Power to the people!

I cast my first vote in the UK election as an expat today (c/o my pops) and it was a really strange feeling to have a say without being on British soil, but still glad I got to put my two pence worth in! Think this is the latest I've ever watched the election coverage (given we are four hours behind, not such a great achievement) and it is making me and my fellow Britsh housemates feel a little homesick with all the excitement of the beeb's swingometer, you can't beat it.


Found it tres difficult making any kind of decision, although think that's a common theme this time. It's even more difficult when you haven't been amongst all the hype and scandal. Some of the main headlines did however make it across the Atlantic - the great Gordon Vs. 'bigoted' OAP debacle for instance made it into The Royal Gazette. But there must be thousands of expats across the world thinking exactly the same... why is no one chasing our vote?! This was supposed to be the social media election but apart from some funky Facebook app telling you which friends have voted, I've seen very little evidence of this.


Whilst the election proceedings rumble on in the U.K., here in wonderland we have our own important issues to debate. Firstly, what colour should City Hall be painted??? 

Personally I think it looks pretty in white but apparently this means some of the building's more subtle features are not visable. The dramatic alternatives include off-white. Glad this decision is not mine, it makes the election decision seem inconsequential in comparison. Thoughts can be emailed to news@royalgazette.bm. 


I had a very important decision to make this week... whether a Dark N Stormy cupcake could be a viable national cupcake? 

www.bernews.com ran this important research campaign as part of it's heritage month activities. Following an appeal for researchers via Facebook, the Troncossi PR gals duly put their hands up for this important mission. My vital insights were quoted by fellow Bermuda-based blogger David LaHuta. Think that's the first time I've ever been quoted, so I'm glad it's in relation to a matter of national magnitude. 


However, the biggest debate here at the moment has to be the big gaming gamble - should it be legalised and risk Bermuda turning into Pleasure Island a la Peter Pan or does keeping the casinos closed mean the island losing valuable tourism revenues to more liberal caribbean destinations? A debate on this very subject takes place tomorrow in the House of Assembly. The impassioned preamble has filled the newspapers this week so it is likely to be a lively event as the cards are laid on the table and a particularly vocal church group pray for no triple six.