Politics Hospitals board hires MP Simmons as new comms VP Government backbencher Jamahl Simmons becomes vice-president of public relations at the quango Government backbencher Jamahl Simmons becomes vice-president of public relations at the quango Nov 12, 2026 9:22 AM
Politics Opposition amendments put forward for Education Authority Debate on Education Authority Bill 2026 was paused on Friday with the OBA urging changes Debate on Education Authority Bill 2026 was paused on Friday with the OBA urging changes Nov 10, 2026 6:27 PM
Politics PLP MPs tight-lipped after emergency meeting Backbencher Lawrence Scott admits delay to the Education Authority Bill may allow time to strengthen the legislation Backbencher Lawrence Scott admits delay to the Education Authority Bill may allow time to strengthen the legislation Nov 10, 2026 8:01 AM
Politics Burt puts truant MPs on the carpet All ministerial travel has been cancelled for emergency executive meeting tonight at Alaska Hall All ministerial travel has been cancelled for emergency executive meeting tonight at Alaska Hall Nov 09, 2026 8:00 AM
Politics Debt slashed in welfare fund through fraud investigations Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, tables the financial assistance report 2025-26 Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, tables the financial assistance report 2025-26 Nov 06, 2026 6:37 PM
Politics Payroll taxes to be cut as $520m budget surplus forecast David Burt outlines measures to support everyday Bermudians as additional spending is announced David Burt outlines measures to support everyday Bermudians as additional spending is announced Nov 06, 2026 11:46 AM
Politics Dickinson: the PLP can heal from this Leadership candidate open to including Jason Hayward in his prospective Cabinet if successful Leadership candidate open to including Jason Hayward in his prospective Cabinet if successful Nov 06, 2026 8:01 AM
Politics Education Authority gets its day in House of Assembly Parliamentary debate on a “public body held at arm’s length from day-to-day politics”, with a “merit-based” board Parliamentary debate on a “public body held at arm’s length from day-to-day politics”, with a “merit-based” board Nov 06, 2026 7:56 AM
Politics New date for PLP leadership contest in the offing Consequential gathering of delegates for ruling party likely to be set next week for December or January Consequential gathering of delegates for ruling party likely to be set next week for December or January Nov 05, 2026 7:58 AM
Politics ‘Understaffed’ ICO late with annual report No comment from Information Commissioner on why a required report on his office’s activities is six months late No comment from Information Commissioner on why a required report on his office’s activities is six months late Nov 04, 2026 5:12 PM
Politics Majority favours Dickinson as Premier, survey finds Respondents to Omnibus questionnaire indicate that PLP backbencher is preferred choice to lead Bermuda Respondents to Omnibus questionnaire indicate that PLP backbencher is preferred choice to lead Bermuda Nov 04, 2026 8:03 AM
Politics Election Special: Democrats ride blue wave to flip US Congress Dramatic midterm wins across the United States, including three new Black governors, undermine Donald Trump Dramatic midterm wins across the United States, including three new Black governors, undermine Donald Trump Nov 04, 2026 8:00 AM
Politics De Couto urges Premier to submit personal staff reports Shadow finance minister accuses David Burt of breaking the law by not producing what should be done annually Shadow finance minister accuses David Burt of breaking the law by not producing what should be done annually Nov 04, 2026 7:56 AM
Politics PLP says membership ruling against party ‘not a surprise’ Dawn Simmons, the chairwoman, says the party will abide by orders from the Supreme Court Dawn Simmons, the chairwoman, says the party will abide by orders from the Supreme Court Nov 03, 2026 1:52 PM
Politics Court ruling strengthens PLP, says former attorney-general Political scientist Phil Perinchief believes this to be a teachable moment not only for the ruling party but also the Opposition Political scientist Phil Perinchief believes this to be a teachable moment not only for the ruling party but also the Opposition Nov 02, 2026 7:00 AM
Politics Court rules against PLP on retroactive membership changes Ruling party cannot limit or remove new members who signed up on or by August 31 Ruling party cannot limit or remove new members who signed up on or by August 31 Oct 30, 2026 7:49 PM
Politics Bermudian faces two charges of illegal voting in US elections Man from Bermuda faces American courts for allegedly casting ballots against federal rules Man from Bermuda faces American courts for allegedly casting ballots against federal rules Oct 30, 2026 4:55 PM
Politics DC presence comes at cost of $640,000 to taxpayers Public access to information disclosure reveals Cabinet Office spending on contractors, including in Washington Public access to information disclosure reveals Cabinet Office spending on contractors, including in Washington Oct 30, 2026 8:00 AM
Politics Departing Marable hints at more ructions within OBA Hamilton Parish candidate says ouster of Robert King was a tipping point in decision to quit Opposition Hamilton Parish candidate says ouster of Robert King was a tipping point in decision to quit Opposition Oct 29, 2026 8:00 AM
Politics Marable leaves OBA to become independent Former deputy chairman believes he can best serve his community without party affiliation Former deputy chairman believes he can best serve his community without party affiliation Oct 28, 2026 7:26 AM
Politics De Couto: island’s economy ‘stuck in neutral’ Shadow finance minister says Bermuda’s 2025 performance also trailed regional competitors Shadow finance minister says Bermuda’s 2025 performance also trailed regional competitors Oct 27, 2026 7:29 AM
Politics Report calls for new era in OT relations Policy paper by Conservative Friends of Overseas Territories launched this month at the party’s conference Policy paper by Conservative Friends of Overseas Territories launched this month at the party’s conference Oct 25, 2026 2:06 PM
Politics Deadline arrives for digital ID scheme questions Companies interested in delivering the public-private partnership project have until November 27 Companies interested in delivering the public-private partnership project have until November 27 Oct 23, 2026 4:42 AM
Politics Fahy alleges ‘lack of transparency’ on housing visits Opposition MP questions whether Zane DeSilva’s failure to mention Canada journey was deliberate or a mistake Opposition MP questions whether Zane DeSilva’s failure to mention Canada journey was deliberate or a mistake Oct 23, 2026 4:40 AM
Politics Panel visits only two of nine firms up for residential contracts Pati disclosure shows Preconco and CPS got taxpayer-funded visits from the advisory committee for Phase 1 Pati disclosure shows Preconco and CPS got taxpayer-funded visits from the advisory committee for Phase 1 Oct 22, 2026 7:58 AM
Politics Ministers looked at bypassing planning rules for new homes Zane DeSilva and Kim Wilkerson talked about invoking emergency powers to get affordable housing project approved Zane DeSilva and Kim Wilkerson talked about invoking emergency powers to get affordable housing project approved Oct 22, 2026 7:56 AM
Politics Britain says no to slavery reparations Uma Kamaran, UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, says more discussion to be held among heads of Commonwealth Uma Kamaran, UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, says more discussion to be held among heads of Commonwealth Oct 21, 2026 6:58 AM
Politics No-bid model ‘most fiscally prudent’ for housing contracts High-level memo notes need for “hyper-accelerated” delivery for Phase 1 of Zane DeSilva’s affordable housing plan High-level memo notes need for “hyper-accelerated” delivery for Phase 1 of Zane DeSilva’s affordable housing plan Oct 20, 2026 7:00 AM
Politics Senators discuss report into historical land losses Attorney-General and Minister of Justice thanks colleagues for views, speeches and understanding on the subject Attorney-General and Minister of Justice thanks colleagues for views, speeches and understanding on the subject Oct 08, 2026 7:59 AM
Politics Lawyers no longer needed to sit on health complaints panels Committees are currently unable to fulfil legislated functions due to difficulties in securing attorneys Committees are currently unable to fulfil legislated functions due to difficulties in securing attorneys Oct 07, 2026 6:59 PM
