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Column: FDM’s Dill On Policies, Election & More
[Opinion column written by the FDM's Omar Dill] As Bermuda approaches a by-election for Constituency 36 and a general election within the next two years, the question remains: will we continue to sit and watch, or will we finally take action? It’s clear that staying on the same path will only lead to the same disappointing outcomes. The Free Democratic... Read more of this article
Column: Robinson On Policies, Vision & More
[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The people of Bermuda have endured a front row seat as the government unravels. The signs are all there with Cabinet resignations, existing Ministers being forced to double up, a delayed candidate selection for the upcoming by-election, a resigned Deputy Leader desperately trying to change the conversation... Read more of this article
PLP Announce Owen Darrell As C15 Candidate
[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this morning [August 29] to announce a candidate. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The PLP has announced that Owen Darrell will be their candidate for constituency 15, the seat is currently held by Walter Roban, who... Read more of this article
Registrar Issues Writ For C36 By-Election
The Parliamentary Registrar announced that a writ of election was issued to initiate the by-election for Constituency 36, Sandys North. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, Tenia K. Woolridge of the Parliamentary Registrar announced that a writ of election was issued to initiate the bye-election for Constituency 36, Sandys North. The election... Read more of this article
Video: Cire Bean Announces C36 Candidacy
[Updated] Cire Bean is holding a press conference this morning [August 22] at Sir John Swan’s office to announce his candidacy for the upcoming Constituency 36 Sandys North by-election. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. The 39-minute live video replay is below: Update: A flyer released... Read more of this article
Bermuda Youth Connect Voter Registration Drive
Bermuda Youth Connect and Bermuda is Love will be hosting a Voter Registration Drive in Hamilton on Wednesday, August 21st to “ensure that young people are prepared to make their voice heard in the next election.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Youth Connect was created in the wake of the 2020 snap-election to create more civic awareness... Read more of this article
Carl Neblett To Run For OBA In C36 By-Election
The One Bermuda Alliance previously announced that Carl Neblett is the approved candidate for Constituency 36 Sandy’s North, and they confirmed this week that he will stand in the by-election. The by-election – which was called due to the resignation of PLP MP Kathy Lightbourne-Simmons — will be held on October 4th. Mr Neblett’s... Read more of this article
By-Election For Sandys North Set For October 4
The Parliamentary Registry Office announced a By-Election for Constituency 36 Sandys North will be held on October 4th, with the by-election called due to the resignation of Kathy Lightbourne-Simmons. A Government spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registrar, Tenia Woolridge JP, advised that further details will be provided once the Writs of... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan Reflects On By-Election Results
Following his recent by-election experience, Sir John Swan expressed gratitude to Constituency 10 voters, highlighting the need for change in Bermuda’s political system and announcing plans to form a forum dedicated to fostering a new political movement. John Swan said, “I have taken the time since the Bye Election to reflect on the results... Read more of this article
Updates | OBA’s Robert King Wins By-Election
[Updating] The Constituency 10 Smith’s North by-election is being held today [May 22] with the OBA’s Robert King, the PLP’s Lindsay Simmons and Independent Sir John Swan all running for the seat, which was made vacant when former Premier and OBA MP Michael Dunkley resigned from politics. Since the one seat system started in 2003, the OBA have... Read more of this article
Column: King On Concerns, Solutions & More
[Opinion column written by Robert King] Canvassing these past several months, I have listened to concerns from residents across Smith’s North. Some concerns are personal to families, yet they echo similar concerns heard all across our Island. These include the state of our roads, our struggling education and health systems, and monetary hurdles generally. Other... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Robinson On Voting & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The youth should know the power of their vote The political arena is subject to extreme change, as is the flow of democracy. Elected officials change, governments change, and governance systems are reviewed. However, the one thing that must remain the same is the power vested in the people. That... Read more of this article
