supporters thought that the UBP could possibly win another election. People detected a wind of change and thinking which said, "Give the PLP a chance'', and "It's time for a change''. However not many people were so bold as to predict that the Progre...
THE ADVENT OF the electronic media caused some Election officials a little consternation.
For some returning officers were under the impression that all quarter, half and full results would simply be posted on the Government website for all to see.
A...
The Progressive Labour Party, the seemingly eternal bridesmaid of Bermudian politics, at last got to the altar with the local electorate last night, scoring a handy -- and historic -- victory against the United Bermuda Party.
The two party platforms ...
The Progressive Labour Party last night made history -- and ended 30 years of UBP rule with a crushing 26-14 landslide and 54 percent of the national vote.
A wave of emotion swamped the UBP's strategy of stressing the economy and the fragility of the...
DATE: Nov 10, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Independent Kenny Bascome conceded defeat at the second count and left the St.
George's North Polling Station at East End Primary with PLP's Delaey Robinson already leading by a whopping 300 votes.
Robinson met him at the door to try to clear the air...
The concerns of Pembroke East Central residents ranged from widespread complaints about housing and drugs to specific issues relating to disabled residents and drainage problems.
Ursula Dunlop complained that there were no adequate programmes for han...
Bermuda is the latest acquisition target of Mutual Risk Management Ltd. (MRM), pending regulatory approval.
Bermuda-based MRM said last night it agreed to buy International Advisory Services (IAS) group of companies for an undisclosed price.
IAS subs...
DATE: Nov 05, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: David Fox, Business Editor
calculations can be sent haywire by the performance of this odd breed of politician. Gareth Finighan puts them under scrutiny Four candidates have decided to go it alone and run as Independents in next Monday's election. And while none of the gang of...
live and work in the UK has rekindled the debate over Bermuda going it alone.
No sooner had the prospect of Britain returning to the stance prior to the passing of the British Nationality Act 1981 -- full British passports instead of the second-rate ...
DATE: Oct 29, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
For they faxed a complaint to The Royal Gazette suggesting voters were too stupid to differentiate between one-man band Parliamentary candidate Philip Perinchief and his PLP candidate brother Wayne.
And a mention of the name "Perinchief'' and a call ...
DATE: Oct 28, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
