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OBA Chairman Speaks To St. Kitts Convention
One Bermuda Alliance chairman Thad Hollis [pictured] told an audience in the St. Kitts & Nevis that the outcome of the 2010 by-election to replace former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown convinced members of the former Bermuda Democratic Alliance and the United Bermuda Party they had to merge if there was any realistic prospect of ousting the Progressive... Read more of this article
OBA Chairman To Address St. Kitts Convention
The St. Kitts & Nevis People’s Action Movement [PAM] announced today [Apr. 21] that One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] chairman Thaddeus Hollis will be the special guest speaker at its annual convention. Some of the more notable guest presenters to address the PAM convention in the past have included Leader of the Opposition in Barbados Mia Motley,... Read more of this article
PLP: Donte Hunt Hiring ‘Should Raise Concerns’
Media reports that former MP Donte Hunt has been hired by the Government should raise concerns among Bermudians of all political affiliations, the Opposition said last night [Apr 11]. “When the OBA promised the creation of 2000 jobs, most assumed that these jobs would go to average hard working Bermudians first, not to OBA insiders or failed political... Read more of this article
PLP Question Premier On Minister’s Salaries
In response to remarks given earlier today [Mar 28] by Premier Craig Cannonier, the PLP said the Premier “once again missed a chance to speak honestly to the Bermudian people.” “When asked about Ministerial paycuts, the Premier again told Bermuda that it was “not possible” to make them effective immediately, so they couldn’t... Read more of this article
Chairman Thad Hollis On OBA’s First 100 Days
[Written by OBA Chairman Thad Hollis + Updated with PLP response] The Progressive Labour Party seems, to judge by the statements yesterday of Mr. Bean and Mr. Roban, to have returned to the tactics of misdirection, distortion and exaggeration that became so familiar to Bermudians during their term of Government and more particular during the election... Read more of this article
PLP Criticize OBA’s First 100 Days In Government
[Updated with videos] Thursday marks the first 100 days of the OBA’s term as government, and the PLP is concerned at “how so quickly things have seen to have gone astray,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said this afternoon [Mar 26]. Mr Bean said in 100 days of the OBA there have been eight OBA promises broken, citing what he said were the... Read more of this article
OBA: “PLP Blaming Anyone But Themselves”
The One Bermuda Alliance responded to Shadow Works Minister Michael Weeks statement that the OBA contributed to the slow sales of the Grand Atlantic Condos saying his statement is “one more example of his party blaming anyone but themselves for failures that they should simply own up to.” The 78-unit Grand Atlantic Development is located... Read more of this article
OBA Reject Comments As ‘Aimless Politicking’
The One Bermuda Alliance reject Walter Roban’s comments as “aimless politicking, criticism for nothing more than criticism’s sake,” OBA Deputy Chairman Michael Branco said. Following Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy’s announcement that Government will eliminate the 6-year Term Limit Policy with immediate effect, Shadow Minister... Read more of this article
OBA Chairman ‘Amazed’ By Furbert’s Statement
One Bermuda Alliance Chairman Thad Hollis said he was amazed at the statement made by former Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert this weekend about the cancellation of the Park Hyatt contract. Mr Hollis noted that Mr Furbert said the contract was terminated back in September 2012 — which he later retracted – and said it would be very easy... Read more of this article
PLP Questions Government On Term Limit Plans
The Opposition Shadow Minister For Home Affairs Walter Roban and Senator Marc Daniels are questioning the Government’s stance on term limits and asking for details on job growth plans. Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy recently spoke to the Bermuda Sun about the plans to scrap term limits for two years and streamline the work permit process.... Read more of this article
Woolridge, Swan & Baron Appointed To Senate
[Update: Lynne Woolridge, Alexis Swan and Jeff Baron have been appointed as Government Senators. Video added] There will be another swearing in of Senators at Government House at 11am this morning [Dec 28]. Thus far the Opposition Progressive Labour Party has appointed all three of their Senators [Diallo Rabain, Renee Ming and Marc Daniels], and the... Read more of this article
Webcast Replay: Cabinet Ministers Sworn In
[Updated] The new Cabinet Ministers will be sworn-in at Government House at 5.30pm this afternoon [Dec 20]. The actual appointments remain unknown at this time, and will be announced at the swearing in. The 18 MPs Premier Cannonier has to choose from are: Kenneth Bascome, Nandi Davis, Suzann Roberts-Holshouser, Sylvan Richards, Cole Simons, Trevor Moniz,... Read more of this article
Cabinet, Senate Appointments Expected Soon
Following the One Bermuda Alliance’s victory at the polls earlier this week, the Cabinet appointments are expected to be announced soon by the new Premier. Prior to the election, the OBA Shadow Cabinet appointments were: Craig Cannonier – National Security, Bob Richards – Finance, Economy, Trade & Industry, Dr. Grant Gibbons... Read more of this article
Fitch: Economic Impact Of Election Results
The clear victory by the One Bermuda Alliance in Monday’s general election “may signal a change in economic and fiscal policies for the island,” a statement from Fitch Ratings said. In an analysis of the election results released today [Dec. 18], the international financial ratings agency said the new Bermuda government faces a pressing... Read more of this article
Video: Craig Cannonier Sworn In As Premier
[Updated with video] One Bermuda Alliance leader Craig Cannonier was officially sworn in as Premier by Governor George Fergusson this afternoon [Dec 18]. His family, friends, and numerous OBA members were present for the swearing in ceremony held at Government House. The OBA denied the Progressive Labour Party a fourth consecutive term last night [Dec.17]... Read more of this article
Video: Craig Cannonier’s Election Victory Speech
“Bermuda has seen a new day. It’s new Bermuda and a new day in politics,” Premier-elect Craig Cannonier told jubilant supporters who gathered at an OBA victory rally following their 19-17 victory at the polls. Victory Speech: “Bermuda this is our moment, this is our day to start moving forward….truly leaving no one behind,”... Read more of this article
