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Political Parties Comment One Year After Election
One year ago today — on October 1st, 2020 — the last General Election was held, resulting in the PLP claiming a major win of 30 – 6 seats, increasing their majority from the 25 – 11 they held prior to the election. The election — which was contested by 36 PLP candidates, 31 OBA candidates, 14 FDM candidates and 5 Independent... Read more of this article
Column: “Did Not Vote Won By A Landslide”
[Opinion column written by Shadow Legal Affairs Minister Scott Pearman] So, did you vote in the Election last month? Really? Well you’re not alone, but the voter numbers may surprise you. Over 20,000 registered Bermudian voters did not vote. Yes, over 20,000. That means nearly half of our 46,311 registered voters shunned the Polls. This is a staggeringly... Read more of this article
Minister: 2020 General Election Cost $692,698
The 2020 General Election cost $692,698 and a total of 25,760 persons voted, with 4,411 people [17%] voting in the advanced polls, Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 13], Minister Furbert said, ”Today I would like to provide this Honourable House with details emanating from the recently... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With FDM Members
Some of the Free Democratic Movement [FDM] members are joining Bernews this afternoon [Oct 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, set to discuss the recent election and their plans going forward. The FDM, which was formed just weeks before the 2020 General Election, fielded 14 candidates in total. The newly formed party did... Read more of this article
Video: New Cabinet & Senators Announced
[Updating] A swearing in ceremony will be held at 2.30pm this afternoon [Oct 8] at Government House, with Premier David Burt expected to announce the Cabinet Members. Earlier today Premier Burt tweeted, “Later today, I will make appointments to the Cabinet of Bermuda. Many are not familiar with our Constitution. Sections 58-64 cover appointments... Read more of this article
Marilyn Steede: ‘Be Change You Want To See’
Following the 2020 General Election, Marilyn Steede — who ran as an Independent in Constituency 12 Devonshire South Central — said she stepped up to speak to the political caretakers of Bermuda that she was “displeased with their stewardship of my livelihood.” Ms Steede said, “I, Marilyn Steede was an Independent Candidate... Read more of this article
Eight New MPs To Enter House Of Assembly
When Parliament resumes there will be eight new MPs, with Jason Wade, Crystal Caesar, Jache Adams, Anthony Richardson, Vance Campbell, Ianthia Simmons-Wade, Jarion Richardson and Kathy Lynn Simmons all set to enter the House of Assembly. Seven of the eight new MPs are PLP, with five PLP MPs winning seats previously held by the OBA, and while not a... Read more of this article
Column: Apology, Congratulations And Caution
[Opinion column written by Vic Ball] As those of you reading this can imagine, it is without a doubt one of the most difficult opinions I have written. I initiate it with an apology to the Bermudian people. It is very evident that the OBA failed to provide a viable alternative to the questionable governance that we have endured over the past three years.... Read more of this article
‘We Will Continue To Be Relevant Political Force’
“The OBA has a strong, committed team, with a number of new politicians,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said adding that they “will continue to be a relevant political force.” The OBA Leader was speaking after the 2020 General Election, which saw the OBA win just 6 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly. Mr. Cannonier said, “On... Read more of this article
Election Data: Looking At The Five Seat Changes
Following the 2020 General Election the PLP have increased their majority in the 36-seat House of Assembly from 25 to 30, having won five additional seats in the election which had all been previously held by the OBA, and the charts below delve into the data from the past elections in the areas. The election saw the PLP hold all the 25 seats they had... Read more of this article
At Least Six New Senators To Be Appointed
At least six new Senators will be sworn in in the coming days, as the PLP’s five Senators were all elected to the House of Assembly, and one of the OBA Senators was also elected. On the PLP side, Crystal Caesar, Anthony Richardson, Vance Campbell, Kathy Simmons and Ianthia Simmons-Wade all won seats in the 2020 General Election, and on the OBA... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: PLP Celebrates Election Victory
People took to the streets in celebration after the PLP recorded a major 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 the Opposition with... Read more of this article
