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OBA: ‘Use Half-Baked Results For Political Gain’
[Updated] The early release of October air arrival figure last week by the Tourism Minister was nothing more than “an attempt to use half-baked results for political gain,” Shadow Minister for Tourism Shawn Crockwell said. Earlier this week Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said that of October 25, 2012 show that 17,472 passengers visited the... Read more of this article
OBA: Speech Did Not Outline Economic Plans
Bermuda should be very concerned in the midst of an economic crisis that has killed jobs for thousands and spread financial hardship across the country that the Government’s Throne Speech does not address the country’s number one need – which is jobs, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr Cannonier said the Government “outlined no economic... Read more of this article
OBA’s Jon Brunson To Challenge Zane DeSilva
[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance confirmed that Jon Brunson will stand for them in Constituency #29 Southampton East, where he will challenge the PLP’s Zane DeSilva, who has already been confirmed as the candidate for the area. Mr Brunson is making a return to politics, having previously served as a UBP MP. Mr DeSilva moved from Constituency... Read more of this article
PLP & OBA On Report Of GDP Falling 3.5%
The Government was not thinking about the long-term security of the people when it “spent lavishly during the fat years” and their “waste, excess and arrogance” drove us into debt, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards said. Mr Richards was responding to a report released by the Department of Statistics which stated that Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘PLP Trying To Deflect From Their Record’
[Updated] The most important thing on the Government’s agenda is to tear down whatever we say on the issues to deflect people’s attention from their record, the One Bermuda Alliance said. This follows after the PLP press conference yesterday where they called the OBA’s brochure detailing some of their planned initiatives calling a “fairy tale... Read more of this article
OBA Release Brochure About Planned Initiatives
[Updated with PLP response.] The One Bermuda Alliance today released a brochure [PDF] detailing some of the initiatives they plan to institute. Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said: “The brochure does not represent our full platform – that will come when the election is called – but it does lay down our approach to getting Bermuda back... Read more of this article
Bob Richards Responds: Insurance Premiums
[Updated] Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards has responded to Premier Paula Cox saying that the OBA actually first raised this issue in the House of Assembly, while noting they “don’t care who takes credit for the idea” as part of their “approach to government will be to take on good ideas from whomever they originate.” Premier... Read more of this article
OBA: We Cannot Continue With Spin & Deception
Speaking on the recent unemployment figures, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said the figures were “alarming” and said we cannot continue to go on with the “spin and deception.” Noting that the unemployment rate has doubled since 2009, Mr Cannonier said: “The reality of Bermuda’s story is this, we are not headed... Read more of this article
One Bermuda Alliance Hosts Public Forum
The One Bermuda Alliance hosted a Sandys South Town Hall last night [Oct 17] at the Dalton Tucker Primary School. Topics of discussion included crime, the economy, employment, education, senior citizens and more. The panelists were Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards, OBA MP Louise Jackson as well as OBA candidates... Read more of this article
OBA: Government Ordered Ads Removed
[Updated] Shadow Minister for Transportation Pat Gordon-Pamplin has spoken out against the removal of OBA advertising posters from bus shelters calling it an “act of political censorship,” while the PLP said it is “highly inappropriate to have political advertising on government property.” The OBA had purchased the ads through... Read more of this article
OBA’s Rodney Smith To Challenge Randy Horton
[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance confirmed that Rodney Smith will stand for them in Constituency #32 Southampton West, and challenge the PLP’s Randy Horton, who has already been confirmed as the candidate for the area. Mr Smith, who previously served as a PLP candidate, founded R.A.S. Construction and built and sold houses for 20... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Confirm Bascome As Candidate
[Updated with video] This morning [Oct 11] the One Bermuda Alliance formally confirmed that St George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome will challenge Dame Jennifer Smith in Constituency #1 St. George’s North in the upcoming General Election. As we noted yesterday, Dame Jennifer won the seat by a very close margin in the 2007 General Election, getting... Read more of this article
OBA To Host Sandys South Town Hall Meeting
The One Bermuda Alliance will be hosting a Sandys South Town Hall on Wednesday October 17th at 7pm at the Dalton Tucker Primary School. Topics will include crime, the economy, employment, education, senior citizens and more. Panelists will include Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards, OBA MP Louise Jackson as... Read more of this article
OBA To Rollout St. George’s Candidate Tomorrow
The One Bermuda Alliance is set to announce their candidate for Constituency #1 St. George’s North tomorrow. The seat is presently held by Dame Jennifer Smith, who has confirmed she will be seeking re-election. Dame Jennifer won the seat by a very close margin in the 2007 General Election, getting 25 votes more than her challenger the UBP’s... Read more of this article
OBA: Grand Atlantic ‘Poorly Conceived Project’
[Updated] “The fact that just one of 51 units of the Grand Atlantic housing project has sold is the strongest sign yet that this was a poorly conceived project,” said Senator Michael Fahy, the Shadow Minister responsible for housing. As Bernews reported last week, the Public Works Ministry confirmed that one Grand Atlantic Condo has sold. In... Read more of this article
OBA: Decline In Earnings ‘Serious & Concerning’
[Updated] Speaking after the recent release of the 2012 second quarter statistics, Shadow Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said: “The decline in hotel earnings is serious and concerning. “The industry, after years of big and small properties closing down, has been reduced to a final core of operators. It is essential that these properties... Read more of this article
