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Three wishes for future generations

The OBA wants absenteee voting approved in 2026, along with more information on Caricom membership and a local economy that works for Bermudians

The OBA wants absenteee voting approved in 2026, along with more information on Caricom membership and a local economy that works for Bermudians

• Jan 03, 2026 8:00 AM

Politics

Electoral reform sessions to continue, MPs hear

Diallo Rabain says another two hybrid-virtual sessions will be held to engage Bermudian students overseas

Diallo Rabain says another two hybrid-virtual sessions will be held to engage Bermudian students overseas

• Dec 15, 2025 7:53 AM

Opinion Writer

Bermudians deserve the Absentee Voting Act 2025

Dwayne Robinson reaffirms the desire for a more inclusive democracy in following through against the Government’s wishes

Dwayne Robinson reaffirms the desire for a more inclusive democracy in following through against the Government’s wishes

• Nov 07, 2025 7:58 AM

Politics

Opposition refuses to withdraw absentee voting Bill

The Government urges the OBA to pull the legislation to allow collaboration on electoral reform

The Government urges the OBA to pull the legislation to allow collaboration on electoral reform

• Nov 05, 2025 8:27 AM

Politics

Commemorating milestone for democracy in Bermuda

Island marks 65 years since a campaign prevailed against entrenched voting restrictions

Island marks 65 years since a campaign prevailed against entrenched voting restrictions

• Oct 31, 2025 12:17 PM

Opinion Writer

Call for young people to seize the moment

Progressive Minds chair Shomari Talbot-Woolridge sees the PLP’s Annual General Conference as the time to boost membership

Progressive Minds chair Shomari Talbot-Woolridge sees the PLP’s Annual General Conference as the time to boost membership

• Oct 22, 2025 7:59 AM

Politics

Opposition tables absentee voting legislation

Dwayne Robinson says the proposition could have the option ready by the next election

Dwayne Robinson says the proposition could have the option ready by the next election

• Sep 27, 2025 8:44 AM

Letters to the Editor

Not in favour of permanent emigrants having the vote

Letter writer Antony Siese weighs in on the matter of absentee voting

Letter writer Antony Siese weighs in on the matter of absentee voting

• Jun 27, 2025 7:56 AM

Opinion Writer

Don’t applaud a fish that swims ‒ absentee voting is long overdue

Jahdia Spencer plans to hold the Government accountable if the September 2026 deadline turns out to be a smokescreen

Jahdia Spencer plans to hold the Government accountable if the September 2026 deadline turns out to be a smokescreen

• Jun 24, 2025 8:00 AM

Budget

Absentee voting framework hoped to be ready next year

Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, says work will begin soon

Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, says work will begin soon

• May 30, 2025 7:30 AM

Politics

Zane DeSilva confirms bid to run for PLP deputy leader

A video is circulating on social media addressing Progressive Labour Party delegates who will vote on March 11

A video is circulating on social media addressing Progressive Labour Party delegates who will vote on March 11

• Mar 05, 2025 7:58 AM

Politics

Voting Bill to be put to the legislature

Those who want election reform are encouraged to join the Voters Rights Association

Those who want election reform are encouraged to join the Voters Rights Association

• Mar 01, 2025 1:02 PM

Opinion Writer

Failure to address failure is the problem

Eugene Dean insists leaders be held accountable for their manifest failures whenever that is required, without fear or favour

Eugene Dean insists leaders be held accountable for their manifest failures whenever that is required, without fear or favour

• Feb 21, 2025 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Voter turnout and social injustice

David Tavares comments on inefficiencies within the electoral roll and leaves a playful dig at Social Justice Bermuda

David Tavares comments on inefficiencies within the electoral roll and leaves a playful dig at Social Justice Bermuda

• Feb 21, 2025 7:58 AM

Politics

Rejected ‘protest’ ballots to be published

The Parliamentary Registrar breaks down the voting count — including what separates spoilt from rejected ballots

The Parliamentary Registrar breaks down the voting count — including what separates spoilt from rejected ballots

• Feb 20, 2025 7:56 AM

General

Reserve police to join election safety programme

The embodiment is in keeping with standard election protocols, a government spokeswoman says

The embodiment is in keeping with standard election protocols, a government spokeswoman says

• Feb 17, 2025 4:17 PM

Politics

Voters reminded to verify details ahead of election day

Polling stations across the island are scheduled to be open from 8am to 8pm for the 2025 General Election

Polling stations across the island are scheduled to be open from 8am to 8pm for the 2025 General Election

• Feb 17, 2025 1:15 PM

Politics

Candidates share views during advance polling day

Seniors, election workers and travellers can make their voices heard at Mount Saint Agnes Academy

Seniors, election workers and travellers can make their voices heard at Mount Saint Agnes Academy

• Feb 10, 2025 3:23 PM

Politics

Bermudian students fly in for early voting

Bermuda Youth Connect’s #HomeToVote campaign takes off with about 20 youngsters arriving

Bermuda Youth Connect’s #HomeToVote campaign takes off with about 20 youngsters arriving

• Feb 10, 2025 1:01 PM

Politics

Voters head to the polls during RBR training

It is believed to be the first time that the training will coincide with a General Election

It is believed to be the first time that the training will coincide with a General Election

• Feb 10, 2025 7:49 AM

Politics

Advance polling opens for seniors, travellers, incapacitated

The station will be open in the school hall of Mount St Agnes Academy between 8am and 8pm

The station will be open in the school hall of Mount St Agnes Academy between 8am and 8pm

• Feb 09, 2025 2:08 PM

Politics

Sweeping updates to voter registry

The edits will continue until Sunday after days of rigorous campaigns

The edits will continue until Sunday after days of rigorous campaigns

• Jan 18, 2025 7:52 AM

Letters to the Editor

Voting reform desperately needed

Robert Davies Jr sounds the clarion as a call to action to bring Bermuda into the modern ages

Robert Davies Jr sounds the clarion as a call to action to bring Bermuda into the modern ages

• Jan 16, 2025 7:58 AM

Opinion Writer

Lift every voice and lead

Glenn Fubler applauds the youth organisations that have spoken out over the General Election

Glenn Fubler applauds the youth organisations that have spoken out over the General Election

• Jan 14, 2025 7:58 AM

Politics

OBA would bring absentee voting ‘within a year’

Jarion Richardson holds a press conference along with 18 other candidates at the party’s headquarters

Jarion Richardson holds a press conference along with 18 other candidates at the party’s headquarters

• Jan 13, 2025 11:05 AM

Politics

Voters urged to check registration details

The public are also advised that voter ID cards will not be issued during this seven-day period

The public are also advised that voter ID cards will not be issued during this seven-day period

• Jan 12, 2025 1:08 PM

Opinion Writer

Democracy or kakistocracy? You decide

Overseas student Asha Symons launches a scathing attack on the ruling party in the wake of the call for a February election

Overseas student Asha Symons launches a scathing attack on the ruling party in the wake of the call for a February election

• Jan 11, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

Public reveal mixed feelings ahead of election

Voters share insights on their thoughts before they head to the polls for the first time since 2020

Voters share insights on their thoughts before they head to the polls for the first time since 2020

• Jan 11, 2025 7:59 AM

Politics

PLP: technological advances could ensure wider voting

The party says it understands the impact of the election date on young Bermudians studying overseas

The party says it understands the impact of the election date on young Bermudians studying overseas

• Jan 11, 2025 7:55 AM