Hashtag: #2012GeneralElectionResults
Jonathan Starling: Onward To A New Politics
[Written by Jonathan Starling, who contested C#20 as an Independent] I would like to congratulate Ms Susan Jackson, the victor in Constituency 20. Her victory was comprehensive, even if her margin of victory (78%) was lower than the then UBP’s victory in the 2007 election (83%). I enjoyed the conversations I had with Ms Jackson in between shaking... Read more of this article
Fitch: Economic Impact Of Election Results
The clear victory by the One Bermuda Alliance in Monday’s general election “may signal a change in economic and fiscal policies for the island,” a statement from Fitch Ratings said. In an analysis of the election results released today [Dec. 18], the international financial ratings agency said the new Bermuda government faces a pressing... Read more of this article
Slideshow/Summary: 2012 Election Winners
The fledgling One Bermuda Alliance, contesting its first general election, denied the ruling Progressive Labour Party a fourth consecutive term tonight [Dec.17] when it claimed a bare majority in terms of parliamentary seats but a solid majority of the popular vote. Just after midnight OBA candidate Nandi Davis was declared the winner in St. George’s... Read more of this article
Video: Craig Cannonier’s Election Victory Speech
“Bermuda has seen a new day. It’s new Bermuda and a new day in politics,” Premier-elect Craig Cannonier told jubilant supporters who gathered at an OBA victory rally following their 19-17 victory at the polls. Victory Speech: “Bermuda this is our moment, this is our day to start moving forward….truly leaving no one behind,”... Read more of this article
Video: Paula Cox Addresses PLP Supporters
After 14 years as the ruling party, the Progressive Labour Party was swept out of power, with the One Bermuda Alliance winning a 19-17 majority at the polls. Paula Cox lost her Devonshire North West seat to Glen Smith, becoming the first sitting Premier to lose her seat since the introduction of the Westminster-style political system to Bermuda more... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: OBA Supporters Celebrate Victory
Approximately 18 months after its official formation, the One Bermuda Alliance won its first general election, sweeping to a 19-17 victory at the polls. Supporters gathered at Vasco after the polls closed, where the mood was jubilant, with a sea of red flags waving as people celebrated the victory. The OBA won 52 per cent of the popular vote with the... Read more of this article
Paula Cox Loses Her Devonshire North West Seat
Premier Paula Cox has lost her Devonshire North West parliamentary seat to Glen Smith in what could be considered one of the most dramatic upsets in Bermuda party politics since 1968. She is the first sitting Premier to lose her seat since the introduction of the Westminster-style political system to Bermuda more than 40 years ago and only the third... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Election Day, Candidates & More
With voting underway since 8am this morning [Dec. 17], election day has brought thousands of Bermudians out to the polls — and unfortunately there have been a few isolated examples of inappropriate behaviour. The mood is reported as friendly and spirited at the 36 polling stations across the island. Candidates from both major political parties... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Election Day, Candidates & More
The lines started early this morning [Dec. 17] as Bermudians finally got the chance to cast their ballots in the 2012 general election. Following a five-week election campaign, thousands of voters began flocking to the island’s 36 polling stations when they opened at 8.am. Voting will continue until 8 p.m. this evening. Premier Paula Cox, who... Read more of this article
OBA Signs Defaced, PLP Condemns Vandalism
At least three One Bermuda Alliance banners have been defaced across the island, with the candidates face sprayed over and the words ‘PLP’ added to the banner. The OBA called it “appalling behaviour,” while the PLP said they “strongly condemn vandalism in the strongest terms.” “We call upon all victims to immediately... Read more of this article
Blog/Video/Photo Updates: OBA Win Election
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance has won the election with a final tally of 19-17, winning 52% of the popular vote. The winning OBA candidates and constituencies were: #1 Kenneth Bascome, #2 Nandi Davis,#4 Suzann Roberts-Holshouser, #7 Sylvan Richards, #8 Cole Simons, #9 Trevor Moniz, #10 Michael Dunkley, #11 Bob Richards, #12 Craig Cannonier, #14... Read more of this article
