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Kevin Maybury, November 28, 2025

Kevin Maybury zooms in on the man behind the scenes who is now front and centre

Kevin Maybury zooms in on the man behind the scenes who is now front and centre

• Nov 28, 2025 7:58 AM

Transport

Government discusses partnerships with airlines

Transport minister emphasises island’s strong commitment to its relations with American Airlines and British Airways

Transport minister emphasises island’s strong commitment to its relations with American Airlines and British Airways

• Nov 27, 2025 12:52 PM

Labour

Fairmont jobs bonanza – too much at once for workforce?

With Bermuda’s biggest resort poised for a comeback, the Chamber of Commerce calls for real talk on island's labour pool

With Bermuda’s biggest resort poised for a comeback, the Chamber of Commerce calls for real talk on island's labour pool

• Nov 26, 2025 8:25 AM

Environment

Government responds to concerns over Fairmont SDO

Comeback to alarm bells over the project points out the order does not equate to “automatic approval for construction”

Comeback to alarm bells over the project points out the order does not equate to “automatic approval for construction”

• Nov 25, 2025 8:29 AM

Tourism

Concerns raised over Fairmont Southampton SDO processes

The Opposition and an environmental charity question how the instruments differ from previous approvals

The Opposition and an environmental charity question how the instruments differ from previous approvals

• Nov 24, 2025 8:27 AM

Environment

Fairmont Southampton SDO is officially gazetted

Statutory instrument reaches public domain after “extensive conversations” with planning department

Statutory instrument reaches public domain after “extensive conversations” with planning department

• Nov 21, 2025 1:42 PM

Opinion Writer

A return to royalty

Westend Properties representative Chris Maybury expresses confidence the Fairmont Southampton project will meet all expectations

Westend Properties representative Chris Maybury expresses confidence the Fairmont Southampton project will meet all expectations

• Nov 21, 2025 8:00 AM

Tourism

Rabain: Fairmont Southampton SDO updated and refined

The Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation discusses the resort’s redevelopment

The Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation discusses the resort’s redevelopment

• Nov 20, 2025 8:24 AM

Tourism

Ministers review progress of hotel redevelopment

Cabinet members hold their weekly meeting at Boundary Sports Bar before touring the Fairmont Southampton

Cabinet members hold their weekly meeting at Boundary Sports Bar before touring the Fairmont Southampton

• Oct 09, 2025 3:21 PM

Politics

New Fairmont Southampton SDO complete, MPs told

A revised special development order for the island’s largest resort will be published soon in the Official Gazette

A revised special development order for the island’s largest resort will be published soon in the Official Gazette

• Sep 26, 2025 4:01 PM

General

BIU members visit Fairmont Southampton

Union president Chris Furbert says demolition is complete at the property and renovations continue

Union president Chris Furbert says demolition is complete at the property and renovations continue

• Sep 05, 2025 11:33 AM

General

Fairmont Southampton project involves over 150 locals

Number of work permits issued for the site in the past two years has reached 179

Number of work permits issued for the site in the past two years has reached 179

• Aug 30, 2025 7:00 AM

General

Fairmont Southampton contractors look for workers

Resort redevelopers host a job fair at the Department of Workforce Development

Resort redevelopers host a job fair at the Department of Workforce Development

• Aug 22, 2025 8:08 AM

Tourism

Hospitality ace Khai-Jeh Worrell moves along in career

The Hamilton Princess employee completes its Leadership Development Programme

The Hamilton Princess employee completes its Leadership Development Programme

• Jul 17, 2025 7:59 AM

Labour

Strong turnout at Fairmont Southampton job fair

Close to 300 residents attend event to seek information on roles when the resort opens next year

Close to 300 residents attend event to seek information on roles when the resort opens next year

• Jul 16, 2025 8:12 AM

General

Scotsman returns after decades to island of birth

Alasdair McCallum and his wife holiday in Bermuda to mark his 60th birthday

Alasdair McCallum and his wife holiday in Bermuda to mark his 60th birthday

• Jun 26, 2025 7:57 AM

General

Fairmont saddened at passing of employee

Thomas Jones and another man were injured after an industrial accident at the hotel in April

Thomas Jones and another man were injured after an industrial accident at the hotel in April

• Jun 04, 2025 6:29 PM

Health

Asbestos abatement classes on offer

Classes are to take place from May 12 to 20 at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel

Classes are to take place from May 12 to 20 at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel

• May 01, 2025 7:30 PM

General

Investigation launched into hotel accident

One man is discharged from hospital while another remains in intensive care

One man is discharged from hospital while another remains in intensive care

• Apr 14, 2025 2:10 PM

General

Two seriously injured in industrial accident

The workers are in hospital being treated for injuries and Belco is assisting in an investigation

The workers are in hospital being treated for injuries and Belco is assisting in an investigation

• Apr 14, 2025 8:11 AM

Local Business

Prescott: boat tours face strong headwinds

The owner of Tam-Marina still hopes to sell his fleet in the face of tourism challenges

The owner of Tam-Marina still hopes to sell his fleet in the face of tourism challenges

• Apr 07, 2025 7:59 AM

Tourism

Jeffers calls for urgent plan to increase hotel demand

Former tourism authority CEO says other hotels will suffer when the Fairmont Southampton reopens

Former tourism authority CEO says other hotels will suffer when the Fairmont Southampton reopens

• Mar 19, 2025 7:58 AM

Tourism

Fairmont Southampton work continues on path to reopening

Demolition of guest rooms includes removal of furniture and fittings that will not be reused

Demolition of guest rooms includes removal of furniture and fittings that will not be reused

• Jan 27, 2025 8:57 PM

Year in Review

November 2024: Bermudiana Beach Resort merry-go-round

Ground is broken at the Fairmont Southampton and a man is sentenced to six years in prison for the death of the son of a National Hero

Ground is broken at the Fairmont Southampton and a man is sentenced to six years in prison for the death of the son of a National Hero

• Jan 07, 2025 8:07 AM

Local Business

Waterlot steakhouse reopens next week

The more than 350-year-old restaurant has been shuttered for four years and undergone renovations

The more than 350-year-old restaurant has been shuttered for four years and undergone renovations

• Nov 27, 2024 7:56 AM

Opinion Writer

A brighter future for all

Kim Swan sees the Fairmont Southampton redevelopment as central to building an economy that offers opportunity and prosperity for all

Kim Swan sees the Fairmont Southampton redevelopment as central to building an economy that offers opportunity and prosperity for all

• Nov 22, 2024 7:58 AM

Tourism

Applause as shovels break ground at Fairmont Southampton

It is hoped that the iconic hotel can be reopened in the next 18 months

It is hoped that the iconic hotel can be reopened in the next 18 months

• Nov 14, 2024 8:01 AM

Tourism

Fairmont developer hiring as renovations continue

Westend Properties says work to overhaul the Southampton resort is proceeding well

Westend Properties says work to overhaul the Southampton resort is proceeding well

• Nov 07, 2024 7:54 AM

Tourism

Fairmont Southampton SDO to reflect new timeline

Revisions are expected to be presented to MPs in the House of Assembly in November

Revisions are expected to be presented to MPs in the House of Assembly in November

• Oct 16, 2024 7:58 AM