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Groups ‘Disappointed’ By Election Timing
[Written by Bermuda Youth Connect, Bermuda is Love and Taj-Donville Outerbridge] We, the undersigned Charities, Youth Organizations and activists, are profoundly disappointed that the Premier has announced the General Election for February 18th, 2025—while droves of young Bermudians are off the island in pursuit of higher education. The Premier’s... Read more of this article
PLP Launches 2025 Campaign Advert
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has launched its first campaign advert of the 2025 election season, titled ‘A Fairer Bermuda for Us.’ A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has launched its first campaign advert of the 2025 election season, setting the stage for a vision of a fairer Bermuda. The ad underscores the... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan To Run In C10 Smith’s North
Sir John Swan has confirmed that he will be running as an independent candidate in Constituency 10 Smith’s North in the upcoming General Election which will be held on February 18th. Sir John – the island’s longest serving Premier – also contested the by-election in May of last year, running against the OBA’s Robert King and... Read more of this article
Column: Hodgkins On Party Politics & More
[Opinion column written by Karen Hodgkins] Why Bermuda needs to rid itself of party politics! In 2009 I involved myself in party politics in order to help my country. Joining the Bermuda Democratic Alliance was the beginning of my journey in politics. For the last 15 years I have held many positions in the OBA political party; Executive party Secretary,... Read more of this article
General Election Set For February 18th
The General Election has been scheduled for February 18, 2025. A Government House spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor has today, in accordance with advice from the Premier, dissolved the Legislature with effect from 5:00 pm on Wednesday 8 January 2025. The election will be held on Tuesday, 18 February 2025.” Related Stories Rolfe... Read more of this article
FDM Responds To Election Announcement
The FDM “welcomes the announcement of the general election” and “look forward to a spirited campaign as we continue to put forth our vision for Bermuda,” Free Democratic Movement [FDM] Leader Marc Bean said. Mr Bean said, “The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] welcomes the announcement of the general election and the formal... Read more of this article
Video: Youth Connect On Upcoming Election
Bermuda Youth Connect is holding a discussion this evening [Jan 8] offering a quick initial reaction to the upcoming general election, which has been scheduled for February 18, 2025. Related Stories Official Proclamation For Bermuda Election PLP Hosting Voter Registration Drive On Wed Column: PLP’s Simmons On Assisting Women Rolfe Commissiong... Read more of this article
OBA Responds To Election Announcement
[Updated] “The One Bermuda Alliance is excited that the Premier will finally be held accountable for presiding over the disaster that is today’s Bermuda,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said this evening [Jan 8] following the announcement that the general election will be held on February 18th. Mr Richardson said, “The... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With IND Candidate Cire Bean
Cire Bean — who was an independent candidate for the bye-election in Constituency 36 Sandys North — joined Bernews for an interview with the possibility of having overseas voting for students, policies that affect the youth of Bermuda, the local real estate market, and the potential benefits of having an independent representative in Parliament... Read more of this article
Video Discussion: PLP Wins C36 By-Election
[Updating] The by-election for Constituency 36 Sandys North is being held today [Oct 4], and we are thrilled to have some of the island’s brilliant young minds from Bermuda Youth Connect hosting a live discussion in advance of the results, and we will also be streaming the announcement live from the polling station. There are four candidates... Read more of this article
OBA Statement On Court, Polling Station, More
“The OBA maintains that the current polling station is not a neutral venue, given the connection found to exist with the PLP candidate,” the OBA Leader said today. Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, “Today the Bermuda Court found that the PLP candidate for the Sandys North bye election has a connection to the polling station. “Nonetheless,... Read more of this article
Column: Neblett On Candidacy, Election & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Carl Neblett] As the bye-election approaches in just a few days, I stand before the public as a committed and passionate man who believes in the potential of our beloved Bermuda. Over the past few months, I have visited the neighbourhoods of Constituency 36, knocked on their doors, and listened to their concerns.... Read more of this article
