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OBA coup plotters’ risky gambit

The One Bermuda Alliance’s overthrow of Robert King leaves its MPs with an uphill task to restore confidence among its members and voters

The One Bermuda Alliance’s overthrow of Robert King leaves its MPs with an uphill task to restore confidence among its members and voters

• Feb 06, 2026 7:48 AM

Politics

OBA day of drama

Former One Bermuda Alliance leadership contender takes the role after Robert King is forced out

Former One Bermuda Alliance leadership contender takes the role after Robert King is forced out

• Feb 06, 2026 7:36 AM

Politics

Ben Smith: team builder who has overcome defeats to become leader

The new Leader of the Opposition has experienced setbacks in his political career, including losing his seat, but has climbed steadily through the OBA ranks

The new Leader of the Opposition has experienced setbacks in his political career, including losing his seat, but has climbed steadily through the OBA ranks

• Feb 06, 2026 7:20 AM

Politics

OBA to decide internally on its leadership

Questions are raised around the constitutionality of the removal of Robert King as Opposition leader

Questions are raised around the constitutionality of the removal of Robert King as Opposition leader

• Feb 06, 2026 7:16 AM

Politics

King under pressure to step down

The OBA leader is understood to be facing calls from seven of his 11 MPs to stand down, but is believed to be standing firm

The OBA leader is understood to be facing calls from seven of his 11 MPs to stand down, but is believed to be standing firm

• Feb 05, 2026 7:30 AM

Politics

Robert King: the rapid rise of a successful ‘disrupter’

The leader of the OBA now faces his toughest challenge after a meteoric rise through his party

The leader of the OBA now faces his toughest challenge after a meteoric rise through his party

• Feb 05, 2026 7:24 AM

Opinion Writer

The PLP is putting people first

The Progressive Labour Party believes fiscal responsibility can exist alongside social responsibility

The Progressive Labour Party believes fiscal responsibility can exist alongside social responsibility

• Jan 27, 2026 7:45 AM

Opinion Writer

Stewardship is better than soundbites

Government is not a business. It has a bottom line that is most truly measured by the public good delivered. Fiscal responsibility is the foundation upon which ...

Government is not a business. It has a bottom line that is m...

• Jan 27, 2026 7:43 AM

Opinion Writer

Bermudians need solutions, not hype

David Burt’s trip to hobnob with the global elite at the World Economic Forum is out of touch with reality, Douglas De Couto writes

David Burt’s trip to hobnob with the global elite at the World Economic Forum is out of touch with reality, Douglas De Couto writes

• Jan 24, 2026 7:45 AM

Education

OBA calls for educational reform quarterly report card

The shadow education minister calls for full transparency when reshaping the island’s learning sector

The shadow education minister calls for full transparency when reshaping the island’s learning sector

• Jan 22, 2026 7:52 AM

Opinion Writer

Supporting our protectors is non-negotiable

Ensuring Bermuda’s security services have adequate staffing and resources is a core responsibility of government, says Robert King

Ensuring Bermuda’s security services have adequate staffing and resources is a core responsibility of government, says Robert King

• Jan 19, 2026 7:56 AM

Opinion Writer

My new year’s resolution – a better way forward for Bermuda

Bermuda is at a crossroads, and this moment calls for not just reflection, but resolve, says Opposition leader Robert King

Bermuda is at a crossroads, and this moment calls for not just reflection, but resolve, says Opposition leader Robert King

• Jan 12, 2026 8:08 AM

Environment

Fairmont SDO subject to public scrutiny, Government insists

Comment on specific impacts will have to wait as no final applications have been submitted

Comment on specific impacts will have to wait as no final applications have been submitted

• Jan 10, 2026 7:53 AM

Environment

OBA MPs call for detail on Fairmont development

Specifics are still lacking, Opposition MPs Dwayne Robinson and Linda Smith say, particularly on residential units

Specifics are still lacking, Opposition MPs Dwayne Robinson and Linda Smith say, particularly on residential units

