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Implementing an absentee ballot carries too much risk of electoral fraud, according to ruling party candidate David Burt.
But Mr Burt is of the view that Bermuda has a system of fixed term elections.
Mr Burt who is seeking election as the MP for Pem...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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Politics
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The ruling Progressive Labour Party yesterday called on the One Bermuda Alliance to release a “secret plan” recommended to the United Bermuda Party by a consultant.
But the OBA has dismissed the call as a “thinly veiled” tactic to distract the public...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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Politics
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With election season heating up, the sight of a green minibus calling for votes for the governing Progressive Labour Party drew a chorus of concern.
The green-painted bus proclaims the Party’s slogan ‘Standing Strong’ and urges ‘Vote PLP’.
However, a...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Community activist Jonathan Starling is to run as an independent candidate for Pembroke South West at next month’s general election.
Mr Starling, a former Progressive Labour Party member, accuses the two main parties of ignoring the real issues and s...
DATE: Nov 14, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Kim Swan and Charles Swan have given up on the United Bermuda Party and will contest the general election as independents.
The news could mean the end of the UBP, and is an about turn for the Swans who had styled themselves as its “interim” leaders w...
DATE: Nov 14, 2012
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Politics
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Two young Bermudians have started a campaign to get online voting implemented for those studying overseas.
The move came amid concerns that students who cannot make it home for the December 17 general election will not be able to participate.
More th...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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Politics
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Travellers with Bermudian passports could benefit from visa-free travel throughout Europe if the European Parliament approves new proposals.
Government House announced on Friday that Bermudian British Overseas Territories passport holders look set to...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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Politics
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There are eight districts which have either changed hands in the last two elections or were won by fewer than 50 votes. Conventional wisdom says these are the key marginal constituencies.
But it should also be noted that changes to the constituency ...
DATE: Nov 10, 2012
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Politics
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Premier Paula Cox plans to serve out her full term as leader of the Progressive Labour Party and is confident that the party is behind her.
Ms Cox blamed the “ugly side of politics” for rumours that she will be deposed following the election when qu...
DATE: Nov 10, 2012
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Politics
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With the general election set for December 17, the Island’s voters have a week left to sign up and settle their details with the Parliamentary Registrar.
The Registrar’s Reid Street office is open from today, 10am to 5pm, through next Friday, for wou...
DATE: Nov 10, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell