His final Budget and a ‘defining moment’ David Burt outlines the 2026-27 estimates of revenue and expenditure, and a plan to eliminate the national debt within a decade Feb 20, 2026 2:46 PM
RBR Field Craft RBR new recruits are put to the test during field craft exercises captured by Blaire Simmons Created: Feb 17, 2026
Northlands Primary School Inventors Day Akil Simmons documents the Northlands Primary School Inventors Day Created: Feb 11, 2026
Transport Car overturned in Pembroke results in single-lane traffic Motorists are advised to find alternative routes of travel as they leave Hamilton Motorists are advised to find alternative routes of travel as they leave Hamilton Feb 21, 2026 4:58 PM
Budget PLP defends Budget in face of OBA criticism The ruling party says the fiscal plan offers more options and opportunity for progress than the Opposition’s previous plans The ruling party says the fiscal plan offers more options and opportunity for progress than the Opposition’s previous plans Feb 21, 2026 3:44 PM
Budget Budget: hospital to bring online 30 beds to ease patient flow Funds for the project fall under a $302.5-million sum allocated to the Ministry of Health in the Budget Funds for the project fall under a $302.5-million sum allocated to the Ministry of Health in the Budget Feb 21, 2026 1:32 PM
Politics Reduction in payroll tax for all island workers Premier and Minister of Finance adds that no business will pay more in the employer portion Premier and Minister of Finance adds that no business will pay more in the employer portion Feb 21, 2026 8:14 AM
Politics Analysis: on path to wipe out $3.2bn debt in a decade Ambitious plans depend on fiscal discipline and CIT revenues Ambitious plans depend on fiscal discipline and CIT revenues Feb 21, 2026 8:00 AM
Court Lawyers pay respects to ‘titan’ of her field, Kehinde George Her colleagues capture her professionalism, quiet strength and kindness Her colleagues capture her professionalism, quiet strength and kindness Feb 21, 2026 7:59 AM
Budget More data sought to weigh merits of income tax Move follows recommendation made last year in report from Tax Reform Commission Move follows recommendation made last year in report from Tax Reform Commission Feb 21, 2026 7:57 AM
Court Inmate admits assaulting prison officer Tyrone Butterfield is remanded in custody until his sentencing on March 25 Tyrone Butterfield is remanded in custody until his sentencing on March 25 Feb 21, 2026 7:55 AM
Health Fairmont Southampton takes steps to secure asbestos Workers instructed to temporarily secure materials on site after scheduling conflicts delayed removal Workers instructed to temporarily secure materials on site after scheduling conflicts delayed removal Feb 21, 2026 7:52 AM
Politics PLP to honour five community leaders on Sunday Honourees will receive Drum Major Awards at the annual Founder’s Day event at CedarBridge Academy Honourees will receive Drum Major Awards at the annual Founder’s Day event at CedarBridge Academy Feb 21, 2026 7:49 AM
Budget Funding to boost counselling services for adolescents Ministry of National Security is allocated $137 million for the 2026-27 fiscal year Ministry of National Security is allocated $137 million for the 2026-27 fiscal year Feb 20, 2026 9:17 PM
Budget By the numbers Some of the numbers — big and small — from this year’s Budget Some of the numbers — big and small — from this year’s Budget Feb 20, 2026 7:25 PM
Budget Budget: ageing ‘national assets’ reap capital spending benefit Premier announces the Government’s biggest expenditure programme since 2008-09 Premier announces the Government’s biggest expenditure programme since 2008-09 Feb 20, 2026 6:33 PM
Politics De Couto: Budget relatively short on vision Shadow finance minister says fiscal plan patches past failures of the Progressive Labour Party government Shadow finance minister says fiscal plan patches past failures of the Progressive Labour Party government Feb 20, 2026 5:34 PM
Budget Capital spending jumps for school upgrades and technology The Budget contained a $14-million capital funding package for public schools and the Bermuda College The Budget contained a $14-million capital funding package for public schools and the Bermuda College Feb 20, 2026 5:17 PM
Health Ministry of Health gives public apology to Rotisserie Grill Government backtracks after mistakenly giving Smith’s restaurant a failing grade when the business holds a B rating Government backtracks after mistakenly giving Smith’s restaurant a failing grade when the business holds a B rating Feb 20, 2026 4:51 PM
Budget Retired public servants to get 10% pension boost Reforms to the Public Service Superannuation Fund five months ago mean a one-off pensions uplift for civil service staff Reforms to the Public Service Superannuation Fund five months ago mean a one-off pensions uplift for civil service staff Feb 20, 2026 4:01 PM
Budget Duty relief aimed at cost of goods and electricity Measures have also been announced to support local food production and co-operatives Measures have also been announced to support local food production and co-operatives Feb 20, 2026 3:00 PM
Budget His final Budget and a ‘defining moment’ David Burt outlines the 2026-27 estimates of revenue and expenditure, and a plan to eliminate the national debt within a decade David Burt outlines the 2026-27 estimates of revenue and expenditure, and a plan to eliminate the national debt within a decade Feb 20, 2026 2:46 PM
Politics Live: Budget 2026-27 delivery in Parliament David Burt, the Premier and finance minister, says the Budget will focus on long-term planning David Burt, the Premier and finance minister, says the Budget will focus on long-term planning Feb 20, 2026 10:09 AM
