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FDM: Budget must translate to visible improvement for people

Party says the corporate income tax has strengthened the balance sheet and creates breathing room for island finances

Party says the corporate income tax has strengthened the balance sheet and creates breathing room for island finances

• Feb 26, 2026 7:45 AM

Opinion Writer

Lasting reform depends on leadership, not revenue

David Burt’s last Budget benefits from corporate income tax, but real change requires more than just increases in income, says the Free Democratic Movement

David Burt’s last Budget benefits from corporate income tax, but real change requires more than just increases in income, says the Free Democratic Movement

• Feb 26, 2026 7:44 AM

Education

FDM calls for published data to support education reforms

New political contender says the island has not received value for money from the process

New political contender says the island has not received value for money from the process

• Jan 28, 2026 7:56 AM

Opinion Writer

Good intentions do not equal tangible results

Government’s housing plans to do not address the root causes of the crisis, writes Omar Dill

Government’s housing plans to do not address the root causes of the crisis, writes Omar Dill

• Jan 20, 2026 7:37 AM

Year in Review

January 2025: Back to the ballots

Shortly into year, an election gets called and the island swings into candidacies, campaigns and a few surprises

Shortly into year, an election gets called and the island swings into candidacies, campaigns and a few surprises

• Jan 01, 2026 8:00 AM

Year in Review

February 2025: Burt completes election hat-trick

Leader says “the work continues” after delivering the PLP to victory over the OBA by 25 seats to 11

Leader says “the work continues” after delivering the PLP to victory over the OBA by 25 seats to 11

• Jan 01, 2026 7:59 AM

Opinion Writer

A season that calls us higher

The spirit of Christmas needs to extend from Boxing Day to next Christmas Eve, says Free Democratic Movement leader Marc Bean

The spirit of Christmas needs to extend from Boxing Day to next Christmas Eve, says Free Democratic Movement leader Marc Bean

• Dec 24, 2025 11:28 AM

Opinion Writer

Crisis = Threat + Opportunity

Quinton Sherlock Jr wraps up his three-part series with a call to reimagine healing in the community

Quinton Sherlock Jr wraps up his three-part series with a call to reimagine healing in the community

• Nov 10, 2025 7:59 AM

Opinion Writer

The Ghana Immersion Experience

FDM deputy leader Quinton Sherlock Jr, in part two, discusses healing identity through return and reconnection

FDM deputy leader Quinton Sherlock Jr, in part two, discusses healing identity through return and reconnection

• Nov 07, 2025 7:59 AM

Opinion Writer

Identity crisis among youth of African descent in Bermuda

FDM deputy leader Quinton Sherlock Jr launches the first in a three-part series aimed at a more restorative approach

FDM deputy leader Quinton Sherlock Jr launches the first in a three-part series aimed at a more restorative approach

• Nov 06, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

If we don’t teach them, who will?

Quinton Sherlock Jr argues that if we want to break the cycle of incarceration, the conditions that create it must be changed

Quinton Sherlock Jr argues that if we want to break the cycle of incarceration, the conditions that create it must be changed

• Jul 10, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Citizenship and nationhood

Marc Bean, leader of the Free Democratic Movement, suggests the time is right for a “real conversation” about self-determination

Marc Bean, leader of the Free Democratic Movement, suggests the time is right for a “real conversation” about self-determination

• Jul 02, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

Bean: immigration debate a chance to talk independence

Free Democratic Movement leader commends a return to real talk on sovereignty and “what it means to be Bermudian”

Free Democratic Movement leader commends a return to real talk on sovereignty and “what it means to be Bermudian”

• Jul 01, 2025 4:58 PM

Opinion Writer

Power without parliament

Omar Dill contends that symbolism alone does not feed, house, clothe or protect the Black community in Bermuda

Omar Dill contends that symbolism alone does not feed, house, clothe or protect the Black community in Bermuda

• Jun 12, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Resurrecting, renewing and restoring community: an Easter message

Leader of the Free Democratic Movement As we gather across the Island this Easter, we invite all Bermudians to reflect, not only on the religious significance o...

Leader of the Free Democratic Movement As we gather across t...

• Apr 19, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

FDM sounds warning over debt in Throne Speech assessment

Marc Bean says the Government should not overly rely on revenue from the corporate income tax

Marc Bean says the Government should not overly rely on revenue from the corporate income tax

• Mar 21, 2025 6:58 AM

Politics

David Burt discusses collaboration with Marc Bean

The Premier also sat with Jarion Richardson, the OBA leader

The Premier also sat with Jarion Richardson, the OBA leader

• Mar 02, 2025 7:32 PM

Tourism

Tourism authority responds to FDM criticism

Quango says stakeholders work closely on plans to develop the industry, but fewer hotel beds have created a challenge

Quango says stakeholders work closely on plans to develop the industry, but fewer hotel beds have created a challenge

• Mar 02, 2025 2:04 PM

Tourism

FDM: tourism figures still short of pre-pandemic levels

The Free Democratic Movement calls for the BTA to be replaced with a stakeholder council

The Free Democratic Movement calls for the BTA to be replaced with a stakeholder council

• Feb 28, 2025 3:41 PM

Opinion Writer

The status quo that you know

Khalid Wasi reflects on how the Combined Opposition cut one another’s throats to leave the way clear for the PLP

Khalid Wasi reflects on how the Combined Opposition cut one another’s throats to leave the way clear for the PLP

• Feb 27, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

The apathy election and lame ducks

Scott Pearman wonders out loud whether David Burt will last to his planned departure in October 2026

Scott Pearman wonders out loud whether David Burt will last to his planned departure in October 2026

• Feb 27, 2025 7:59 AM

Opinion Writer

Failure to address failure is the problem

Eugene Dean insists leaders be held accountable for their manifest failures whenever that is required, without fear or favour

Eugene Dean insists leaders be held accountable for their manifest failures whenever that is required, without fear or favour

• Feb 21, 2025 8:00 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, February 21, 2025

Kevin Maybury observes the Combined Opposition’s pieces of the pie forming less than the sum of their parts

Kevin Maybury observes the Combined Opposition’s pieces of the pie forming less than the sum of their parts

• Feb 21, 2025 7:59 AM

Editorials

Message on a postage stamp

David Burt may feel entitled to be cock-a-hoop but the PLP ending with five seats fewer than in the 2020 election should not go unheeded

David Burt may feel entitled to be cock-a-hoop but the PLP ending with five seats fewer than in the 2020 election should not go unheeded

• Feb 19, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

FDM determined to stay the course

Omar Dill says his party will continue to advocate for the community

Omar Dill says his party will continue to advocate for the community

• Feb 19, 2025 2:21 AM

Politics

Decision Day: get out and vote

As the two-party system faces an unparalleled challenge, the rival campaigns lay out cases for governing — depending on the outcome

As the two-party system faces an unparalleled challenge, the rival campaigns lay out cases for governing — depending on the outcome

• Feb 18, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

FDM candidate pledges to lead by example

Businesswoman Shalleya Codrington says that actions speak louder than words

Businesswoman Shalleya Codrington says that actions speak louder than words

• Feb 17, 2025 3:07 PM

Politics

FDM outlines healthcare policy

The party would require all care providers to publish service costs

The party would require all care providers to publish service costs

• Feb 14, 2025 7:29 PM

Politics

FDM pledges independent taxi industry if elected

The party hopes to break a history of the service being overlooked, to allow drivers to thrive

The party hopes to break a history of the service being overlooked, to allow drivers to thrive

• Feb 13, 2025 5:23 PM