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Tourism’s numbers don’t lie

Our tourism product has struggled to rebound since the Covid-19 global pandemic and has not returned to its 2019 numbers. There is no denying the profoundly neg...

Our tourism product has struggled to rebound since the Covid...

• Mar 14, 2026 7:25 AM

Politics

Pearman: Bill treats fathers like ‘second-class citizens’

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, defends the legislation

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, defends the legislation

• Mar 13, 2026 7:39 AM

Budget

Budget debate: economic strategy, or ‘stroke of luck’?

Government MPs declare years of work are paying off, while the Opposition argues more needs to be done

Government MPs declare years of work are paying off, while the Opposition argues more needs to be done

• Mar 02, 2026 9:51 AM

Budget

OBA: CIT should be reserved to replenish social insurance

Opposition’s Reply to the Budget is presented in the House of Assembly

Opposition’s Reply to the Budget is presented in the House of Assembly

• Feb 28, 2026 8:01 AM

Politics

House: Opposition’s Budget comeback to dominate day

Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Minister of Finance, appears likely to fault the pace of debt repayment

Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Minister of Finance, appears likely to fault the pace of debt repayment

• Feb 27, 2026 7:45 AM

Education

Smith: PLP has ‘failed spectacularly’ on schools

Opposition leader accuses Government of failing in its mandate to provide education to children

Opposition leader accuses Government of failing in its mandate to provide education to children

• Feb 25, 2026 7:52 AM

Education

Trust wanes amid ‘broken promises’ in education reform

Parents of parish school students are considering moving their children to middle schools or out of the public school system entirely

Parents of parish school students are considering moving their children to middle schools or out of the public school system entirely

• Feb 20, 2026 8:00 AM

Court

OBA candidate denies assaulting police officers

John Seymour is also charged with violently resisting arrest and being involved in a fight

John Seymour is also charged with violently resisting arrest and being involved in a fight

• Feb 17, 2026 7:55 AM

Opinion Writer

The OBA has been judged and found wanting

The Progressive Labour Party does not need to govern well when the opposition One Bermuda Alliance is in upheaval, argues Terica Dillas, of Unity in the Community

The Progressive Labour Party does not need to govern well when the opposition One Bermuda Alliance is in upheaval, argues Terica Dillas, of Unity in the Community

• Feb 13, 2026 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

The true One Bermuda is a radical vision of a different kind of politics

One Bermuda was a phrase used by Dame Jennifer Smith after the 1998 election, but no party has stayed true to its original ideal

One Bermuda was a phrase used by Dame Jennifer Smith after the 1998 election, but no party has stayed true to its original ideal

• Feb 11, 2026 7:33 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

Politics

Ben Smith refutes ambush ‘narrative’

The Opposition leader insists he never wanted to go public over internal issues with Robert King but got left with no choice

The Opposition leader insists he never wanted to go public over internal issues with Robert King but got left with no choice

• Feb 10, 2026 7:28 AM

Opinion Writer

Leaders must have the support of their legislators

Robert King is not the first leader of a party to be ousted after losing the confidence of his fellow MPs, says Christopher Famous

Robert King is not the first leader of a party to be ousted after losing the confidence of his fellow MPs, says Christopher Famous

• Feb 10, 2026 7:15 AM

Opinion Writer

Bermuda deserves process, not premature conclusions

OBA MP Michael Fahy lays out how he believes the debate over full membership of Caricom should take place

OBA MP Michael Fahy lays out how he believes the debate over full membership of Caricom should take place

• Feb 09, 2026 7:45 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, January 9, 2026

Kevin Mabury looks at the One Bermuda Alliance leadership struggle

Kevin Mabury looks at the One Bermuda Alliance leadership struggle

• Feb 09, 2026 7:44 AM

Politics

Opposition leader signals collaborative turn for OBA

Ben Smith strikes a conciliatory tone after a rancorous week for the One Bermuda Alliance with the removal of Robert King

Ben Smith strikes a conciliatory tone after a rancorous week for the One Bermuda Alliance with the removal of Robert King

• Feb 09, 2026 7:29 AM

Politics

King tells of ‘betrayal’ in OBA in wake of leadership coup

Smith’s North MP removed as OBA leader by party caucus

Smith’s North MP removed as OBA leader by party caucus

• Feb 07, 2026 7:52 AM

Politics

Dunkley: it’s unsettling but all part of the political process

Former premier weighs in on the leadership changes within the One Bermuda Alliance

Former premier weighs in on the leadership changes within the One Bermuda Alliance

• Feb 07, 2026 7:41 AM

Editorials

OBA coup plotters’ risky gambit

The One Bermuda Alliance’s overthrow of Robert King leaves its MPs with an uphill task to restore confidence among its members and voters

The One Bermuda Alliance’s overthrow of Robert King leaves its MPs with an uphill task to restore confidence among its members and voters

• Feb 06, 2026 7:48 AM

Politics

OBA day of drama

Former One Bermuda Alliance leadership contender takes the role after Robert King is forced out

Former One Bermuda Alliance leadership contender takes the role after Robert King is forced out

• Feb 06, 2026 7:36 AM

Politics

Ben Smith: team builder who has overcome defeats to become leader

The new Leader of the Opposition has experienced setbacks in his political career, including losing his seat, but has climbed steadily through the OBA ranks

The new Leader of the Opposition has experienced setbacks in his political career, including losing his seat, but has climbed steadily through the OBA ranks

• Feb 06, 2026 7:20 AM

Politics

OBA to decide internally on its leadership

Questions are raised around the constitutionality of the removal of Robert King as Opposition leader

Questions are raised around the constitutionality of the removal of Robert King as Opposition leader

• Feb 06, 2026 7:16 AM

Politics

King under pressure to step down

The OBA leader is understood to be facing calls from seven of his 11 MPs to stand down, but is believed to be standing firm

The OBA leader is understood to be facing calls from seven of his 11 MPs to stand down, but is believed to be standing firm

• Feb 05, 2026 7:30 AM

Politics

Robert King: the rapid rise of a successful ‘disrupter’

The leader of the OBA now faces his toughest challenge after a meteoric rise through his party

The leader of the OBA now faces his toughest challenge after a meteoric rise through his party

• Feb 05, 2026 7:24 AM

Opinion Writer

The PLP is putting people first

The Progressive Labour Party believes fiscal responsibility can exist alongside social responsibility

The Progressive Labour Party believes fiscal responsibility can exist alongside social responsibility

• Jan 27, 2026 7:45 AM

Opinion Writer

Stewardship is better than soundbites

Government is not a business. It has a bottom line that is most truly measured by the public good delivered. Fiscal responsibility is the foundation upon which ...

Government is not a business. It has a bottom line that is m...

• Jan 27, 2026 7:43 AM

Opinion Writer

Bermudians need solutions, not hype

David Burt’s trip to hobnob with the global elite at the World Economic Forum is out of touch with reality, Douglas De Couto writes

David Burt’s trip to hobnob with the global elite at the World Economic Forum is out of touch with reality, Douglas De Couto writes

• Jan 24, 2026 7:45 AM

Education

OBA calls for educational reform quarterly report card

The shadow education minister calls for full transparency when reshaping the island’s learning sector

The shadow education minister calls for full transparency when reshaping the island’s learning sector

• Jan 22, 2026 7:52 AM

Opinion Writer

Supporting our protectors is non-negotiable

Ensuring Bermuda’s security services have adequate staffing and resources is a core responsibility of government, says Robert King

Ensuring Bermuda’s security services have adequate staffing and resources is a core responsibility of government, says Robert King

• Jan 19, 2026 7:56 AM