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PLP Thanks Smith’s South Voters & Candidate
Progressive Labour Party Deputy Chair Lauren Hayward-Bell extended thanks to all the people of Smith’s South saying the PLP “is proud of the lifelong connections made by Mischa, new candidates, and all of those who worked behind the scenes during this campaign.” PLP Deputy Chair Lauren Hayward-Bell said, “Each bye-election or general... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Ben Smith Wins Bye-Election
[Updating] The bye-election in Smith’s South was held, with the OBA’s Ben Smith winning with 73.24% of the vote, defeating the PLP’s Mischa Fubler who earned 26.76%. The bye-election had been called due to the resignation of Cole Simons, who had held the seat for twenty years, and will mark a return to the House of Assembly for Ben Smith,... Read more of this article
Registrar Reminder For Smith’s South Voters
“The Parliamentary Registrar is “reminding members of the community who reside in the Smith’s South Constituency that the Bye-Election is on October 5, 2023.” A spokesperson said, “Voters living in Smith’s South area should have ensured that their registration details are correct and up to date. Information relating to Thursday’s... Read more of this article
Minister Darrell Endorses Mischa Fubler
Minister of Youth, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell is endorsing Mischa Fubler as the Progressive Labour Party candidate for Smith’s South, saying “Mischa’s values, vision and variety of skills more than equip him to serve as your future representative as a Member of Parliament.” In a letter, Minister Darrell said, “Many... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With PLP Candidate Mischa Fubler
Mischa Fubler — who will be the PLP’s candidate for the bye-election in Smith’s South on October 5th – is joining Bernews today [Sept 27] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The bye-election was called due to the resignation of Cole Simons, who has held the seat for over two decades, winning twice under the UBP and... Read more of this article
Advanced Poll For Incapacitated Voters
An Advanced Poll for people eligible to vote in the Constituency 8 Smith’s South bye-election but who are unable “by reason either of illness, infirmity, or disability to travel to the election room on Polling Day” will be held on September 28th. The PLP’s Mischa Fubler and the OBA’s Ben Smith will run in the bye-election, which... Read more of this article
Column: Mischa Fubler To Constituency 8
[Opinion column written by Mischa Fubler] Good day to the people of Constituency 8, Smith’s South. My name is Mischa Fubler, and I am the Progressive Labour Party’s candidate. Over the past few weeks, I have had the immense honour to have met many of the residents in the area. I have been humbled by the warm reception I have received and the... Read more of this article
PLP’s Mischa Fubler To Run In Bye-Election
[Updated] The PLP announced that Mischa Fubler will be their candidate for the bye-election in Smith’s South on October 5th. Mr. Fubler will face the OBA’s Ben Smith in the bye-election, which was called due to the resignation of Cole Simons, who has held the seat for more than two decades. The PLP said, “The Progressive Labour Party... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With OBA Candidate Ben Smith
Ben Smith — who will be the OBA’s candidate for the bye-election in Smith’s South on October 5th – is joining Bernews today [Aug 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The bye-election was called due to the resignation of Cole Simons, who has held the seat for over two decades, winning twice under the UBP... Read more of this article
OBA’s Ben Smith To Run In By-Election
[Updated] The OBA announced that Ben Smith — a former MP who currently serves in the Senate — will be their candidate for the by-election in Smith’s South on October 5th. A spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance is pleased to announce that Ben Smith, JP, has been confirmed as its candidate to run in the October 5 by-election. “Currently... Read more of this article
Smith’s South Bye-Election On October 5
The bye-election in Smith’s South – which has been called due to the resignation of Cole Simons — has been set for October 5, 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registrar wishes to advise the public that Her Excellency the Governor Ms. Rena Lalgie has issued a writ of election for a bye-election to take place for Smith’s... Read more of this article
PLP Start Canvassing In Smith’s South
[Updated] The PLP said they “commenced canvassing last week in Smith’s South for the upcoming bye-election” with teams traveling to “different neighborhoods throughout Smith’s Parish in order to meet and engage with residents.” The bye-election has been prompted by the resignation of veteran MP Cole Simons, who recently stood... Read more of this article
Cole Simons Stands Down As OBA Leader
“Thank you Bermuda,” Cole Simons said as he announced his “retirement from the position of Leader of the Opposition and as a Member of Parliament, after 25 years of dedicated parliamentary service to Bermuda.” Jarion Richardson thanked Mr Simons “for his many years of diligent service to Bermuda” and noted he ”took... Read more of this article
