Hashtag: #Election2017
Quinell Francis Congratulates PLP On Victory
Mayor Quinell Francis, on behalf of the members and staff of the Corporation of St. George, is offering congratulations to the PLP team on their election victory. The Mayor also thanked former MPs Kenneth Bascome and Nandi Outerbridge for “their commitment and service to the east end community and the Town of St. George.” Mayor Francis said,... Read more of this article
BDA Congratulates PLP On Election Victory
Following the island’s general election, Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] CEO Ross Webber has released a statement on behalf of the agency congratulating the PLP on its victory. The statement says, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency congratulates the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] on its victory in the 2017 general election. “We... Read more of this article
Chamber Congratulates PLP On Election Win
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is congratulating the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] on winning the 2017 General Election. John Wight, President of the Chamber of Commerce, said, “The Chamber meets regularly with the Government of the day, as well as with the Opposition. Bermuda-based businesses require economic, social and political stability to... Read more of this article
PLP Records Major Victory In General Election
The Progressive Labour Party has won the General Election, recording a strong victory over the OBA, winning 24 seats to the OBA’s 12, and claiming 20,059 total votes [58.89%] to the OBA’s 13,832 votes [40.61%]. As the results starting coming in, it became clear early on that the PLP would be returned to power, as their candidates started... Read more of this article
Live Updates: PLP Wins General Election
[Updating] The 2017 General Election is taking place today [July 18], with people across the island casting their votes, and we will be providing live updates, as well as hosting a special election night broadcast this evening. Polling stations opened at 8.00am and will close at 8.00pm, and every voter must show identification to vote. Acceptable forms... Read more of this article
Photos: Election Candidates At Polling Stations
With the 2017 General Election taking place today [July 18], people from across Bermuda came out to cast their votes at polling stations around the island. Polling stations opened at 8.00am and will close at 8.00pm, and every voter must show identification to vote. Acceptable forms of ID are a commonwealth passport, a Bermuda driver’s licence, a Special... Read more of this article
Column: Economic Growth Is Important
[Opinion column written by John Barritt] It is the economy stupid. The refrain is familiar enough, thanks to Bill Clinton and his first U.S. Presidential campaign. Here at home, our economy and Bermuda’s economic recovery is a big issue in this year’s election campaign. In fact, some would have you believe that it is the only issue, or that it should... Read more of this article
Number Of Registered Voters By Constituency
As Bermudians head to the polls for the 2017 General Election today, a look at the number of registered voters by constituency is below. The Parliamentary Registrar said the numbers are as of 30 June 2017, and they total 46,669. Const.# Constituency Count 1 St. George’s North 1273 2 St. George’s West 1410 3 St. David’s 1418 4 St.... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: OBA Press Conference
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] held a press conference this afternoon [July 17] with Premier Michael Dunkley, Minister for Social Development and Sport Nandi Outerbridge and election candidate Nicholas Kempe. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the 28-minute live video replay... Read more of this article
VRA Press For Good Governance Measures
A campaign group has vowed to keep pressure on which ever party wins the general election in a bid to press them into legislating for new good governance laws. The Voters Rights Association [VRA] wants to see a Voters Rights Bill that will put into law important issues such as giving both the Auditor General and the Bermuda Ombudsman the power to subpoena... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: PLP Press Conference
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held a press conference today [July 17] with Opposition Leader David Burt, and MPs and election candidates Diallo Rabain and Lovitta Foggo. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the 21-minute live video replay is below. The General Election is... Read more of this article
Three Hour Video: PLP ‘Final Grand Slam’ Rally
The Progressive Labour Party held their final pre-election rally at Prospect Primary School Field last night [July 16], with the candidates providing speeches for the crowd, as the final countdown to the 2017 General Election continues. The General Election is set for Tuesday, July 18, and you can click here to take a look at all the candidates and... Read more of this article
