so threatened and filled with hate that you will conjure up any sort of conspiracy theory in an attempt to discredit any sort of Opposition as well as reaffirming to yourselves why you will continue to vote in a party that has overseen the downfall of BDA’s economy/finances, overseen the highest murder rate ever in BDA, the lowest tourims numbers to be recorded in well over 3 decades etc.
The only people you are fooling are yourselves.
Tired, your right. Irony is, the people will speak when an election is called. And I somehow think that there won’t be immediate change (which is au natrual) there will be hope for a better Onion Land. Let the seeding begin.
The hate expressed is reciprocal. I don’t like it but after five years of Opposition based on hatred of one man, what else do you expect? No policies, no alternative, just hate and now you expect for rational responses? I’m waiting for Cannonier to say “all the hate of the last five years please ignore it, put it out of your minds, we actually have some policies we’re prepared to run on…”. Until then I ain’t even window shopping.
Unfortunately, Hmmmmm, that particular individual brought the hate onto himself through his various and documented nefarious actions while in power. I know that you will defend him to the death, but the evidence is there, it just appears that some refuse to see it. But apparently the majority did as evidenced by the fact that his own party did not want to run again and the existing factions that are now rife within the party because of that particular individual as well as the George W. Bushesque approval ratings when he exited office.
As I said I know that you will defend him to the cows come home, so there really is no point in going over that matter as he is a persona non grata nowadays it appears.
“m waiting for Cannonier to say “all the hate of the last five years please ignore it, put it out of your minds, we actually have some policies we’re prepared to run on…”. Until then I ain’t even window shopping.”
Ditto. Until the PLP comes out and apologizes for the gross “mismanagement” and/or misappropriations and cronyism practices for the past 5 years and guarantees that it will never happen again I ain’t even window shopping.
Any proof to back up your claims?
better let them get to a JOB too, don’t sell yourself too short, they will use you, abuse you and dash you down the drain. as some of its past black mps. not one one 2 but at least 8 I know of
Curious thank you for the opportunity to address this question. The candidate selection process consisted of filling an application, being vetted, interviewed by a panel of members of the OBA, then confirmed by the executive committee.
Many will be asking the question about the process of candidate selection. Many will understand that as a brand new party the constituency branches are not established and with an impeding election the OBA wants to provide Bermuda with the ability to make a change. I beleive that the OBA will show Bermuda with a slate of candidates that they will be proud to elect as their agents of change.
As a civil servant I am well aware that I will have to resign my position in government if elected. This was a very real consideration in my decision to run. I was tired of the direction that this country is headed in and I think that unless more Bermudians step up and present a viable alternative to the ineffective leadership, we will not have a country to call home. I am calling for all Bermuda to make a change and speak loudly with their vote.
C. Anthony – but your former leader Barritt stated yesterday in the RG that he had consulted with his branch? Can you answer honestly what level of membership you are with the OBA and how much you paid. Because the levels seems to be the more you pay the closer you are to Fahy, Dunkley and those guys?
“but your former leader Barritt stated yesterday in the RG that he had consulted with his branch?”
Wasn’t Mr. Barritt was referring to his decision to fold the UBP?
“Can you answer honestly what level of membership you are with the OBA and how much you paid.”
What are the membership levels?
“Because the levels seems to be the more you pay the closer you are to Fahy, Dunkley and those guys?”
Do you have any examples to back up this assertion?
NOW you require examples to back up assertions?! Funny. I thought it was just say it and its true…..
Anthony,
Best of luck to you, but I suggest before you hope to represent the people of Bermuda, you read the Constitution of Bermuda. Civil Servants cannot be nominated for seats in the House, so you’ll have to give up your job if you want to run.
Additionally, the civil service is supposed to remain independent of politics, thefore I fear with your unveiling you’ve compromised that, and thefore your ability to serve as a civil servant under the law.
You however are brave to put your money where your mouth is and I wish you the best, but do not mislead people on the law, its not a good way to start.
If we want change we need to be honest with each the electorate.
I guess that means most of the PLP candidates aren’t fit to serve either given the following extract from the Bermuda Constitution Order 1968:
Disqualification for membership of Senate and House of Assembly
30 (6) Subject to such exceptions and limitations as may be prescribed by the Legislature, a person shall not be qualified to be elected as a member of the House of Assembly if he has an interest in any Government contract and has not, within seven days of his nomination as a candidate for election, disclosed the nature of the contract and his interest therein by means of a notice published in the Gazette or in a newspaper published and circulating in Bermuda.”
source http://www.bermudalaws.bm/Laws/Consolidated%20Laws/Bermuda%20Constitution%20Order%201968.pdf
The Legislature may by law provide—
(a) that a person shall not be disqualified for appointment
as a Senator or election as a member of the House of
Assembly by virtue of his holding or acting in any public
office specified (either individually or by reference to a
class of office) by such law;
(b) that a person may stand as a candidate for election to
the House of Assembly notwithstanding that he holds or
is acting in any public office specified (in the manner
aforesaid) by such law if he undertakes to relinquish or,
as the case may be, to cease to act in that office if he is
elected as a member of that House; or
(c) that any office specified (in the manner aforesaid) by
such law, being an office the emoluments of which are
paid, directly or indirectly, out of public funds, but
which would not apart from the provisions of such law
be a public office for the purposes of this section, shall
be deemed to be a public office for those purposes
When presented with the FACTS their arguments fall flat Mr. Francis… I look forward to working with you…
With all the lawyers the oba professes to have under tHeir free consult, it’s a shame they would not steer their latest black candidate in the right direction.
Terry, your upset that the PLP did not release the vote numbers but have no problem with the OBA rolling out candidates with no explanation of how they were selected? You are really full of it. SMH when the choice is between democracy and dictatorship I choose democracy any day.
