General OBA: when will the national energy policy be finalised? Shadow home affairs minister also questions higher solar energy bills despite previous push to adopt renewables Shadow home affairs minister also questions higher solar energy bills despite previous push to adopt renewables Jul 14, 2026 1:34 PM
Environment Solar charges hamper green energy, environmentalists say Changes to pricing of power get criticised as discouraging renewables and penalising a growing local industry Changes to pricing of power get criticised as discouraging renewables and penalising a growing local industry Jul 14, 2026 5:55 AM
Opinion Writer New electricity rates threaten Bermuda's clean energy future Kim Smith argues that the transition to a cleaner form of power generation is being discouraged Kim Smith argues that the transition to a cleaner form of power generation is being discouraged Jul 14, 2026 5:51 AM
General Lightbourne welcomes Belco’s ‘unbundling’ of electricity rate Minister says government policy is settled and consistent in response to concerns from solar provider about the change Minister says government policy is settled and consistent in response to concerns from solar provider about the change Jul 11, 2026 7:22 AM
Opinion Writer Belco rate rises aim to be fair, not to punish solar users Rate increases on solar panel owners are designed to ensure people pay their fair share, says Belco president Wayne Caines Rate increases on solar panel owners are designed to ensure people pay their fair share, says Belco president Wayne Caines Jul 11, 2026 7:02 AM
Opinion Writer Transparency must also mean fairness The new Belco rates may be more transparent, but they are also unfair, says Stuart Kriendler The new Belco rates may be more transparent, but they are also unfair, says Stuart Kriendler Jul 11, 2026 7:00 AM
General Solar customers will ‘feel the real weight’ of rate change Greenlight Energy cuts rooftop systems installation costs in anticipation of move by the utility Greenlight Energy cuts rooftop systems installation costs in anticipation of move by the utility Jul 10, 2026 7:59 AM
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
Transport Belco works cause lane closures in Pembroke Government spokesman says work will continue on Middle Road and Cavendish Road until Monday Government spokesman says work will continue on Middle Road and Cavendish Road until Monday Jul 03, 2026 12:32 PM
General Fuel adjustment adds $2 to average monthly Belco bill Government claims increase would have been “far steeper” without duty relief Government claims increase would have been “far steeper” without duty relief Jul 02, 2026 12:10 PM
Opinion Writer The danger of short-term political thinking Just because something sounds good as a soundbite does not mean it is good policy, says Scott Pearman Just because something sounds good as a soundbite does not mean it is good policy, says Scott Pearman Jun 29, 2026 6:28 AM
Opinion Writer Political interference will not solve island’s energy problems The Government is eroding the independence of too many autonomous bodies, says Dwayne Robinson The Government is eroding the independence of too many autonomous bodies, says Dwayne Robinson Jun 25, 2026 7:58 AM
General Lightbourne: legislation corrects ‘imbalance’ in energy sector Home affairs minister says for too long one entity’s voice remained the loudest, an apparent swipe at Belco Home affairs minister says for too long one entity’s voice remained the loudest, an apparent swipe at Belco Jun 20, 2026 7:48 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
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
General Investigations continue on electricity blackouts Belco says it is looking at what caused two outages that in each case affected roughly 11,000 customers Belco says it is looking at what caused two outages that in each case affected roughly 11,000 customers Jun 17, 2026 7:51 AM
General One-hour Belco outage hits 11,000 around island Homes at various locations are briefly in the dark after a load shed at the power plant Homes at various locations are briefly in the dark after a load shed at the power plant Jun 05, 2026 6:27 PM
General Reid Street businesses in the dark after power outage Belco says disruption is caused by fault in underground vault flooded owing to heavy rain Belco says disruption is caused by fault in underground vault flooded owing to heavy rain Jun 04, 2026 12:56 PM
Tourism Coral Beach raises fees due to Belco discount decision The private members club blames “significant increase” in operating costs for 5 per cent rise The private members club blames “significant increase” in operating costs for 5 per cent rise May 28, 2026 6:28 AM
Opinion Writer This is not about solar – it’s about Bermuda's future BE Solar’s Robbie Godfrey argues that solar energy is not the cause of rising electricity costs BE Solar’s Robbie Godfrey argues that solar energy is not the cause of rising electricity costs May 21, 2026 4:50 AM
Local Business Solar not to blame for energy rich-poor divide, says executive BE Solar CEO rebuts comments from Belco’s Wayne Caines BE Solar CEO rebuts comments from Belco’s Wayne Caines May 21, 2026 4:30 AM
General Caines: solar power generators must protect Belco customers Wayne Caines calls it essential for keeping economic blowback off customers Wayne Caines calls it essential for keeping economic blowback off customers May 19, 2026 6:21 PM
Politics Home affairs minister warns of ‘costly’ LNG infrastructure Alexa Lightbourne reiterates that affordable energy is the guiding principle in the Government’s updated electricity policy Alexa Lightbourne reiterates that affordable energy is the guiding principle in the Government’s updated electricity policy May 18, 2026 7:59 AM
Weather Belco gives update on East End blackout amid high winds Fierce conditions buffeted St David’s in particular during two days of rain and gusts Fierce conditions buffeted St David’s in particular during two days of rain and gusts May 15, 2026 6:02 PM
General Hundreds without power amid inclement weather More than 900 customers were without power on Thursday More than 900 customers were without power on Thursday May 14, 2026 5:03 PM
General Substation outage leaves western parishes without power Belco president Wayne Caines says crews are at the Belmont station to assess the problem Belco president Wayne Caines says crews are at the Belmont station to assess the problem May 11, 2026 7:51 AM
Environment BEST calls for independent energy study and deadline extension The environmental organisation seeks an extension of energy policy consultation and launches a community fund The environmental organisation seeks an extension of energy policy consultation and launches a community fund May 02, 2026 7:53 AM
Event City Hall to host event promoting workplace safety Occupational health fair is organised by Belco and the City of Hamilton Occupational health fair is organised by Belco and the City of Hamilton May 01, 2026 3:04 PM
General Belco linemen support power restoration efforts in Jamaica Eight-member team works in western Jamaica as push continues to restore electricity to storm-hit customers Eight-member team works in western Jamaica as push continues to restore electricity to storm-hit customers Apr 27, 2026 1:48 PM
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
