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PLP & OBA On Contract Declaration Timing

PLP & OBA On Contract Declaration Timing

The PLP has claimed that some OBA candidates who have an interest in government contracts did not submit their declarations on time, while the OBA said that “contrary to the party’s assertion, the One Bermuda Alliance did file its declarations on time.” PLP Statement A PLP spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] takes... Read more of this article

Video: Economy & Cost Of Living Discussion

Video: Economy & Cost Of Living Discussion

Bermuda Youth Connect [BYC] and Bernews are hosting a discussion with Shadow Finance Minister Dr Douglas DeCouto and Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward this evening [Feb 9] regarding the economy and cost of living, marking the second of two topic-based panel discussions. For full coverage of the 2025 Election and past elections, visit the... Read more of this article

Videos: Interviews With C28 & C30 Candidates

Videos: Interviews With C28 & C30 Candidates

Bermuda Youth Connect interviewed candidates from Constituencies 28 and 30 in Bermuda’s upcoming 2025 General Election, discussing issues including, but not limited to, crime, infrastructure, healthcare, the cost of living and more. C28, Dennis Lister III [PLP], Victoria Cunningham [OBA], and Gavin Kennedy [Independent]  C30, Mischa Fubler [PLP]... Read more of this article

Video: PLP Hold Press Conference

Video: PLP Hold Press Conference

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 11], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 7:44pm: Attorney General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson said, “Good afternoon Bermuda, “Today, I address a critical component of our... Read more of this article

Video: OBA’s Ben Smith Press Conference

Video: OBA’s Ben Smith Press Conference

[Updated] OBA Deputy Leader Ben Smith is holding a press conference this morning [Feb 11] regarding education. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 5:46pm: A PLP spokesperson said, “Bermudians must not forget the OBA’s record on education. Under the OBA, public schools were underfunded,... Read more of this article

Column: Richardson On Housing, PLP & More

Column: Richardson On Housing, PLP & More

[Opinion column written by PLP Candidate Anthony Richardson] For many Bermudians, affordability is the single biggest challenge in their daily lives. Whether it’s rent, groceries, electricity, or banking fees, too many families and seniors find themselves struggling to keep up. The Progressive Labour Party understands these realities, and we have... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: BYC’s ‘Home To Vote’

Photos & Video: BYC’s ‘Home To Vote’

Bermuda Youth Connect announced the “successful and safe return of the first group of students who are ‘Home to Vote,” thanks to the support of generous donors. A spokesperson said, “It is with great pride and gratitude that Bermuda Youth Connect announces the successful and safe return of the first group of students who are... Read more of this article

Column: Dr Christina Storey On Politics & More

Column: Dr Christina Storey On Politics & More

[Opinion column written by independent candidate Dr. Christina Storey] I strive to be on time. Sometimes I’m late. Sometimes, however, I am early. In 2017 the RG published a piece [June 26th] that I wrote on the need for Independent MPs. I quote: “Could the return of independent MPs signal a perhaps long-overdue move away from the zero-sum structure... Read more of this article

BEJI Thanks Candidates & Political Parties

BEJI Thanks Candidates & Political Parties

The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative [BEJI] extended its “heartfelt gratitude to all candidates and political parties in the upcoming general election for acknowledging and endorsing the issues identified in BEJI’s 2025 Election Platform Wish List.” A spokesperson said, “The overwhelming support from those across the political aisle... Read more of this article

PLP On OBA Record, Choices & More

PLP On OBA Record, Choices & More

“Jarion Richardson and the OBA have a record, and it’s important that voters know about it,” the PLP said. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party calls on the community to respect the political signage of all parties. We have also had our signs damaged and taken down. This should not happen, and we call on all members of the community... Read more of this article

Premier Burt On PLP’s Pension Commitment

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

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