Category: Politics
Photos: UK MP Visits School, Police, Museum
Yesterday [Apr 26] British MP Mark Simmonds — who has the responsibility for Overseas Territories in the UK — visited CedarBridge Academy, Somerset Police Station and the National Museum of Bermuda. While at CedarBridge discussed the purpose of his visit to Bermuda, his Ministerial roles and responsibilities, the priorities of the Foreign... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Protest At The House Of Assembly
[Updated with video] Crowds of people descended on the House of Assembly this afternoon [Mar 1] to participate in a demonstration organized by a group calling themselves “Concerned Bermudians.” The group was calling for Term Limits to be reinstated, a three month extension of of the Work Permit Policy Review, a public apology from the Minister of... Read more of this article
Charts Only: 2013-2014 Bermuda Budget
For those seeking a quick visual view of the 2013 Budget delivered in the House of Assembly by Finance Minister Bob Richards this morning [Feb 22], the charts extracted from the Budget are below. For comparison’s sake, charts from the 2012 Budget are here, charts from the 2011 Budget are here, and charts from the 2010 Budget are here. View all... Read more of this article
Photos: PLP’s 50th Annual Founders Day Event
On Sunday, February 17th, the Progressive Labour Party celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a Luncheon at Fairmont Hamilton Princess. The Guest Speaker was Bermudian lawyer Eugene Johnston, who addressed over 200 attendees, which included Opposition Leader Marc Bean, and many of the past and present Members of Parliament.In addition to the Guest... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2013 Convening Of Parliament
Scores of locals and visitors thronged Front Street on Friday morning [Feb 8] to catch a glimpse of the annual Convening of Parliament ceremony held on the Cabinet Office grounds. Governor George Fergusson delivered the Throne Speech which outlines the Government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year. This was the first Throne Speech from the... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: PLP Hosts “Thank You Party”
With the PLP celebrating some fifty years in existence, members and supporters of the Progressive Labour Party gathered for a “Thank You” party on Saturday night [Feb 9] at the BIU Hall. The evening kicked off with the Gombeys entertaining the crowd, which was followed by little speech about the history of the Gombeys.DJs played music... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2013 Convening Of Parliament
Scores of locals and visitors thronged Front Street this morning [Feb 8] to catch a glimpse of the annual Convening of Parliament ceremony. Held on the Cabinet Office grounds, Governor George Fergusson delivered the Throne Speech outlining Government’s legislative agenda for 2013 to an audience comprised of Parliamentarians and other senior dignitaries.... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: New Cabinet Ministers Sworn In
[Updated with videos] Premier Craig Cannonier appointed twelve new Cabinet Ministers who were all sworn in by Governor George Fergusson earlier today [Dec 20]. Some portfolios were shuffled from the positions held in the previous administration, with tourism teamed with transport, while economic development and home affairs are stand-alone ministries. Two... Read more of this article
Slideshow/Summary: 2012 Election Winners
The fledgling One Bermuda Alliance, contesting its first general election, denied the ruling Progressive Labour Party a fourth consecutive term tonight [Dec.17] when it claimed a bare majority in terms of parliamentary seats but a solid majority of the popular vote. Just after midnight OBA candidate Nandi Davis was declared the winner in St. George’s... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: OBA Supporters Celebrate Victory
Approximately 18 months after its official formation, the One Bermuda Alliance won its first general election, sweeping to a 19-17 victory at the polls. Supporters gathered at Vasco after the polls closed, where the mood was jubilant, with a sea of red flags waving as people celebrated the victory.The OBA won 52 per cent of the popular vote with the... Read more of this article
