Hashtag: #2025Election
Premier Pledges To Reach Out To Candidates
PLP Party Leader David Burt said that “after the election, either the PLP or the OBA would form a government” and said “if the PLP wins, I pledge to reach out to FDM candidates and independent candidates to meet with them to discuss their ideas and how we can work together for Bermuda and Bermudians. ” A spokesperson said, “In... Read more of this article
Justin Mathias Unveils Constituency 25 Platform
Justin Mathias, the independent candidate for Constituency 25, has released his platform in advance of the upcoming General Election. A spokesperson said, “Justin Mathias, a dedicated candidate for Constituency 25, is excited to announce a comprehensive platform developed in collaboration with the voters and the wider community. Coming to the... Read more of this article
Column: Lauren Bell On Politics, Election & More
[Opinion column written by PLP candidate Lauren Bell] After the polls close on Tuesday, there will not be a government of independents or an FDM government. There will either be a PLP or an OBA government. Here’s what both means for you and your future. A PLP government means a team of Bermudians – a record number of women and the right combination... Read more of this article
Interactive Map: Candidates & Constituencies
Voters are set to head to the polls on Tuesday to choose between a record setting 109 candidates spanning multiple political parties and independent candidates, and the map provides an interactive look at the incumbent and all the candidates in each area. The map below shows the candidates in the 2025 General Election, the blue areas were won by the... Read more of this article
Column: LGBTQI Rights & Bermuda’s Election
[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] Election season has arrived, and yet again, LGBTQ+ Bermudians are nowhere to be found in the political conversation. Despite making up anywhere from 4,000 to 8,000 people—a conservative estimate—not a single party or independent candidate has put forth a platform that meaningfully addresses our... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Lister, Durrant & Bean
Marking the final in a series of panel discussions between candidates in set constituencies, Bermuda Youth Connect interviewed Constituency 35 PLP candidate Dennis Lister, OBA candidate Rodrae Durrant, and independent candidate Christopher Bean, with the three candidates discussing their plans, policies, and important topics as it relates to the... Read more of this article
Column: Cannonier On Resilience & More
[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Sophia Cannonier] “The stone that the builder refused shall become the chief cornerstone.” This powerful message of transformation and resilience is more than a biblical reference; it tells the journey of the 1987 Harvard Pembroke Marsh Plan, from its auspicious beginnings with full approval of cabinet and... Read more of this article
Column: Gurret On Election, Change, More
[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Nicky Gurret] I am running in this election because the One Bermuda Alliance has a platform that can be executed to reverse the declining trajectory of Bermuda. This downward spiral has been led by PLP Premier David Burt. We can see with our own eyes that Bermuda has been mismanaged. Thousands of Bermudians have... Read more of this article
PLP Releases AI Policy Chatbot
The PLP has released an AI chatbot “designed to provide information on the party’s accomplishments and platform.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] today released an AI chatbot trained on the party’s accomplishments and platform. “Like any AI chatbot – it can make mistakes, but we encourage all Bermudians... Read more of this article
FDM Releases Healthcare Reform Plan
The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] has released what they said is a “comprehensive healthcare reform policy aimed at transforming Bermuda’s healthcare system by prioritizing individual freedom, transparency, and innovation.” A spokesperson said, “This groundbreaking policy addresses key issues, including mental health, substance abuse,... Read more of this article
Column: Lightbourne On Legacy, Justice & More
[Opinion column written by PLP candidate Alexa Lightbourne] In this pivotal moment for Bermuda, we stand at a crossroads. The choices we make today will determine not just our immediate future but the legacy we leave for generations to come. As I step forward as the hopeful representative for Constituency 14, Devonshire North West, I do so with deep... Read more of this article
Column: Crockwell On Politics, Elections & More
[Opinion column written by independent candidate Juanae Crockwell] In every generation, there comes a moment that redefines the social fabric of a country—a moment when the future is reshaped by the will of the people. Throughout Bermuda’s history, one undeniable truth has remained consistent: real change has never come from the top down. It has... Read more of this article
