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Column: Lightbourne On Women, Election, More

Column: Lightbourne On Women, Election, More

[Opinion column written by PLP Candidate Alexa Lightbourne] Throughout history, women have been the bedrock of our communities, their strength and unwavering determination shaping our society in profound ways. The Progressive Labour Party women have been instrumental from the party’s inception to the present day. Their contributions are woven... Read more of this article

Video: PLP Election Platform Launch

Video: PLP Election Platform Launch

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is hosting an Election Platform Launch event this evening [Feb 6]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 8.57pm: A spokesperson said, “This election is about the future. You deserve a detailed plan and clear vision for where we seek to take the... Read more of this article

OBA Statement On PLP’s Platform Release

OBA Statement On PLP’s Platform Release

[Updated] “For the third consecutive election, the PLP has chosen to release its platform late in the evening—an apparent attempt to avoid scrutiny and limit public discussion before media deadlines,” the OBA said this evening [Feb 6]. “We know the PLP playbook,” said OBA candidate Robert King for constituency 10, Smith’s North.... Read more of this article

Independent Kameron Fox Withdraws From C3

Independent Kameron Fox Withdraws From C3

Independent candidate Kameron Fox has officially withdrawn from the 2025 General Election, which means there are now 109 candidates. A Government spokesperson said, “As a reminder, the General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025. “And today the Parliamentary Registrar confirmed that Mr. Kameron Fox, the independent candidate... Read more of this article

Column: Crockwell On Politics, Economy & More

Column: Crockwell On Politics, Economy & More

[Opinion column written by independent candidate Juanae Crockwell] Albert Einstein is often credited with the saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” For decades, Bermuda has been governed by the same political structures, yet our challenges have only deepened. The time has come to break this... Read more of this article

OBA’s Douglas De Couto On Cost Of Living

OBA’s Douglas De Couto On Cost Of Living

[Updated] The OBA will tackle the cost of living by ‘growing the local economy and increasing opportunity, improving healthcare coverages and reducing costs, addressing housing costs and availability, reducing the cost of energy and food and supporting seniors,’  OBA candidate Dr Douglas De Couto said today. Dr. De Couto — the candidate... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Roban Press Conference

Video: Minister Roban Press Conference

[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 5] to provide an update on the Agricultural Services Center. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 5.44pm: Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, “Good... Read more of this article

OBA’s Pearman On PLP, Schools & More

OBA’s Pearman On PLP, Schools & More

[Updated] “If the OBA is elected to Government in two weeks’ time, we will defer any closure of Gilbert so that it remains open next year,” OBA MP Scott Pearman said. Mr. Pearman said, “How typical of David Burt’s Government and the PLP. The Party Chairwoman, Dawn Simmons, releases a statement on the proposed closure of Gilbert... Read more of this article

Video: Craig Cannonier Press Conference

Video: Craig Cannonier Press Conference

A press conference held by the OBA’s Craig Cannonier and Jarion Richardson today [Feb 5], outlined the party’s plans for infrastructure, discussing topics like the roads, affordable housing, flooding and more. For full coverage of the 2025 Election and past elections, visit the links below, with comprehensive coverage available on our network... Read more of this article

OBA’s Scott Pearman On Independents

OBA’s Scott Pearman On Independents

“The notion of independent candidates may appeal to the non-partisan voters, but it badly fails the stress test of practical reality,” Scott Pearman – the OBA candidate for Constituency 22 Paget East – said. Mr. Pearman said, “The 2025 General Election will have 110 candidates, the most in the history of Bermuda elections. A total... Read more of this article

Emperial Group Launches ‘Vote 4 Unity’

Emperial Group Launches ‘Vote 4 Unity’

The Emperial Group has officially launched the ‘Vote 4 Unity Campaign,’ which they describe as “strategic step toward revolutionizing the current political climate by uniting the combined opposition to ensure a competitive challenge against the current administration.” A spokesperson said, “Now that the much-anticipated... Read more of this article

PLP Press Conference On Immigration

PLP Press Conference On Immigration

“The PLP remains committed to putting Bermudians first,” PLP Party Leader and Premier David Burt said during a recent conference, which he held alongside Minister Jason Hayward and Candidate for C8 Lauren Hayward Bell. Premier David Burt’s statement For the past seven years, the Progressive Labour Party has been steadfast in protecting... Read more of this article