Bermudians are generally supportive of proposed electoral reforms, according to the latest Bermuda Omnibus survey.

According to a statement released by Total Marketing and Communications, which conducted the survey, 16 percent of those polled said they strongly support the recommended new boundaries, while another 44 percent are generally supportive of the proposals.

“Conversely, two in ten strongly (nine percent) or generally (13 percent) oppose the Commission's proposal,” the statement continues.

“Among residents, seven percent neither oppose nor support the proposal, while one in ten (11 percent) did not offer an opinion... Males, those aged 35 to 54, black residents, Bermudians, and those with household incomes of $50,000 or more are more likely to support the proposal.”

The survey of over 400 Bermuda residents was conducted at the end of September and had a five percent margin of error.

The Boundaries Commission has recommended that the revamped system contain 36 electoral districts each to return one representative to the House of Assembly.

A 52-year-old woman pleaded not guilty yesterday when she appeared in Magistrates' Court accused of stealing four silver rings from a department store.

Marchelle Simons, of Hill View Road, Warwick, is alleged to have stolen the rings, worth $85, from Trimingham's in Pembroke on July 20.

Simons, who is being represented by defence lawyer Larry Mussenden, was ordered to appear back before the court on November 18 for mention.

Kirk Roberts is looking for a lawyer to represent him as he faces drug related charges.

A Supreme Court hearing yesterday was quickly adjourned after it emerged that Roberts had no legal counsel and he will be arraigned again in November.