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As the counting of votes neared an end in Pembroke West Central late on Tuesday evening, soon-to-be premier David Burt could be heard making a request to his party’s press officer.
It was clear to all that the Progressive Labour Party was sweeping t...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Former backbencher Jeff Sousa was surprised to lose his seat — but conceded the One Bermuda Alliance had failed to get its message out.
While he said he hoped the Progressive Labour Party would take advantage of the recently completed National Traini...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The person tipped to lead the One Bermuda Alliance must bridge the disconnect between the party and the people, the former chairman said.
Thad Hollis blamed Tuesday’s decisive General Election defeat on the party’s failure to connect with constituen...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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Politics
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New MP Christopher Famous has vowed to build trust with the people after his shock General Election victory over Bob Richards.
Mr Famous stressed the importance of listening to the needs of the community as he reflected on his 94-vote victory in Devo...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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Politics
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The Mayor of St George’s has offered her congratulations to the Progressive Labour Party following its landslide win in yesterday’s General Election.
In a statement, Quinell Francis and the Corporation of St George’s thanked outgoing One Bermuda All...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Former premier Michael Dunkley said that Bermuda’s racial divide remained the “big issue in the room”.
In a statement posted to his Facebook page, Mr Dunkley — who resigned as One Bermuda Alliance leader on Wednesday — said there is “much work to do...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
David Burt pledged to work his hardest for “every single Bermudian in this country” as he was sworn in as Premier of Bermuda.
During the ceremony at Government House yesterday afternoon, attended by a healthy crowd of family members and party colleag...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Even before the final count came in for Pembroke West Central, David Burt’s supporters were dancing in jubilation in the car park of Northlands Primary School.
Whoops and cheers rang out as final results for other constituencies were announced online...
DATE: Jul 19, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Progressive Labour Party last night soared to a stunning General Election victory, with David Burt set to become the island’s youngest premier and Bob Richards the greatest casualty for the One Bermuda Alliance.
Union activist Christopher Famous ...
DATE: Jul 19, 2017
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Politics
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A despondent band of One Bermuda Alliance members and supporters assembled at the Vasco Da Gama Club last night in the wake of a crushing defeat at the polls.
There was an air of dejection and disbelief at the Reid Street member’s club after the Prog...
DATE: Jul 19, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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