Politics
Bermuda Premier Paula Cox seeks fresh mandate – sets Dec. 17 election date
Bermuda Premier., Paula Cox
Bermuda Premier Paula Cox has called a general election in Bermuda for December 17 and asked Governor George Fergusson to dissolve parliament on Friday.
The announcement ends months of speculation and kicks off the official start of the election campaign.
Jobs and the economy will be the key issues that determine which way islanders vote. However, the state of Bermuda’s education system is also expected to be a hot topic for voters.
At a ruling Progressive Labour Party (PLP) rally, Cox urged her supporters to get out the vote and put her party in power for a fourth consecutive term.
Cox told the media that she chose the date to allow overseas students an opportunity to vote as many would be on the island for the holidays, and to give the Parliamentary Registrar time to prepare.
