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"BY THE NUMBERS"

A central and well-populated residential area of Bermuda, Warwick North Central has shown above-average voter turnout in the last two elections. Median income lags behind the national median, but only by a few%age points. According to the latest Cens...
Nov 23, 2012
Politics

"Turnout could be key in constituency"

Constituency 27, Warwick North Central, is a populous residential district — and, comparatively young, in relation to the rest of the Island. Containing 1,028 Bermudians according to the 2010 Census, the area running from Burnt House Hill to Longford...
Nov 22, 2012
Politics

"OBA says it will lower national debt"

Interest payments on the national debt have resulted in cuts in public services and Government has failed to come up with a plan to address an unsustainable debt burden, according to the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance. But the ruling party has defen...
Nov 22, 2012
Politics

"Warwick North Central: The Candidates"

David Burch Former Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment Lt Col David Burch has thrown his hat in the ring for Constituency 27 on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party. He is running for the seat vacated by Government’s 2007 winner, Elvin James...
Nov 22, 2012
Politics

"Are young people less likely to vote?"

They bear some of society’s heaviest burdens, yet the Island’s youngest voters are more likely not to participate in elections than other groups. Figures provided by the Parliamentary Registrar, Randy Scott, show that 35 percent of those qualified to...
Nov 22, 2012
Opinion Writer

"A brighter future we can all believe in"

The choice that you make on December 17 will be one of the most important in the life of this country. On that day, having endured five years of unemployment, soaring debt and violent crime under the current Government, you can cast a vote for hope a...
Nov 21, 2012
Letters to the Editor

"Many similarities to Obama"

November 20, 2012 Dear Sir, I read an article in The Royal Gazette yesterday entitled ‘Nothing In Common’ and I had to comment. The writer was suggesting that there were no similarities between the Progressive Labour Party Government and US President...
Nov 21, 2012
Politics

"High number of voters register for election"

Nineteen centenarians plan to be among up the thousands of Bermudians who will cast their votes on December 17. About 94 percent of residents who are qualified to vote have actually registered for the next election. The one-week registration period ...
Nov 20, 2012
Politics

"Who’s Who"

By Elizabeth Roberts Progressive Labour Party: Rolfe Commissiong Mr Commissiong, 55, describes himself as a tireless advocate on behalf of working people in Bermuda and a strong proponent of economic empowerment initiatives directed toward those who ...
Nov 20, 2012
Politics

"Former OBA member set to run as Independent in Pembroke"

Pembroke South West voters will now have four general election candidates to choose from with news that David Petty, a former candidate for the United Bermuda Party, has thrown his hat in the ring. The management consultant had most recently been a m...
Nov 20, 2012
Politics

"Crime the dominant issue in Pembroke South East"

Crime has blighted densely-populated Pembroke South East, and tackling it is one of the key concerns voiced by constituents and candidates alike. Education and unemployment were further issues highlighted when The Royal Gazette spoke with voters in t...
Nov 20, 2012
Politics

"Voting shows takes to TV"

A new look Parliamentary special news report will air Thursday aimed at helping voters with any queries surrounding the voting process. Focusing on voter awareness, the parliamentary registrars are looking to make sure that everyone is aware of what ...
Nov 20, 2012
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