Politics Shadow minister calls for clarity over IRP suspension Shadow home affairs minister poses questions after latest Integrated Resource Plan is published Shadow home affairs minister poses questions after latest Integrated Resource Plan is published Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM
Letters to the Editor The energy system needs reform Belco should not hold licences for generation and distribution of energy, says Jan Card Belco should not hold licences for generation and distribution of energy, says Jan Card Jul 21, 2026 3:58 AM
General RA’s Burgess elected to role with regional utility regulators body Appointed deputy chairman of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators Appointed deputy chairman of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators Jul 13, 2026 3:39 PM
General Belco unveils new electricity rate structure Effective August 1, customers will see a breakdown of power generation charges and transmission and distribution costs Effective August 1, customers will see a breakdown of power generation charges and transmission and distribution costs Jul 08, 2026 7:53 AM
Opinion Writer Bermuda's energy future belongs to all of us Home Affairs Minister defends Government’s plans on policy centering affordability Home Affairs Minister defends Government’s plans on policy centering affordability Jun 20, 2026 7:30 AM
International Business Richardson, Goncalves to speak at digital asset compliance camp One-day event at college to help compliance officers build skills in support of businesses under DABA One-day event at college to help compliance officers build skills in support of businesses under DABA Jun 18, 2026 3:39 AM
General Minister defends having more sway in energy decisions Alexa Lightbournee, the home affairs minister, says technical and engineering decisions will still be decided by those with expertise Alexa Lightbournee, the home affairs minister, says technical and engineering decisions will still be decided by those with expertise Jun 17, 2026 3:05 PM
General Electricity Act change risks ‘ministerial interference’ Wayne Caines, president of Belco, says legal amendments are “not necessary” Wayne Caines, president of Belco, says legal amendments are “not necessary” Jun 17, 2026 7:59 AM
Politics Policy paper tabled on co-operative legislation Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, says Bermuda lacks a dedicated framework for co-operatives Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, says Bermuda lacks a dedicated framework for co-operatives Jun 13, 2026 2:27 PM
General Feedback on space policy to close June 19 Framework for the protocols is developed in consultation with the Regulatory Authority Framework for the protocols is developed in consultation with the Regulatory Authority Jun 11, 2026 7:15 PM
Local Business De Couto expects ‘shock’ over Allshores’ $21m tax credit Shadow Minister of Finance calls for insurers to require regulator’s permission for premium increases Shadow Minister of Finance calls for insurers to require regulator’s permission for premium increases May 28, 2026 6:30 AM
Reinsurance UK regulator moves to curb flow of Bermuda life sector deals Prudential Regulatory Authority to increase capital requirements on funded reinsurance Prudential Regulatory Authority to increase capital requirements on funded reinsurance May 01, 2026 8:24 AM
Environment Minister: risk of fossil-fuel asset lock-in a ‘legitimate concern’ Alexa Lightbourne says distributed solar and efficiency are among the most effective tools to stabilise household bills Alexa Lightbourne says distributed solar and efficiency are among the most effective tools to stabilise household bills Apr 24, 2026 7:55 AM
General Regulator agrees to cap on fuel prices Orders last week from the Ministry of Home Affairs, intended to ward off higher costs, have since been agreed Orders last week from the Ministry of Home Affairs, intended to ward off higher costs, have since been agreed Apr 23, 2026 8:00 AM
Environment Energy stakeholders weigh in on renewed national policy Bermuda’s draft document is open for public consultation until May 4 Bermuda’s draft document is open for public consultation until May 4 Apr 21, 2026 8:00 AM
General Minister calls on regulator to back fuel-price freeze Emergency meeting is held between Government and the RA, with which “matter now rests” Emergency meeting is held between Government and the RA, with which “matter now rests” Apr 20, 2026 8:01 AM
General Renewable targets slashed in national energy policy proposal National Electricity Sector Policy prioritises affordability, reliability and access with less emphasis on clean energy National Electricity Sector Policy prioritises affordability, reliability and access with less emphasis on clean energy Apr 17, 2026 8:00 AM
Reinsurance Bermuda re/insurance market’s credibility has come far Recap of a week when we heard how top global regulators view the island’s flagship industry Recap of a week when we heard how top global regulators view the island’s flagship industry Apr 17, 2026 7:59 AM
International Business BMA sets ‘substance over form’ approach for tokenised assets Digital assets can be implemented into the existing regime instead of falling under new rules Digital assets can be implemented into the existing regime instead of falling under new rules Apr 10, 2026 7:49 AM
Reinsurance Watch: Eiopa chair discusses review of Solvency II Regulators discussed how they worked together to improve global regulation Regulators discussed how they worked together to improve global regulation Apr 09, 2026 7:42 AM
International Business BMA softens ESG disclosure plans Industry warns of overreach in new fund rules aimed at cracking down on greenwashing Industry warns of overreach in new fund rules aimed at cracking down on greenwashing Apr 06, 2026 7:54 AM
General Amendment seeks to lessen overreach in charity regulation Obligations of non-profits will be reduced to better align with anti-money laundering and antiterrorism financing recommendations Obligations of non-profits will be reduced to better align with anti-money laundering and antiterrorism financing recommendations Mar 30, 2026 7:42 AM
General Fuel costs unlikely to rise yet despite oil price spike Representatives from Rubis, Sol Petroleum Bermuda and Meyer Shipping also discuss how crude oil spike hikes could affect Bermuda Representatives from Rubis, Sol Petroleum Bermuda and Meyer Shipping also discuss how crude oil spike hikes could affect Bermuda Mar 13, 2026 7:58 AM
Local Business Bermuda hosts CFATF and mutual evaluation training Training on the revised FATF Standards and Methodology was held last month Training on the revised FATF Standards and Methodology was held last month Mar 05, 2026 9:04 PM
Reinsurance BMA to slash unnecessary paperwork for insurers Regulator drives streamlined reporting and filings, promising less paperwork and repeated information Regulator drives streamlined reporting and filings, promising less paperwork and repeated information Feb 23, 2026 6:30 AM
Politics Smith: OBA must build trust in the party and in the country New Opposition leader outlines priority areas for the One Bermuda Alliance New Opposition leader outlines priority areas for the One Bermuda Alliance Feb 10, 2026 12:14 PM
General Electricity rates to fall in 2026 An adjustment to the base rate will deliver lower bills for all customers, the Regulatory Authority confirms An adjustment to the base rate will deliver lower bills for all customers, the Regulatory Authority confirms Dec 09, 2025 7:59 AM
Local Business Some firms confused about sanctions breaches, says BMA Case studies point to basic control failures across companies, leading to penalties Case studies point to basic control failures across companies, leading to penalties Dec 08, 2025 8:00 AM
General Partner sought for broadcast reforms A request for proposal is calling for submissions to help modernise policies A request for proposal is calling for submissions to help modernise policies Nov 25, 2025 8:05 AM
Local Business Sweeping ‘travel rule’ changes for digital assets Ahead of global compliance review, BMA introduces stringent data requirements for transfers Ahead of global compliance review, BMA introduces stringent data requirements for transfers Nov 18, 2025 7:59 AM
