Editorials Senate will fulfil role if it makes Government rethink By increasing regulation to improve the cost of living, lawmakers risk encouraging consolidation — the opposite effect than what was intended By increasing regulation to improve the cost of living, lawmakers risk encouraging consolidation — the opposite effect than what was intended Jul 24, 2026 6:59 AM
Politics Human rights amendments pass over concerns of Opposition One Bermuda Alliance senators challenge the removal of an exception for landlords renting units in their homes One Bermuda Alliance senators challenge the removal of an exception for landlords renting units in their homes Jul 24, 2026 6:55 AM
Politics Senate delays final vote on cost-of-living laws Independents and opposition block Bill’s passage to a third reading Independents and opposition block Bill’s passage to a third reading Jul 23, 2026 3:38 AM
Politics Robinson Perinchief outlines ministerial priorities Senator also discusses plans to combat violence and develop the island’s National Risk Register Senator also discusses plans to combat violence and develop the island’s National Risk Register Jul 23, 2026 3:29 AM
Politics Senate allows anonymous witnesses in gang cases Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General, says the Bill is aimed at securing lawful convictions Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General, says the Bill is aimed at securing lawful convictions Jul 23, 2026 3:28 AM
Politics Businesses warn cost-of-living Bill could impact healthy food Legislation is to be debated today in the Senate after receiving approval by Parliament on Friday Legislation is to be debated today in the Senate after receiving approval by Parliament on Friday Jul 22, 2026 7:30 AM
Environment Rats are unbeatable, admits junior health minister Eradication is not an option as the battle against vermin heats up this summer Eradication is not an option as the battle against vermin heats up this summer Jul 17, 2026 3:52 AM
Politics New senator’s stirring maiden speech on call to service Ryan Robinson Perinchief reveals plans for a brighter, better Bermuda in opening delivery Ryan Robinson Perinchief reveals plans for a brighter, better Bermuda in opening delivery Jul 16, 2026 7:29 AM
Politics Senate approves rise in pensions and benefits Upper House hears: “We recognise what seniors need to ensure they live the life they deserve” Upper House hears: “We recognise what seniors need to ensure they live the life they deserve” Jul 16, 2026 7:22 AM
Politics Work continues to bring public guardian Bill forward Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, says legislation is being drafted to launch a pilot programme Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, says legislation is being drafted to launch a pilot programme Jul 15, 2026 4:25 PM
Politics Senate president looks to clear the air with ‘frustrated’ Tannock Joan Dillas-Wright says she intends to resolve issues expressed by an independent senator in the Upper House Joan Dillas-Wright says she intends to resolve issues expressed by an independent senator in the Upper House Jul 06, 2026 8:03 AM
Politics Robinson Perinchief takes on national security Born and raised in public service, the 29-year-old now has the same portfolio once held by his father Born and raised in public service, the 29-year-old now has the same portfolio once held by his father Jul 04, 2026 7:55 AM
Politics Rabain returns to education in ministerial changes Ryan Robinson Perinchief, Bermuda Credit Union chief executive, becomes senator and national security minister Ryan Robinson Perinchief, Bermuda Credit Union chief executive, becomes senator and national security minister Jul 03, 2026 4:03 PM
Politics Crystal Caesar takes swipe at Premier on way out as education minister PLP senator announces decision to step down as David Burt plans final Cabinet shuffle PLP senator announces decision to step down as David Burt plans final Cabinet shuffle Jul 03, 2026 7:32 AM
Politics Senator on the brink after ‘harassment’ claims Tawana Tannock raises concern about her inability to function as an independent legislator Tawana Tannock raises concern about her inability to function as an independent legislator Jul 02, 2026 7:59 AM
Politics Senate hears details on new home for paroled prisoners Bermuda lacks the previous halfway house system, and the Upper House learns more about such facilities are needed Bermuda lacks the previous halfway house system, and the Upper House learns more about such facilities are needed Jul 02, 2026 7:55 AM
Politics Senate pays tribute to minister’s brother who perished in boat crash The family of Rickai “Pugi” Raynor, including older brother Jaché Adams, are offered condolences The family of Rickai “Pugi” Raynor, including older brother Jaché Adams, are offered condolences Jul 02, 2026 7:53 AM
Tourism Tax break passed for further work at Rosewood Bermuda Senators also approve the purchase of the Compass Point building in Hamilton Senators also approve the purchase of the Compass Point building in Hamilton Jun 18, 2026 4:07 PM
Politics Caesar grilled over progress in public education transformation Upper House hears that the education reform process is ongoing and has no specific deadline Upper House hears that the education reform process is ongoing and has no specific deadline Jun 18, 2026 3:31 AM
Politics Senate: Wilkerson confirms ‘fitness’ of energy legislation Attorney-General says litigation risks surrounding the legislation were also considered Attorney-General says litigation risks surrounding the legislation were also considered Jun 18, 2026 3:26 AM
Politics Senator criticises refusal to answer questions on hospital John Wight shares his frustration over a lack of answers John Wight shares his frustration over a lack of answers Jun 15, 2026 8:30 AM
Politics Senate approves amendments to pension legislation Crystal Caesar says the changes will help safeguard the retirement plans of public officers Crystal Caesar says the changes will help safeguard the retirement plans of public officers Jun 03, 2026 2:28 PM
Politics Report: prisons hit by lack of staff The report, tabled in the Senate by Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General, appears to be heavily redacted The report, tabled in the Senate by Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General, appears to be heavily redacted May 21, 2026 4:41 AM
Environment Single-use plastics legislation passes in Senate Mischa Fubler outlines the Act, which would lessen their usage over time Mischa Fubler outlines the Act, which would lessen their usage over time May 20, 2026 6:07 PM
Politics Consultation launched to address wage disparities The deadline for feedback on the Pay Transparency Policy is June 30 The deadline for feedback on the Pay Transparency Policy is June 30 May 20, 2026 6:02 PM
General Launch of data collection for 2026 Census One person can respond for a household and must include everyone who usually lives and sleeps at the home as of May 20 One person can respond for a household and must include everyone who usually lives and sleeps at the home as of May 20 May 20, 2026 2:54 PM
General Astor House earmarked to address homelessness The Union Street property will house people released from correctional facilities The Union Street property will house people released from correctional facilities Mar 31, 2026 7:58 AM
Politics Budget passed in Senate after weeks of debate The Appropriations Act 2026 passes without objection in the Upper House The Appropriations Act 2026 passes without objection in the Upper House Mar 27, 2026 7:49 AM
Politics It’s official: Municipalities reforms struck down by Senate Independent and opposition senators vote against the Municipalities Reform Act 2026 Independent and opposition senators vote against the Municipalities Reform Act 2026 Mar 26, 2026 7:59 AM
Politics Municipalities reform Bill returns, again, to Upper House A mistake in process means that senators will be asked to consider legislation at next sitting A mistake in process means that senators will be asked to consider legislation at next sitting Mar 25, 2026 7:05 AM
