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OBA: “Government Back-Room Deal Cut In Secret”
The Government’s promise to pay PHC million of dollars to use their facilities once they are completed was “clearly a government back-room deal cut in secret,” Shadow Education Minister Dr Grant Gibbons said. Dr Gibbons went on to question whether it was fair deal for taxpayers, or was it a “sweetheart deal for BIU and PHC President... Read more of this article
Gibbons: ‘Parliament Should Have Been Informed’
Following reports that Government signed a multi million contract with PHC in 2008, Government moved to clarify the issue saying that the finances being distributed are solely dependent on the PHC facility being completed, while Opposition MP Dr Grant Gibbons said Parliament should have been informed at the time the agreement was signed. Yesterday the... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Cannot Spend Our Way Out Of Recession’
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance held a press conference this afternoon [May 17], with Leader Craig Cannonier and Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards speaking on the Ireland Island housing project. Last week Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks announced the project, which he said would cost $36 million and be paid for by the West End Development... Read more of this article
60+ Confirmed Candidates For Upcoming Election
With an election date not yet set but expected to be announced in the coming months, the island’s political parties have confirmed over 60 candidates thus far. The PLP has rolled out 32 of their 36 candidates, with the representatives for C#14 Devonshire North West, C#12 Devonshire South Central, C#4 St. George’s South and C#1 St. George’s... Read more of this article
Weather: OBA Family Fun Day Postponed
The One Bermuda Alliance was scheduled to host a Family Fun Day tommorow [May 12] from 11am to 6pm at Mullet Bay in St George’s, however it has been postponed to due the weather forecast. The event will now be held on June 2, 2012, and will feature OBA candidates, MPs and/or Senators take part in the “dunking stool” portion, along with numerous... Read more of this article
One Bermuda Alliance To Host Family Fun Day
The One Bermuda Alliance will be hosting a Family Fun Day this coming Saturday [May 12] from 11am to 6pm at Mullet Bay in St George’s. The event will see OBA candidates, MPs and/or Senators take part in the “dunking stool” portion, along with numerous other activities including refreshment stalls, a fun castle, sack race, tug-of-war, three legged... Read more of this article
OBA’s Jeff Baron To Challenge Commissiong
The One Bermuda Alliance confirmed that former police officer and UN Peacekeeper Jeff Baron will stand for the Opposition in Constituency #21, Pembroke South East. Mr Baron will match up against Rolfe Commissiong, as the PLP has already confirmed him as their candidate for the area. The seat is presently held by Ashfield Devent, who was ousted in a... Read more of this article
OBA Candidate: ‘Residents Have Little Faith’
One Bermuda Alliance candidate Scott Stewart said that Government’s broken promises to do something about the dump fires are destroying the constituent’s faith in the political system. Mr Stewart is the candidate for Constituency #15 Pembroke East, which is located by the Marsh Folly Composting Facility. Pembroke East is presently held by the... Read more of this article
Senator Fahy On Planning Appeals Review Delay
The planning appeals matter is “one of the better examples of the Progressive Labour Party’s now well-known disdain for following the rules,” said OBA Senator Michael Fahy. Senator Fahy noted it will soon be six months since Walter Roban stepped down from Cabinet and a decision has not been made yet, which he called a “ridiculously... Read more of this article
‘No Point In Commenting On Dr Brown’s Feud’
The One Bermuda Alliance said they see “no point in commenting on Dr. Brown’s feud with the Governor and his criticism of the Bermuda-British connection,” as they are “concentrating on what really matters to the people of Bermuda today.” Earlier this week former Premier Dr Ewart Brown held a press conference, saying that Governor... Read more of this article
Cannonier: “Major Threat To Our Way Of Life”
This “new wave of extreme violence” is a major threat to our way of life, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said following the recent spree of armed robberies and home invasions. Mr Cannonier said, “I want to express our serious concerns about the new and extreme violence that is shaking Bermuda today, where families now fear their... Read more of this article
OBA Youth Wing Hosts Dinner For Single Mothers
Future Bermuda Alliance, the youth wing of the One Bermuda Alliance, recently hosted a dinner for single mothers, the purpose of which they said was to “hear firsthand from people facing significant challenges every day.” A spokesperson said, “We believe you cannot help people unless you first understand their situation, and that is... Read more of this article
Fahy: Increase Business To Create Jobs
Speaking in the Senate this morning [Mar.21], Senator Michael Fahy said the One Bermuda Alliance would address the debt by increasing opportunities for international business which will create jobs and increase payroll tax collected. “We would streamline the work permit process all the while protecting jobs for Bermudians and enhancing opportunities... Read more of this article
OBA Candidates & KBB Ord Road Cleanup
On Saturday morning [Mar.17], about 50 people including One Bermuda Alliance and FBA members Alexis Swan and Nandi Davis assisted Anne Hyde of KBB in a roadside cleanup that went from Paget Primary school along Ord Road to the junction with Dunscombe Road. The event was supported by the Future Bermuda Alliance [FBA] which is the Youth Wing of the OBA.... Read more of this article
OBA Rollout Nadia Hamza In C#35
[Updated with videos] Attorney Nadia Hamza will stand for the Opposition in Constituency #35 Sandys North Central, the One Bermuda Alliance announced this afternoon [Mar.14]. Ms Hamza with Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier: Sandys North Central is presently held by the PLP’s Dennis Lister who won 66.43% of the vote vs the UBP’s Donald Hassell... Read more of this article
‘Affordable Housing Has To Be Affordable’
The Government-backed plan supporting 100% financing for the Grand Atlantic condos is “another example of a desperate government relying on everyday Bermudians to rescue it from its self-inflicted policy bungles,” Shadow Minister for Public Works Mark Pettingill said last night. The Grand Atlantic Development in Warwick will comprise of... Read more of this article
