Opinion Writer Bermuda needs a competent, fair health regulator As a regulator, the Bermuda Health Council does not set a solid example in its own practices, says Denis Pitcher As a regulator, the Bermuda Health Council does not set a solid example in its own practices, says Denis Pitcher Mar 14, 2026 7:29 AM
Health Health insurance premiums increase from April 1 Standard premium rate is to go up by $39.24 per month to support back pay for hospital staff Standard premium rate is to go up by $39.24 per month to support back pay for hospital staff Mar 07, 2026 7:52 AM
Opinion Writer The health council is not enforcing its own rules Pharmacy co-owner Denis Pitcher says the Bermuda Health Council is being inconsistent in how it regulates pharmacies and insurers Pharmacy co-owner Denis Pitcher says the Bermuda Health Council is being inconsistent in how it regulates pharmacies and insurers Mar 06, 2026 7:43 AM
Health Insurance move to monopoly ‘untenable’, says Cannonier Craig Cannonier says the Government must do what it can to prevent monopolies in healthcare system Craig Cannonier says the Government must do what it can to prevent monopolies in healthcare system Feb 26, 2026 7:39 AM
Budget Seniors’ healthcare to get $15m boost in today’s Budget The cash will be allocated towards FutureCare premium subsidies for low-income elders The cash will be allocated towards FutureCare premium subsidies for low-income elders Feb 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Opinion Writer Bermudians are uninsured by design Rolfe Commissiong argues that Bermuda’s healthcare system is designed to leave the poorest uninsured Rolfe Commissiong argues that Bermuda’s healthcare system is designed to leave the poorest uninsured Jan 30, 2026 7:57 AM
Health Residents urged to get a physical covered by HIP The Bermuda Health Council also highlights the value of awareness of one’s health status The Bermuda Health Council also highlights the value of awareness of one’s health status Jan 07, 2026 7:27 AM
Health Insurance premiums to rise to fund hospital salary hikes The standard premium rate is set to rise next year as a result of a $40 million pay settlement The standard premium rate is set to rise next year as a result of a $40 million pay settlement Dec 17, 2025 7:58 AM
Health Employees without health insurance rise by 11% Bermuda Health Council identifies 521 inactive employer policies in 2024, affecting 2,262 employees Bermuda Health Council identifies 521 inactive employer policies in 2024, affecting 2,262 employees Dec 15, 2025 7:59 AM
Politics Increased government health insurance coverage outlined Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says benefits include a free annual exam and expanded prescription drug coverage Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says benefits include a free annual exam and expanded prescription drug coverage Dec 05, 2025 6:45 PM
Reinsurance Allshores sees improvement in health claims ratio Pressure remains from costly care, as well as more overseas referrals for treatment Pressure remains from costly care, as well as more overseas referrals for treatment Oct 02, 2025 8:00 AM
Opinion Writer What’s really driving health premium increases Bermuda Hospitals Board chief executive and president Scott Pearman cites patient behaviour as a primary reason Bermuda Hospitals Board chief executive and president Scott Pearman cites patient behaviour as a primary reason Aug 05, 2025 8:00 AM
Politics Burt: regulation coming for oversight of mergers The Premier responds to Opposition concerns on the union of two major health insurers The Premier responds to Opposition concerns on the union of two major health insurers Jul 14, 2025 7:55 AM
Letters to the Editor Reverse this short-sighted decision Colin Hassell rails against the move by insurance powerhouses to remove Boston Children’s Hospital as a preferred provider Colin Hassell rails against the move by insurance powerhouses to remove Boston Children’s Hospital as a preferred provider Jul 11, 2025 7:59 AM
Health Argus drops US children’s hospital from preferred list Paediatrician claims practices have not been informed by the insurance company of the changes Paediatrician claims practices have not been informed by the insurance company of the changes Jul 10, 2025 8:04 AM
Letters to the Editor Backs to the wall over health insurance Antony Siese quips quickly that he sees a correlation between spiralling costs and rising emigration Antony Siese quips quickly that he sees a correlation between spiralling costs and rising emigration Jun 05, 2025 7:58 AM
Local Business Pension concerns in Allshores Q1 trading update The merged entity of two local insurers concedes some worry over coming pension reforms The merged entity of two local insurers concedes some worry over coming pension reforms Jun 02, 2025 2:44 PM
Health Genetic profiling offers ‘next frontier in preventive care’ A high-tech programme provides insights into healthier living for insurance clients A high-tech programme provides insights into healthier living for insurance clients May 07, 2025 12:01 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
Health Health regulator reports drop in unpaid insurance for 2023 Although trends in last year’s figures also suggest noncompliance could rise when the 2024 numbers are tallied Although trends in last year’s figures also suggest noncompliance could rise when the 2024 numbers are tallied Dec 03, 2024 4:45 PM
Letters to the Editor Health insurance coverage lacking Linda De Silva argues that in-home care benefits are needed Linda De Silva argues that in-home care benefits are needed Sep 26, 2024 7:55 AM
Economy Opposition MP: an economic war is coming The Government is asked to look closely at market stances taken by domestic insurers The Government is asked to look closely at market stances taken by domestic insurers Jul 05, 2024 7:59 AM
Health MPs approve amendment to controversial health data Bill The law could have seen health professionals jailed if they failed to hand over private patient data to officials The law could have seen health professionals jailed if they failed to hand over private patient data to officials Jun 29, 2024 7:54 AM
Cartoon Kevin Maybury, June 28, 2024 Kevin Maybury outlines the steepness of the journey that Bermuda’s seniors may be asked to travail for Universal Health Coverage Kevin Maybury outlines the steepness of the journey that Bermuda’s seniors may be asked to travail for Universal Health Coverage Jun 28, 2024 7:29 AM
Politics De Couto attacks ‘misleading’ health insurance rate claim The Shadow Minister of Finance says that the OBA supports a freeze in rate increases The Shadow Minister of Finance says that the OBA supports a freeze in rate increases Jun 19, 2024 7:55 AM
Local Business Warning over Bermuda’s outdated health legislation The Bermuda Health Council CEO has also called for advances in digitisation The Bermuda Health Council CEO has also called for advances in digitisation Apr 19, 2024 8:00 AM
Health World Health Day focuses on healthcare as a human right Bermuda participates in the observance, which takes place tomorrow Bermuda participates in the observance, which takes place tomorrow Apr 06, 2024 7:30 AM
Wellness Surgery was a gift from God that I didn’t deserve, says alcoholic It’s going to be a great Christmas for John Smith. First off, he’s alive It’s going to be a great Christmas for John Smith. First off, he’s alive Dec 22, 2023 8:00 AM
Health Survey to help develop policies to address major health issues The Throne Speech says a Steps 2024 survey is to be conducted in an attempt to prevent chronic, non-communicable diseases The Throne Speech says a Steps 2024 survey is to be conducted in an attempt to prevent chronic, non-communicable diseases Nov 06, 2023 7:53 AM
Health Relief for Soares after SHB approval Ruling to end five-year standoff means HIP and FutureCare patients can have access to up-to-date imaging equipment at no extra cost Ruling to end five-year standoff means HIP and FutureCare patients can have access to up-to-date imaging equipment at no extra cost Aug 24, 2023 7:59 AM
