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OBA’s Cannonier On Auditor’s Report
[Written by Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier] We don’t believe the people of Bermuda are surprised to hear about the misuses of public money revealed by the Auditor General’s report. Over the years, we have seen enough to know that the system has been worked time and again for the benefit of friends and insiders. Government pledges to strengthen... Read more of this article
PLP & OBA On Guest Worker Policies
“We’ve seen over and over again that the only solution that the UBP turned OBA offers is one that would bring more guest workers to our shores and would grant sacred status to countless guest workers,” said the PLP. “If you believe that the solution to our economic problems is to open Bermuda up and bring more guest workers to our... Read more of this article
Craig Cannonier’s Christmas Message
Merry Christmas Bermuda! I hope this holiday season finds you well and with your loved ones. This is such a special time of year. We spend most of our days trying to make ends meet; getting jobs done, moving about, cleaning up… There seems never enough time to spend with the people who matter most in our lives. Christmas gives us that time. It allows... Read more of this article
OBA’s Qualified Apology To Minister
The One Bermuda Alliance issued a qualified apology to Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert today [Nov.24] after the Progressive Labour Party claimed the Opposition “struck below the belt” and called into question his empathy for the victims of violence. Earlier the OBA’s Shadow Board on National Security spokesman Jeff Baron told the Royal... Read more of this article
Opposition Reply To The Throne Speech
[Updated with video] Newly sworn-in Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier delivered the One Bermuda Alliance’s formal response to the Throne Speech as his maiden speech in the House of Assembly today [Nov. 19]. Mr. Cannonier told Parliament while there was much to praise in the broad thrust of Government’s legislative agenda for 2012, its... Read more of this article
Video/Text: OBA Leader’s Political Broadcast
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance’s Craig Cannonier made his first political broadcast to Bermuda as Opposition Leader his evening [Oct.3]. In his speech – which is being carried as a paid political broadcast on TV – Mr Cannonier speaks on various matters including the economy, crime, education, future plans and more. Mr Cannonier... Read more of this article
Cannonier Sworn In As Opposition Leader
[Updated with videos] One Bermuda Alliance leader Craig Cannonier was sworn in at Government House this morning [Nov.3] as Bermuda’s newest Parliamentarian and also as the new Opposition Leader. His replacement in the Senate has yet to be named. However, the One Bermuda Alliance is expected to make an announcement on the new line-up of its Senate... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: OBA’s Cannonier Wins By-Election
[Updated - OBA's Craig Cannonier wins with 82.89% of the vote, scroll to bottom for latest] The Devonshire South Central by-election is underway today [Nov.1], with the three contenders all out greeting voters at the Horticultural Hall in the Botanical Gardens. The polls close at 8pm, and we will bring you the results later this evening. Senator Craig... Read more of this article
OBA’s Sen. Michelmore Moving To Australia
After a few years at the forefront of Bermuda politics, Opposition Senator Kathy Michelmore is to move with her family to New South Wales, Australia. Sen. Michelmore, who has practiced medicine at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, will continue her medical work as a General Practitioner/family doctor in a group practice. The move, which will take place... Read more of this article
Full Text: Craig Cannonier’s Election Speech
Last night [Sept.10] Senator Craig Cannonier was elected leader of the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA], beating fellow candidate Bob Richards by 14 votes. There were 680 votes cast in the leadership race; 6 spoiled [0.88%], Senator Cannonier received 344 votes [50.44%], while Bob Richards got 330 votes [48.52%]. Senator Cannonier and his family are pictured... Read more of this article
Video: Craig Cannonier Elected New OBA Leader
[Updated: Cannonier/Dunkley win] Tune in live below as One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] members elect the new Opposition Leader this evening [Sept.10], at a convention being held at the Fairmont Southampton. Registration and check-in started at 6pm, and the evening’s proceedings are scheduled to begin shortly. Senator Craig Cannonier and MP Bob Richards... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Supports Fisheries Act
Yesterday [July 13], Senator Craig Cannonier, OBA Shadow Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry voiced his party’s support of the Fisheries Amendment Act 2011 while also highlighting some concerns. The Act which passed in the Senate yesterday will increase the maximum possible fine for violations to $50,000. Senator Cannonier said, “We... Read more of this article
Cannonier: “Be The Best You Can Be”
[Written by Senator Craig Cannonier, OBA Shadow Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry] There are two items in the press that merit comment. The first is the Government survey that found ‘rude staff’ in our stores to be a principal complaint among Bermuda’s retail customers. The second item was a Letter to the Editor from a visitor who described... Read more of this article
Debut: One Bermuda Alliance Senators
[Updated with video] This morning [June 1] the new One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] Senators made their first appearance in the Senate. On May 18 the Governor, acting on the advice of the new Leader of the Opposition John Barritt, appointed Michael Dunkley, Craig Cannonier, and Dr Katherine Michelmore to the Senate. All three OBA Senators are pictured below... Read more of this article
New Opposition Senators Officially Appointed
His Excellency the Governor, acting on the advice of the new Leader of the Opposition John Barritt, has today [May 18] made the following appointments to the Senate; Michael H Dunkley, Legay Craig Cannonier, Dr Katherine Frances Michelmore. The Governor has written to the President of the Senate to ask her to swear in these three new Senators at the... Read more of this article
Survey: 46.8% Would Vote PLP Next Election
Research Innovations surveyed 403 Bermuda residents on a number of factors including personal views of the three leaders of Bermuda’s political parties, economic conditions and voting intentions. The survey showed that Premier Paula Cox is viewed the most favourably of the three political leaders, with 84.3% of the respondents having a favourable... Read more of this article
