Bermuda Democratic Alliance
Bermuda Democratic Alliance | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Craig Cannonier |
| Founded | 5 November 2009 |
| Dissolved | 16 May 2011 |
| Ideology | Liberalism |
| Political position | Centre |
The Bermuda Democratic Alliance (BDA) was a political party in Bermuda which lasted from its foundation in November 2009 until its merger into the One Bermuda Alliance in May 2011.
History
The BDA was founded on 5 November 2009, by six defecting members of the United Bermuda Party (UBP) - Shawn Crockwell, Donte Hunt, Mark Pettingill, Wayne Scott, Michael Fahy, and Sean Pitcher. It later elected businessman Craig Cannonier as its leader.
The party contested one by-election in December 2010, finishing third behind the
It described itself as a government that stands for equality of opportunity, social and economic justice, fiscal responsibility, security and safety,
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.
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