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PLP Press Conference: Burt, Rabain, Wade
The PLP held another press conference this morning [Sept 25], with candidates Premier David Burt, Minister Diallo Rabain, and Senator Ianthia Wade all delivering remarks. Premier & Party Leader David Burt’s remarks: Good morning, Welcome to Alaska Hall. To date the Bermuda progressive Labour Party is the only party that has released a comprehensive... Read more of this article
OBA Press Conference: Ball, Kempe, Brunson
The OBA held another press conference yesterday [Sept 24], with candidates Vic Ball, Catherine Kempe, and Jon Brunson all delivering remarks. Vic Ball’s remarks: The real measure of a good society is the government’s ability to provide decent, affordable health care, a healthy environment and to protect its most vulnerable. Indeed, the term... Read more of this article
Column: ‘We Need To Stand Up And Step Up’
[Opinion column written by FDM candidate Cheryl Packwood] I was raised to believe in equality and freedom for all – and I knew from childhood that this included economic equality. My father, Cyril Packwood, came home from his days of research in the Bermuda Archives with the stories of Mary Prince, Philippa, Sally Bassett and many others. Black women... Read more of this article
PLP Press Conference: Burt, Dickinson, Morris
In the lead up to the 2020 General Election — which is now only one week away — the PLP held another press conference, with Premier David Burt, Minister Curtis Dickinson, and Davida Morris delivering remarks. Premier & Party Leader David Burt’s remarks: Good afternoon, Last night, the Progressive Labour Party launched our platform... Read more of this article
OBA Press Conference: Cannonier & Pamplin
In the lead up to the 2020 General Election — which is now only one week away — the OBA held another press conference, with OBA Leader Craig Cannonier and OBA candidate Patricia Gordon Pamplin delivering remarks. OBA Leader Craig Cannonier’s remarks on PLP platform: What Bermuda needs more than anything right now is a sound policy to stop... Read more of this article
PLP Release 2020 General Election Platform
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] officially released their election platform entitled “Rebuilding Bermuda with Bermudians at Heart” at an event last night and have now released a PDF copy of the platform. It states, “The Progressive Labour Party’s priority is now economic growth. Our goal is to focus on the investment and policies... Read more of this article
Video: OBA On Plan For Uniformed Services
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] held a press conference yesterday [Sept 22], with candidates Ben Smith, Jarion Richardson, and Robin Tucker speaking about “our uniformed services and the OBA’s plans to continue to improve their circumstances.” Ben Smith said, “Everyone and every group in Bermuda are worthy and together make our country... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Host ‘Virtual Platform Launch’
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] will be hosting a ‘Virtual Platform Launch’ this evening [Sept 22] at 7.30pm at the St. George’s Cricket Club in St. George’s. This platform launch event comes on advance of the 2020 General Election which will be held next week Thursday. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda General Election... Read more of this article
CVD Schedules Leaders’ Debate For Sept 28
[Updated] A group called ‘Community Voices for Democracy’ said they have invited the island’s political leaders to take part in a debate at 8.00pm on Monday, September 28th. The group — which consists of Qian Dickinson, Rick Richardson, Dana Selassie, Charles Jeffers, Ywion Darrell and Ajai Peets — said it would take place... Read more of this article
Election 2020: Online Petition Calls For A Debate
An online petition has been launched calling for the island’s political leaders to have a debate, with the petition attaining over 230 signatures as of this writing. The petition said, “In this political climate there is an atmosphere of uncertainty. Bermuda is a democracy, and we have a right like every other democratic nation to call on our... Read more of this article
Pre-Election Youth Forum To Be Held Tonight
Bermuda Youth Connect will be holding a Pre-Election Youth Forum tonight [Sept 22] which will feature two of the candidates from all three political parties, for a total of six candidates, and be available to watch online. A spokesperson said, “The Pre-Election Youth Forum will be a perfect blend of debate and discussion. Topics to be addressed... Read more of this article
Column: What Does “Capable & Steady” Mean?
[Opinion column written by Scott Pearman] If you are reading this, then I suspect you are someone who is naturally curious. Curious about what other people have to say about things. Curious as to whether you may agree or disagree. Perhaps you are seeking to confirm your existing viewpoints? Perhaps you are shaking your head in frustration at the words... Read more of this article
PLP On Airport Deal, Promises & More
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] recently held a press conference, with comments from Jamahl Simmons and Lawrence Scott. Jamahl Simmons remarks: Good afternoon, Soon, our Party platform will be released, a platform that will lay out our vision for the next term….a vision to lead our country out of the economic crisis based on the foundation... Read more of this article
PLP Issue Another Statement On Debate
The PLP says that it will “accept offers for a national leaders’ debate between leaders of political parties that are capable of forming government after the October 1 election” and reiterated their stipulation that it “must be distributed on television, radio and the internet.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive... Read more of this article
PLP To Host First-Ever Virtual Campaign Rally
The Progressive Labour Party will host a virtual campaign rally on Saturday [Sept 19]. A spokesperson said, “This Saturday, September 19th, the Progressive Labour Party will host Bermuda’s first-ever virtual campaign rally beginning at 7:30 pm. The rally will be streamed live on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram from the Party’s Alaska Hall... Read more of this article
Pre-General Election Poll Shows PLP In Lead
According to the latest public opinion poll by Global Research, “if an election were held tomorrow the PLP would very likely win a majority of votes.” A spokesperson said, “A recently concluded Global Research poll shows that the majority of voters approve of the PLP’s performance and leadership, and if an election were held tomorrow... Read more of this article
