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Column: PLP’s Roban On OBA, Politics & More
[Written by Walter Roban] Lately, the OBA has been on the attack, with press statements dripping with venom and filled with factual errors. We understand that this is simply a sign of their growing frustration as their policies continue to be viewed as anti-Bermudian, their candidates remain uninspiring, and the prospect of them taking power again is... Read more of this article
OBA Candidates Nicky Gurret & Marcus Jones
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has announced Nicky Gurret as the approved candidate for Constituency 18, Pembroke West Central and Marcus Jones is the approved candidate for constituency 19, Pembroke West. Constituency 18 is currently held by the PLP’s David Burt, while the PLP’s Jache Adams is the current MP for Constituency 19. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Nick Kempe Resigns As Chairman Of The OBA
[Updated] After being elected to the position this past weekend, Nick Kempe has resigned as Chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance. Five days ago, Mr Kempe was elected the OBA Chairman after earning 177 votes [73.4%] to defeat Simone Barton who received 65 votes [26.7%]. The OBA confirmed his resignation this evening, stating, “We confirm that Mr.... Read more of this article
Three MPs To Contest OBA Leadership Election
The OBA is set to hold their Leadership Elections tomorrow evening [Nov 18], with Jeanne Atherden, Craig Cannonier, and Patricia Gordon-Pamplin standing for OBA Leader, while Leah Scott is the sole candidate for Deputy Leader. This leadership election comes after former OBA Leader Michael Dunkley resigned as Party Leader in July following their loss... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader: Minister “Could Do Better”
“Minister Brown has an interesting take on inclusive consultation respecting Immigration”, according to Opposition Leader Patricia Gordon-Pamplin who said, “I am sure the Minister could do better for Bermuda as he has started out on a shaky footing.” MP Gordon-Pamplin said, “As an Opposition, we in the OBA have committed to working... Read more of this article
OBA To Host Forum For Single Parents
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] will be hostinh a forum for single parents on Saturday [May 6] from 4.00pm to 6.00pm at St. John’s Preschool, Pembroke. The event poster said, “Single parents – you are invited to a forum to be hosted by the Hon. Nandi Outerbridge, Minister of Social Development and Sports. “Minister Outerbridge will be joined... Read more of this article
OBA Remove Photo From Official Twitter Account
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance appears to have deleted at least two of its tweets, including the one containing the photo of Eron Hill, Chris Famous, and Makai Dickerson that bore the caption “Catherine Jenner Support Group.” As of today [June 10], clicking the link that originally took you to that tweet leads to a message stating “page... Read more of this article
MPs Donate $800 To Kaleidoscope After Theft
After their community garden was hit by thieves over the Bermuda Day holiday – a garden tended by children and intended to raise funds for an enrichment programme – the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation is finding itself the beneficiary of an $800 donation from local MPs, covering the estimated value of the lost corn crop. The primary school... Read more of this article
Premier’s Speech: OBA Spring Party Conference
The goal is to balance the budget in three years, and to do that “we’ve raised taxes where possible and imposed stringent disciplines across all ministries, including spending reductions in some areas,” Premier Michael Dunkley said at the One Bermuda Alliance Spring Conference held this past weekend. Premier Dunkley said, “We are... Read more of this article
One Bermuda Alliance Holds Spring Conference
Premier Michael Dunkley hailed last night’s [April 11] One Bermuda Alliance Spring Conference at Pier 6 — which featured a speech by Michael Bloomberg — as a “great success and an entertaining and enlightening evening for all who attended.” The OBA said, “More than 400 members gathered to meet OBA Parliamentarians... Read more of this article
Videos: OBA Holds Town Hall In St George’s
The One Bermuda Alliance held a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday [March 31] at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s, with presentations from Cabinet Ministers on topics including the planned hotel development in St George’s, gambling, the plans for the new airport and more. Hosted by MP Kenneth Bascome, MP Nandi Outerbridge and MP Suzanne Roberts-Holshouser,... Read more of this article
OBA To Host East End Town Hall On March 31
The One Bermuda Alliance will be holding a town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 31st at 7pm at Penno’s Wharf. Hosted by MP Kenneth Bascome, MP Nandi Outerbridge and MP Suzanne Roberts-Holshouser, brief presentations will be made by Ministers followed by an opportunity for questions. Presentations will be made by Michael Dunkley, Premier and Minister... Read more of this article
