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UBP Welcomes New Governor
The United Bermuda Party issued a statement welcoming incoming Governor George Fergusson, and thanking outgoing Governor Sir Richard Gozney for his service. Government House announced yesterday [Jan.31] that Sir Richard Gozney will leave in May 2012, and Mr Fergusson will take up his appointment in the same month. UBP Interim Leader Kim Swan said,... Read more of this article
Swan: End Voting Along Racial Lines
United Bermuda Party MP Kim Swan cited a recent poll which said nearly 90% of Whites in Bermuda would vote for one political party while Blacks would divide their support, saying this reveals that racial polarisation “continues to exist and is greatest amongst the white community in Bermuda.” The St George’s MP urged a “change... Read more of this article
Swan: Lack Of Visitor Accommodation
United Bermuda Party MP Kim Swan has said that in an effort to boost tourism we should encourage “Bermudian Executive homeowners to consider converting their apartments to licenced tourist accommodations.” The lack of visitor accommodation is one of the challenges to the tourism industry which was recently identified by the Tourism Board... Read more of this article
Swan: Act Now On Tourism Authority
St. George’s and UBP MP Kim Swan is calling on Government to act expeditiously on tourism, first starting with empowering the industry stakeholders and finally establishing a Tourism Authority. The Tourism Board’s report – which was released by Government earlier this month – said, “The continuity of our tourism strategy... Read more of this article
UBP Reply To The Throne Speech
Saying it was his 14th Reply to the Throne Speech since 1998, United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan delivered the UBP’s reply to the Throne Speech in the House of Assembly today [Nov.18]. Mr Swan said he was “representing a Party that is truly in reformation mode and undergoing a transformation,” and went on to touch on a number of... Read more of this article
UBP: We Will Fight Election Full-On
The UBP may be down — but plans are in the works to revitalise the party before the next general election is called. UBP Leader Kim Swan said, “We are actively reworking our party, we are meeting with potential donors, and we are speaking with potential candidates, and we will fight the next General Election full-on.” The UBP once... Read more of this article
Kim Swan To Stand For Re-Election
The UBP’s Kim Swan has confirmed he will stand for re-election in Constituency #2 St. George’s West in the next general election. The former Opposition Leader is one of the last two MPs under the UBP banner, serving alongside Charles Swan. In 2008 the UBP held 14 seats in the House of Assembly; however three MPs split to form the BDA and... Read more of this article
United Bermuda Party Relaunches Website
[Updated - UBP add "candidates" section to website] The United Bermuda Party [UBP] is in the process of relaunching their website this morning [Sept.22] – and it appears they may have changed it into some form of a news outlet. Changes are being made to the site at this very time, with all the content on the site added this morning. The old website... Read more of this article
UBP Will Cease To Operate Tomorrow
According to an ad placed in today’s [June 29] Bermuda Sun newspaper, the United Bermuda Party [UBP] will officially cease to operate as a political body from tomorrow. The advertisement said, “In pursuance with a resolution taken at a Special Meeting of the Central Council of the United Bermuda Party held on 3rd May 2011, notice is hereby given... Read more of this article
UBP MP Charlie Swan Meets With UK MP
UBP MP Charlie Swan met with Dan Rogerson, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall, on Friday 24th June to establish a relationship and discuss matters of mutual interest. Mr Swan said, “Dan Rogerson represents some 70 parishes in North Cornwall, comprising over 55,000 constituents. Cornwall is the western most county in the UK, and is physically... Read more of this article
Demise Of The UBP Or Political Coup d’Etat?
[Opinion piece written by Alvin Williams] Was the recent event in Bermuda’s history the demise of the United Bermuda Party (UBP) or another political coup d’etat? Just months after former Bermuda Democratic Alliance (BDA) leader, Craig Cannonier, now Deputy Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA), made his infamous speech calling upon the United... Read more of this article
Videos: Noel-Simmons Talks OBA & More
One time UBP candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons signed up online to join the newly created One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] this week after resigning as the UBP candidate for Warwick South Central, a seat he contested during the December 2010 Warwick South Central by-election, which was won by the PLP’s Marc Bean. Last month Mr Noel-Simmons joined with others... Read more of this article
Noel-Simmons Resigns As UBP Candidate
One time UBP candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons has resigned as the UBP candidate for Warwick South Central, Constituency #26. Mr Noel-Simmons contested the December 15, 2010 Warwick South Central by-election to fill the seat once held by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown. On May 3, members of the UBP voted to dissolve the party and merge with the BDA to form... Read more of this article
‘Personal Explanation’ From UBP’s Kim Swan
[Updated with video] Ex-Opposition Leader Kim Swan today [May 20] provided a ‘personal explanation’ in the House of Assembly, saying that he and Charles Swan “remain under the United Bermuda Party banner,” and pledged to continue to work hard on the behalf of the people of Bermuda. On May 3, members of the UBP voted to dissolve... Read more of this article
Seven UBP MPs Resign To Seal OBA Merger
[Updated] Seven of the United Bermuda Party’s nine Members of Parliament today [May 16] announced they have resigned from the party to join with the Bermuda Democratic Alliance’s three Parliamentarians in order to form the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA]. John Barritt, Pat Gordon-Pamplin, Trevor Moniz, Grant Gibbons, Louise Jackson, Bob Richards... Read more of this article
Noel-Simmons Speaks On Delayed Merger
Former UBP candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons spoke out today [May 13] about the now-delayed UBP/BDA merger. He said the voters should not panic, there will be teething pains in every process, but their intentions are to best serve the voters. Mr Noel Simmons said he isn’t against the merger itself, and in fact he feels it’s a good idea as a... Read more of this article
