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OBA Calls For Apology, DeSilva Apologizes
[Updated] Michael Fahy, Chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA], has called for “the Premier to have Mr. DeSilva issue a public apology to Bermuda’s Jewish community.” During the debate in the House of Assembly this past Friday [June 17], Health Minister Zane DeSilva accused OBA Shadow Minister Bob Richards of “Jewing down.”... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Condemns All Acts Of Vandalism’
The Progressive Labour Party has condemned the anti-PLP graffiti which has popped up at various locations over the island, saying, “Any form of graffiti is an unacceptable violation of the Bermudian people’s respect for the environment in all its forms; a betrayal of the respect the world has for this aspect of the character of our island.” Painted... Read more of this article
PLP Mourn Loss of John Evans
The PLP has released a statement following the death of John Evans. It follows in full below: The Progressive Labour Party is deeply saddened by the death of Mr. John Evans, husband of our departed Dame Lois Browne-Evans, and father of Donald, Tina, and Nadine. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, Mr. Evans migrated to Bermuda after marrying the former Lois... Read more of this article
Former UBP MP Darius Tucker Joins PLP
Former UBP MP Darius Tucker announced in the House of Assembly this morning [June 10] that he will join the PLP. In 2009 Mr Tucker, who represents Constituency #7 Hamilton South, opted to resign as the UBP Whip and sat in the House of Assembly as an Independent MP up until today. Mr Tucker follows in the footsteps of former UBP Leader Wayne Furbert... Read more of this article
PLP To Hold “Election Action Days”
The PLP will be hosting ‘Election Action Days’ on May 28 and June 4. An email was sent out to members saying: “We all know that this next election is very important,” and asking them to join them and “go door to door to educate and register thousands of new voters throughout the island.” Premier Paula Cox said: “I’m... Read more of this article
Former Parliamentarian Austin Thomas Dies
Former Bermuda Parliamentarian Austin Thomas will be remembered as plain-spoken, principled and a relentless fighter for the causes and issues he held dear. Mr. Thomas, who has died at the age of 77, served in both the Progressive Labour Party and National Liberal Party during a political career which lasted more than 20 years. He was born on February... Read more of this article
Colonel Burch: Willing To Stand As Candidate
This morning [Apr.16] we caught up with former National Security Minister Lt. Col. David Burch who was hard at work during a neighborhood cleanup in the Southampton area. Speaking on his recent resignation, Colonel Burch said the Premier “did something I thought was disrespectful, and we disagreed, and we had one little spat ,over one little... Read more of this article
Videos & Photos: PLP Southampton Clean Up
This morning [Apr.16] Lt Col David Burch and Minister Zane DeSilva hosted the ”Spring Clean Up’, which was sponsored by the PLP Southampton East Constituency 29 and Southampton East Central Constituency 30. The Colonel and the Minister joined with others in working to remove trash and debris, cut back shrubbery, sweep the streets and more. —– The... Read more of this article
PLP Pay Tribute to Dr. Barbara Ball
The Progressive Labour Party released a statement about the passing of Dr. Barbara Ball, saying, “We recognize and appreciate the considerable sacrifice and skills of this valiant woman of the people. Dr. Ball spent forty-four years of her life fighting for the rights of the working class people of Bermuda, and the Progressive Labour Party thanks... Read more of this article
Dr. Kyjuan Brown to Speak At PLP Luncheon
Dr. Kyjuan Brown will be the guest speaker at the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] 48th Founders’ Day Luncheon & Drum Major Awards this coming Sunday [Feb 20]. The event will be held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel, and honours the Party’s founding fathers. Dr. Brown, who is a member of the first graduating class of CedarBridge Academy,... Read more of this article
Arnold Francis, QC, Dies At 88
Arnold Francis, QC, JP, OBE, a founding father of the Progressive Labour Party as well as one of Bermuda’s legal trailblazers died today [Jan 25]. He was 88. Mr. Francis passed away at his Pembroke home. He is survived by his wife Ann Francis, one son and four daughters. Born May 17, 1922 Mr Francis’ life as a teacher, athlete, barrister,... Read more of this article
BDA, PLP & UBP Respond to Poll Results
All three political parties have responded to the survey results released today [Jan 24] by Research Innovations on a number of factors including personal views of the three leaders of Bermuda’s political parties, economic conditions and voting intentions. The survey, which queried 403 Bermuda residents, showed that Premier Paula Cox is viewed the... Read more of this article
