HAMILTON, Bermuda – The United Bermuda Party (UBP) and the Bermuda Democratic Alliance (BDA) will merge next week promising to represent all citizens regardless of race and class.
The One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) will formally be announced at a news conference on Tuesday and is likely to be led by veteran politician John Barritt.
The Royal Gazette newspaper said it had obtained a leaked copy of the new party’s constitution that indicates it has been founded on the principles of opportunity, responsibility, integrity, transparency, fairness, inclusiveness and service.
It will operate as “a broad church” as it will be open to all those with the country’s best interests at heart.
“Members of the One Bermuda Alliance understand that our community is tired of politics as usual and putting political parties first at the expense of what is best for Bermuda.
“We will enhance our democracy by making our parliamentary system more inclusive, more transparent and more collaborative for the public and parliamentarians.”
The new party, which is expected to challenge the ruling Progressive Labour Party (PLP) in the next general election, says it will address crime, violence, gangs and drugs with a modern justice system.
It is also promising to renew fiscal prudence to ensure Government lives within its means and enhance g international business and rejuvenating tourism.
It said an education system to help children compete in 21st century will also be adopted as well as a more affordable and accessible healthcare.
The new party’s executive committee will be made up of a chairperson, two deputy chairpersons, a treasurer, a secretary, the leader, deputy leader and two others elected as regional officers, according to the constitution. (CMC)
