Hashtag: #2020Election
Photos: Election Candidates At Polling Stations
The 2020 General Election is taking place today [Oct 1], with candidates — many decked out in their party colors including matching masks — greeting voters as they attend the polling stations to cast their vote. Polling stations will close at 8.00pm, and the results are expected to come in later this evening. The PLP enters this election... Read more of this article
Column: Democracy Is Young, Challenges Real
[Opinion column written by FDM candidate Cheryl Packwood] Vote! Our Democracy Is Young And Our Challenges Are Real October 1st is the day. This is the time. This is when you and I as fellow Bermudians with equal rights get to proclaim that “We Matter.” Sometimes it seems so hard to believe that our “one little vote” will make a difference,... Read more of this article
Photos: FDM Pot Luck Dinner Event
The Freedom Democratic Movement [FDM] held a “Pot Luck Dinner” community outreach event this evening [Sept 30] at the Royal Naval Field to meet their 2020 General Election candidates, with the newly formed party fielding 14 candidates in this year’s election. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda General Election... Read more of this article
OBA: We Have Learned, We Will Do Better
“We have learned from our time in Government that is why we will do better,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “In 2011 I took a leap, a leap of faith after watching our island home suffer. I gladly accepted the leadership of the One Bermuda Alliance. “We needed a change. Everyone agreed that Bermuda needed a change. “We... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Election Candidates Interview
Some of the PLP candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 30] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the third and final in a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda... Read more of this article
OBA: Auditor ‘Must Investigate Deal With Savvy’
The Auditor General “must investigate the deal made with Savvy Entertainment, ” OBA candidate Douglas De Couto said. Mr. De Couto said, “There are so many questions about whether the people’s money was spent correctly that the only way of getting to the bottom of this loan is for the Auditor General to investigate. “David Burt talks... Read more of this article
Saliva Testing Prior To General Election
“Returning officers and presiding officers employed by the Parliamentary Registrar as well as election candidates have the opportunity to undergo saliva testing prior to Thursday’s General Election to help ensure voter safety during the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Health Ministry said today. Last night a Government spokesperson said, “This... Read more of this article
Video: FDM Election Candidates Interview
Some of the FDM candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the second in a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The first was held earlier today, and the third will... Read more of this article
FDM To Host Pot Luck Dinner On Wednesday
The FDM will be hosting a Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday [Sept 30] from 4.00pm until 8.00pm at the Royal Naval Field. A spokesperson said, “The [FDM] Freedom Democratic Movement, extends an invitation to the voting public, to come and meet our candidates at our community outreach event. Join us for an evening of good food and communion. “Meet us... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Election Candidates Interview
Some of the OBA candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the first in what will be a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The second in the series will take... Read more of this article
PLP Press Conference: Roban & Simmons
The PLP held another press conference this morning [Sept 28], with candidates Walter Roban and Lindsay Simmons both delivering remarks. Deputy Premier Walter Roban’s remarks: Good morning, Today, we’re here to offer a few thoughts on the OBA’s platform. We’ve had the opportunity to read it cover to cover. And, here’s what surprised me... Read more of this article
OBA Press Conference: Cannonier & Robinson
The OBA held another press conference today [Sept 28], with candidates Craig Cannonier and Dwayne Robinson both delivering remarks. OBA Leader Craig Cannonier’s remarks: My Fellow Bermudians, Over the weekend, we released our election platform. We did not need fuss or fanfare. We are not about one person. We are a team. We know the One Bermuda... Read more of this article
PLP: The OBA Platform Mentions PLP 22 Times
“The OBA platform, which is exactly half the length of the PLP’s, mentioned “David Burt” or the “PLP” 22 times in just 20 pages. That’s more than one mention per page. In contrast, the PLP’s 40-page manifesto mentioned the “OBA” just two times,” the PLP said. “The OBA’s platform, like their campaign, is missing... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With FDM Leader Marc Bean
Free Democratic Movement [FDM] Leader Marc Bean is joining host Don Burgess this morning [Sept 28] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The FDM was formed earlier this month and will be contesting their first General Election this Thursday, with the party fielding 14 candidates. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda... Read more of this article
CVD To Host Pre-Election Forum Tonight
The leaders of the three political parties contesting the General Election will engage in a Pre-Election forum tonight [Sept 28] at 8pm, which will see the ”respective leaders involved in segments of just over a half hour each.” It will be hosted by the ‘Community Voices for Democracy’, which had originally called for the format... Read more of this article
Reminder: Public School Closed On Election Day
The Commissioner of Education is reminding everyone that all public schools will be closed on Thursday [Oct 1] due to the General Election. The poster says, “Public Advisory from the Commissioner of Education. Please be advised that, due to the General Election on October 1st, all public schools will be closed on that day. Schools will reopen... Read more of this article
