Bermuda Democratic Alliance
Encyclopedia
The Bermuda Democratic Alliance (BDA) is a former political party
in Bermuda
which lasted from its foundation in November 2009 until its merger into the One Bermuda Alliance
in May 2011.
(UBP) - Shawn Crockwell, Donte Hunt, Mark Pettingill, Wayne Scott, Michael Fahy, Sean Pitcher and Michael W. Branco. It later elected businessman Craig Cannonier as its leader.
The party contested one by-election in December 2010, finishing third behind the Progressive Labour Party
(PLP) and the UBP. The PLP retained almost the same level of support that it received in the 2007 general election, while the UBP share of the 2007 vote was split between the UBP and BDA. Concerns of vote-splitting among anti-PLP voters led to negotiations between the BDA and the UBP to merge into a new party, culminating with the formation of the One Bermuda Alliance in 2011.
It described itself as a government that stands for equality of opportunity, social and economic justice, fiscal responsibility, security and safety, environmental sustainability, transparency, honesty and fairness in government. They promote a political philosophy that is rational, liberal and progressive.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Bermuda
Bermuda
Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. Located off the east coast of the United States, its nearest landmass is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. It is about south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and northeast of Miami, Florida...
which lasted from its foundation in November 2009 until its merger into the One Bermuda Alliance
One Bermuda Alliance
The One Bermuda Alliance is a political party in Bermuda. It is a result of a May 2011 merger of most members of Bermuda's two main opposition parties, the United Bermuda Party and the Bermuda Democratic Alliance. - History :...
in May 2011.
History
The BDA was founded on 5 November 2009, by six defecting members of the United Bermuda PartyUnited Bermuda Party
The United Bermuda Party was a political party in Bermuda. It represented itself as centrist party in favor of a moderate social and fiscal agenda...
(UBP) - Shawn Crockwell, Donte Hunt, Mark Pettingill, Wayne Scott, Michael Fahy, Sean Pitcher and Michael W. Branco. It later elected businessman Craig Cannonier as its leader.
The party contested one by-election in December 2010, finishing third behind the Progressive Labour Party
Progressive Labour Party (Bermuda)
The Progressive Labour Party is a political party in Bermuda. It has been in power since 1998, winning subsequent elections in 2003 and 2007.- Formation :...
(PLP) and the UBP. The PLP retained almost the same level of support that it received in the 2007 general election, while the UBP share of the 2007 vote was split between the UBP and BDA. Concerns of vote-splitting among anti-PLP voters led to negotiations between the BDA and the UBP to merge into a new party, culminating with the formation of the One Bermuda Alliance in 2011.
It described itself as a government that stands for equality of opportunity, social and economic justice, fiscal responsibility, security and safety, environmental sustainability, transparency, honesty and fairness in government. They promote a political philosophy that is rational, liberal and progressive.
Founders of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance
| Joined party | |
|---|---|
| Mark Pettingill | 2009 |
| Sean Pitcher | 2009 |
| Shawn Crockwell | 2009 |
| Donte Hunt | 2009 |
| Wayne Scott | 2009 |
| Michael Fahy | 2009 |
| Michael W. Branco | 2009 |
Platform
The Bermuda Democratic Alliance core values are:- A democratic process with integrity and broad participation by all Bermudians;
- A modern justice system that is fair, sensible, cohesive, swift and accessible to all;
- A society that is inclusive, embraces diversity and equal opportunity and protects everyone’s human rights;
- Government policies which are fair and transparent and reward hard work, family loyalty, trustworthy behaviour and initiative;
- Government that is fiscally responsible: careful in its spending, honest in its financial reporting and works for the betterment of our people;
- Government that will protect Bermuda’s assets for our children through protecting the environment, preserving our public institutions and prudently managing public assets;
- An education system that will ensure all of Bermuda’s people are equipped with the knowledge and understanding to preserve our freedoms and maintain our prosperity;
- Political leadership that acts for the greater good of Bermuda both locally and abroad and prepares us for the future.