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OBA: 5 Things About Auditor’s Report
Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said, “It’s been nearly two weeks since the Auditor General made public her special report on the Government misusing public money. “Since then, there has been a steady stream of press reports about wrongdoings at the Bermuda Land Development Company and Government funding a private legal action by two... Read more of this article
OBA Pays Tribute To Sean Pitcher
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance released a statement this afternoon [Feb.7], saying they are “shocked and deeply saddened” by the sudden passing of 49-year-old Sean Pitcher, one of its founding members. “Sean was a proud Mohawk, a proud Bermudian and a man who cared deeply for his beloved Bermuda,” the statement said. “He... Read more of this article
OBA On FutureCare: Jackson Was Right
The One Bermuda Alliance has said that Health Minister Zane Desilva should apologize to Louise Jackson, and also said the the Ministry of Health has made “deeply shocking admissions” in its letter to its policy holders about FutureCare. Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley said, “There are really two parts of this sorry story... Read more of this article
OBA: Glen Smith Selected As Candidate
[Updated - Mr Smith seen canvassing in C#14 Devonshire North West] Deputy Mayor of Hamilton Glen Smith has resigned from the Council of the City of Hamilton, and will stand as a candidate for the One Bermuda Alliance in the next General Election. Mayor of Hamilton Charles Gosling said, “Deputy Mayor Alderman Glen Smith, J.P. met with me on February... Read more of this article
OBA Rollout Two Election Candidates
[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance held a press conference today [Feb.2] to introduce two candidates who will contest the next General Election for the Opposition; Alexis Swan and Dr Grant Gibbons. Political newcomer Alexis Swan, 25, will represent the party in Constituency #24 Warwick South East, which will see her go head to head against... Read more of this article
OBA MP Louise Jackson To Retire
One Bermuda Alliance MP Louise Jackson is set to retire from Parliament, and will not contest the next election. Known for her fierce advocacy for seniors, Mrs Jackson presently holds the Constituency #20 Pembroke South West seat, which she was won [under the UBP] with 85% of the vote vs the PLP’s Laverne Furbert [711-145] in 2007. One Bermuda... Read more of this article
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
OBA Confirms Richards As Candidate
[Updated with videos] The One Bermuda Alliance today [Jan.26] held a press conference, and confirmed that Bob Richards will represent the party in Constituency #11 Devonshire East at the next General Election. Devonshire East is presently held by Mr Richards who won — under the UBP’s banner — with 51.74% [402-375] of the vote vs the... Read more of this article
OBA To Rollout Candidate Tomorrow
Tomorrow [Jan.26] the One Bermuda Alliance is expected to rollout another candidate to join their roster for the next General Election. Both parties have been rolling out candidate in recent months, with the OBA’s last rollout held on 1st December 2011,when they confirmed R. Wayne Scott, Suzann Roberts-Holshouser and Donte Hunt as candidates. Thus... Read more of this article
PLP & OBA On ’53 New Companies’
Once you subtract the number of Bermuda-based companies that liquidated during 2011, it was the worst year in 11 years, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards said. Mr Richards continued on to say that job creation is the most important issue in Bermuda today, but “mere incorporation statistics do not tell us whether there will be more jobs. The... 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
OBA: “Back Your Words With Action”
[Updated] Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier responded to Premier Paula Cox’s recent update on the Good Governance legislation, suggesting the Government “stop playing politics” and “back your words with action.” On Monday [Jan.16] Premier Paula Cox provided a briefing on Government’s Office of Procurement and Project... Read more of this article
‘Government Spin Misleading Bermuda’
[Updated] Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards has accused Government of “misleading Bermuda once again to think that the economy is better than it is.” The One Bermuda Alliance Member of Parliament said Progressive Labour Party efforts to trumpet 53 new insurance registrations in 2011 ignore the fact most of these firms have no actual... Read more of this article
OBA’s UK White Paper Submission
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance has released their submission for the 2012 White Paper that will set out the UK Government’s approach to the Overseas Territories. “The UK Government is drawing up a plan – a White Paper – to improve its working relationship with its Overseas Territories,” said Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier. “The... Read more of this article
OBA Forms Women’s Caucus
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is forming a Women’s Caucus to develop policy and discuss the issues which are of particular concern to Bermuda’s women. The caucus is open to all female members of the Opposition. Bermudian women who wish to participate can join the party through the website www.oba.bm. The first meeting will be held on... Read more of this article
OBA’s Fahy On Planning Review Delay
Nothing seems to have happened in the review of Walter Roban’s controversial decisions to grant planning permission to two of his Cabinet colleagues, Senator Michael Fahy said. In November 2011 Mr Roban resigned from his position as Minister for Public Works in November, after coming under fire for his decision to allow Planning appeals by fellow... Read more of this article
