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Sir John Swan To Hold Townhall Meeting
Sir John Swan — who is running as an independent candidate in the upcoming by-election — is set to host a townhall meeting for Constituency #10 at the Ocean View Golf Club on May 13th from 6pm to 8pm. Sir John Swan, a former Premier, will run against the OBA’s Robert King and the PLP’s Lindsay Simmons. Related Stories Video: Sir... Read more of this article
Column: Simmons On Accountability & More
[Opinion column written by Senator Lindsay Simmons] As nomination day gets closer, I continue to knock on doors, getting to know each of you better and I hope you are getting to know me better as well. If elected as your MP, I want Constituency 10, Smith’s North, to not only know how I intend to serve you but also how I intend to be held accountable. First,... Read more of this article
Video: Sir John Swan To Run In By-Election
[Updated] Sir John Swan is holding a press conference this morning [April 29] where he will announce whether or not he will run in the Smith’s North Constituency 10 by-election. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Sir John Swan confirmed that he will stand in the by-election as an independent... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan: ‘Encourage Independent Thinkers’
“I believe the way forward, at this moment in our history, is for us to encourage independent thinkers,” so that “by the time we come to the next national election, we will have many putting their names forward,” Sir John Swan said. Sir John Swan — a former Premier — said, “I am sincerely grateful to so many... Read more of this article
Column: PLP’s Simmons On Living Programme
[Opinion column written by Senator Lindsay Simmons] As we get closer to by-election day, I wanted to share a bit more of not just myself, but the power of government to make positive changes to improve Bermudian lives. Ensuring that every child has an opportunity to be raised in a loving nurturing household has long been a passion for me. That passion... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s King On Bye-Election & More
[Opinion column written by Robert King] To some, it may have come as a surprise to see me entering the political ring as the candidate for constituency 10, Smith’s North. But for those who know me, you know that besides being a man who carries himself with the utmost integrity, I am passionate about advocating for the betterment of the people of Bermuda. While... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan On Bye-Election, Politics & More
“I am prepared to stand for election in the Smith’s North Constituency 10 bye-election as an independent, but I will not act as a spoiler,” Sir John Swan said, adding that “I will run only if I feel that a significant number of the voters of Smith’s North want the sort of change that I stand for.” The bye-election has been... Read more of this article
Column: PLP’s Simmons On Bye-Election & More
[Opinion column written by Senator Lindsay Simmons] I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who has taken the time to reach out and offer their support and encouragement since I was announced as the PLP candidate for Constituency 10 Smith’s North. Over the past six months, we have been out canvassing on the doorsteps of C10. We didn’t... Read more of this article
C10 Smith’s North Bye-Election On May 22
The Constituency 10 Smith’s North bye-election is scheduled to take place on May 22, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Acting Governor Tom Oppenheim issued a Writ of Election for Smith’s North Constituency 10. The public will recall that earlier this week, the Parliamentary Registry Office [PRO] announced that a Bye-Election for... Read more of this article
Video: Sir John Swan Press Conference
Sir John Swan is holding a press conference today [April 8] and you can tune in and watch live below. The former Premier and businessman is commenting about the possibility of running in the upcoming C10 Smith’s North bye-election, and said he is open to receiving feedback from the public on the idea; he is also suggesting that people stand as... Read more of this article
PLP Announce Lindsay Simmons As Candidate
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 28] to introduce their candidate for the upcoming C10 bye-election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The PLP has announced that Senator Lindsay Simmons will be their candidate. Update March 29, 9.30am:... Read more of this article
OBA’s Robert King, BIU & PLP On Comments
The OBA’s candidate for Constituency 10 Robert King, the PLP and the BIU have all released statements about Mr King’s comments about Black civil servants. OBA’s adopted candidate for Constituency 10, Robert King: Mr King claimed that he was misquoted in the original interview and said, “So now I would like to clarify what was... Read more of this article
OBA Announce Robert King As C10 Candidate
The OBA announced that Robert King will be their candidate for Constituency 10 Smith’s North. Constituency 10 Smith’s North is currently held by Michael Dunkley, who recently announced that he would retire effective March 31st, which means a bye-election will be held. A spokesperson said, “Robert King is the adopted candidate for constituency... Read more of this article
MP Michael Dunkley Announces Retirement
Michael Dunkley will be retiring as Member of Parliament, effective March 31st. Speaking in the House of Assembly today, OBA MP Michael Dunkley said, “I rise to inform this Hon House and the people of Bermuda of a very difficult decision I have made. Effective March 31st this year I will retire as the Member of Parliament representing the... Read more of this article
