General Government queried over timeline for energy blueprint With the IRP put on hold in July, the OBA asks if it can be ready for the finished 2026 electricity policy With the IRP put on hold in July, the OBA asks if it can be ready for the finished 2026 electricity policy Sep 02, 2026 5:03 PM
International Business BMA drops digital-ID licensing plan Viability concerns raised by stakeholders leads to decision to revise existing framework Viability concerns raised by stakeholders leads to decision to revise existing framework Aug 30, 2026 7:45 AM
Local Business BMA takes first step towards bank-failure regime Expanded mandate would make regulator the resolution authority for three types of institutions Expanded mandate would make regulator the resolution authority for three types of institutions Aug 27, 2026 7:30 AM
Editorials How to lower the cost of living Alexa Lightbourne should heed the advice of Royal Gazette columnist Duncan Card and zero in on ways of cracking down on unfair trade practices Alexa Lightbourne should heed the advice of Royal Gazette columnist Duncan Card and zero in on ways of cracking down on unfair trade practices Aug 27, 2026 7:30 AM
Opinion Writer Bermuda’s new solar charge fails RA’s own test Belco’s adjusted rates are a disincentive to installing cost-saving panels, explains Denis Pitcher Belco’s adjusted rates are a disincentive to installing cost-saving panels, explains Denis Pitcher Aug 12, 2026 3:52 AM
Reinsurance US regulators seek tighter rules for offshore life reinsurance NAIC proposals highlights Bermuda’s regulatory edge over Cayman NAIC proposals highlights Bermuda’s regulatory edge over Cayman Aug 07, 2026 7:59 AM
Court Appeal launched against suspension of energy plan Belco and the Regulatory Authority have opposed decision by the Minister of Home Affairs Belco and the Regulatory Authority have opposed decision by the Minister of Home Affairs Aug 05, 2026 3:59 AM
Letters to the Editor Electricity users need real consumer protection Bermuda’s system of regulation has fallen behind other small islands Bermuda’s system of regulation has fallen behind other small islands Aug 04, 2026 7:55 AM
Environment Final electricity sector plan puts affordability first Ministry of Home Affairs outlines the roadmap to guide Bermuda’s energy use until 2045 Ministry of Home Affairs outlines the roadmap to guide Bermuda’s energy use until 2045 Jul 30, 2026 10:20 AM
Environment Solar customers ‘stand up’ against rates rise approval Regulatory Authority is criticised after agreeing hike for facilities charge on panels Regulatory Authority is criticised after agreeing hike for facilities charge on panels Jul 29, 2026 7:28 AM
Reinsurance US recognition would ‘open reinsurance opportunities for Cayman’ Walkers says its a significant step in the jurisdiction’s evolution as an industry centre Walkers says its a significant step in the jurisdiction’s evolution as an industry centre Jul 28, 2026 2:57 AM
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
