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Hamilton Election Slated For December 2
An extraordinary municipal election will be held on December 2nd to fill the Municipal Residents’ Councillor seat for the Corporation of Hamilton. A Government spokesperson said, “An extraordinary municipal election for the Corporation of Hamilton to fill the seat of Municipal Residents’ Councillor will be held on 2 December 2025 at The Cathedral... Read more of this article
Michael Branco Wins Hamilton Municipal Election
The Parliamentary Registry Office has released the final results of the Extraordinary Municipal Election for Business Ratepayers in Hamilton, with Michael Branco elected after receiving 60 votes. A Government spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry Office [PRO] advised this evening of the final results of the Extraordinary Municipal Election... Read more of this article
People Urged To Join Voter Rights Association
Bermuda Youth Connect and Bermuda is Love are encouraging “anyone interested in electoral reform to join the Voter Rights Association.” A joint statement from Bermuda Youth Connect and Bermuda is Love said, “The Voter Rights Association was created in 2007 by Stuart Hayward and Geoff Parker, Sr. ‘to provide a voice and a vehicle... Read more of this article
Chamber Of Commerce Congratulates PLP
Chamber of Commerce President Marico Thomas congratulated the PLP on its success in the recent general election and also “congratulated the newly appointed Cabinet Ministers and all elected representatives as they take on the important responsibility of guiding Bermuda forward.” A spokesperson said, “As the island’s leading business... Read more of this article
Nine New MPs Elected In 2025 Election
Following the 2025 General Election, nine new Members of Parliament will enter the House of Assembly, with four new PLP MPs, and five new OBA MPs. Out of the 36 constituencies, the majority retained the incumbent MP, with only nine seats making any form of a change; four constituencies moved from the PLP to the OBA, and five constituencies voted for... Read more of this article
Column: Paugh On Social Policy & More
[Column written by Dr Nicola Paugh] In the lead up to the election we heard a commitment from Premier Burt to bring the community together to build a fairer, more stable and more affordable Bermuda should the PLP be re-elected. There was a pledge to collaborate with FDM and independent candidates to hear their ideas and to determine how they can work... Read more of this article
PLP To Elect New Deputy Leader
The PLP Central Committee will meet to decide the date for the election of a new Deputy Party Leader, which will be held within 30 days of the election, the PLP said. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party is elated with the election result, which saw the Party win its 2nd highest number of seats ever in a general election. We thank... Read more of this article
OBA Leader: ‘Commitment To Bermuda Remains’
“While we may not have secured victory this time, our commitment to Bermuda remains as strong as ever,” OBA Leader Jarion Richardson said. Speaking last night, Mr Richardson said, “Good evening, Bermuda. The results of this election are in, and while not the result we hoped for, the people have spoken. Democracy is about choice,... Read more of this article
Emperial Group On Election, Votes & More
“Why couldn’t the combined opposition collaborate before the election to prevent splitting the vote,” the Emperial Group has asked. A spokesperson said, “How do we explain an unprecedented number of candidates entering the general election alongside an unprecedented decline in voter turnout? This paradox raises critical questions... Read more of this article
Governor Murdoch Congratulates Premier Burt
Governor Andrew Murdoch congratulated Premier David Burt following the February 18th General Election. Governor Andrew Murdoch said, “Following the General Election on 18th February, I was pleased to receive the Hon E David Burt JP MP, and to congratulate him. “I would like to record my thanks to all those who enabled a safe, peaceful and democratic... Read more of this article
2025 Election Results: Graphics By Constituency
The graphics below show the results of the 2025 Bermuda General Election, which saw the PLP retain the government by winning 25 constituencies and the OBA earn 11 seats in the House of Assembly, with the overall voter turnout at 54.99%. Out of the 36 constituencies, the majority retained the incumbent MP, with only nine seats making any form of a change;... Read more of this article
Photos: PLP Celebrate Election Victory
The PLP were in full celebration mode last night [Feb 18] after they claimed a 25 to 11 victory at the polls, marking their third consecutive general election victory. This 25-11 victory follows after their 30-6 win in 2020, and the 24-12 in 2017. As a super simplified summary, the PLP came into election 29-7, so lost 4 seats, all of which the OBA... Read more of this article
