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FDM is ‘one party too many’ for Bermuda

It sprang as a new voice in Bermuda politics, including a group of six defectors from the United Bermuda Party. In November 2009, the Bermuda Democratic Alliance promised jaded voters “a better way”. In the end, it joined forces with UBP remnants as ...
Sep 10, 2020
Politics

OBA to field Bascome, Outerbridge

Nandi Outerbridge and Kenneth Bascome will both defend their St George’s seats at the upcoming General Election. The One Bermuda Alliance politicians were rolled out yesterday as candidates in St George’s West and St George’s North respectively. Mich...
Jun 08, 2017
Politics

"Business as usual in House for opposition MPs"

“Please take your seats” is usually a straightforward enough instruction for politicians in the House of Assembly. But with the future of Bermuda’s political scene hanging in the balance, these were all-important words from Speaker Stanley Lowe at th...
May 15, 2011
Politics

"BDA on the verge of dissolving"

The Bermuda Democratic Alliance is on the verge of dissolving as its members urge people to “make the bold move” to support the party merger. Senior members have declared that “history is being made” and the future of Bermuda is about to begin with t...
May 15, 2011
Opinion Writer

"A new chapter in democracy"

Some years ago I was invited into the cockpit of a British Airways flight to Washington. Entering the flight deck area, it was amazing to see so many instruments, but on looking out the front window it became clear that without those tools, the crew ...
May 09, 2011
Letters to the Editor

"Lack of consultation"

This is an open letter from MP Charlie Swan to the Constituents of Southampton West Central May 8, 2011 It is my continued wish to serve, having been elected by the Constituency of Southampton West Central (Constituency #31) in December 2008. Given ...
May 09, 2011
Editorials

"The end of the UBP"

Although the formal dissolution of the United Bermuda Party won’t take place until Tuesday, the UBP effectively shut down this week, and did so not with a bang but a whimper. In many ways, this is bittersweet, and it would be wrong not to acknowledg...
May 06, 2011
Politics

"UBP could have won next election, believes Edness"

Elder statesman Quinton Edness believes the United Bermuda Party could have won the next election if it hadn’t disbanded. The former UBP Minister claims the 47-year-old party still had tremendous support and could have capitalised on the public’s dis...
May 05, 2011
Politics

"UBP agrees to merge with BDA"

The United Bermuda Party last night voted to disband and join forces with the Bermuda Democratic Alliance. Central committee members voted 68 to 14 in favour of forming the One Bermuda Alliance by reuniting with their former colleagues who broke away...
May 04, 2011
Opinion Writer

"What's in a Name?"

As Juliet said to her dear Romeo: “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers longed for a permanent union despite the bloody family rivalry that set them apart. Bermuda's Op...
May 04, 2011
Editorials

"One Bermuda"

While anything is possible in politics, it seems pretty certain now that the United Bermuda Party and the Bermuda Democratic Alliance will join forces within the next few weeks. In practical terms, this is sensible. The risk with any divided opposit...
Apr 29, 2011
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