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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
Videos: UK MP David Lammy At PLP Banquet
British Labour Party MP David Lammy told the Progressive Labour Party banquet on Saturday [Oct.29] not to abandon its left-of-centre principles despite a global political climate which has seen voters grow increasingly conservative. “In tough times, it is always tempting to turn to the right,” he told those attending the black-tie affair. “And... Read more of this article
Video: Premier’s Speech At PLP Banquet
[Updated] The PLP hosted their 44th Annual Conference Banquet last night [Oct.29] at the Fairmont Southampton, and Premier Paula Cox told those in attendance that after a year in office it’s “time to … shake it up a bit.” Pointing out it was the first anniversary of her election as Party Leader and Premier, Ms Cox said: ”As... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 PLP Annual Banquet
The Progressive Labour Party hosted their 44th Annual Conference Banquet last night [Oct.29] at the Fairmont Southampton and hundreds turned out for the glittering gala dinner. Premier Paula Cox and Cabinet Ministers were in attendance along with Parliamentary backbenchers, PLP executives and branch delegates, party supporters and representatives of... Read more of this article
PLP Acknowledge Passing of Cecil Clarke
The PLP said they are “saddened to learn of the passing” of former PLP Member of Parliament Cecil V. Clarke, who recently passed away in Guyana where he has resided for a number of years. Their full statement follows below: The Progressive Labour Party is saddened to learn of the passing of former PLP Member of Parliament, Mr. Cecil V. Clarke.... Read more of this article
YOM: Premier Used Unattributed Quote
Youth on the Move [YOM] have said that Premier Paula Cox used a quote from one of their papers during the recent PLP’s political rally [1][2] without attribution. During the PLP Rally last Wednesday the Premier said, “Economic empowerment for our young people is not only vital but the lack of it is the root cause of most of the hopelessness,... Read more of this article
David Burt Beats Neletha Butterfield
The third time really was the charm, as there has finally been a declared result in the Progressive Labour Party primary contest in Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central. The PLP has confirmed that Senator David Burt defeated the incumbent Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister Neletha Butterfield. The first candidate selection meeting for Pembroke... Read more of this article
Videos: Speakers At PLP Rally
On Wednesday night [Oct.19] hundreds of PLP supporters turned out to the PLP Rally at Elliott Primary School, which saw by-election candidate Anthony Richardson as well as Premier Paula Cox address the crowd. The rally marked the start of the party’s Annual Delegates’ Conference, and also saw performances by local entertainment including Sheila... Read more of this article
Photos: Hundreds Attend PLP Rally
Wednesday night [Oct.19] saw hundreds of supporters turn out to the PLP Rally held at Elliott Primary School grounds. Performers entertained the crowd while MC for the evening Nadanja kept the crowd delighted in between acts. PLP Government members and party executives were then announced to the crowd before the speakers took the stage. Main speakers... Read more of this article
British MP To Address PLP Banquet
The special guest speaker at the Progressive Labour Party’s upcoming 44th Annual Conference Banquet will be UK Labour MP David Lammy [pictured]. A rising star in British politics, MP Lammy, 39, has represented Tottenham in the House of Commons since 2000. From 2000-2003, he was the youngest MP in the House. In the previous Labour Government,... Read more of this article
PLP Hold Party Rally Tonight
Some of Bermuda’s top entertainers will be on hand tonight [Oct.19] at a PLP rally being held at the Elliott Primary School grounds. The rally, entitled “Real Hope, Real Solutions & Real Progress for These Times,” will be held at 7 pm and marks the start of the party’s Annual Delegates’ Conference. A party spokesperson... Read more of this article
Upcoming: PLP Rally
The PLP is inviting the public to a rally at Elliott Primary School on Wednesday, October 19. The rally will feature an address by Premier and Party Leader Paula Cox on the conference theme “Real Hope, Real Solutions, Real Progress for These Times”. Constituency 12 Devonshire South Central bye-election candidate Anthony Richardson will also be a... Read more of this article
