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There was no October surprise for David Burt as he handily fended off a challenge for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party by Curtis Dickinson, the former finance minister. Mr Burt, the Premier, and Walter Roban, the Deputy Premier, were ch...

“We cannot lie our way through it. We cannot manipulate our way through it. We cannot save our country if we only tell you what we think you want to hear. “The lack of transparency around this deal [Fairmont Southampton] and the urgency to g...

Former finance minister Curtis L. Dickinson has been appointed as executive adviser to the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers. Biltir made the announcement today as it appointed Christine Patton as the next executive director, as...

David Burt, the Premier, reneged on a deal to keep Lawrence Scott in Cabinet as a reward for his personal backing in the Progressive Labour Party leadership battle, a senior source has told The Royal Gazette. Mr Burt surprised some when he axed Mr Sc...

“Who the cap fits, let them wear it” — Bob Marley I am fully aware that the question posed in the title of this commentary is provocative. I also want all to know that the question raised is hyperbole. However, after the recent vote for the P...

The organiser of a rally protesting the outcome of the Progressive Labour Party’s leadership race has insisted he is no longer backing the proposed demonstration. Activist Larry Scott had called for a march on Parliament, but said he changed his mind...

A government MP has called on voters to air their “frustrations” at the way Bermuda is run. Jamahl Simmons is hosting an “open-mike” night so that people can discuss concerns with the Progressive Labour Party in the wake of David Burt’s re-election a...

A former finance minister who lost a Progressive Labour Party leadership vote said yesterday he did not back any attempts to change the outcome. In a post on Facebook, Curtis Dickinson also highlighted that he had no involvement in a march apparently...

Dear Sir, I find it quite ironic that in today’s Royal Gazette (October 21, 2022), you report that the Progressive Labour Party delegates conference chose to confirm David Burt as party leader over his challenger, Curtis Dickinson. Essentially, the ...

David Burt needs to appear less like an autocrat after being re-elected leader of the Progressive Labour Party following a battle to hold on to power, a former premier has said. Alex Scott, who was premier and PLP leader, between 2003 and 2006, calle...

David Burt was re-elected as the Progressive Labour Party leader last night after a bruising campaign battle, which he described as “difficult”. Party delegates and PLP MPs gave him victory over Curtis Dickinson, the former finance minister. Walter ...

Defeat has consigned Curtis Dickinson to the farthest recesses of the PLP back bench