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BERMUDA | Saturday February 21, 2026
The Royal Gazette
News
His final Budget and a ‘defining moment’

A $605-million government debt repayment due by next January will be paid off in full, positioning Bermuda to eliminate national debt within a decade, the Premier announced today. Deli...

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PLP defends Budget in face of OBA criticism
Budget: hospital to bring online 30 beds to ease patient flow
Reduction in payroll tax for all island workers
Analysis: on path to wipe out $3.2bn debt in a decade
Lawyers pay respects to ‘titan’ of her field, Kehinde George
More data sought to weigh merits of income tax
Inmate admits assaulting prison officer
Fairmont Southampton takes steps to secure asbestos
PLP to honour five community leaders on Sunday
Funding to boost counselling services for adolescents
By the numbers
Budget: ageing ‘national assets’ reap capital spending benefit
De Couto: Budget relatively short on vision
Capital spending jumps for school upgrades and technology
Ministry of Health gives public apology to Rotisserie Grill
Retired public servants to get 10% pension boost
Duty relief aimed at cost of goods and electricity
2026-2027 Budget Day

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Business
When life insurance makes sense

It is that time of year again when several of my personal insurance policies are up for renewal, including two life insurance policies. To be honest, given my age and the expense, I foun...

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May dad wants me to pay for his life insurance
Company expands capital management initiatives
Butterfield shares rise 1.5% in New York
Butterfield to acquire Rawlinson & Hunter Guernsey
Why your passwords aren’t protecting you any more
Retired college director launches travel coaching business
Ultra‑wealthy families bring bespoke insurance ‘home’
Bank price up
Pinion Insurance hires US chief underwriting officer

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Sport
Owen Darrell: I’m going to show them a lesson

Sports minister Owen Darrell is adamant that he is the man to beat heading into Bermuda Motocross Association’s Celebrity Race at Bermuda Motorsports Park at Southside, St David’s tomorrow. ...

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Nahki Wells scores for Luton but Nathan Trott concedes five
David Jones at the double for Dandy Town to go top of Premier Division
Village crush Blazers to stay in title race
High-flying Devonshire Colts not taking Paget lightly
Florin Teleman seeks Bermuda Backyard Ultra title defence
Jackson Langley on course to follow Olympians’ path
Sporting community mourns loss of teenager Siena Frankson
Bermuda name squad for Caribbean Pickleball Championships
QPR starlet Brunson included in U20 World Cup qualifying squad

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Lifestyle
Remarkable bridge player Jean Johnson turns 100

Today’s column is a bit unusual in that it celebrates one of our long-standing members, though not because of a tournament win or some other specific success, but for the remarkable ac...

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How about a digital detox for Lent?
 
Staying afloat on the sea of life
 
BUEI screening Scuba documentary next week
 
Ramadan: a time of worship, reflection and gratitude
 

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Opinion
David Burt’s victory lap

Yesterday’s Budget Statement had a valedictory feel to it. While it was David Burt’s last as Premier, barring a major surprise, it was always possible that he might remain as finance minister. If in f...

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Kevin Maybury, February 20, 2026
 
Editorial: Debt and tax cuts
 
Dr EF Gordon: Civil rights giant
 

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Columnists

Meredith Ebbin

Dr EF Gordon: Civil rights giant

Eugene Foley

Demolition should never be the first option

Jonathan Starling

Sexual orientation is a spectrum



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