Voters across the board had very different reactions to the PLP winning the general election for the third time in a row, but everyone agreed because the people voted, it is the Government of choice.

This newspaper called registered voters of both parties to gain an idea of what they thought about the newly-elected Government.

Diane Gordon, executive vice president of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, said: "The people have spoken and the people had the opportunity to voice their choice and, for those who chose to step up to vote, it appears that they have selected the Government that they wish. For those who did not vote, they lost their opportunity. For those who did vote and are not happy, it is now their responsibility to ensure they make the Government accountable."

Qian Dickinson, 27, of Southampton said "numbers don't lie" and said the PLP seems as strong as ever now and Bermuda looks happy with the results.

Jennifer Panchaud, 24, of Smith's said: "For the most part, I'm disappointed but only because I'm not sure whether I can have faith in the PLP to change their leadership."

Sasha Ternent, 23, of Paget, also disappointed with the results, said she was upset because people did not listen to or read the platforms.

"I'm very disappointed that people can elect a government that had blatant corruption and (lack of) transparency," she said. "I do not believe there is any government in the world that is free of corruption and completely transparent, however, I believe if a Government has been in the spotlight for lack of transparency and corruption, it gives them a free card to go head and do it again."

She also said if Bermudians believe PLP will lead better than UBP, that is the way to go.

"One day I hope that people will come to a point where it is less about what their families and upbringings have told them to do and more about what is actually best for the country," she said.

Brenton Richardson, 28, of Sandys said: "No matter which party has won, the responsibility is to the people of Bermuda. My hope is that they honour the wishes of the Bermudian people."

Kevin Burgess, 26, of Smith's, a strong PLP supporter, said he was confident and secure the PLP would win because he knew his vote counted.

First-time voter Cole Simmons, 18, of Hamilton Parish, made no secret he voted for the PLP and said: "I'm happy the PLP won 22 seats and the UBP 14 because I'm a PLP supporter. I'm really elated at this point and everybody is celebrating."

Mahkai Raynor, 18, of Pembroke, was excited to participate in the electoral process for the first time, saying he hoped the election served to "move the country forward" after what he thought was a tiresome election campaign.

"I'm happy by the outcome. Moving Bermuda forward is what we need right now. I'm interested in what the new Government will do for the youth and on matters relating to the economy."

Sancha Durham, in her late twenties of Sandys, said: We are ecstatic that PLP won. Walter Lister winning was a given. He's always represented us well and he will continue to do so."

Curtis Williams, 30, of Pembroke said: "I am ecstatic that the PLP won. I think Walter Roban put up a good fight, making this the closest election ever in Pembroke West."