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Lt. Col David Burch Selected In C#27
Last night [Oct.12] the PLP candidate selection meeting for Constituency #27 Warwick North Central was held, which saw Lt. Col David Burch selected over George Scott, Senator Cromwell Shakir and Ianthia Wade. Lt. Col. Burch is unofficially said to have received 24 votes, to Mr Scott’s 9, Ianthia Wade’s 4 and Senator Cromwell Shakir’s... Read more of this article
Burt vs Butterfield: No Result Again
Last night [Oct.12] the PLP held a second candidate selection meeting for Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central, which saw Senator David Burt challenge the incumbent Minister Neletha Butterfield – and resulted in a tie. A PLP spokesperson said, “The selection meeting in Constituency 18, Pembroke West Central, produced no winner as Minister... Read more of this article
PLP Respond: OBA’s Economic Plan
The PLP responded to the press conference the OBA held yesterday saying, “they read economic policies that were lifted directly from the UBPs 2011 Budget Reply and produced Fairy Tale Statistics. These UBP/OBA economic policies would result in fewer jobs for Bermudians and put more of our land in the hands of foreigners.” Yesterday [Oct.6]... Read more of this article
Alex Scott’s Son Selected In C#24
Lawrence Scott – the son of Alex Scott -was selected as the Progressive Labour Party candidate for Constituency #24 Warwick South East last night [Oct.7]. He was chosen over former senator Neville Tyrrell by the branch. The seat is presently held by his father – former Premier Alex Scott – who previously confirmed he will retire. In... Read more of this article
Public School Examination Results
This afternoon [Oct.3] Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith held a press conference to discuss the latest public school examination results. Dame Jennifer said, “Since becoming the Minister of Education on November 1, 2010, I have constantly underlined the fact that we have much to celebrate in the public education system. You cannot have failed... Read more of this article
PLP: Simmons, Dame Jennifer To Run
[Updated] Constituency #31 Southampton West Central held their candidate selection meeting last night [Sept.29], and Scott Simmons was selected over Denton Williams to represent the branch. In the 2007 General Election, the UBP’s Jon Brunson won the Southampton West Central seat with 57% of the vote against the PLP’s Marc Bean. Due to Mr... Read more of this article
Round #2: Pembroke West Central Voting
“The PLP announced last night [Sept.29] that there will be a second candidate selection meeting for Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central on Wednesday, October 12 at The Berkeley Institute. The first candidate selection meeting for Pembroke West Central saw incumbent Minister Neletha Butterfield challenged by Senator David Burt, and ended in... Read more of this article
PLP Donate To Miss Bermuda
[Updated] This afternoon [Sept.29] the PLP presented Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge with a cheque for $1,500 to assist her in representing Bermuda at the upcoming Miss World Pageant in London. Miss Outerbridge has been raising money to fund her expenses for the Pageant in recent days. On September 21st she hosted a “Rag Mannequin” event, standing... Read more of this article
Wayne Furbert Wins In Hamilton West
Constituency #6 Hamilton West held their candidate selection meeting this evening [Sept.27] at Temperance Hall, and Wayne Furbert was selected. Despite challenges from Senator LaVerne Furbert and Bermuda Football Association executive member Charles Clarke, Wayne Furbert retained his seat and will represent the PLP in the next general election. Mr Furbert... Read more of this article
Perinchief Loses To Walton Brown
Constituency #17 in Pembroke held their candidate selection meeting this evening [Sept.27] and Minister Wayne Perinchief was ousted for Walton Brown. Walton Brown is President of Research Innovations Limited, and has previously served as a lecturer at Bermuda College [1988-2000]. He served in the Senate from 2007 to 2010, and was Junior Minister of... Read more of this article
Dennis Lister Retains Sandys Seat
[Updated] Constituency #35 Sandys North Central held their candidate selection meeting this evening [Sept.26], and Dennis Lister won over PLP executive officer J. Dawn Simmons. The seat is presently held by Dennis Lister, who was first elected to Parliament in the General Election of 1989. He presently serves as a backbencher, however previously served... Read more of this article
Burt vs Butterfield Rematch Expected
A ‘rematch’ is expected in Pembroke West Central after the first vote between Minister Neletha Butterfield and Senator David Burt ended in controversy. On Thursday [Sept.22], Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central held their candidate selection meeting at West Pembroke School. Immediately after the meeting ended, it appeared that Minister... Read more of this article
