Tourism ‘World class’ experience promised as Fairmont beach club opens Luxurious venue offers a variety of features including a restaurant, oceanfront pool and private cabanas Luxurious venue offers a variety of features including a restaurant, oceanfront pool and private cabanas Aug 05, 2026 3:58 AM
Tourism VIPs invited to ‘first chapter’ of Fairmont Southampton return A grand opening party is planned for Palmetto Beach Club but no date confirmed for hotel’s comeback A grand opening party is planned for Palmetto Beach Club but no date confirmed for hotel’s comeback Jul 29, 2026 11:00 AM
Environment Dog squad imported to sniff out rattlesnake The reptile has been on the loose for almost three weeks after being first spotted in Southampton The reptile has been on the loose for almost three weeks after being first spotted in Southampton Jul 14, 2026 5:53 AM
Labour Fairmont guest workers top 450, some lodged at Warwick Camp Royal Bermuda Regiment says 120 workers from the hotel were moving out of the Warwick compound this week Royal Bermuda Regiment says 120 workers from the hotel were moving out of the Warwick compound this week Jun 26, 2026 6:58 AM
Letters to the Editor Fairmont Southampton ratio is the wrong way round A letter writer cannot understand why so few Bermudians are employed on the Southampton Princess renovation A letter writer cannot understand why so few Bermudians are employed on the Southampton Princess renovation Jun 20, 2026 7:28 AM
Politics Hotel redevelopment attracts workers from 19 countries Immigration department shares that 419 new work permits have been issued for the Fairmont Southampton project Immigration department shares that 419 new work permits have been issued for the Fairmont Southampton project Jun 18, 2026 3:29 AM
Tourism Hotel owner says flooding at Fairmont from burst pipe Westend Properties says all affected areas are cleaned up and renovation work continues as scheduled Westend Properties says all affected areas are cleaned up and renovation work continues as scheduled Jun 06, 2026 8:00 AM
Environment Clearing the way at Fairmont Southampton A purge of the introduced tree proceeds with the approval of environmental officials A purge of the introduced tree proceeds with the approval of environmental officials May 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Tourism Fairmont Southampton beach club ‘opening soon’ Representative Chris Maybury says to expect a “South of France” ambiance from the expensive build Representative Chris Maybury says to expect a “South of France” ambiance from the expensive build May 08, 2026 7:58 AM
Local Business Flight uncertainty weighing on travellers Despite market headwinds, local hoteliers are optimistic about the coming summer season Despite market headwinds, local hoteliers are optimistic about the coming summer season Apr 29, 2026 8:00 AM
Tourism London event to showcase future of Fairmont Southampton Session is designed to encourage consideration by Bermudians abroad of employment opportunities Session is designed to encourage consideration by Bermudians abroad of employment opportunities Apr 24, 2026 12:25 PM
Cartoon Kevin Maybury, March 6, 2026 Kevin Maybury looks at the ramifications of labour demands for the Fairmont Southampton Princess Kevin Maybury looks at the ramifications of labour demands for the Fairmont Southampton Princess Mar 06, 2026 7:40 AM
Politics Government to ease job rules in hospitality sector Jason Hayward also notes changes for aviation roles as moves follow a workforce summit Jason Hayward also notes changes for aviation roles as moves follow a workforce summit Feb 27, 2026 8:00 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
Labour Fairmont Southampton launches hub for vendors’ bids Hotel proposes relationship opportunities ahead of its summer opening Hotel proposes relationship opportunities ahead of its summer opening Feb 04, 2026 4:36 PM
Tourism Fairmont Southampton abuzz as redevelopment progresses Workers are adding new facilities and modernising infrastructure throughout the hotel property Workers are adding new facilities and modernising infrastructure throughout the hotel property Jan 12, 2026 8:02 AM
Year in Review November 2025: Revised Fairmont Southampton SDO gazetted A kayaker is rescued at sea, an invasive ant species is found and a trash truck ends up down an embankment A kayaker is rescued at sea, an invasive ant species is found and a trash truck ends up down an embankment Jan 10, 2026 8:04 AM
Environment Fairmont SDO subject to public scrutiny, Government insists Comment on specific impacts will have to wait as no final applications have been submitted Comment on specific impacts will have to wait as no final applications have been submitted Jan 10, 2026 7:53 AM
Environment OBA MPs call for detail on Fairmont development Specifics are still lacking, Opposition MPs Dwayne Robinson and Linda Smith say, particularly on residential units Specifics are still lacking, Opposition MPs Dwayne Robinson and Linda Smith say, particularly on residential units Jan 09, 2026 7:14 AM
Year in Review 2025 Talking Points: Hotel projects signal heady days for tourism Work continues to reopen the Fairmont Southampton, while The Loren Group plans to breath new life into Elbow Beach Work continues to reopen the Fairmont Southampton, while The Loren Group plans to breath new life into Elbow Beach Jan 05, 2026 8:09 AM
Opinion Writer Be a part of history and be a part of what comes next The Fairmont Southampton Princess wants people to share their memories of the hotel - and is also looking for new employees to help make new ones The Fairmont Southampton Princess wants people to share their memories of the hotel - and is also looking for new employees to help make new ones Dec 29, 2025 8:00 AM
Local Business Hotel demand strong for festive season Smaller properties and large resorts say bookings are running ahead of last year Smaller properties and large resorts say bookings are running ahead of last year Dec 22, 2025 7:57 AM
Opinion Writer The Senate should annul the Fairmont Southampton SDO The special development order for the Southampton Princess is based on vague information and unproven assumptions, says BEST’s Kim Smith The special development order for the Southampton Princess is based on vague information and unproven assumptions, says BEST’s Kim Smith Dec 19, 2025 7:58 AM
Editorials Public deserve a debate on SDO The controversial Fairmont Southampton arrangement should not be brushed under the carpet The controversial Fairmont Southampton arrangement should not be brushed under the carpet Dec 12, 2025 8:34 AM
Cartoon 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
