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Column: Sir John On Politics, Election & More
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] Take a deep breath Bermuda. For the last several weeks, the political participants have been attempting to convince you of how good they are and how bad the others are. If nothing else, this election campaign should be convincing us that all party politics do is try and divide us. We are now only a short while... Read more of this article
Column: Sir John On Independents & More
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] The independents should be flattered, it appears the OBA have given up on beating the PLP and are now focused on attacking the independents. Unfortunately, this is just more of the same old tired rhetoric. The reality is the OBA had their chance at creating the needed change and they failed and were dramatically... Read more of this article
Column: Sir John On Independent Parliament
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] How an Independent Parliament Could Transform Bermuda: 1. A New Foundation Built on Trust Independents bring fresh ideas with a focus on accountability, transparency, and ethics. Their shared national priorities are rooted in honesty and trust, setting the stage for real change. 2. Two Exciting Paths to Change Independent... Read more of this article
Column: Sir John On Independent Candidates
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] Many Bermudians feel a deep yearning for change. They see it, they talk about it, and they know it’s needed. This sentiment is widespread, with many expressing concern that the current system isn’t working, that Bermuda is in a difficult position, and that the future looks grim. Change is always... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan: ‘We Need A New System’
“It is very clear that the current political system is failing,” Sir John Swan said, adding that “we need a new system, a system where all of Bermuda can be involved in finding solutions and working together to make them happen.” Sir John Swan said, “So the Premier has now announced the much anticipated election. On February 18th... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan To Run In C10 Smith’s North
Sir John Swan has confirmed that he will be running as an independent candidate in Constituency 10 Smith’s North in the upcoming General Election which will be held on February 18th. Sir John – the island’s longest serving Premier – also contested the by-election in May of last year, running against the OBA’s Robert King and... Read more of this article
Column: Sir John Swan On Politics, Trends, More
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] Anyone watching the world of international politics will be aware of what I view as disturbing trends, specifically: A decided swing to extremism – people seem attracted to the far right or far left of the political spectrum. The middle, where people are willing to consider other opinions, who see right and... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan Reflects On By-Election Results
Following his recent by-election experience, Sir John Swan expressed gratitude to Constituency 10 voters, highlighting the need for change in Bermuda’s political system and announcing plans to form a forum dedicated to fostering a new political movement. John Swan said, “I have taken the time since the Bye Election to reflect on the results... Read more of this article
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
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
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
