Hashtag: #2025Election
Premier Burt On PLP’s Pension Commitment
The OBA’s “election platform is completely silent on the issue of pensions,” Premier and PLP Party Leader David Burt said, with the Premier adding that “the PLP’s 2025 platform is clear: we commit to increasing pensions annually in line with inflation and restoring the cost-of-living increases for public sector retirees, which... Read more of this article
Column: Sir John On Independents & More
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] The independents should be flattered, it appears the OBA have given up on beating the PLP and are now focused on attacking the independents. Unfortunately, this is just more of the same old tired rhetoric. The reality is the OBA had their chance at creating the needed change and they failed and were dramatically... Read more of this article
OBA’s Ben Smith On Work Permit Policy
“The One Bermuda Alliance is committed to implementing a data-driven system that accelerates the work permit process while protecting Bermudian jobs and expanding opportunities for our citizens to train for future openings,” OBA Deputy Leader Ben Smith said. Mr. Smith said, “As the Deputy Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, I must address... Read more of this article
Column: Francis On Candidacy, Election & More
[Opinion column written by Independent Candidate Lauren Francis] On Thursday January 30th 2025, I terminated my 13-year public sector job, and embarked on a candidacy run in the highly anticipated Bermuda General Election, set for February 18th 2025. I am super low-key, and a bit of a recluse, but when the spirit calls you to step outside of your comfort... Read more of this article
Column: Bell On PLP’s 2025 Platform & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Candidate Lauren Bell] Bermudians are no strangers to hard work, perseverance, and resilience. We know what it means to weather storms, adjust to challenges, and come out stronger on the other side. The Progressive Labour Party’s 2025 Platform is about steady leadership in an ever-changing world. It is about making sure... Read more of this article
Feb 10 & 11: General Election Advanced Polling
The Parliamentary Registry [PRO] is reminding voters that Advanced Polling will be held today [Feb 10] and Tuesday [Feb 11]. A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry [PRO] is reminding voters that Advanced Polling will be held on Monday February 10, and Tuesday February 11, 2025, for those registered voters will be traveling to or from Bermuda... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Race And Politics
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] On the subject[s] of race and politics in Bermuda. A lifelong friend/Bermuda Cousin asked earlier “where was the other half of Bermuda in the PLP line up?” It is actually a good question, and one that is asked every election since 1963. The reality is just like; the AME Church, the Unions, Berkeley... Read more of this article
PLP Reminds Seniors About Advance Polls
“We remind all seniors that they can take advantage of the advance poll,” PLP Party Chair Dawn Simmons said. A spokesperson said, “All Bermudian seniors aged 65 and over are eligible to vote in the Advance poll. The Progressive Labour Party strongly encourages seniors to take this opportunity. “We know life gets busy and it makes sense to vote... Read more of this article
Video: BYC With Hayward & Richardson
Bermuda Youth Connect [BYC] and Bernews are hosting a discussion with Minister Jason Hayward and Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson this afternoon [Feb 9] regarding population, demographics and immigration. It is the first of two topic-based panel discussions that all the island’s political parties and the movement for independent candidates... Read more of this article
Richardson On OBA, Race, Politics & More
“If you share our ideology of building a fairer Bermuda for all Bermudians, you are welcomed with open arms in the Progressive Labour Party,” Anthony Richardson said. Anthony Richardson — the incumbent and PLP candidate for Constituency #7 Hamilton South — said, “In this campaign, the Progressive Labour Party has talked... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: PLP Central Family Reunion
[Updated with photos] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is hosting a ‘Central Family Reunion’ this evening [Feb 8] at the Berkeley Institute. We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime the live video is below. For full coverage of the 2025 Election and past elections, visit the links below,... Read more of this article
Column: Lightbourne On Women, Election, More
[Opinion column written by PLP Candidate Alexa Lightbourne] Throughout history, women have been the bedrock of our communities, their strength and unwavering determination shaping our society in profound ways. The Progressive Labour Party women have been instrumental from the party’s inception to the present day. Their contributions are woven... Read more of this article
