Category: Politics
OBA’s Ben Smith To Run In By-Election
[Updated] The OBA announced that Ben Smith — a former MP who currently serves in the Senate — will be their candidate for the by-election in Smith’s South on October 5th. A spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance is pleased to announce that Ben Smith, JP, has been confirmed as its candidate to run in the October 5 by-election. “Currently... Read more of this article
Smith’s South Bye-Election On October 5
The bye-election in Smith’s South – which has been called due to the resignation of Cole Simons — has been set for October 5, 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registrar wishes to advise the public that Her Excellency the Governor Ms. Rena Lalgie has issued a writ of election for a bye-election to take place for Smith’s... Read more of this article
PLP Start Canvassing In Smith’s South
[Updated] The PLP said they “commenced canvassing last week in Smith’s South for the upcoming bye-election” with teams traveling to “different neighborhoods throughout Smith’s Parish in order to meet and engage with residents.” The bye-election has been prompted by the resignation of veteran MP Cole Simons, who recently stood... Read more of this article
OBA Candidates: Carl Neblett & Elizabeth Deacon
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has announced Carl Neblett as the approved candidate for Constituency 36, Sandy’s North and Elizabeth Deacon as the approved candidate for Constituency 4, St. George’s South. Constituency 36 is currently held by the PLP’s Kathy Lynn Simmons, while PLP MP Tinee Furbert is the current MP for Constituency 4. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
PLP Extends Condolences To Simmons Family
The PLP extended their condolences to the family of the late Michelle Simmons, noting she “has left a great legacy through her distinguished careers in the community and the thousands of students whose lives she touched.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party was saddened to hear of the passing of veteran educator and former Independent... Read more of this article
Governor Offers Condolences To Simmons Family
Governor Rena Lalgie extended her condolences following the passing of Michelle Simmons. The Governor said “Like many of you I was saddened to learn about the passing of Michelle Simmons. I offer my sincere condolences to Dr Simmons and her family. “Mrs Simmons was a valued member of the community having served on various Boards and Committees... Read more of this article
Acting Premier Pays Tribute To Michelle Simmons
Noting her ‘incredible legacy,’ Acting Premier Walter Roban paid tribute to former Independent Senator and Berkeley Institute principal Michelle Simmons who recently passed away. She retired from the Senate last year after five years of service culminating in her appointment as Vice President. Mr Roban said, “Mrs. Simmons was an outstanding... Read more of this article
PLP Deputy Leader On New Opposition Leader
Noting that Jarion Richardson is ”the 5th Opposition [OBA] Leader since their 2017 loss.” PLP Deputy Party Leader Walter Roban said that the PLP “will carefully observe the latest leadership that has emerged for the Opposition.” This follows after Mr Richardson was officially sworn in as the new Leader of the Opposition... Read more of this article
Column: MyBermudaPost Judicial Review
[Column written by OBA Senator Douglas De Couto] The PLP Government regularly makes deals that don’t make sense, and at worse, is actively against the interest of the Bermudian people, and in violation of the Government’s own procedures and laws. The Government then cynically tries to use all means within its power to hide the truth of its actions... Read more of this article
Jarion Richardson Sworn In As Opposition Leader
Jarion Richardson was officially sworn in as the new Leader of the Opposition today [Aug 10] at a ceremony at Government House, Cole Simons announced his “retirement from the position of Leader of the Opposition and as a Member of Parliament, after 25 years of dedicated parliamentary service to Bermuda” earlier this week. Mr Richardson said,... Read more of this article
Cole Simons Stands Down As OBA Leader
“Thank you Bermuda,” Cole Simons said as he announced his “retirement from the position of Leader of the Opposition and as a Member of Parliament, after 25 years of dedicated parliamentary service to Bermuda.” Jarion Richardson thanked Mr Simons “for his many years of diligent service to Bermuda” and noted he ”took... Read more of this article
OBA Candidates Tessitore & Cunningham
The One Bermuda Alliance has announced Sophia Tessitore as its approved candidate for Constituency 21, Pembroke South East and Victoria Cunningham as its approved candidate for Constituency 13, Devonshire North Central. Constituency 21 is currently held by the PLP’s Curtis Dickinson, while PLP MP Diallo Rabain is the current MP for Constituency 13. ... Read more of this article
