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Sir John: Bermuda voted for the status quo

Former premier, 89, calls it quits as independent candidates are shut out with a mere 9 per cent of the vote
Former premier, 89, calls it quits as independent candidates are shut out with a mere 9 per cent of the vote
  • Feb 19, 2025 12:58 AM
Politics

Robert King holds Smith’s North

Incumbent One Bermuda Alliance MP receives 303 votes to win in Constituency 10
Incumbent One Bermuda Alliance MP receives 303 votes to win in Constituency 10
  • Feb 19, 2025 12:28 AM
Opinion Writer

Take a deep breath, Bermuda

Sir John Swan says the country needs to take a chance on a new idea and vote for your independent candidate
Sir John Swan says the country needs to take a chance on a new idea and vote for your independent candidate
  • Feb 17, 2025 7:59 AM
Letters to the Editor

When variety is not the spice of life

Jolene Maybury frets that an undeserving PLP will retain government control because of the saturation of opposition candidates
Jolene Maybury frets that an undeserving PLP will retain government control because of the saturation of opposition candidates
  • Jan 22, 2025 7:59 AM
Opinion Writer

And so it begins ...

Sir John Swan expects a raft of independent candidates to show themselves by Nomination Day
Sir John Swan expects a raft of independent candidates to show themselves by Nomination Day
  • Jan 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Editorials

Divided opposition a missed opportunity

Recent by-elections have shown that the ruling party’s hand is strengthened rather than weakened by the “all hands on deck” approach
Recent by-elections have shown that the ruling party’s hand is strengthened rather than weakened by the “all hands on deck” approach
  • Jan 13, 2025 8:00 AM
Year in Review

April 2024: The return of Sir John

Former premier makes a sensation comeback to politics while heading up a Movement for Independent Candidates
Former premier makes a sensation comeback to politics while heading up a Movement for Independent Candidates
  • Jan 11, 2025 8:09 AM
Editorials

A message needs to be sent

David Burt is right to be supremely confident of winning the next election, but there should be consequences for arrogant indifference
David Burt is right to be supremely confident of winning the next election, but there should be consequences for arrogant indifference
  • Jan 10, 2025 8:00 AM
Obituaries

Joseph Johnson (1937-2024): trailblazing business leader

Insurance executive carried the values of farmstead upbringing into the heights of Bermuda business at a formative time for the island
Insurance executive carried the values of farmstead upbringing into the heights of Bermuda business at a formative time for the island
  • Nov 29, 2024 7:59 AM
Opinion Writer

The reimagination of Sir John Swan

Rolfe Commissiong is adamant that the former premier remains a giant among men in Bermuda’s political landscape
Rolfe Commissiong is adamant that the former premier remains a giant among men in Bermuda’s political landscape
  • Nov 07, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics

Regiment officer introduced as independent candidate for Sandys North

Lieutenant Cire Bean joined by Sir John Swan and family as his candidacy for Kathy Lynn Simmons’s vacated seat is announced
Lieutenant Cire Bean joined by Sir John Swan and family as his candidacy for Kathy Lynn Simmons’s vacated seat is announced
  • Aug 23, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics

Burch denies ‘kickback’ allegations

The outgoing public works minister addresses a rumour supposedly passed on by Sir John Swan
The outgoing public works minister addresses a rumour supposedly passed on by Sir John Swan
  • Jul 25, 2024 7:57 AM
Opinion Writer

A chance to shape your destiny

Sir John Swan insists that Bermuda’s voters have a choice to depart from the extremes of politics seen elsewhere
Sir John Swan insists that Bermuda’s voters have a choice to depart from the extremes of politics seen elsewhere
  • Jul 01, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics

Smith’s North and the case for independent candidates

Three political observers evaluate a former premier’s hopes that other independent contenders would follow in his footsteps
Three political observers evaluate a former premier’s hopes that other independent contenders would follow in his footsteps
  • May 27, 2024 7:58 AM
Politics

Robert King receives Smith’s North coronation

OBA candidate gets 209 votes to outpoll independent Sir John Swan with 184 and Lindsay Simmons, of the PLP, with 181
OBA candidate gets 209 votes to outpoll independent Sir John Swan with 184 and Lindsay Simmons, of the PLP, with 181
  • May 23, 2024 11:08 AM
Politics

By-election candidates grilled by youth group

Sir John Swan, Lindsay Simmons and Robert King faced questions from Bermuda Youth connect ahead of Wednesday’s vote
Sir John Swan, Lindsay Simmons and Robert King faced questions from Bermuda Youth connect ahead of Wednesday’s vote
  • May 20, 2024 7:57 AM
Letters to the Editor

Reflections on independent candidates

Elspeth Weisberg delves into the complexities of being a lone ranger in a team game
Elspeth Weisberg delves into the complexities of being a lone ranger in a team game
  • May 18, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics

Sir John: by-election is just a first step

Former premier makes appeal for more like-minded independents to run amid discontent with political parties
Former premier makes appeal for more like-minded independents to run amid discontent with political parties
  • May 14, 2024 7:42 AM
Politics

Sir John: independent MPs would listen to the people

The former premier sits down with The Royal Gazette for a wide-ranging interview ahead of the Smith’s North by-election
The former premier sits down with The Royal Gazette for a wide-ranging interview ahead of the Smith’s North by-election
  • May 14, 2024 7:41 AM
Politics

Candidates confirmed for Smith’s North by-election

Robert King, Lindsay Simmons and Sir John Swan signed nomination papers confirming their entry into the race
Robert King, Lindsay Simmons and Sir John Swan signed nomination papers confirming their entry into the race
  • May 09, 2024 7:59 AM
Opinion Writer

Mightily inspired by Sir John

Khalid Wasi believes the former premier’s re-entry into the political arena makes it improbable for the OBA to win the Smith’s North by-election
Khalid Wasi believes the former premier’s re-entry into the political arena makes it improbable for the OBA to win the Smith’s North by-election
  • May 01, 2024 8:00 AM
Editorials

Elixirs and National Heroes

Octogenarian Sir John Swan may be the outsider in the by-election for Smith’s North, but the OBA and PLP will know they are in a fight
Octogenarian Sir John Swan may be the outsider in the by-election for Smith’s North, but the OBA and PLP will know they are in a fight
  • Apr 30, 2024 8:00 AM
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