Category: Politics
Photo Set #3: Convening Of Parliament 2017
The Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead was put forward on Friday morning [Sept 8] when Governor John Rankin delivered the 2017 Throne Speech at the Convening of Parliament ceremony on Cabinet grounds. The first set of photos is here, the second set of photos is here, the full speech is posted here along with some excerpts and... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Convening Of Parliament 2017
The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Sept 8] on the Cabinet grounds with Governor John Rankin delivering the 2017 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The first set of photos is here, the full speech is posted here along with some excerpts and you can view all our coverage of the... Read more of this article
Photos: Parliament Convenes & Throne Speech
Marking the first Throne Speech since the PLP won the election, the Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Sept 8], with Governor John Rankin delivering the 2017 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. Some of the initiatives unveiled in this morning included establishing an Economic Diversification... Read more of this article
Photos: PLP Celebrate General Election Victory
There were scenes of celebration outside the Progressive Labour Party headquarters after they recorded a commanding victory on the General Election, winning 24 seats to the OBA’s 12, and claiming 58.89% of the overall vote. It became clear early on that the PLP would be returned to power as their candidates started taking leads early in the vote counting... Read more of this article
Photos: Election Candidates At Polling Stations
With the 2017 General Election taking place today [July 18], people from across Bermuda came out to cast their votes at polling stations around the island. Polling stations opened at 8.00am and will close at 8.00pm, and every voter must show identification to vote. Acceptable forms of ID are a commonwealth passport, a Bermuda driver’s licence, a Special... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: PLP Rally On Kindley Field
[Updated with photos] The Progressive Labour Party held a rally at Kindley Field in the east end this evening [July 4], with attendees, many wearing green shirts, listening to short speeches from east end candidates as well as Opposition Leader David Burt. 90-minute live video replay The promo for the rally said, “It’s time to stand up... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Founders Day & Drum Major Awards
[Updated with photos] The Progressive Labour Party hosted their 53rd Annual Founders’ Day & Drum Major Awards Luncheon this afternoon [Feb 26] at the Bermuda College Cafeteria. The speakers were Senate Leader & Shadow Minister for Municipalities Senator Renee Ming and party member Mr. J. Audley Quallo, with presentations made to the recipients... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Police At House of Assembly
[Updated with video] Police are present at the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 3] as the House resumes, with no access to the grounds permitted to the public as “police wish to safeguard any interference with the Legislature, including blocking members from access.” Earlier this week, Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva outlined the policing... Read more of this article
Photos: Convening Of Parliament Gets Underway
The Convening of Parliament is taking place this morning [Nov 7] with Acting Governor Ginny Ferson set to deliver the 2016 Throne Speech, which will outline the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The proceedings are just getting underway, and we will have additional photos once the event has concluded. You can watch a live video... Read more of this article
Photos: Farewell Ceremony Held For Governor
Governor George Fergusson said goodbye to the island during a farewell ceremony held yesterday afternoon [August 2] in Dockyard, noting that he will treasure the memories of his time in Bermuda even as he steps down from the position. Deputy Governor Mrs Ginny Ferson will assume office as Acting Governor until the appointment of a substantive successor... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Very Successful’ Azores Visit Concludes
Today [May 5], Premier Michael Dunkley concluded what he termed a “very successful” visit to the Azores and he noted that the trip has “helped foster a greater appreciation and understanding between Bermuda and the Azores.” On the final full day of the Azores trip, Premier Dunkley and the Bermuda delegation continued their extensive... Read more of this article
Photos: Demonstrators At House Of Assembly
[Updating: A group of demonstrators stationed themselves outside the House of Assembly this morning, with the small group of women – including Ms Enda Matthie – stationed outside the House with tape over their mouths and displaying various signs. They moved away from the doors at around 10.00am and the session of the House started on... Read more of this article
Photos: Protest Gathering At House of Assembly
Following the People’s Campaign’s call for an “island-wide withdrawal of labour” as a “show of people power and island-wide solidarity appealing to the Government” to not table the immigration bill, crowds of people gathered on Friday for a day-long protest. The withdrawal of labour resulted in the suspension of bus, ferry... Read more of this article
Charts Only: 2016-2017 Bermuda Budget
For those seeking a quick visual view of the 2016 Budget delivered in the House of Assembly by Finance Minister Bob Richards this morning [Feb 19], the charts extracted from the Budget are below. For comparison’s sake, charts from the 2015 Budget are here, charts from the 2014 Budget are here, charts from the 2013 Budget are here, charts from... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Diallo Rabain Wins By-Election
Voters headed to the polls yesterday [Feb 4] for the Constituency 13 Devonshire North Central by-election, with the PLP’s Diallo Rabain winning with 461 votes, compared to 351 votes for the OBA’s Andrew Simons. Following the final vote count, Mr Rabain said, “First, I’d like to thank the constituents of Devonshire North Central;... Read more of this article
Photos: OBA Community Meet, Greet & Cleanup
On Saturday, December 5th, the One Bermuda Alliance held a “meet and greet” and area clean up in Southampton. Twenty volunteers, including Minister Shawn Crockwell, MP Leah Scott and MP Susan Jackson, spent the morning picking up trash and debris in the Jennings’s Bay Road and Whale Bay area. Multiple bags of trash were taken to the... Read more of this article
