Category: Politics
Approximately 42,500 People Registered To Vote
With 36 days to go until the 2012 General Election, there are approximately 42,500 people registered to vote and additional voters are expected to register to vote. Assistant Parliamentary Register Tenia Woolridge said: “As an election date has been set for December 17th 2012, the Parliamentary Registry wishes to remind voters that the 7 day registration... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘You Have The Vote, You Have The Power’
[Updated] In the weeks ahead the Government will do all it can to spin and distort what the OBA says but no amount of spin can diminish the hardships, pressures and anxiety its policies have created, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr Cannnonier was speaking at a One Bermuda Alliance press conference this morning [Nov 9], which was held following... Read more of this article
Thomas Gets 15 Months For Death Of Dr Doty
[Updated] 23-year-old David Thomas received a 15 month prison sentence after previously admitting to causing the death of Dr. Alexander Doty. He appeared for sentencing this morning [Nov 9], and a number of character witnesses spoke on his behalf. Dr.Doty, a prominent scholar and college professor from Indiana, died after he was struck by a motorcycle... Read more of this article
One Bermuda Alliance Throne Speech Reply
One Bermuda Alliance Leader Craig Cannonier was scheduled to deliver the Opposition’s Reply to the Throne Speech in the House of Assembly today [Nov 9], however that will not take place as Parliament has been dissolved following last night’s election call. The speech Mr Cannonier was due to deliver said: “The Throne Speech is not the... Read more of this article
Premier Cox Calls Election For December 17
[Updated with video, UBP & OBA comments] Premier Paula Cox has formally announced that the election will be held on Monday, December 17th, 2012. The Progressive Labour Party will be battling for a fourth term in power, while the One Bermuda Alliance will be hoping for the opposite result. Both the PLP and OBA are fielding a full slate of 36 candidates... Read more of this article
Videos: PLP ‘Standing Strong For Warwick’ Event
[Updated with videos] This evening [Nov 8], the Progressive Labour Party are hosting the “Standing Strong for Warwick – Road to the Election” event at the Warwick Workman’s Club. The speakers are scheduled to include Warwick candidates Lawrence Scott, Dale Butler, Marc Bean, Lt/Col David Burch and Jonathan Smith, along with Premier Paula Cox.... Read more of this article
PLP Condemns “Vile” Comments & Images
The subject of online comments and images continues, with the Progressive Labour Party releasing a statement saying “anonymous vile and disgusting online comments and images” have no place in Bermuda politics. A statement from the party said: “The PLP believes in standing strong for Bermudians and lifting up, not pulling down. So it... Read more of this article
Cannonier: ‘The Office Must Be Respected’
Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier took to social media to post an appeal for people to “knock it off”, as far as posting “undignified, even degrading” comments about Premier Paula Cox. The post on Mr Cannonier’s Facebook page said: “It has come to my attention that blogs are being used to depict the Premier of Bermuda,... Read more of this article
PLP, OBA, UBP Congratulate President Obama
[Updated] The PLP, OBA and UBP have congratulated President Barack Obama on his victory at the polls last night. A statement issued by the PLP said: “In the United States, you saw an incumbent President win re-election because he stood strong for Americans. “Instead of engaging in deep and radical austerity cuts, President Barack Obama invested... Read more of this article
President Barack Obama Wins U.S. Election
[Updated with OBA comments] Bermudians were pinned to U.S. news coverage and social media this evening to watch the U.S. Presidential Election, which saw incumbent Barack Obama win another four year term. Social media showed Bermudians were following the election closely this evening, with many appearing to be supporters of the sitting President. President... Read more of this article
Minister Minors On Job Corps, Work Permits
[Updated with video] Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors provided an update about initiatives mentioned in the recent Throne Speech, speaking on topics including the Job Corps programme and work permits. “Some will already be aware that Job Corps is a free education and training programme that helps young people gain self confidence,... Read more of this article
Minister Perinchief: Throne Speech Initiatives
[Updated with video/OBA statement] Ending conscription is a nod to the change in role for the Regiment that this Government will continue to devise, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said this morning [Nov 6]. During last week’s Throne Speech the Governor said the timetable for the end of conscription and the transition to a modernised... Read more of this article
