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Election Data: Looking At The Five Seat Changes
Following the 2020 General Election the PLP have increased their majority in the 36-seat House of Assembly from 25 to 30, having won five additional seats in the election which had all been previously held by the OBA, and the charts below delve into the data from the past elections in the areas. The election saw the PLP hold all the 25 seats they had... Read more of this article
At Least Six New Senators To Be Appointed
At least six new Senators will be sworn in in the coming days, as the PLP’s five Senators were all elected to the House of Assembly, and one of the OBA Senators was also elected. On the PLP side, Crystal Caesar, Anthony Richardson, Vance Campbell, Kathy Simmons and Ianthia Simmons-Wade all won seats in the 2020 General Election, and on the OBA... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: PLP Celebrates Election Victory
People took to the streets in celebration after the PLP recorded a major victory in the 2020 General Election by winning 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, representing 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP entered the election holding a 25-11 majority, and held all their seats and won five more seats from the OBA, leaving the Opposition with... Read more of this article
Governor Rankin Congratulates Premier Burt
The Governor John Rankin congratulated the Premier David Burt on the results of the General Election. Government House posted online saying: “This afternoon the Governor was pleased to receive the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon E David Burt JP, MP to Government House. The Governor congratulated the Premier on the results of the General Election and said... Read more of this article
Official List: 2020 General Election Winners
The Parliamentary Registrar announced the official results of the 2020 General Election, with the PLP recording a landslide victory, claiming 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, and winning 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP made a strong showing in Southampton, picking up two more seats, with Jason Wade defeating the incumbent Leah Scott,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: PLP Celebrates Election Victory
People took to the streets in celebration last night [Oct 1] after the PLP recorded a landslide victory in the 2020 General Election by winning 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, representing 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP entered the election holding a 25-11 majority, and held all their seats and won five more seats from the OBA, leaving... Read more of this article
Live Updates: PLP Win 30 Seats In Election
[Updating] The PLP has recorded a landslide victory in the 2020 General Election, claiming 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, and winning 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP entered the election holding a 25-11 majority, and held all their seats and won 5 more seats from the OBA, leaving the Opposition with only 6 seats in the House of Assembly. Slideshow... Read more of this article
Photos: Election Candidates At Polling Stations
The 2020 General Election is taking place today [Oct 1], with candidates — many decked out in their party colors including matching masks — greeting voters as they attend the polling stations to cast their vote. Polling stations will close at 8.00pm, and the results are expected to come in later this evening. The PLP enters this election... Read more of this article
Column: Democracy Is Young, Challenges Real
[Opinion column written by FDM candidate Cheryl Packwood] Vote! Our Democracy Is Young And Our Challenges Are Real October 1st is the day. This is the time. This is when you and I as fellow Bermudians with equal rights get to proclaim that “We Matter.” Sometimes it seems so hard to believe that our “one little vote” will make a difference,... Read more of this article
Photos: FDM Pot Luck Dinner Event
The Freedom Democratic Movement [FDM] held a “Pot Luck Dinner” community outreach event this evening [Sept 30] at the Royal Naval Field to meet their 2020 General Election candidates, with the newly formed party fielding 14 candidates in this year’s election. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda General Election... Read more of this article
OBA: We Have Learned, We Will Do Better
“We have learned from our time in Government that is why we will do better,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “In 2011 I took a leap, a leap of faith after watching our island home suffer. I gladly accepted the leadership of the One Bermuda Alliance. “We needed a change. Everyone agreed that Bermuda needed a change. “We... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Election Candidates Interview
Some of the PLP candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 30] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the third and final in a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda... Read more of this article
OBA: Auditor ‘Must Investigate Deal With Savvy’
The Auditor General “must investigate the deal made with Savvy Entertainment, ” OBA candidate Douglas De Couto said. Mr. De Couto said, “There are so many questions about whether the people’s money was spent correctly that the only way of getting to the bottom of this loan is for the Auditor General to investigate. “David Burt talks... Read more of this article
Saliva Testing Prior To General Election
“Returning officers and presiding officers employed by the Parliamentary Registrar as well as election candidates have the opportunity to undergo saliva testing prior to Thursday’s General Election to help ensure voter safety during the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Health Ministry said today. Last night a Government spokesperson said, “This... Read more of this article
Video: FDM Election Candidates Interview
Some of the FDM candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the second in a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The first was held earlier today, and the third will... Read more of this article
FDM To Host Pot Luck Dinner On Wednesday
The FDM will be hosting a Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday [Sept 30] from 4.00pm until 8.00pm at the Royal Naval Field. A spokesperson said, “The [FDM] Freedom Democratic Movement, extends an invitation to the voting public, to come and meet our candidates at our community outreach event. Join us for an evening of good food and communion. “Meet us... Read more of this article
