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“Largest Setback Since Record-Keeping Began”
[Written by By E.T. ‘Bob’ Richards, Shadow Minister of Finance] Recent events continue to underscore the different approach to public finances between the ruling PLP Government and the United Bermuda Party, as Bermuda lurches from one disaster to another. Our approach is based upon the principle of stewardship which is about being responsible for... Read more of this article
UBP Unveils New Executive Leadership
The UBP today [Dec 8] invited the newspapers and television stations to a press conference during which they unveiled their new Leadership team. According to the Bermuda Sun “Montell Currin, Nicholas Swan and Ed Bailey will be the party’s deputy chairmen. While Janet Bridgewater and Richard Krupp will continue in the roles as party secretary... Read more of this article
UBP Leader Kim Swan: “We are Behind Devrae”
Following the official nomination today [Nov 23] of the UBP’s candidate for the upcoming by-election, Leader of the Opposition Kim.Swan said “I am proud of Devrae Noel-Simmons today especially as nomination day represents the day you are officially placed on the ballot. Devrae has shown great faith in the United Bermuda Party and for the... Read more of this article
UBP: Reply to the Throne Speech
Reply to the Throne Speech by Kim.Swan, Leader of the United Bermuda Party: Mr. Speaker, Members of the House of Assembly, I open this Reply to the 2010 Throne Speech by offering, on behalf of my colleagues, sincere congratulations to the new Premier on her election to the Premiership of Bermuda. It is a great honour and we are sure she will carry her... Read more of this article
Video: Full Coverage of UBP’s Devrae Noel-Simmons
Yesterday [Nov 10] the UBP hosted a press conference to formally introduce Devrae Noel-Simmons, their candidate for Constituency 26, Warwick South Central. The by-election will be held on December 15th to fill the seat vacated by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown. You can watch a video of the PLP’s candidate former Senator Marc Bean here and the... Read more of this article
UBP Unveils Candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons
The UBP hosted a press conference this afternoon to formally introduce Devrae Noel-Simmons, their candidate for Constituency 26, Warwick South Central. A graduate of Howard University, Mr Noel-Simmons has a strong background in both physical training and security. The bye-election will be held on December 15th to fill the seat vacated by former Premier... Read more of this article
UBP On Death of Olympia Corrent
Senator Jeanne Atherden, Chairman of the United Bermuda Party, released a statement expressing the condolences from the UBP following the death of Olympia Corrent. Ms Corrent was the daughter of the late Dr E.F. Gordon, and the sister of former Premier Dame Pamela Gordon and UBP MP Patricia Gordon-Pamplin. Ms. Corrent’s lifeless body was initially... Read more of this article
UBP: Jury Is Out On Throne Speech
[Written by Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition] The United Bermuda Party is focused on three major challenges facing Bermuda today: crime, the economy and education reform. We are pleased the Premier appears to have finally got the message on the need to restrain government spending. The fact is that if Ms Cox had been doing her job as Finance Minister,... Read more of this article
Swan: UBP Shadow Cabinet & More
[Written by Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition] Today I made a few changes in the leadership of the United Bermuda Party by making Deputy Leader Mr. Trevor Moniz House Leader and Mrs. Jeanne Atherden Senate Leader. Mr. Moniz and I have worked closely together. He is an excellent political strategist and I look forward to him sinking his teeth into this... Read more of this article
Bob Richards: Debt Could Be Over a Billion
Shadow Minister of Finance Bob Richards and UBP Senator Jeanne Atherdon hosted a press conference to address aspects of the island’s financial position this afternoon [Oct 25]. Mr Richards addressed many aspects of the finance, including overspending, debt and unemployment. Speaking on Bermuda’s debt Mr Richards said he “suspects”... Read more of this article
Kim Swan on Employment Poll Numbers
Leader of the Opposition Kim.Swan has commented on recent employment polls conducted by the Royal Gazette [link], his full statement follows below: The poll numbers on employment serve to substantiate what everyone knows – that thousands of Bermudians are suffering economic hardship. The challenge for us as a community is to do what we can for those... Read more of this article
UBP: Overspending & Airport Security Fence
Saying “The Government is dicing with Bermuda’s reputation as a responsible jurisdiction,” Pat Gordon-Pamplin, Shadow Minister for Works & Engineering has commented on the statement by the airport’s general manager who is reported to have said they did not have “the financial resources to fix openings in the airport fence all at once.” Ms.... Read more of this article
Swan: Never Too Late To Do What Is Right
(Written by Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition) After hearing words of unity spoken by Premier Brown on the weekend I was of two minds. My first reaction was: “You’ve got to be kidding. After years in which he never hesitated to sow division for political gain, this sounds like a deathbed conversion.” My second reaction was more positive: “Better... Read more of this article
Dunkley: Continuing Police Support Essential
(Written by Senator Michael Dunkley, Shadow Minister for Public Safety) With Bermuda’s gun violence continuing at record levels, we are pleased the Police have moved aggressively to assert a stronger presence on the streets. Last weekend’s sweep, in which dozens were arrested and hundreds stopped for questioning, may be the kind of action necessary... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Cole Simons On Morgan’s Point
[Written by Cole Simons, UBP Shadow Environment Minister] Is anybody concerned that the people of Bermuda have had no say in the largest land development project since the airport construction in World War II? What I’m talking about here is the development of Morgan’s Point. The PLP Government last week committed the island to the total redevelopment... Read more of this article
UBP & Premier Speak On “Pay to Play”
After the United Bermuda Party [UBP] said the Premier “appeared to mix last weekend’s PLP fund-raising with government business, specifically with regard to future of the PGA Grand Slam in Bermuda,” the Premier’s spokesman responded by saying “The Premier will not dignify this statement which implies that something is amiss... Read more of this article
