The ruling Progressive Labour Party(PLP) of Premier David Burt has retained power in Bermuda’s general election.
The PLP won 25 of the 36 seats with the other 11 going to the opposition One Bermuda Alliance (OBA).
The other contenders; the Free Democratic Movement, the Emperial Group and 26 independents, failed to win a seat among them.
A total of 109 candidates contested the election on Tuesday February 18th.
Despite the record number of candidates, the voter turnout was only 54.98 per cent just about on par with the pandemic-affected low of 55 per cent in 2020.
“Bermudians have chosen progress, fairness, and a PLP government that will deliver for you,” Premier Burt said while pledging to fulfill campaign promises to address the high costs of living, expensive healthcare, crime and reforming Bermuda’s education system.
Another issue which came up during the campaign was the territory’s lucrative re/insurance industry - an economic pillar - and what some regard as a competition with the Cayman Islands for a controlling share of the US market.
This was the third consecutive election win for the PLP led by Premier David Burt following success at the polls in 2017 and 2020.
Mr Burt has said that he will relinquish the party’s leadership next year.
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