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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
Election: Advanced Polls Extended To Saturday
The Parliamentary Registrar issued an advisory on the Advanced Polls for travellers, incapacitated voters and seniors, stating that it would be extended for one day, and will also take place on Saturday, September 19th. A Government spokesperson said, “Advanced Polls update as at 15 September 2020- Parliamentary Registrar “Advanced Polls... Read more of this article
PLP Cancels Virtual Election Rally Due To Storm
Due to the approach of Tropical Storm Paulette, the PLP said they are “suspending all campaign operations” and have also cancelled their virtual rally which was scheduled for tonight. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is currently under a Hurricane Warning. The Progressive Labour Party is suspending all campaign operations. All constituency... Read more of this article
Decision To Be Made On Advanced Polling
Due to the approach of Tropical Storm Paulette, a decision will be made tomorrow [Sept 12] “regarding the facilitation of Advanced Polling,” officials have advised. A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry Office [PRO] advised that due to the approach of Tropical Storm Paulette, a decision will be made tomorrow [September 12] regarding... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Press Conference On Seniors
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 11], with Premier & Party Leader David Burt, Derrick Burgess, and Senator Ianthia Simmons-Wade speaking on issues regarding seniors. Premier & Party Leader David Burt’s remarks: Good afternoon. With seniors aged 65 and up eligible to vote next week, we’re focused... Read more of this article
Interactive General Election Constituency Map
The PLP winning three seats on Nomination Day, the OBA fielding less than a full slate of candidates, and the FDM arriving with 15 candidates in their first election appearance were three notable aspects from yesterday’s Nomination Day. You can take a closer look at the various candidates of the 36 electoral constituencies that Bermuda is divided... Read more of this article
Official List: 2020 General Election Candidates
The candidates for the 2020 General Election have all been announced, and according to the official nomination list, the PLP have 36 candidates, the OBA have 31, the FDM have 15, and there are also 5 Independents running. Three winners have already been declared, all PLP, as the seats were uncontested: Constituency 17 Pembroke Central/Jason Hayward,... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Election Nomination Day Underway
[Updating] The nomination of candidates for all 36 constituencies in the 2020 General Election will be held today [Sept 10] at the Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall on King Street in Hamilton between 11:00am and 1:00pm. Updated text: The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has unveiled a full slate of 36 candidates, the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has 31... Read more of this article
List: FDM’s 15 Candidates For General Election
The newly launched Free Democratic Movement [FDM] announced the 15 candidates that will represent FDM in the 2020 General Election. The FDM Leader Marc Bean will run in Constituency 36 Sandys North, which will see a three way contest between the OBA’s Jeff Sousa and the PLP’s Kathy Lynn Simmons. Other FDM candidates include Cheryl Packwood,... Read more of this article