Firstly, I presume that you voted and supported the PLP in the past. That is hilarious since they only just instituted this so called “democratic” primary process, which can still be overruled by the Central Committee by the way, in 2011. So apparently you had no problem supporting “dictatorships” in the past. Funny that.
And seriously you need a history and/or political science classes or even a simply dictionary will do, to actually understand what a dictatorship really is. until then the use of such language is just another attempt to justify your support for a party that has failed Bermuda in the last 6 to 7 years.
but tired of nonsense, you all say you are the voice of change? the OBA is the voice of Bermuda 1st – when are you all going to show that you are going to put us first instead of yourselves?
@ Tired… In contemporary usage, dictatorship refers to an autocratic form of absolute rule by leadership unrestricted by law, constitutions, or other social and political factors.
So ummmm yeah it seems by the OBA’s Candidate selection process that they operate under a dictatorship.
Recently instituted, yes, but at least it is there. And the Premier / Central Cttee should have veto power. The Premier has to lead and because she has had to contend with the talent around the CAbinet table, or lack thereof, is why we are in the predicament we are in now. The OBA process is as I understand it (see my comments below) Executive Committee driven entirely. Not the way to go. Rather than focus on all 36 consituencies, or branches, the effort should be focused on a core 7-8 – where all resources are directed for optimal results. It the rollout of candidates is indicative of your “successes” then you definitely need some help. Candidate Francis did not even realize that declaring himself as a Candidate required that he give up his job NOW not when elected. How will he be as Minister with such fine constitutional detail?
Maybe you should see his response quoting and showing his source before worrying about his attention to constitutional detail.
Bernews
Does not Bernews have a lawyer on hand that could explain the text that Mr. Francis has provided. It would be much appreciated.
LOL I know as a reader and contributer to this site would like to know without a doubt who is within the law and is applying it correctly.
only time will tell….
You lot make me tired Bermuda is doing so great right now why change anything??????? In fact imma stay home and and not even vote
LMAO, Good Luck, Curious, Red Flag, Enquirer and Hmmmmmmm, ya’ll better stop sippin that sizzurp.
“Tired of nonsense” is a one person wrecking crew and is rippin all you PLP/Paid Operative/Cronies a new one!!!
I have never voted PLP, so what is your point?
He has not riped me that’s for sure. The OBA is Weak and not worthy of being elected. They don’t even have branches so how can the lead? The MP can’t do the work on their own they need a strong branch support to get things done and like they said they don’t have that yet. Fail on their part their not ready.
Tell me… what has the PLP done for me lately? What are their accomplishments? What have the PLP done to improve the life of struggling Bermudians? Give me some ‘positives, will ya.’
I have to say that the “over the kitchen table” at a posh estate on South Shore, Devonshire, is not my idea of the ideal candidate selection process and says nothing about transparency. The Executive Committee, made up of for the most part, UBP die hards, makes the final decision with no input at any level by the would be electorate or membership. I have been trying to support the OBA, but the more I hear and read, the more it sounds as if the UBP only now has put on a new choir robe as the hymn sheet and scripts remain unchanged. Same anger, hostility and criticism rather than proposals as to what they will do differently…need to do more than “consult the people”, “employ better governance”, or “do better by the people”. If the OBA want to be taken seriously as something new with the ability to lead this country, they really need to voice a position, a policy position on every single issue that comes before us. What is their position on town cut widening? For it or against it? Gambling? For it or against it? Existing social programs? For them or against them? Tell us what you would do should we support your formation of the government.
You’ll see that when the platforms for the up coming election come out. Until then it hard to attack them on the issues and really makes those who would proble not vote for them anyway attack them based who they are and what they look like to the person attacking them.
LOL
“Right Thinker” you are broadcasting incorrect info., but of course you know that. For the edification of our spectators – having been on the executive committee – it has never been made up of mostly “UBP diehards” – a simple look on the OBA website would show you that. Of the 9 former members – only 3 – Barritt; Moniz & Atherden were of the UBP. And since our elections- if you are stuck on using that former association criteria – the exec. now includes only 2 of that background – Atherden & Dunkley. And the Candidate Selection Committee, of which I am a part – has never met anywhere other than the OBA offices – above the music box – not someone’s kitchen! And again, there are only 2 “UBP formers” on that committee as well.
“If the OBA want to be taken seriously?” They already are.
John Barrit consulted with numerous constituents in his constituency. There are no “branches” per say as this is a new party. Not the UBP…. All of that was left behind. Minimum price of membership is $5. A $5 member can join a shadow board and have a direct hand in forming party position and policy. A $5 member can fill out a candidate application form available @ OBA.bm, submit it and be considered. This is all spelled out on their website. Stop with the conspiracy theories.
John seems to be saying one thing and you another. He is still working with his branch to get cannonier elected.
I can’t even tell you to stick to football because you’re no better off there either.
Nice… attack a man that wants to offer of himself for the betterment of us all.
But with respect,sir, isn’t that all you and your Party do? You were better off with “A Better Way”. Now the elements of the UBP that you’ve joined with will show you who they really are. Don Grearson wrote the manual on personal attacks; the failed 2006-2010 strategy against the PLP. Has he changed too ?
Don Greaseson is the DON for the Oba. Mafia at it’s worst!
Seems he as you want to better yourselves? Share with us the levels of membership? you are willing to share the $5 entry fee, but why won’t you share exactly the other levels?
Because I have no idea what the other levels entail… nor do i care. A member is a member. Go check the website and find out. It’s a non issue…
In my opinion, you both seem to be looking for the betterment of yourselves. I won’t be votin bow any day soon
I won’t be voting for the oba because they started out wrong. And once you go wrong you always is wrong. They is not smart!