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Georgia Marshall, Nandi Outerbridge Sworn In
[Updated] A new Government/OBA Senator is set to be sworn in today [Feb 16], replacing Alexis Swan who recently stepped down as a Senator, with the Government saying the “move is in keeping with adjustments to the Government’s Parliamentary team that began last month with the realignment of Cabinet responsibilities.” The Senate consists... Read more of this article
Opinion: Auditor’s Report On Port Royal Costs
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] The Auditor General’s Report into the then-Government’s handling of the upgrade of the Port Royal Golf Course was hair-raising stuff. Many of the checks and balances the Government has carefully put into place over the years to oversee the spending of public money on large public projects went out... Read more of this article
Opinion: Georgia Marshall ‘Listen, Learn & Do’
[Opinion column written by OBA constituency #33 candidate Georgia Marshall] With just a week to go before the election in Sandys South, I thought I would share with my constituents and others some of the experiences I have had on the campaign trail. Bermudians are optimists. We believe that good things are possible if we truly listen to one another,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: East End Halloween Event
The ‘East End Team’ hosted their annual Halloween ‘Fun For Kids’ event yesterday [Oct 30] at Ordnance Island in St. George’s from 4.30pm with children and organisers showing up wearing costumes. Halloween decorations adorned the area with organisers keeping the little ones busy with a fun castle, skin art and free candy giveaways including... Read more of this article
OBA Confirm #33 Candidate: Georgia Marshall
[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance announced that Georgia Marshall will be their candidate in the upcoming bye-election in Constituency #33 Sandys South, which will be held on November 18th. The announcement was made at a press conference in Somerset today [Oct 22], which is still underway, and we will update with the video and full statement... Read more of this article
OBA Elect Dunkley, Richards & Woolridge
Michael Dunkley has been elected as OBA Leader, Minister of Finance Bob Richards has been elected the OBA Deputy Leader, and Senator Lynne Woolridge has been elected as OBA Chair. The OBA said, “Pursuant to the OBA Constitution all three were duly elected by acclaim being the only contenders who challenged for the three roles. The elected individuals... Read more of this article
$1600 Gift Certificates Presented To Heron Bay
OBA MP Leah Scott recently presented gift certificates to Heron Bay Primary principal Joann P. Dill, after she and others purchased a total of $1,600 worth of gift certificates for the English Sports Shop and Gibbons & Co. that will be distributed to students to buy school uniforms and other supplies. MP Scott said, “I wanted to do something... Read more of this article
Bon Fire Canceled Due To Inclement Weather
The East End Bon Fire planned by the Future Bermuda Alliance has been canceled due to inclement weather, with a rain date to be announced “as soon as possible.” The bon fire was originally planned to take place at 6.30pm tonight [July 25] at Fort St. Catherine Beach in St. George’s. For more information call 294-3202 or email futurebda@gmail.com. The... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley On Thad Hollis’ Resignation
Following the resignation of former OBA Chairman Thad Hollis, MP Susan Jackson will serve as acting Chairman, Premier Michael Dunkley said today. Thad Hollis resigned from the position on Monday, only a few days after he released his findings into the “JetGate” affair, which was centered around the $350,000 donation from Nathan Landow and... Read more of this article
Police Start Inquiry Into BPAC Bank Account
The police have confirmed they have commenced enquiries into the Bermuda Political Action Club [BPAC] account to “determine if any criminal offences have been committed in relation to the financial transactions.” BPAC is the bank account at the center of the “JetGate” affair, with some $350,000 being deposited into the account... Read more of this article
Future Bermuda Alliance To Host Bon Fire
The Future Bermuda Alliance will be hosting an “East End Bon Fire” on Friday, July 25th from 6.30pm at Fort St. Catherine Beach in St. George’s. For more information call 294-3202 or email futurebda@gmail.com. Related Stories Nick Kempe Resigns As Chairman Of The OBA OBA To Host Forum For Single Parents ‘We Need A Responsible... Read more of this article
OBA Chairman Thad Hollis Resigns
[Updated] Thad Hollis — who served as the One Bermuda Alliance chairman — has resigned from the position. This comes only a few days after Mr. Hollis released his findings into the so-called “JetGate” affair, which was centered around a $350,000 donation from Nathan Landow and his associates, which went to an account in the names... Read more of this article
PLP: Derrick Green Contracts Are “Concerning”
“The revelation that OBA political consultant Derrick Green has been linked to lucrative contracts with the Bermuda Tourism Authority should concern all Bermudians,” Shadow Finance Minister David Burt said. “Considering Mr. Green has no experience with tourism and is the former college roommate of Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell,... Read more of this article
Derrick Green Responds To OBA JetGate Inquiry
Political consultant Derrick Green has responded to the OBA inquiry into “JetGate”, saying that he was never interviewed in relation to it, and also asserted that some aspects of the report were incorrect. On Thursday, OBA Chairman Thad Hollis released a full statement on the “JetGate” investigation, which said that the money was sent... Read more of this article
OBA Release Findings Of JetGate Investigation
[Updated] OBA Chairman Thad Hollis has released a full statement on the “JetGate” investigation, confirming that the money was sent to an account which was opened with two signatories; Mr. Steven DeCosta and Mr. Derrick Green. Mr. Hollis said the account “was not authorised by the established protocols of the OBA” and said it... Read more of this article
OBA Walks Out Of House To Protest Marc Bean
[Updated with video + PLP response] As Opposition Leader Marc Bean began to deliver the Reply to the Throne in the House of Assembly today [Nov 14], OBA MPs walked out of the House in protest. A statement from the OBA said they were demonstrating their “outrage and disgust” at what they alleged were “vile comments” made by Mr.... Read more of this article