Category: Politics
Photos: Cabinet Ministers Swearing-In Ceremony
New Cabinet Ministers were sworn in on Tuesday, February 25, as Premier David Burt announced a reconfigured government team, including new appointments and portfolio changes. Premier Burt said, “The Government will establish a new Cabinet team designed to deliver results more effectively and cohesively. Through a reconfiguration, each ministry... Read more of this article
Photos: Election Candidates At Polling Stations
With the 2025 General Election taking place today [Feb 18], people from across Bermuda are coming out to cast their votes at polling stations around the island. Polling stations will close at 8.00pm, and the results are expected to come in late this evening. You can view all our coverage of the 2025 General Election here, and our ongoing live updates... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: PLP Western Family Reunion
[Updated with photos] With just over two weeks until the 2025 General Election, the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a “Western Family Reunion” event this evening [Feb 1] at the Dalton E Tucker Primary School, with the PLP previously saying that “the Family Reunion will feature speeches from our western candidates, entertainment,... Read more of this article
Photos: 2025 General Election Nomination Day
Nomination Day for the 2025 General Election was held today [Jan 31] with over 100 candidates — representing three different political parties as well as a number of independents – making their way to MSA, where the official nomination day took place. The PLP – which currently holds a 29 to 7 majority in the 36 seat House of Assembly, has... Read more of this article
Photos: Minister Attends Nspire Racquets Event
The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell visited the Nspire Bermuda Racquets Extravaganza at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium, where over 200 primary school students participated in tennis and pickleball festivals. The Government said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Sen., the Hon., Owen K. Darrell, JP recently visited... Read more of this article
Photos: Opening Of Parliament Throne Speech
The Convening of Parliament took place on Friday morning [Nov 3], with the 2023 Throne Speech to be delivered, outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead, with Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries attending the proceedings. Related... Read more of this article
Photos: Budget Delivered In House of Assembly
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt delivered the 2023 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 17], which sets out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. For all our coverage of the 2023 Bermuda Budget click here and for ongoing live updates click here. Related Stories Cole Simons On Pre-Budget,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: New Deputy Governor Sworn In
Earlier today [May 2] at a ceremony at Government House, Tom Oppenheim was officially sworn-in as the new Deputy Governor of Bermuda. When it was announced he would take over the position, the Government said, “Tom is currently Counsellor for Press, Public diplomacy and Programmes, at the British Embassy in Moscow. He has served in the British... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: 2020 Convening Of Parliament
The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 6], with Governor John Rankin delivering the 2020 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The event took place in St George’s in order to mark the 400th anniversary of the first General Assembly being established in Bermuda in 1620. The full speech... Read more of this article
Photos: Convening Of Parliament In St George’s
The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 6], with a special sitting in St George’s in order to mark the 400th anniversary of the first General Assembly being established in Bermuda in 1620. Governor John Rankin delivered the 2020 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The gallery below... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: PLP Celebrates Election Victory
People took to the streets in celebration last night [Oct 1] after the PLP recorded a landslide victory in the 2020 General Election by winning 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, representing 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP entered the election holding a 25-11 majority, and held all their seats and won five more seats from the OBA, leaving... Read more of this article
Photos: New Cabinet Ministers Appointed
Renee Ming and Neville Tyrrell were sworn in as new Cabinet Ministers at a ceremony this afternoon [July 16] at Government House, with Minister Tyrrell appointed the Minister of Transport, Minister Ming been appointed Minister of National Security, and Premier David Burt assuming responsibility for Tourism. Speaking at the ceremony, Premier Burt said,... Read more of this article
