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PLP: No Response From OBA To Debate Offer

The PLP said they sent a letter to the OBA two days ago trying to facilitate a televised debate between Premier Paula Cox and OBA leader Craig Cannonier, and the OBA has “not even done us the courtesy of acknowledging receipt.” Minister Walter Roban said, “On day one of the 2012 election, Mr. Cannonier asked for us to quote ‘Bring... Read more of this article

BIU: “Proposal Shows The OBA’s True Colours”

[Updated with video + OBA response] The Union “strongly opposes” a proposal mentioned by the OBA’s Bob Richards which showed the “OBA’s true colours” indicating that they are for the “business owners and not the workers,” BIU President Chris Furbert said this afternoon [Nov 30]. Part of the OBA’s... Read more of this article

Cannonier: “Proud & Excited” By Candidates

Speaking after today’s [Nov 29] Nomination Day OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said he was “proud and excited” by the team of candidates the OBA has fielded for the election. “We are Bermudians who have come together from all walks of life. We are single mothers, shopkeepers, business people, lawyers, teachers, taxi drivers, community... Read more of this article

Video: OBA Confirm Susan Jackson For C#20

[Updated with video] Louise Jackson’s daughter Susan Jackson will stand for the Opposition in C#20 Pembroke South West, the OBA confirmed this afternoon [Nov 28]. This is the final candidate rolled out by the OBA, who has now confirmed all 36 candidates for the General Election, which will be held in 18 days. Ms. Jackson has a professional background... Read more of this article

Premier, Renee Ming Extend Debate Challenge

Premier Paula Cox reiterated her willingness to engage OBA Leader Craig Cannonier in a debate, while PLP candidate Renee Ming has also challenged her opponent Nandi Davis to a debate. “I’m ready, willing and able to discuss the pertinent issues of the day with Mr. Cannonier,” noted Premier Paula Cox. “Our party has stood strong... Read more of this article

‘We Need A Responsible Path To The Future’

[Updated with video] Bermuda needs a sound economic plan that grows the economy, creates jobs, pays down our national debt, and supports critical government services, OBA candidate Andrew Simons said today. Saying “let’s think beyond the next four weeks, and instead focus on the next 20 years,” Mr Simons asked what will the future be... Read more of this article

OBA: ‘Government Finances Are In Deep Trouble’

“It is clear to the OBA and Bermudians everywhere that Government finances are in deep trouble,” Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards said. “We know Government is borrowing to pay the interest on the money it has already borrowed. We know it is borrowing to pay the salaries of civil servants and keep the lights on where they work.... Read more of this article

OBA: Debt Payments Causing Service Cutbacks

[Updated with video] Debt interest payments are now one of the largest single spending items in the Government’s budget and they are the reason the Government has been cutting back important public services, OBA candidate Nandi Davis said today [Nov 21]. Ms Davis said: “Debt interest payments are now one of the largest single spending items... Read more of this article

Video: OBA On Youth Unemployment Numbers

[Updated] Young Bermudians can’t afford another five years of rising unemployment and do-nothing government, OBA candidate Alexis Swan said at a press conference this morning [Nov 20]. “The facts surrounding young Bermudians today are not good,” said Ms Swan. “Unemployment among young Bermudians has doubled since 2009. Nearly 4 in... Read more of this article

Video: Minister DeSilva On FutureCare & OBA

The PLP hosted a press conference yesterday [Nov 19] at the Sylvia Richardson Care Facility in St George’s, where both Health Minister Zane DeSilva and two senior citizens spoke about the benefits of FutureCare. Minister DeSilva said: “We are pleased to be here today at the wonderful Sylvia Richardson Care Facility. Since 1998, the PLP have... Read more of this article

OBA: “Pattern Of Distortion & Fear-Mongering”

[Updated] Government continues to “run from its 5-year record of soaring unemployment, rising violent crime and reckless borrowing” and offers voters nothing but a “continuing pattern of distortion and fear-mongering,” the One Bermuda Alliance has said. The OBA was responding to a press conference held yesterday where the PLP... Read more of this article

Video: PLP Accuse OBA Of ‘Wanting It Both Ways’

[Updated] With 27 days to go until the General Election, the PLP has released a new video accusing the OBA of “wanting to have it both ways” and “telling the electorate whatever it wants to hear.” “It is not about principle with the OBA, it’s about politics,” said Minister Glenn Blakeney who is running in C#13... Read more of this article

OBA: Bad Policies Costing Bermudians Jobs

“Saturday’s news that Computer City is closing its doors after 12 years of operation is one more example of bad government policies costing Bermudians jobs,” Spokesman for the OBA Economy Shadow Board and C#7 candidate Sylvan Richards said. Citing the “unprecedented economic conditions in Bermuda,” Computer City recently confirmed... Read more of this article

OBA’s Secret Plan “Revealed” On Social Media

Following PLP MP Darius Tucker’s call for the OBA to release their “secret plan, Senator Michael Dunkley took to his keyboard and “revealed” the OBA’s “secret plan” via the social network site Twitter. Clearly amusing some of those in the Twitterverse, Sen. Dunkley’s tweet — which was labeled “top... Read more of this article

OBA: No Change To FutureCare Benefits

[Updated] Under an OBA Government seniors currently enrolled in FutureCare will see no change in their benefits, Spokesman for the Shadow Health Board and OBA Candidate for #C17 Pembroke Central Andrew Simons said. “So shame on the government election machine for trying to win seniors’ votes through fear-mongering and lies. The OBA believes... Read more of this article

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