Category: Politics
‘Evaluation Of The 36 Constituency Boundaries’
The Bermuda Constituency Boundaries Commission [BCBC] has “commenced its evaluation of the 36 constituency boundaries that define Bermuda’s voting districts” and will host three town halls to “provide voters the opportunity to ask questions and hear more about the Commission’s work.” A Government spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Announce Candidate Mischa Fubler
[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 13] to announce a candidate. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 11.10am: The PLP are announcing Mischa Fubler as their candidate for Constituency 30 Southampton East Central in the next general election.... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Concludes UK & Europe Visit
The Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt returned to Bermuda last night following a “comprehensive and productive visit to the UK and Europe to participate in a key meetings and events aimed at fostering relationships.” A Government spokesperson said, “The start of this week [Sept. 9] marked the second tier of the Premier’s... Read more of this article
Looking At Past Results Prior To C36 By-Election
There will be at least four candidates for the Constituency 36 Sandys North by-election — which will be held next month — with the FDM’s Marc Bean, the OBA’s Carl Neblett, the PLP’s Reverend Dr. Emily Gail Dill and Independent Cire Bean all set to contest the election. Looking at the past results the seat has, to date,... Read more of this article
City Officials Meet With Lord Mayor Mainelli
Yesterday afternoon, Acting Mayor Dennis Tucker, City CEO Dwayne Caines, and City Councilors welcomed the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “Lord Mayor Mainelli is currently in Bermuda to strengthen the relationship between Bermuda, the City of London, and the wider United... Read more of this article
OBA, Minister & HBL On Horseshoe Concession
[Updated] “The concession at Horseshoe Bay beach has been the subject of many concerns from the public,” OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson said, with Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch responding by saying “while we continuously strive to address and mitigate any issues related to beach management, it is crucial to understand the... Read more of this article
Premier To Attend Meetings In UK And Europe
The Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt “will be visiting the UK and Europe this week to participate in a series of key meetings and events aimed at fostering relationships and highlighting Bermuda’s significance as a global business jurisdiction,” the Government said this evening. A spokesperson said, “The Premier, who... Read more of this article
Minister Attending Caribbean Tourism Conference
Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell is attending the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s conference in the Cayman Islands. A Government spokesperson said, “The contribution of tourism to Bermuda’s economy and aggressively promoting the island as a business and leisure destination are some of the topics of focus when the... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Announce Dr Dill As C36 Candidate
[Updating] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference today [August 30] to announce their candidate for the Constituency 36 Sandys North by-election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The by-election – which was called due to the resignation of PLP MP Kathy Lightbourne-Simmons... Read more of this article
PLP & OBA Statements On AG, Changes & More
The PLP and OBA both released statements pertaining to the announcement of the Attorney General position, politics and more. OBA’s Scott Pearman’s Statement Scott Pearman — the Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs — said, “Will the last person to leave the Burt Administration please turn off the lights? “There is... Read more of this article
Column: FDM’s Dill On Policies, Election & More
[Opinion column written by the FDM's Omar Dill] As Bermuda approaches a by-election for Constituency 36 and a general election within the next two years, the question remains: will we continue to sit and watch, or will we finally take action? It’s clear that staying on the same path will only lead to the same disappointing outcomes. The Free Democratic... Read more of this article
Column: Robinson On Policies, Vision & More
[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The people of Bermuda have endured a front row seat as the government unravels. The signs are all there with Cabinet resignations, existing Ministers being forced to double up, a delayed candidate selection for the upcoming by-election, a resigned Deputy Leader desperately trying to change the conversation... Read more of this article
