Economy Inflation eases, but food and healthcare costs keep rising Latest figures showed consumers paid 2.1 per cent more in February for goods and services Latest figures showed consumers paid 2.1 per cent more in February for goods and services Jul 24, 2026 2:46 PM
Politics Tax, health legislation passed by House of Assembly David Burt and Kim Wilson discuss amendments with MPs David Burt and Kim Wilson discuss amendments with MPs Jul 19, 2026 3:12 PM
Health Cost cut arrives for game-changer diabetes, obesity drugs Generic versions become available for Ozempic and similar medications Generic versions become available for Ozempic and similar medications Jun 29, 2026 6:28 AM
Politics Review framework considered for healthcare changes Concept is raised in the House of Assembly during a discussion about rising health insurance premiums Concept is raised in the House of Assembly during a discussion about rising health insurance premiums Jun 28, 2026 8:00 AM
Local Business Allshores reviewing relationship with New York hospital network The insurer is looking at overseas cardiology treatment at hospitals in the Northwell Health hospital group The insurer is looking at overseas cardiology treatment at hospitals in the Northwell Health hospital group Jun 25, 2026 8:00 AM
Reinsurance Allshores $20m buyback prompts call for beefed-up insurance oversight Insurers should have to seek permission to raise premiums as in Cayman and US, says Douglas De Couto Insurers should have to seek permission to raise premiums as in Cayman and US, says Douglas De Couto Jun 24, 2026 8:00 AM
Reinsurance CG proposes 25% health insurance hike in Cayman Regulatory review ongoing as insurer says price of basic plan has not changed since 2013 Regulatory review ongoing as insurer says price of basic plan has not changed since 2013 Jun 09, 2026 3:46 PM
Health Insurer’s pharmacy deal on high-cost prescriptions goes ahead The partership between Allshores and Phoenix is said to target a shortlist of expensive medications The partership between Allshores and Phoenix is said to target a shortlist of expensive medications Jun 02, 2026 8:00 AM
Opinion Writer The OBA’s new-found compassion Neville Tyrrell questions the sincerity of the One Bermuda Alliance’s focus on lowering health insurance costs Neville Tyrrell questions the sincerity of the One Bermuda Alliance’s focus on lowering health insurance costs May 29, 2026 7:57 AM
Personal Finance No silver bullet to curb rising healthcare costs Carla Seely looks at why health insurance premiums continue to rise Carla Seely looks at why health insurance premiums continue to rise May 09, 2026 7:18 AM
Health Enhanced health benefits for civil servants unveiled Changes include greater coverage for annual physicals and the addition of substance abuse treatment Changes include greater coverage for annual physicals and the addition of substance abuse treatment Mar 27, 2026 5:31 PM
Politics Senate passes payroll tax reductions The Payroll Tax Amendment and Validation Act 2026 is among several Bills approved in the Upper Chamber The Payroll Tax Amendment and Validation Act 2026 is among several Bills approved in the Upper Chamber Mar 25, 2026 6:56 AM
Health MPs approve health insurance rate increase Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says the rate adjustment is the responsible path forward Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says the rate adjustment is the responsible path forward Mar 23, 2026 7:36 AM
Opinion Writer Bermuda needs a competent, fair health regulator As a regulator, the Bermuda Health Council does not set a solid example in its own practices, says Denis Pitcher As a regulator, the Bermuda Health Council does not set a solid example in its own practices, says Denis Pitcher Mar 14, 2026 7:29 AM
Health Health insurance premiums increase from April 1 Standard premium rate is to go up by $39.24 per month to support back pay for hospital staff Standard premium rate is to go up by $39.24 per month to support back pay for hospital staff Mar 07, 2026 7:52 AM
Opinion Writer The health council is not enforcing its own rules Pharmacy co-owner Denis Pitcher says the Bermuda Health Council is being inconsistent in how it regulates pharmacies and insurers Pharmacy co-owner Denis Pitcher says the Bermuda Health Council is being inconsistent in how it regulates pharmacies and insurers Mar 06, 2026 7:43 AM
Health Insurance move to monopoly ‘untenable’, says Cannonier Craig Cannonier says the Government must do what it can to prevent monopolies in healthcare system Craig Cannonier says the Government must do what it can to prevent monopolies in healthcare system Feb 26, 2026 7:39 AM
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
Opinion Writer Bermudians are uninsured by design Rolfe Commissiong argues that Bermuda’s healthcare system is designed to leave the poorest uninsured Rolfe Commissiong argues that Bermuda’s healthcare system is designed to leave the poorest uninsured Jan 30, 2026 7:57 AM
Health Residents urged to get a physical covered by HIP The Bermuda Health Council also highlights the value of awareness of one’s health status The Bermuda Health Council also highlights the value of awareness of one’s health status Jan 07, 2026 7:27 AM
Health Insurance premiums to rise to fund hospital salary hikes The standard premium rate is set to rise next year as a result of a $40 million pay settlement The standard premium rate is set to rise next year as a result of a $40 million pay settlement Dec 17, 2025 7:58 AM
Health Employees without health insurance rise by 11% Bermuda Health Council identifies 521 inactive employer policies in 2024, affecting 2,262 employees Bermuda Health Council identifies 521 inactive employer policies in 2024, affecting 2,262 employees Dec 15, 2025 7:59 AM
Politics Increased government health insurance coverage outlined Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says benefits include a free annual exam and expanded prescription drug coverage Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says benefits include a free annual exam and expanded prescription drug coverage Dec 05, 2025 6:45 PM
Reinsurance Allshores sees improvement in health claims ratio Pressure remains from costly care, as well as more overseas referrals for treatment Pressure remains from costly care, as well as more overseas referrals for treatment Oct 02, 2025 8:00 AM
Opinion Writer What’s really driving health premium increases Bermuda Hospitals Board chief executive and president Scott Pearman cites patient behaviour as a primary reason Bermuda Hospitals Board chief executive and president Scott Pearman cites patient behaviour as a primary reason Aug 05, 2025 8:00 AM
Politics Burt: regulation coming for oversight of mergers The Premier responds to Opposition concerns on the union of two major health insurers The Premier responds to Opposition concerns on the union of two major health insurers Jul 14, 2025 7:55 AM
Letters to the Editor Reverse this short-sighted decision Colin Hassell rails against the move by insurance powerhouses to remove Boston Children’s Hospital as a preferred provider Colin Hassell rails against the move by insurance powerhouses to remove Boston Children’s Hospital as a preferred provider Jul 11, 2025 7:59 AM
Health Argus drops US children’s hospital from preferred list Paediatrician claims practices have not been informed by the insurance company of the changes Paediatrician claims practices have not been informed by the insurance company of the changes Jul 10, 2025 8:04 AM
Letters to the Editor Backs to the wall over health insurance Antony Siese quips quickly that he sees a correlation between spiralling costs and rising emigration Antony Siese quips quickly that he sees a correlation between spiralling costs and rising emigration Jun 05, 2025 7:58 AM
Local Business Pension concerns in Allshores Q1 trading update The merged entity of two local insurers concedes some worry over coming pension reforms The merged entity of two local insurers concedes some worry over coming pension reforms Jun 02, 2025 2:44 PM
