Hashtag: #Election2017
Live Video Replay: PLP Rally On Kindley Field
[Updated with photos] The Progressive Labour Party held a rally at Kindley Field in the east end this evening [July 4], with attendees, many wearing green shirts, listening to short speeches from east end candidates as well as Opposition Leader David Burt. 90-minute live video replay The promo for the rally said, “It’s time to stand up... Read more of this article
Nomination Of Candidates For Election
The nomination of candidates for the General Election was held today [July 4] at the Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church Hall on King Street, Hamilton. At the close of nominations, the following candidates were nominated for election, to take place on 18th July 2017. Both parties are fielding candidates in all 36 seats, and there are 5 Independents:... Read more of this article
PLP’s Response To OBA’s Election Platform
“As the OBA releases their 2017 platform, Bermudians should take extreme caution when reading it,” the PLP said, adding that “in 2012, the OBA made several promises to Bermudians that were broken.” “In 2012, the OBA promised to create 2,000 new Bermudian jobs. They broke that promise. We lost 2,000 jobs,” the PLP... Read more of this article
Barritt Will Not Be Candidate In General Election
John Barritt has confirmed that he will not be a candidate in the upcoming election, adding that he remains committed to better governance for Bermuda. In response to queries, Mr Barritt told Bernews, “I wish to confirm that I have decided not to offer myself as a candidate in the forthcoming election. “It is with some reluctance that I... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Announces Election Platform
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] held a press conference this morning [July 3] to announce their platform for the 2017 general election, with Premier Michael Dunkley calling it “a plan for Bermudian progress on a very broad scale.” In presenting the platform, Premier Dunkley said, “Good morning Bermuda. I’m proud to be... Read more of this article
VRA Group On Voters Bill Of Rights
[Written by Don Burgess] A Voters’ Rights Association group has popped up on Facebook ahead of the July 18th general election. The group, which was founded by Geoff Parker and Stuart Hayward, wants to enshrine a Voters Bill of Rights that includes the following six items: The Right to Vote, currently the party in power invites you to vote at its... Read more of this article
PLP Announce Candidates For C#11, #22 & #25
The PLP held a press conference to announce more of their election candidates for the upcoming General Election, with Christopher Famous to run in Constituency #11 Devonshire East, Curtis Richardson to run in Constituency #22 Paget East, and Kathy Simmons set to contest Constituency #25 Warwick North East. Mr Famous will run in C#11, a seat which... Read more of this article
OBA Announce Five More Election Candidates
The OBA held a press conference today [June 23] to announce additional election candidates for the upcoming General Election, with the party confirming five candidates for the west end constituencies. Ben Smith will run in #31 Southampton West Central, Charlie Swan in #32 Southampton West, Georgia Marshall in #33 Sandys South, Michael Swan in #35 Sandys... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Announce Candidates For C#9, C#23
[Updated] The PLP held a press conference today [June 22] to announce more of their election candidates for the upcoming General Election, with Vance Campbell to run in Constituency #9 Smith’s West, and Rev. Dr. Emilygail Dill set to contest Constituency #23 Paget West. The 15-minute live video replay is below Update: Vance Campbell’s Remarks: Good... Read more of this article
PLP & OBA Respond To Debate Invitation
[Updated] Law student Eron Hill has invited both the Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition Leader David Burt to participate in a live debate, with Mr Burt accepting and saying he “looks forward to debating Premier Dunkley,” while the OBA said they were “surprised to hear that a flyer promoting a debate between Premier Dunkley and... Read more of this article
OBA Announce Two More Election Candidates
[Updated] The OBA held a press conference today [June 21] to announce two more of their election candidates for the upcoming General Election, with Rodney Smith to run in Constituency #21 Pembroke South East and Dr Grant Gibbons set to contest Constituency #22 Paget East. Update 5.40pm: Rodney Smith’s Remarks: Dear Constituent, My name is Rodney... Read more of this article
PLP Announce More Election Candidates
The PLP held a press conference today [June 21] to announce more of their election candidates for the upcoming General Election with Jason Hayward to run in Constituency #19 Pembroke West, Graham Maule to run in Constituency #20 Pembroke South West, and Scott Simmons set to contest Constituency #32 Southampton West. Opposition Leader David Burt’s... Read more of this article