General Documents linked to trailblazing officer donated Charles Edward “DO” Simons became Bermuda’s first detective officer in 1919 Charles Edward “DO” Simons became Bermuda’s first detective officer in 1919 Feb 20, 2026 8:00 AM
Education Trust wanes amid ‘broken promises’ in education reform Parents of parish school students are considering moving their children to middle schools or out of the public school system entirely Parents of parish school students are considering moving their children to middle schools or out of the public school system entirely Feb 20, 2026 8:00 AM
Obituaries Ervin Grant (1941-2026): Hamilton’s ‘superb salesman’ Entrepreneur worked his way up in a variety of jobs before forging ahead with an assortment of boutiques Entrepreneur worked his way up in a variety of jobs before forging ahead with an assortment of boutiques Feb 20, 2026 7:58 AM
Court Court of Appeal to hear heroin case next month Draft cause list for the March session also includes two appeals for sexual offences against minors Draft cause list for the March session also includes two appeals for sexual offences against minors Feb 20, 2026 7:57 AM
General Births, school enrolment hit record lows, work permits spike The Bermuda Digest of Statistics outlines a series of changes between 2015 and 2024 The Bermuda Digest of Statistics outlines a series of changes between 2015 and 2024 Feb 20, 2026 7:56 AM
Politics Trump: Bermuda, Bahamas, whatever Media outlets report that the US President appeared to confuse Bermuda with its Caribbean cousin Media outlets report that the US President appeared to confuse Bermuda with its Caribbean cousin Feb 20, 2026 7:54 AM
Entertainment Small-scale concert to highlight Bermudian talent this Saturday Solara Unplugged will raise cash to fund the Lumina Festival for financial literacy Solara Unplugged will raise cash to fund the Lumina Festival for financial literacy Feb 20, 2026 7:53 AM
Transport Serious motorcycle crash blocks traffic on major Hamilton road Police at 6pm warned motorists to avoid Reid Street between Parliament and Burnaby Streets Police at 6pm warned motorists to avoid Reid Street between Parliament and Burnaby Streets Feb 20, 2026 7:51 AM
Transport Rider injured in Devonshire crash Police say traffic diversions were put in place near the scene of the collision on North Shore Road Police say traffic diversions were put in place near the scene of the collision on North Shore Road Feb 20, 2026 7:47 AM
Court Driver injured cyclist while trying to help choking child Lisa Caines is also disqualified from driving all vehicles except bikes for two years Lisa Caines is also disqualified from driving all vehicles except bikes for two years Feb 20, 2026 7:45 AM
Transport Emergency trench work leads to lane closure in the East End The roadworks to repair a broken electric vault will go on until the month’s end The roadworks to repair a broken electric vault will go on until the month’s end Feb 19, 2026 8:15 PM
Health Summit to discuss future of dental industry The Bermuda Oral Health symposium is taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on March 19 and 20 The Bermuda Oral Health symposium is taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on March 19 and 20 Feb 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Transport Section of Middle Road fully reopen to traffic Jaché Adams, Minister of Public Works and Environment, thanks staff for hard work Jaché Adams, Minister of Public Works and Environment, thanks staff for hard work Feb 19, 2026 7:45 PM
Health Food businesses hit with hygiene grades While the majority of more than 300 take A’s, officials give D’s to three establishments While the majority of more than 300 take A’s, officials give D’s to three establishments Feb 19, 2026 7:15 PM
Budget Seniors’ healthcare to get $15m boost in today’s Budget The cash will be allocated towards FutureCare premium subsidies for low-income elders The cash will be allocated towards FutureCare premium subsidies for low-income elders Feb 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Drive for Change Car badly damaged in crash near Berkeley Hill, Pembroke Road is partially blocked while driver is taken to hospital for injuries, which are not deemed serious Road is partially blocked while driver is taken to hospital for injuries, which are not deemed serious Feb 19, 2026 4:23 PM
Tourism Summit to explore boosting airlift across Caribbean region Caribbean Tourism Organisation event is to include 16 tourism ministers from across the Caribbean region Caribbean Tourism Organisation event is to include 16 tourism ministers from across the Caribbean region Feb 19, 2026 3:23 PM
Court Man admits role in Southampton brawl Adrinho Smith is released on $1,000 bail with a surety until April 26 Adrinho Smith is released on $1,000 bail with a surety until April 26 Feb 19, 2026 12:56 PM
Politics Analyst on Budget’s prospects for ‘financial resilience’ Economist also forecasts social investment opportunities but the plan requires careful management and fiscal discipline Economist also forecasts social investment opportunities but the plan requires careful management and fiscal discipline Feb 19, 2026 7:58 AM
Education Caesar freezes school reforms Parents of Year 6 and 7 pupils can choose to keep their children in parish primary schools or seek transfers to middle school Parents of Year 6 and 7 pupils can choose to keep their children in parish primary schools or seek transfers to middle school Feb 19, 2026 7:53 AM
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Documents linked to trailblazing officer donated
