Politics Ministers spend more than $162,000 on overseas travel A tally of 41 cases of ministerial global visits lays out the cost of business trips for taxpayers A tally of 41 cases of ministerial global visits lays out the cost of business trips for taxpayers Jan 02, 2026 8:03 AM
Politics Caines unopposed in bid for councillor seat Maxanne Caines was the only candidate to step forward for the post of Resident’s Councillor for the City of Hamilton Maxanne Caines was the only candidate to step forward for the post of Resident’s Councillor for the City of Hamilton Dec 30, 2025 5:17 PM
Politics Hurdles of the past endure in Jamaica’s hurricane recovery Bermuda’s aid continues as the island faces a tough uphill battle in rebuilding from Melissa Bermuda’s aid continues as the island faces a tough uphill battle in rebuilding from Melissa Dec 29, 2025 7:51 AM
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 Nomination Day for Corporation of Hamilton seat at month end Candidates are urged to register between 11am and 1pm on December 30 Candidates are urged to register between 11am and 1pm on December 30 Dec 19, 2025 6:18 PM
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
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
Politics OBA senator urges residents to research Caricom’s benefits Tarik Smith, an opposition senator, acknowledges widespread talk about the Caribbean Community Tarik Smith, an opposition senator, acknowledges widespread talk about the Caribbean Community Dec 18, 2025 7:59 AM
Politics Senate approves raft of financial legislation Brining the land valuation department into the digital age is among Bills passed by the Upper House Brining the land valuation department into the digital age is among Bills passed by the Upper House Dec 18, 2025 7:45 AM
Politics Locals must be trained to deliver renewable energy goals Alexa Lightbourne sets out the updated National Electricity Sector Policy in Parliament Alexa Lightbourne sets out the updated National Electricity Sector Policy in Parliament Dec 17, 2025 7:52 AM
Politics Youth-focused town hall to discuss electoral reform Young Bermudians are invited to take part next Monday at CedarBridge Academy Young Bermudians are invited to take part next Monday at CedarBridge Academy Dec 16, 2025 4:54 PM
Politics Opposition calls on community to demand Caricom referendum Michael Fahy says OBA takes view that people of Bermuda should decide on full membership Michael Fahy says OBA takes view that people of Bermuda should decide on full membership Dec 16, 2025 7:28 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
Politics Opposition absentee voting Bill halted before debate Legislation is removed from the order paper after it was determined to be a “money bill” Legislation is removed from the order paper after it was determined to be a “money bill” Dec 15, 2025 8:05 AM
Politics Electoral reform sessions to continue, MPs hear Diallo Rabain says another two hybrid-virtual sessions will be held to engage Bermudian students overseas Diallo Rabain says another two hybrid-virtual sessions will be held to engage Bermudian students overseas Dec 15, 2025 7:53 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 House passes Bills to streamline insurance oversight Holding companies of insurance groups must identify themselves while beneficial owners can more easily register Holding companies of insurance groups must identify themselves while beneficial owners can more easily register Dec 14, 2025 12:40 PM
Politics Legislation passed to digitise land valuation department Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Act 2025 is to deliver savings on time and cost Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Act 2025 is to deliver savings on time and cost Dec 14, 2025 8:30 AM
Politics Bill enables information sharing to align BMA and BDIC work House of Assembly gives green light to the Bermuda Monetary Authority Amendment Act 2025 House of Assembly gives green light to the Bermuda Monetary Authority Amendment Act 2025 Dec 14, 2025 7:45 AM
Politics Adjusted Budget surplus expected to be $16m more Revenue not related to corporate income tax spurs results while revised figure for CIT earnings is also up Revenue not related to corporate income tax spurs results while revised figure for CIT earnings is also up Dec 13, 2025 8:25 AM
Politics Speaker of the House condemns personal attacks Dennis Lister opens the session with a stern lecture on the need for proper parliamentary conduct Dennis Lister opens the session with a stern lecture on the need for proper parliamentary conduct Dec 13, 2025 8:19 AM
Politics Heightened efforts to maintain safety of public sector staff David Burt says there is an increase in bullying, harassment and assaults towards civil servants David Burt says there is an increase in bullying, harassment and assaults towards civil servants Dec 13, 2025 7:58 AM
Politics Minister highlights 2023 Registry General report MPs hear the island’s next population count, set for 2026, will enable immigration and emigration tracking MPs hear the island’s next population count, set for 2026, will enable immigration and emigration tracking Dec 13, 2025 7:30 AM
Politics Warring MPs no closer to burying the hatchet Douglas De Couto says he has contacted Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour for a clear-the-air meeting Douglas De Couto says he has contacted Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour for a clear-the-air meeting Dec 12, 2025 8:19 AM
Politics Marathon session of House ahead as MPs prepare to break Business and tax legislation remain for debate, but the Opposition plans to push ahead on absentee voting Business and tax legislation remain for debate, but the Opposition plans to push ahead on absentee voting Dec 12, 2025 8:18 AM
Politics Tax Credits Act debated and passed by senators The legislation would give leeway to organisations directly helping Bermuda’s economy and infrastructure The legislation would give leeway to organisations directly helping Bermuda’s economy and infrastructure Dec 11, 2025 8:14 AM
Politics MPs discuss potential corporate income tax revenue Parliamentarians speak on the opportunities and challenges the tax presents to Bermuda Parliamentarians speak on the opportunities and challenges the tax presents to Bermuda Dec 08, 2025 11:56 AM
Politics MPs approve amending Corporate Income Tax Act Amendments are to allow the CIT agency to waive interest and impose civil penalties Amendments are to allow the CIT agency to waive interest and impose civil penalties Dec 07, 2025 3:49 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
Politics Labour stats for 2024 show 50% unemployment drop MPs hear comparison of “promising” figures for the island’s workers next to 2023 levels MPs hear comparison of “promising” figures for the island’s workers next to 2023 levels Dec 06, 2025 2:49 PM
