Politics OBA insists on targeted cut to debt as top priority Takings from the corporate income tax need to be put to more ambitious use, Douglas De Couto says Takings from the corporate income tax need to be put to more ambitious use, Douglas De Couto says Dec 22, 2025 8:14 AM
Politics Income tax may be the ‘direction of travel’, says Premier David Burt credits a proposal from the Fiscal Responsibility Panel, saying there has to be “a path to getting there” David Burt credits a proposal from the Fiscal Responsibility Panel, saying there has to be “a path to getting there” Dec 19, 2025 11:04 AM
Editorials Bermuda needs to grasp the opportunity to get out of debt The differences between the Government and the Fiscal Responsibility Panel are genuine; the FRP has more right on its side The differences between the Government and the Fiscal Responsibility Panel are genuine; the FRP has more right on its side Dec 19, 2025 8:03 AM
Economy Government and overseas advisers at odds over use of CIT revenues David Burt concedes his government does not agree with the Fiscal Responsibility Panel’s take on CIT spending David Burt concedes his government does not agree with the Fiscal Responsibility Panel’s take on CIT spending Dec 19, 2025 8:01 AM
Politics Burt plans to use CIT to slash island’s debt Cutting Bermuda’s bill to its creditors comes with “two new rules’, David Burt says as he looks to the next Budget Cutting Bermuda’s bill to its creditors comes with “two new rules’, David Burt says as he looks to the next Budget Dec 19, 2025 7:59 AM
Letters to the Editor Letter: Too soon to crow over the Budget Dear Sir, While the Premier promotes a revenue projection of $1.47 billion and lauds a balanced budget, I do not understand this claim when the national debt is... Dear Sir, While the Premier promotes a revenue projection of... Dec 17, 2025 7:58 AM
Politics Budget raised by $11m to pay for hospital salary increases Allocations cover government responsibilities that need more funding than anticipated. Allocations cover government responsibilities that need more funding than anticipated. Dec 15, 2025 7:49 AM
Politics Supplementary estimate covers BHB staff salary agreement Security, health and infrastructure will also benefit from the $21.8 million package, MPs hear Security, health and infrastructure will also benefit from the $21.8 million package, MPs hear Dec 06, 2025 8:11 AM
Opinion Writer We’re not in the guessing game Marico Thomas hits back at David Burt’s perceived dismissal of the Chamber of Commerce’s presentation of the housing crisis Marico Thomas hits back at David Burt’s perceived dismissal of the Chamber of Commerce’s presentation of the housing crisis Jun 20, 2025 8:33 AM
Opinion Writer Electoral reform could hasten absentee voting John Barritt gives the second of a two-part assessment of the annual discussions on the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure John Barritt gives the second of a two-part assessment of the annual discussions on the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure Jun 18, 2025 6:00 AM
Opinion Writer Fine time to sharpen Budget debate toolkit John Barritt gives the first of a two-part assessment of the annual discussions on the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure John Barritt gives the first of a two-part assessment of the annual discussions on the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure Jun 17, 2025 7:59 AM
Cartoon Kevin Maybury, June 13, 2025 Kevin Maybury is all at sea as he looks for the end of the horizon of another exhaustive Budget debate season Kevin Maybury is all at sea as he looks for the end of the horizon of another exhaustive Budget debate season Jun 13, 2025 7:57 AM
Budget Better record-keeping pledged by Pati unit Mischa Fubler, a government senator, provides an update during the Budget debate Mischa Fubler, a government senator, provides an update during the Budget debate Jun 09, 2025 8:10 AM
Opinion Writer A Budget about fairness in action David Burt has the final word after debate on the estimates is brought to a close in Parliament David Burt has the final word after debate on the estimates is brought to a close in Parliament Jun 09, 2025 8:00 AM
Opinion Writer Many questions still not answered Douglas De Couto reviews the budget debate and decries the lack of government engagement Douglas De Couto reviews the budget debate and decries the lack of government engagement Jun 09, 2025 7:59 AM
Opinion Writer Let’s get Smart, Bermuda Marcus Jones believes the country can flourish, but only if the Government navigates a course correction Marcus Jones believes the country can flourish, but only if the Government navigates a course correction Jun 06, 2025 8:00 AM
Budget Minister details education reform works Renovations are in the works at several schools before the return to classrooms in September Renovations are in the works at several schools before the return to classrooms in September Jun 05, 2025 1:56 PM
Opinion Writer So we’ve ended austerity ‒ but where’s the vision? Khalid Wasi challenges Bermuda’s leaders to think outside the box as they plot a way forward towards prosperity Khalid Wasi challenges Bermuda’s leaders to think outside the box as they plot a way forward towards prosperity Jun 05, 2025 8:00 AM
Budget Minister pledges progress for island’s prisons Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, says she requested Corrections be moved into her remit Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, says she requested Corrections be moved into her remit Jun 05, 2025 7:56 AM
Budget Scaled-down BHB spending outlined in Budget Savings come from internal initiatives, disciplined financial management and keeping expenditures below budget Savings come from internal initiatives, disciplined financial management and keeping expenditures below budget Jun 05, 2025 7:52 AM
Budget Project Ride applicants urged to gain pedal cycle experience Senate hears the approach is deemed “safer” by the riding programme’s instructors Senate hears the approach is deemed “safer” by the riding programme’s instructors Jun 05, 2025 7:49 AM
Politics Simmons dismisses concerns over Caricom membership The government senator gives assurances during a debate on the home affairs ministry budget The government senator gives assurances during a debate on the home affairs ministry budget Jun 03, 2025 6:19 PM
Budget Dog control law changes on hold Environment ministry says recommendations are still under “active review” more than 12 months after submission Environment ministry says recommendations are still under “active review” more than 12 months after submission Jun 02, 2025 8:09 AM
Budget Absentee voting framework hoped to be ready next year Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, says work will begin soon Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, says work will begin soon May 30, 2025 7:30 AM
Budget Post office continues to excel, says Rabain The minister says the organisation serves the island with quiet excellence The minister says the organisation serves the island with quiet excellence May 29, 2025 12:15 PM
Budget Staff challenges outlined for Department of Planning Diallo Rabain says decisive measures have been taken to counter the issue of service delivery Diallo Rabain says decisive measures have been taken to counter the issue of service delivery May 29, 2025 8:24 AM
Budget Weeks reveals 2024 crime statistics Police make 1,853 arrests and respond to 461 road crashes during the year Police make 1,853 arrests and respond to 461 road crashes during the year May 28, 2025 8:05 AM
Budget DeSilva on Devonshire water repairs: ‘We’re not going to stop’ Housing minister pledges to fix decades-old problems on Mary Victoria Road, Alexandra Road and Cedar Park Housing minister pledges to fix decades-old problems on Mary Victoria Road, Alexandra Road and Cedar Park May 27, 2025 6:00 PM
Budget Budget boost to address gang violence Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, lays out antiviolence measures in debate Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, lays out antiviolence measures in debate May 27, 2025 8:00 AM
Budget House hears of new cybersecurity hires A query on whether a ransom had to be paid after the 2023 cyberattack remains unanswered A query on whether a ransom had to be paid after the 2023 cyberattack remains unanswered May 27, 2025 7:56 AM
