Govt Reminds Public Of Electoral Town Halls
The Government is reminding the public that “several Electoral Reform Town Halls remain, offering residents continued opportunities to share their views on how the island’s voting system can be made easier, fairer, and more accessible.”
Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain said, “Public feedback has made it clear that improvements to our electoral processes are needed. These town halls create the opportunity for residents to raise their concerns, propose solutions, and play an active role in strengthening Bermuda’s democratic system.”
The Government spokesperson said, “Each session involves a brief presentation followed by a moderated discussion, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and contribute directly to the conversation.
“Discussions continue to focus on key areas under consideration, including:
- Implementing absentee voting for eligible Bermudian students studying overseas;
- Establishing clear and transparent standards for political parties and campaign financing;
- Ensuring the voters’ register remains accurate, private, and transparent;
- Embracing practical modernisation of electoral systems and technology; and
- Setting consistent and fair rules for polling day administration.
Remaining Electoral Reform Town Hall Schedule
- Monday, January 19, 2026: Warwick Workman’s Club – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Bermuda College – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, January 22, 2026: Somers Isle Lodge – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026: West End Sailboat Club – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
“All residents who have not yet participated are encouraged to attend one of the remaining sessions and join in the national discussion on electoral reform.”
What we have here is theatrics with the emphasis on the tricks. What the Government is doing is merely trying to appear to be doing something without doing anything at all.
The demand for remote/online voting has been around almost as long as the internet and online banking has been available. The PLP have made themselves perfectly clear. They don’t want it. They are afraid of the educated voter. They are afraid of the college and university student vote. They are also affraid of other registered voters who happen to be off the island during an election period. The longer that they can drag out actually doing anything the better.
Talk. Keep talking about it. Better still, create another issue to deflect attention.
What is the problem? If we can conduct our banking and business from anywhere in the world online, we can certainly do our voting from anywhere anytime.
“several Electoral Reform Town Halls remain, offering residents continued opportunities to share their views on how the island’s voting system can be made easier, fairer, and more accessible”
By all means, feel free to show up at a town hall meeting. Just be careful what questions you ask lest you be told to leave and threatened with violence.