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Dr Michelmore: ‘A Solid First Performance’
Dr Katherine Michelmore, Deputy Leader of the the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA], said the party “wants a new Bermuda for all Bermudians, where our core values and leadership principles can be openly embraced by the majority.” She continued on to say that “Our share of the vote came close to that of a much longer established political... Read more of this article
‘Bermuda Needs Strongest Possible Opposition’
Following the by-election two days ago, Opposition Leader Kim.Swan said “Bermuda needs the strongest possible opposition today because the Government is failing in the three most important areas of island life: the economy, education and public safety,” continuing on to say that “It is unfortunate that the BDA chooses to focus its... Read more of this article
Cannonier on By-Election, Turnout & Candidates
Craig Cannonier, Leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance, congratulated all the candidates for coming out last night, saying “Putting oneself up for public service is not something to be taken lightly.” The BDA Leader continued on to say that “To Mark, Devrae and Sylvan, I say your conduct as political adversaries in this campaign... Read more of this article
“Sylvan Represents a New Breed of Politics”
[Written by Craig Cannonier, leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance] The Warwick South Central by-election is an historic one. As such its voters face an historic opportunity. I wish to congratulate all three candidates for putting themselves up for public service and I wish Devrae Noel Simmons a speedy recovery. This election is historic for several... Read more of this article
Fahy On Government Revenue: “$83 Million Short”
Bermuda Democratic Alliance finance spokesperson Michael Fahy released a statement yesterday [Dec 10] in reference to the amount of revenue collected by Government this year, saying the budget statement predicted $1.058 billion in revenue for the fiscal year, so after six months $529 million revenue should be been collected, however according to an... Read more of this article
Fahy: Do You Believe The Government?
(Written by Michael M. Fahy – Chairman and finance spokesperson of the BDA) “Every truth passes through three stages before it is recognized. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is opposed. Third, it is regarded as self-evident.” Arthur Schopenhaur For some time columnists like Larry Burchall and Bob Stewart, on-line bloggers like Vexed Bermoothes,... Read more of this article
Sylvan Richards: “Want Leaders With Vision”
The Bermuda Democratic Alliance candidate in the upcoming Warwick South Central by-election said the island needs more leaders, not more politicians. Former Progressive Labour Party member Sylvan Richards, who will be contesting the Constituency 26 seat vacated by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown on December 15, said in a video interview that some members... Read more of this article
Opinion: Happy Anniversary BDA
[Written by Linda Down, Member of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance] Wow – how is it possible that a year has passed since a small group of very frustrated – yet hopeful people, gathered together to form a new party to try and get this ship turned around in a better direction! The Bermuda Democratic Alliance a year ago was perhaps considered by some... Read more of this article
Sylvan Richards Calls For Drug Testing
[Updated] Providing a copy of his own drug test, Sylvan Richards, the BDA’s candidate for Constituency #26 said today [Nov 10] that “We believe that since the call for drug testing has been put on hold for MP’s and the current talk is about doing things differently, we should start now with constituency #26.” Mr Richards has... Read more of this article
Video: Sylvan Richards Candidate Announcement
This morning [Nov 8] the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] announced that Sylvan Richards will stand as their candidate for the December 15th bye-election in Warwick South Central. Mr Richards, a Howard Graduate who is an Assistant Vice President at Allied World Assurance Company Ltd, is making his first foray into the political arena. Read Mr Richards’s... Read more of this article
Election: Sylvan Richards to Run for the BDA
This morning [Nov 8] the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] announced that Sylvan Richards will stand as their candidate for Constituency 26, Warwick South Central. Saying “We need new leaders who will listen to the community and work to create innovative ideas, programs and methods to get Bermuda and its’ people back on the track to success,”... Read more of this article
BDA Suggestions To Help Revitalize St George’s
The Bermuda Democratic Alliance (BDA) has made a number of suggestions to help revitalize St George’s, which has been hard hit financially in recent years. A few of the many suggestions made are; offering incentives to start a new business in the East End such as a payroll tax break for the first year and a startup loan with low interest, moving... Read more of this article
Fahy on Throne Speech: Business & Finance
Michael Fahy, BDA Spokesperson for Finance and Business, responded to portions of the Throne Speech dealing with the business and the economy. His full statement follows below: We are pleased to hear the confirmation that the Government will implement savings of at least $150 million. We will scrutinise carefully where such savings will be made and... Read more of this article
BDA Leader Comments on Throne Speech
Craig Cannonier, Leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance, has commented on this morning’s Throne Speech, his full comments are below: We welcome the overtures made by Government in respect of working together, which we have said for some time is in the best interests of the country and is one of the founding pillars of the BDA. We will be happy... Read more of this article
Cabinet: “What Was Our Premier Thinking?”
(Updated) (Written by Craig Cannonier, Leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance) When I listened to the announcement of the Cox Cabinet immediately I said “What was our Premier thinking?” As I walk the streets and hear the constant cries for a new approach, new faces and for healing the divisiveness in our beloved country I have asked “Was this... Read more of this article
BDA Statement On New Premier
Craig Cannonier, leader of the island’s newest political party the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA], issued a statement congratulating our new Premier. Mr Cannonier went on to say that the “new Premier has been involved from the start as a Cabinet Minister so it will be hard to say there is now a clean break from the past. The new Premier... Read more of this article