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Real issues need real solutions

Solving overbearing problems should be the Government’s priority, Opposition leader Ben Smith argues

Solving overbearing problems should be the Government’s priority, Opposition leader Ben Smith argues

• May 08, 2026 7:59 AM

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Build up, not out, to revive the economy

Bermuda must find ways to increase its housing stock in order to fuel the economic expansion it desperately needs, says Michael Fahy

Bermuda must find ways to increase its housing stock in order to fuel the economic expansion it desperately needs, says Michael Fahy

• May 01, 2026 8:22 AM

Opinion Writer

The reckoning we cannot afford to delay

Bermuda’s population has been declining for more than a decade and lack of people is crippling the economy, says Michael Fahy

Bermuda’s population has been declining for more than a decade and lack of people is crippling the economy, says Michael Fahy

• Apr 30, 2026 7:56 AM

Politics

King loses national security role in Shadow Cabinet

Responsibilities are shuffled for the Opposition by the party leader in the Senate and House of Assembly

Responsibilities are shuffled for the Opposition by the party leader in the Senate and House of Assembly

• Apr 24, 2026 8:10 AM

Opinion Writer

Housing instability drives poor health

OBA senator David Rogers says Bermuda’s housing shortages are causing health problems as well as economic difficulties

OBA senator David Rogers says Bermuda’s housing shortages are causing health problems as well as economic difficulties

• Apr 23, 2026 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Promises, potholes and the mystery of the asphalt plant

Linda Smith asks why the facility, which was supposed to be running by April 2025, has not been assembled and does not appear to have a location

Linda Smith asks why the facility, which was supposed to be running by April 2025, has not been assembled and does not appear to have a location

• Apr 20, 2026 7:57 AM

Opinion Writer

Answers needed on Public Guardian delays

More than a year after a report was completed and never released, the public are no wiser about plans, says Robin Tucker

More than a year after a report was completed and never released, the public are no wiser about plans, says Robin Tucker

• Apr 16, 2026 7:58 AM

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Government must tackle crisis over food security

Robin Tucker calls for a food recovery pilot and a food security task force to help people who cannot keep up with the cost of living

Robin Tucker calls for a food recovery pilot and a food security task force to help people who cannot keep up with the cost of living

• Apr 14, 2026 7:59 AM

Opinion Writer

Customs dock and cyberattack are part of the same pattern

Robert King pushes back in his continuing argument with Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security

Robert King pushes back in his continuing argument with Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security

• Apr 13, 2026 7:58 AM

Opinion Writer

Building a Bermuda where everyone has a home

The outlines of a genuine solution to Bermuda's housing crisis are, in fact, visible in the documents now in the public domain. The challenge is not a lack of i...

The outlines of a genuine solution to Bermuda's housing cris...

• Apr 08, 2026 7:46 AM

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Government’s housing record under the microscope

The Government’s response to the housing crisis, where it has been detailed, falls short of what is required, says Michael Fahy

The Government’s response to the housing crisis, where it has been detailed, falls short of what is required, says Michael Fahy

• Apr 07, 2026 7:13 AM

Opinion Writer

Housing: solutions, failures, and the path forward

The crisis has demographic, legislative, planning and financial dimensions, and treating it as simply a “build more units” question misses its depth entirely

The crisis has demographic, legislative, planning and financial dimensions, and treating it as simply a “build more units” question misses its depth entirely

• Apr 06, 2026 7:48 AM

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Easter is a time for families to celebrate traditions

Flying kites, playing marbles and enjoying fishcakes and hot cross buns are traditions to be cherished, says Ben Smith

Flying kites, playing marbles and enjoying fishcakes and hot cross buns are traditions to be cherished, says Ben Smith

• Apr 04, 2026 7:41 AM

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The OBA’s actions prove it supports tourism

Attacks on the OBA’s criticisms of Government’s tourism policy ignore the facts, says MP Dwayne Robinson

Attacks on the OBA’s criticisms of Government’s tourism policy ignore the facts, says MP Dwayne Robinson

• Mar 25, 2026 7:01 AM

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Our children cannot wait any longer

The education crisis demands urgent action, says One Bermuda Alliance senator Victoria Cunningham

The education crisis demands urgent action, says One Bermuda Alliance senator Victoria Cunningham

• Mar 19, 2026 7:48 AM

Opinion Writer

Tourism is rebounding, even if the OBA won’t admit it

Despite Opposition claims, Bermuda’s tourism industry is improving and will do better when the Fairmont Southampton Princess re-opens

Despite Opposition claims, Bermuda’s tourism industry is improving and will do better when the Fairmont Southampton Princess re-opens

• Mar 19, 2026 7:47 AM

Politics

Shift in Upper House for OBA senators

David Rogers replaces Dion Smith, who has stepped down owing to work commitments, party says

David Rogers replaces Dion Smith, who has stepped down owing to work commitments, party says

• Mar 17, 2026 12:02 PM

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Bermuda is failing to maintain its infrastructure

Bermuda is not allocating sufficient money to maintain the sinews tha tie the island together — its roads and bridges, says MP Linda Smith

Bermuda is not allocating sufficient money to maintain the sinews tha tie the island together — its roads and bridges, says MP Linda Smith

• Mar 16, 2026 7:47 AM

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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