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Bermuda’s economic dilemma

Policymakers must find a way to expand the economy without making housing even more expensive

Policymakers must find a way to expand the economy without making housing even more expensive

• Nov 28, 2025 8:00 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, November 21, 2025

Kevin Maybury observes Alexa Lightbourne’s high-wire act as she attempts to balance rights in a testing market

Kevin Maybury observes Alexa Lightbourne’s high-wire act as she attempts to balance rights in a testing market

• Nov 21, 2025 7:56 AM

Editorials

Draft tenancy law is a start – but only that

New legislation is badly needed, but the present draft is flawed

New legislation is badly needed, but the present draft is flawed

• Nov 17, 2025 8:00 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, November 14, 2025

Kevin Maybury watches Zane DeSilva do his utmost to ensure that a most enduring fable can apply to Bermuda’s housing crisis

Kevin Maybury watches Zane DeSilva do his utmost to ensure that a most enduring fable can apply to Bermuda’s housing crisis

• Nov 14, 2025 7:59 AM

Politics

Fahy decries ‘empty’ units at Bermudiana Residences

Shadow Minister of Housing says the South Shore project is failing to alleviate a housing crisis faced by Bermudians

Shadow Minister of Housing says the South Shore project is failing to alleviate a housing crisis faced by Bermudians

• Nov 11, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Island to explore ‘alternative forms of construction’

Building options go out to the public with the “visual character” of Bermuda in mind

Building options go out to the public with the “visual character” of Bermuda in mind

• Nov 09, 2025 4:27 PM

General

Fencing around Reid Street lot approved

Development Applications Board, however, strikes down an application that included fencing at another Hamilton property

Development Applications Board, however, strikes down an application that included fencing at another Hamilton property

• Nov 06, 2025 8:19 AM

Editorials

Clarence Hill’s treatment a national scandal

The sight of Bermuda’s first Olympic medal-winner in distress and homeless is a clarion call for action on homelessness

The sight of Bermuda’s first Olympic medal-winner in distress and homeless is a clarion call for action on homelessness

• Nov 04, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Draft landlord Bill laid out in virtual information session

Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, discusses the core tenets of the planned legislation

Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, discusses the core tenets of the planned legislation

• Nov 01, 2025 11:39 AM

Opinion Writer

Our City: full of potential but lacking in vibrancy

Michael Fahy weighs in again on Bermuda’s capital and the promise which he dares not see wasted

Michael Fahy weighs in again on Bermuda’s capital and the promise which he dares not see wasted

• Oct 30, 2025 7:57 AM

Opinion Writer

Why adequate housing is fundamental

Sandra Christensen, of Habitat for Humanity, tells the Third Sector Spotlight Series about building homes and restoring hope

Sandra Christensen, of Habitat for Humanity, tells the Third Sector Spotlight Series about building homes and restoring hope

• Oct 29, 2025 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

We are too polite about housing inadequacies

Jada Simmons makes her feelings known in relation to the pace at which the Government is getting to grips with a real crisis

Jada Simmons makes her feelings known in relation to the pace at which the Government is getting to grips with a real crisis

• Oct 28, 2025 7:58 AM

General

Public invited to offer feedback on new rental rules

A virtual forum will allow community input on the draft Landlord and Tenant Bill 2025

A virtual forum will allow community input on the draft Landlord and Tenant Bill 2025

• Oct 23, 2025 3:19 PM

General

Middle Town property being converted into affordable units

The $775,000 development began in September and is expected to be completed on budget by January 2026

The $775,000 development began in September and is expected to be completed on budget by January 2026

• Oct 22, 2025 1:22 PM

Editorials

Short-term answers to a long-term problem

The Government’s negotiation of lower food prices is welcome, but is only a stopgap

The Government’s negotiation of lower food prices is welcome, but is only a stopgap

• Oct 21, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Single mothers get a home thanks to charity and volunteers

An anonymous donor allows for the development of Grace Place

An anonymous donor allows for the development of Grace Place

• Oct 18, 2025 8:19 AM

Weather

Planning issues guidance on storm damage repairs

In the aftermath of Hurricane Imelda, officials spell out the rules for fixing and restoring buildings

In the aftermath of Hurricane Imelda, officials spell out the rules for fixing and restoring buildings

• Oct 06, 2025 6:13 PM

Opinion Writer

Fahy’s political amnesia on Morgan’s Point

Zane DeSilva holds the One Bermuda Alliance responsible for one of “the worst financial decisions made by a government”

Zane DeSilva holds the One Bermuda Alliance responsible for one of “the worst financial decisions made by a government”

• Sep 26, 2025 7:58 AM

Opinion Writer

Clarity deserved on Morgan’s Point

Michael Fahy steels himself for a protracted battle in the House of Assembly with Zane DeSilva

Michael Fahy steels himself for a protracted battle in the House of Assembly with Zane DeSilva

• Sep 18, 2025 7:59 AM

General

St George’s apartments to retain charm of listed building

Chelsea property is being renovated to accommodate two and three-bedroom units

Chelsea property is being renovated to accommodate two and three-bedroom units

• Aug 15, 2025 7:56 AM

General

Planning department committed to disability mandate

Department responds to calls from the Human Rights Commission to ensure accessibility obligations are honoured

Department responds to calls from the Human Rights Commission to ensure accessibility obligations are honoured

• Jul 26, 2025 7:54 AM

Community

Sandra brings passion for fundraising to Habitat

The event planner became executive director for the charity this month

The event planner became executive director for the charity this month

• Jul 22, 2025 8:00 AM

General

‘Residential development orders’ among housing proposals

“Conservative, creative or crazy” — Chamber of Commerce thinks outside the box on the question of shelter

“Conservative, creative or crazy” — Chamber of Commerce thinks outside the box on the question of shelter

• Jul 15, 2025 8:09 AM

General

Habitat for Humanity welcomes new executive director

Sandra Christensen is to lead the charity after a few years of substantial growth

Sandra Christensen is to lead the charity after a few years of substantial growth

• Jul 10, 2025 7:57 AM

General

Affordable housing plans submitted for Hamilton site

The Plaza on Cedar Avenue would be converted into a series of studio suites

The Plaza on Cedar Avenue would be converted into a series of studio suites

• Jul 10, 2025 7:56 AM

Letters to the Editor

Population crisis: victims of our own success

Jeff Payne says a housing and cost-of-living solution may be to allow a second car to be registered to homes with four or more bedrooms

Jeff Payne says a housing and cost-of-living solution may be to allow a second car to be registered to homes with four or more bedrooms

• Jul 04, 2025 7:59 AM

Politics

Satisfaction as BHC client list drops to 350

The corporation’s chief executive confirms the figure as 12 more apartments are made ready for occupancy

The corporation’s chief executive confirms the figure as 12 more apartments are made ready for occupancy

• Jul 03, 2025 8:11 AM

Opinion Writer

Fahy proposal undermines Bermudians’ prospects

Christopher Famous responds to the One Bermuda Alliance MP’s suggestion on improving the cost of living

Christopher Famous responds to the One Bermuda Alliance MP’s suggestion on improving the cost of living

• Jul 01, 2025 7:59 AM

Editorials

The urgency of solving housing crisis

This is not the only problem Bermudians are facing, but it is one of the most pressing

This is not the only problem Bermudians are facing, but it is one of the most pressing

• Jun 30, 2025 1:45 PM