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OBA Candidates: Charlton, Pettingill, Sousa
[Updated with videos] The One Bermuda Alliance today [Nov.24] introduced three new Parliamentary candidates who will contest seats for the party at the next General Election — Ray Charlton, Mark Pettingill, and Jeff Sousa. As earlier predicted, incumbent Member of Parliament Mr. Pettingill will move seats to contest a tougher constituency while... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Rolls Out Three Candidates
[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance hosted a press conference this afternoon [Nov.22] to introduce three new candidates; Sylvan Richards, Gaylynne Cannonier and Senator Michael Dunkley. Sylvan Richards will be running in Constituency #7 Hamilton South, where the PLP has already selected Diallo Rabain was selected to stand as their candidate... Read more of this article
“Premier Needs To Make Statement”
OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said that Premier Paula Cox needs to make a statement to fully address the recent planning matters, as “the pattern of behaviour revealed by these three individuals calls into question not just personal motivations but also the system.” The PLP issued a statement in response saying, “As much as the OBA would... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Press Conference
The One Bermuda Alliance held a press conference yesterday [Nov.18], responding to questions about their reply to the Throne Speech. During the OBA’s formal response to the Throne Speech, the Opposition had said while there was much to praise in the broad thrust of Government’s legislative agenda for 2012, the overriding question remains... Read more of this article
Opposition Reply To The Throne Speech
[Updated with video] Newly sworn-in Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier delivered the One Bermuda Alliance’s formal response to the Throne Speech as his maiden speech in the House of Assembly today [Nov. 19]. Mr. Cannonier told Parliament while there was much to praise in the broad thrust of Government’s legislative agenda for 2012, its... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Questions Require Answering’
Speaking on the news last night [Nov.17] that Walter Roban resigned from his post as Minister of Public Works, OBA Senator Michael Fahy said, “We believe it was the right thing for Mr Roban to have resigned given recent revelations. There are however a number of outstanding questions that still require answering.” Mr Roban — who has... Read more of this article
“Total Affront To Good Governance”
OBA Senator Michael Fahy spoke on the recent decision by Minister Roban to approve a planning appeal for a company owned by fellow Cabinet Minister Zane Desilva saying, “…it is the same dubious behaviour the country is sick of.” “The OBA is very much in favour of a comprehensive overhaul of Planning laws, rules and regulations... Read more of this article
OBA: Government’s ‘Lack of Accountability’
One Bermuda Alliance MPs Bob Richards and Trevor Moniz have spoken about what they say is a lack of accountability in Government, with breaches of these rules appeared to not have have any consequences. Mr. Richards said, “There are rules set up that goverrn the civil servants and their actions. The problem here is that breaches of these rules... Read more of this article
Video/Text: OBA Leader’s Political Broadcast
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance’s Craig Cannonier made his first political broadcast to Bermuda as Opposition Leader his evening [Oct.3]. In his speech – which is being carried as a paid political broadcast on TV – Mr Cannonier speaks on various matters including the economy, crime, education, future plans and more. Mr Cannonier... Read more of this article
New OBA Senators: Michael Fahy & Toni Daniels
[Updated with videos] The One Bermuda Alliance has named Michael Fahy and Toni Daniels as their new Senators this afternoon [Nov.3] to replace party leader Craig Cannonier and Dr. Kathy Michelmore. From left to right: Toni Daniels, Michael Fahy, OBA Leader Craig Cannonier, OBA Deputy Leader Sen. Michael Dunkley and OBA Chairman Thad Hollis: Mr. Cannonier... Read more of this article
Cannonier Sworn In As Opposition Leader
[Updated with videos] One Bermuda Alliance leader Craig Cannonier was sworn in at Government House this morning [Nov.3] as Bermuda’s newest Parliamentarian and also as the new Opposition Leader. His replacement in the Senate has yet to be named. However, the One Bermuda Alliance is expected to make an announcement on the new line-up of its Senate... Read more of this article
OBA On Cabinet Shuffle: ‘No Clear Theme’
The Opposition has reacted to yesterdays’ Cabinet shuffle saying, “There is no clear theme other than the dictates of the Premier – in this instance the need to build up internal support for her leadership.” Ministers moved to new portfolios in the Premier’s Cabinet reshuffle were: Derrick Burgess from Public Works to Transport;... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: OBA’s Cannonier Wins By-Election
[Updated - OBA's Craig Cannonier wins with 82.89% of the vote, scroll to bottom for latest] The Devonshire South Central by-election is underway today [Nov.1], with the three contenders all out greeting voters at the Horticultural Hall in the Botanical Gardens. The polls close at 8pm, and we will bring you the results later this evening. Senator Craig... Read more of this article
OBA’s Sen. Michelmore Moving To Australia
After a few years at the forefront of Bermuda politics, Opposition Senator Kathy Michelmore is to move with her family to New South Wales, Australia. Sen. Michelmore, who has practiced medicine at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, will continue her medical work as a General Practitioner/family doctor in a group practice. The move, which will take place... Read more of this article
OBA: “Curtis Affair Was Not An Accident”
Shadow Minister for Public Administration & Reform Shawn Crockwell and Shadow Attorney General Trevor Moniz released a statement about the Andre Curtis verdict saying, “While Mr. Curtis’s behaviour was reprehensible – spending tens of thousands of dollars of public money on personal matters rather than getting faith-based tourists to the... Read more of this article
Upcoming: OBA Education Town Hall
On Thursday, October 13, the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] will host an Education Town Hall, with the panelists to include Shadow Education Minister Dr. Grant Gibbons and Toni Spring, the OBA candidate for Constituency 33. The Town Hall will be held at the Willowbank Conference Centre, 126 Somerset Road, starting at 7pm. An OBA spokesperson said, “It... Read more of this article
