Hashtag: #2020Election
Video: OBA On Plan For Uniformed Services
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] held a press conference yesterday [Sept 22], with candidates Ben Smith, Jarion Richardson, and Robin Tucker speaking about “our uniformed services and the OBA’s plans to continue to improve their circumstances.” Ben Smith said, “Everyone and every group in Bermuda are worthy and together make our country... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Host ‘Virtual Platform Launch’
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] will be hosting a ‘Virtual Platform Launch’ this evening [Sept 22] at 7.30pm at the St. George’s Cricket Club in St. George’s. This platform launch event comes on advance of the 2020 General Election which will be held next week Thursday. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda General Election... Read more of this article
CVD Schedules Leaders’ Debate For Sept 28
[Updated] A group called ‘Community Voices for Democracy’ said they have invited the island’s political leaders to take part in a debate at 8.00pm on Monday, September 28th. The group — which consists of Qian Dickinson, Rick Richardson, Dana Selassie, Charles Jeffers, Ywion Darrell and Ajai Peets — said it would take place... Read more of this article
Election 2020: Online Petition Calls For A Debate
An online petition has been launched calling for the island’s political leaders to have a debate, with the petition attaining over 230 signatures as of this writing. The petition said, “In this political climate there is an atmosphere of uncertainty. Bermuda is a democracy, and we have a right like every other democratic nation to call on our... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With FDM’s Packwood & Minors
Two candidates from the recently formed Free Democratic Movement [FDM] — Cheryl Packwood and Patrice Minors – are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 22] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Packwood is running in Constituency #7 Hamilton South and Ms Minors will be running in Constituency #12 Devonshire... Read more of this article
Pre-Election Youth Forum To Be Held Tonight
Bermuda Youth Connect will be holding a Pre-Election Youth Forum tonight [Sept 22] which will feature two of the candidates from all three political parties, for a total of six candidates, and be available to watch online. A spokesperson said, “The Pre-Election Youth Forum will be a perfect blend of debate and discussion. Topics to be addressed... Read more of this article
Column: What Does “Capable & Steady” Mean?
[Opinion column written by Scott Pearman] If you are reading this, then I suspect you are someone who is naturally curious. Curious about what other people have to say about things. Curious as to whether you may agree or disagree. Perhaps you are seeking to confirm your existing viewpoints? Perhaps you are shaking your head in frustration at the words... Read more of this article
PLP On Airport Deal, Promises & More
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] recently held a press conference, with comments from Jamahl Simmons and Lawrence Scott. Jamahl Simmons remarks: Good afternoon, Soon, our Party platform will be released, a platform that will lay out our vision for the next term….a vision to lead our country out of the economic crisis based on the foundation... Read more of this article
PLP Issue Another Statement On Debate
The PLP says that it will “accept offers for a national leaders’ debate between leaders of political parties that are capable of forming government after the October 1 election” and reiterated their stipulation that it “must be distributed on television, radio and the internet.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive... Read more of this article
PLP To Host First-Ever Virtual Campaign Rally
The Progressive Labour Party will host a virtual campaign rally on Saturday [Sept 19]. A spokesperson said, “This Saturday, September 19th, the Progressive Labour Party will host Bermuda’s first-ever virtual campaign rally beginning at 7:30 pm. The rally will be streamed live on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram from the Party’s Alaska Hall... Read more of this article
Pre-General Election Poll Shows PLP In Lead
According to the latest public opinion poll by Global Research, “if an election were held tomorrow the PLP would very likely win a majority of votes.” A spokesperson said, “A recently concluded Global Research poll shows that the majority of voters approve of the PLP’s performance and leadership, and if an election were held tomorrow... Read more of this article
General Election 2020: OBA On Education
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 17] to discuss education. Cole Simons remarks: Good day Bermuda, good day teachers, students – and parents. Over and over, we hear on the doorstep that education in Bermuda is the number one priority. Along with the state of the economy – it is. The cornerstone... Read more of this article
General Election 2020: PLP On Young People
The PLP held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 17] to “announce their accomplishments and platform commitments for our young people.” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward’s remarks: Good afternoon, Last week, we announced our accomplishments and our platform commitments for our seniors. Today, we’re pleased to announce our accomplishments... Read more of this article
No Grounds In Current Conditions To Postpone
“While the Governor continues to monitor the situation with respect to Hurricane Teddy, he does not see grounds under the current circumstances to postpone the General Election on 1 October,” Government House said today. This was in response to a query we posed, asking that with the island currently finalizing recovery from Hurricane Paulette... Read more of this article
‘Promise Only As Good As Ability To Implement’
“Any politician can promise anything. But a promise is only as good as your ability to implement and keep your word,” the PLP said. A PLP spokesperson said, “Any politician can promise anything. But a promise is only as good as your ability to implement and keep your word. In 2012, our opponents promised to create 2,000 jobs. Instead,... Read more of this article
New Election Website Offers Stats & Information
While most people’s focus has been on the hurricane, for obvious reasons, the island also has an election set to take place soon, and Bernews recently launched a new website – BermudaElection.com – in order to provide in-depth statistical information as well as up-to-date coverage of the 2020 General Election. Aiming to be a comprehensive... Read more of this article
