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PLP Extends Condolences To Mr. Franks’ Family
The Progressive Labour Party today extended condolences to the family of Mr. Albert George Franks. Sandys South MP Jamahl Simmons remarked,”Moose Franks will be truly missed by not just his family and friends, but to the many lives he touched in the Sandys community. “We share in the grief felt by his friends and loved ones with his sudden... Read more of this article
PLP Extends Condolences To The Busby Family
The Progressive Labour Party tonight [Jan 22] extended condolences after the passing of west end centenarian resident Iola Busby, saying “The PLP joins with the Sandys community, family and friends in mourning the passing of Mrs. Iola Busby.” Sandys South MP Jamahl Simmons remarked, “As many Bermudians may know, Mrs. Busby last August... Read more of this article
PLP To Hold Education Town Hall On Thursday
The Progressive Labour Party invites residents of the East End to the first stop on their “Education Listening Tour,” which will be held at Clearwater Middle School on Thursday, January 22nd at 6:30pm. Shadow Education Minister Ms. Lovitta Foggo will host this Town Hall meeting, and joining Ms. Foggo on the panel will be PLP Leader Marc... Read more of this article
PLP: Condolences To Sayeed Ramadan’s Family
The Progressive Labour Party extended their condolences following the passing of well known Bermudian jeweler Sayeed Ramadan. A PLP spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party extends our deepest condolences to the family of Sayeed Ramadan, a well known Bermudian jeweler, and the father of Shadow Health Minister Kim Wilson. “We hope... Read more of this article
PLP Constituency 33 To Host Constituency Clinic
The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party’s Constituency 33 Sandy’s South branch will be holding a Constituency Clinic and Voter Registration Drive this Saturday January 10, from noon to 2pm at the Somers Isles Lodge. Sandys South MP Jamahl Simmons said,”During the bye-election, a number of constituents who had either just moved into the... Read more of this article
PLP To Host New Year’s Eve ‘Old School Party’
PLP Constituency 36 invites the public to their Old School Party’ this New Year’s Eve, Wednesday December 31st, from 8:00pm until at the West End Sailboat Club. Constituency 36 MP Michael Scott remarked, “As we close out 2014 and look toward the new year, many of us are looking for a safe, inexpensive and mature environment to bring... Read more of this article
PLP Extend Condolences To Two Families
The Progressive Labour Party said they “would like to acknowledge two stalwarts who have unfortunately passed on recently and extend our condolences and best wishes to their families and friends.” A PLP spokesperson said, “Mrs. Madge Smith, of St. George’s, will leave behind a legion of family and friends who will miss her tremendously.... Read more of this article
Weeks & Team Deliver 100 Christmas Hampers
The Progressive Labour Party Constituency #16 Branch is today thanking the community for supporting their annual Turkey Give-Away, saying that MP Michael Weeks and his Constituency 16 team delivered 100 Christmas hampers to area seniors and families. MP Michael Weeks remarked, “With so many people out of work, we’ve tried to ease the burden... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Assist In Pedal Cycle Donation
The PLP recently assisted in providing pedal bikes for two individuals who suffer mental illness, saying that “mental illness is a disease that affects all of us in Bermuda, not just those that suffer with it directly. ” Dennis Lister Jr. said “So often when you hear Progressive Labour Party you think of the Party Politics. However,... Read more of this article
PLP Pembroke East Branch Holds Hamper Drive
The Progressive Labour Party’s Constituency #15 Pembroke East Branch held their second Annual Hamper Drive to assist needy families and seniors today [Dec 20], accepting donations at Grace Methodist Church on North Shore during MP Walter Roban’s regular constituency clinic. Area MP Walter Roban pictured this morning with some of the items for the... Read more of this article
PLP C#15 Christmas Hamper Drive Underway
The Progressive Labour Party’s Constituency 15/Pembroke East Branch announced that their 2nd Annual Hamper Drive to assist needy families and seniors is under way. A spokesperson said, “To assist with our charitable efforts, we will gladly accept donations of items to be placed in Christmas hampers this Saturday December 20, 2014 starting... Read more of this article
Opinion: Bringing Forward Real Ideas, Solutions
[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] At the most recent sitting of the House of Assembly sitting on Friday, the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party demonstrated our commitment to putting forward new ideas and solutions to challenges facing Bermudians. The PLP led debate on four pieces of legislation designed to change the laws in Bermuda... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Town Hall Meeting On Gaming
[Updated] The PLP’s Constituency 33 Branch will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on gaming on Thursday [Dec 11] starting at 7.00pm at the Somers Isles Lodge. The PLP said, “This meeting is intended to inform Constituency 33 voters of the contents of the Government’s Gaming Bill and to gain constituents’ perspective on this critical... Read more of this article
Jamahl Simmons To Host Constituency Clinic
The Sandys South Constituency 33 Branch of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party will be hosting a Constituency Clinic this Saturday [Dec 6] from noon to 2pm. To be held at the Somers Isles Lodge, Hog Bay Level, the Constituency 33 Clinic will be a monthly event for the voters and residents of Sandys South. Constituency 33 MP, Jamahl Simmons said, “During... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Town Hall On Airport Project
The Progressive Labour Party will be hosting a Town Hall meeting to discuss the circumstances surrounding the airport redevelopment on Tuesday, December 2 at Francis Patton School. Earlier this month, the Government announced they had reached an agreement with the Canadian Commercial Corporation [CCC] to build a new airport terminal building. Finance... Read more of this article
PLP: Residents Solution To Coastal Erosion
“Local boat owners and area residents have presented a solution for a coastal erosion problem they see escalating as result of recent storms,” Shadow Minister of Environment Glenn Blakeney and Kim Swan said in a joint statement. “As the dust settles and the island returns to normal – the assessment of the hurricane damage shifts... Read more of this article
