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Executive recruiter sees declining life sector staff

Sylvia Jones of Elevate Executive Selection said there could be a slight easing in the housing crisis

Sylvia Jones of Elevate Executive Selection said there could be a slight easing in the housing crisis

• Feb 24, 2026 7:59 AM

Budget

Government aims to get power to restore derelict housing

David Burt, the Premier, says in the Budget that compulsory acquisition would be used narrowly and transparently

David Burt, the Premier, says in the Budget that compulsory acquisition would be used narrowly and transparently

• Feb 23, 2026 6:58 AM

Opinion Writer

Demolition should never be the first option

Proactive preservation could have saved historic buildings such as Archlyn Villa, writes Maurice Foley

Proactive preservation could have saved historic buildings such as Archlyn Villa, writes Maurice Foley

• Feb 18, 2026 8:21 AM

Politics

DeSilva lays out timeline of housing strategy

The ministry hopes to provide “precast, prefabricated and modular” units within the next year

The ministry hopes to provide “precast, prefabricated and modular” units within the next year

• Feb 13, 2026 8:00 AM

Politics

Smith: OBA must build trust in the party and in the country

New Opposition leader outlines priority areas for the One Bermuda Alliance

New Opposition leader outlines priority areas for the One Bermuda Alliance

• Feb 10, 2026 12:14 PM

Opinion Writer

First impressions can decide who gets the keys

With fierce competition for every rental residence in Bermuda, how you present yourself can decide whether you get a home or not, says Oral Barnett

With fierce competition for every rental residence in Bermuda, how you present yourself can decide whether you get a home or not, says Oral Barnett

• Feb 10, 2026 7:09 AM

General

Government to prepare five ‘priority’ sites for housing

Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, says sites were identified from a pool of 30

Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, says sites were identified from a pool of 30

• Jan 30, 2026 7:53 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

General

Elderly and evicted: ousted seniors face tough rental market

Case of a woman ordered out of her apartment after 40 years highlights challenges confronting older tenants

Case of a woman ordered out of her apartment after 40 years highlights challenges confronting older tenants

• Jan 19, 2026 8:03 AM

Opinion Writer

The public deserves better than these non-debates

Government’s refusal to fully debate issues in Parliament shows a contempt for the public, says Opposition MP Michael Fahy

Government’s refusal to fully debate issues in Parliament shows a contempt for the public, says Opposition MP Michael Fahy

• Jan 14, 2026 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Government will not be deterred from building more homes

Government is moving forward with plans to build more housing, says minister Zane DeSilva

Government is moving forward with plans to build more housing, says minister Zane DeSilva

• Jan 12, 2026 7:57 AM

Year in Review

December 2025: Promising preview for the coming Budget

“Affordability”, a 2025 buzzword, ranked top of voter concerns in Bermuda, particularly on health and housing

“Affordability”, a 2025 buzzword, ranked top of voter concerns in Bermuda, particularly on health and housing

• Jan 10, 2026 8:02 AM

Year in Review

April 2025: Relief as tariff threat dissipates

Outcome seen as the result of engagement with the United States and work with Caricom by the Government

Outcome seen as the result of engagement with the United States and work with Caricom by the Government

• Jan 05, 2026 8:12 AM

General

Public notice details $3.7m in housing contracts

The list includes a contract for the purchase of seven capsule and four container homes from a China-based firm

The list includes a contract for the purchase of seven capsule and four container homes from a China-based firm

• Jan 03, 2026 7:59 AM

Opinion Writer

More needs to be done to ease housing crisis

Progress is being made on the housing shortage, but there is a long way to go, writes Christopher Famous

Progress is being made on the housing shortage, but there is a long way to go, writes Christopher Famous

• Dec 30, 2025 8:01 AM

Editorials

Merry Christmas to all our readers

Bermuda faces challenges. Overcoming them depends on everyone doing their part

Bermuda faces challenges. Overcoming them depends on everyone doing their part

• Dec 24, 2025 7:58 AM

General

Modular housing pilot faces tough audience at West End

Dozens turn out for a town hall on a programme delivering a roof over the heads of people in critical need

Dozens turn out for a town hall on a programme delivering a roof over the heads of people in critical need

• Dec 18, 2025 8:11 AM

Politics

OBA questions procurement process for container homes

Government response to Michael Fahy says units were bought from Henan Sinova Construction Co

Government response to Michael Fahy says units were bought from Henan Sinova Construction Co

• Dec 15, 2025 2:20 PM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, December 12, 2025

Kevin Maybury latches on to housing minister Zane DeSilva’s “lost in translation” moment

Kevin Maybury latches on to housing minister Zane DeSilva’s “lost in translation” moment

• Dec 12, 2025 8:33 AM

General

Town hall on modular housing plan to be held next week

The December 16 meeting will give the public the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns

The December 16 meeting will give the public the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns

• Dec 09, 2025 5:00 PM

Politics

MPs hear breakdown of home repair incentive programme

A deal through the Bermuda Housing Corporation sees uptick from landlords seeking to develop properties

A deal through the Bermuda Housing Corporation sees uptick from landlords seeking to develop properties

• Dec 07, 2025 8:00 AM

General

DeSilva outlines new container residential scheme

Minister of Housing and Municipalities speaks in front of a complex that is being transformed into affordable apartments

Minister of Housing and Municipalities speaks in front of a complex that is being transformed into affordable apartments

• Nov 28, 2025 8:33 AM

Editorials

Bermuda’s economic dilemma

Policymakers must find a way to expand the economy without making housing even more expensive

Policymakers must find a way to expand the economy without making housing even more expensive

• Nov 28, 2025 8:00 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, November 21, 2025

Kevin Maybury observes Alexa Lightbourne’s high-wire act as she attempts to balance rights in a testing market

Kevin Maybury observes Alexa Lightbourne’s high-wire act as she attempts to balance rights in a testing market

• Nov 21, 2025 7:56 AM

Editorials

Draft tenancy law is a start – but only that

New legislation is badly needed, but the present draft is flawed

New legislation is badly needed, but the present draft is flawed

• Nov 17, 2025 8:00 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, November 14, 2025

Kevin Maybury watches Zane DeSilva do his utmost to ensure that a most enduring fable can apply to Bermuda’s housing crisis

Kevin Maybury watches Zane DeSilva do his utmost to ensure that a most enduring fable can apply to Bermuda’s housing crisis

• Nov 14, 2025 7:59 AM

Politics

Fahy decries ‘empty’ units at Bermudiana Residences

Shadow Minister of Housing says the South Shore project is failing to alleviate a housing crisis faced by Bermudians

Shadow Minister of Housing says the South Shore project is failing to alleviate a housing crisis faced by Bermudians

• Nov 11, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Island to explore ‘alternative forms of construction’

Building options go out to the public with the “visual character” of Bermuda in mind

Building options go out to the public with the “visual character” of Bermuda in mind

• Nov 09, 2025 4:27 PM

General

Fencing around Reid Street lot approved

Development Applications Board, however, strikes down an application that included fencing at another Hamilton property

Development Applications Board, however, strikes down an application that included fencing at another Hamilton property

• Nov 06, 2025 8:19 AM