• Jan 09, 2026 7:14 AM

Year in Review

July 2025: Richardson announces exit as Opposition leader

Pati documents raise questions about Belco’s North Power Station project

Pati documents raise questions about Belco’s North Power Station project

• Jan 07, 2026 7:38 AM

Year in Review

September 2025: OBA crowns a King

Opposition MP launches campaign in which he outlined the party’s strategy for listening and responding to constituents

Opposition MP launches campaign in which he outlined the party’s strategy for listening and responding to constituents

• Jan 07, 2026 7:36 AM

Opinion Writer

A conversation Bermuda must have together

Bermudians need to be honest with one another to have any chance of healing as a community, says MP Ben Smith

Bermudians need to be honest with one another to have any chance of healing as a community, says MP Ben Smith

• Jan 07, 2026 7:17 AM

Year in Review

January 2025: Back to the ballots

Shortly into year, an election gets called and the island swings into candidacies, campaigns and a few surprises

Shortly into year, an election gets called and the island swings into candidacies, campaigns and a few surprises

• Jan 01, 2026 8:00 AM

Year in Review

February 2025: Burt completes election hat-trick

Leader says “the work continues” after delivering the PLP to victory over the OBA by 25 seats to 11

Leader says “the work continues” after delivering the PLP to victory over the OBA by 25 seats to 11

• Jan 01, 2026 7:59 AM

Letters to the Editor

OBA needs outspoken candidates

The One Bermuda Alliance still has a lot to answer for, says Keith Godfrey

The One Bermuda Alliance still has a lot to answer for, says Keith Godfrey

• Dec 27, 2025 7:59 AM

Opinion Writer

Video: We can work together to help those in need

Everyone can serve others to bring the light of love to those who need it most, says Opposition Leader Robert King

Everyone can serve others to bring the light of love to those who need it most, says Opposition Leader Robert King

• Dec 24, 2025 11:30 AM

Environment

OBA applauds refusal of Southlands zip lines

Linda Smith, MP for Southampton West Central, said the National Parks Commission echoed public concerns

Linda Smith, MP for Southampton West Central, said the National Parks Commission echoed public concerns

• Dec 23, 2025 4:52 PM

Opinion Writer

Safety and security of Bermuda

Opposition leader Robert King refuses to back down over the inoperable HM Customs and Immigration dock in St George’s

Opposition leader Robert King refuses to back down over the inoperable HM Customs and Immigration dock in St George’s

• Dec 13, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

The truth about race, privilege and responsibility

Ben Smith addresses the resentment that is fuelled by claims of friends and family while the otherwise-named “networking” runs amok

Ben Smith addresses the resentment that is fuelled by claims of friends and family while the otherwise-named “networking” runs amok

• Dec 11, 2025 7:57 AM

Politics

MPs discuss potential corporate income tax revenue

Parliamentarians speak on the opportunities and challenges the tax presents to Bermuda

Parliamentarians speak on the opportunities and challenges the tax presents to Bermuda

• Dec 08, 2025 11:56 AM

Opinion Writer

Overseas opportunity for our youth in sport

Shadow minister Ben Smith is at pains not to discourage the dream, but to ensure young people are set up to benefit

Shadow minister Ben Smith is at pains not to discourage the dream, but to ensure young people are set up to benefit

• Dec 04, 2025 7:59 AM

General

One Bermuda Alliance hosts annual Warwick seniors tea

The event includes a presentation on banking fraud, fun activities and a performance by Joy T. Barnum

The event includes a presentation on banking fraud, fun activities and a performance by Joy T. Barnum

• Nov 29, 2025 7:38 AM

Editorials

The Opposition scores a win

One Bermuda Alliance’s position on absentee voting makes sense politically and is good policy as well

One Bermuda Alliance’s position on absentee voting makes sense politically and is good policy as well

• Nov 26, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Questions on Caricom deserve answers before decisions are taken

Michael Fahy reckons full membership may be part of Bermuda’s future, but only if the people choose it

Michael Fahy reckons full membership may be part of Bermuda’s future, but only if the people choose it

• Nov 26, 2025 7:59 AM