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Budget

Better record-keeping pledged by Pati unit

Mischa Fubler, a government senator, provides an update during the Budget debate

Mischa Fubler, a government senator, provides an update during the Budget debate

• Jun 09, 2025 8:10 AM

Crime

ICO asked to review Pati reply on Corbishley hiring

Government House says it has no record of correspondence with Kent Police, the former commissioner’s previous employer

Government House says it has no record of correspondence with Kent Police, the former commissioner’s previous employer

• Jun 05, 2025 7:59 AM

General

ICO upholds police service refusal of Pati request

Information Commissioner’s Office publishes decision on administrative denial of telephone records

Information Commissioner’s Office publishes decision on administrative denial of telephone records

• Apr 10, 2025 7:54 AM

Politics

BDA’s legal fees for Pati request involving Premier

Disclosure reveals more than $165,000 was spent on legal fees by the Bermuda Business Development Agency

Disclosure reveals more than $165,000 was spent on legal fees by the Bermuda Business Development Agency

• Apr 07, 2025 8:12 AM

Tourism

Records on payouts to BTA staff ‘exempt from disclosure’

An information officer finds that to the extent such settlements exist, they would be subject to confidentiality clauses

An information officer finds that to the extent such settlements exist, they would be subject to confidentiality clauses

• Apr 07, 2025 8:03 AM

Bermuda Youth Connect

The erosion of democratic norms

Taj Donville-Outerbridge and Tierrai Tull, of Bermuda Youth Connect, launch a series of articles challenging government authoritarianism

Taj Donville-Outerbridge and Tierrai Tull, of Bermuda Youth Connect, launch a series of articles challenging government authoritarianism

• Apr 07, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

Gutierrez warns of tough times ahead for ICO

In an annual report, former Information Commissioner says budget allocations present challenges

In an annual report, former Information Commissioner says budget allocations present challenges

• Apr 02, 2025 8:12 AM

Opinion Writer

Brave Pati champions must stick to the wicket

Gitanjali Gutierrez, the island’s first Information Commissioner, predicts a difficult road ahead for transparency

Gitanjali Gutierrez, the island’s first Information Commissioner, predicts a difficult road ahead for transparency

• Apr 02, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

ICO: a central office could help with information requests

An annual report says that changes to the Pati Act were added without consultation

An annual report says that changes to the Pati Act were added without consultation

• Mar 31, 2025 8:25 AM

Crime

Still no sign of crime statistics for 2023 and 2024

A Pati request for the figures is rejected by the Bermuda Police Service

A Pati request for the figures is rejected by the Bermuda Police Service

• Mar 26, 2025 8:06 AM

Politics

Washington lobbyists remain on $20,000 a month from public purse

TheGroup is one of 13 Cabinet Office contractors, collectively being paid $1.5 million a year

TheGroup is one of 13 Cabinet Office contractors, collectively being paid $1.5 million a year

• Mar 24, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

Savvy loan to be probed by Public Accounts Committee

Opposition leader Jarion Richardson pledges to ensure bipartisan group launches a full investigation

Opposition leader Jarion Richardson pledges to ensure bipartisan group launches a full investigation

• Mar 05, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

Savvy’s links to DeSilva detailed in court filing

The Royal Gazette sheds light on an $800,000 government loan — and a $100,000 transaction to the returning Cabinet minister

The Royal Gazette sheds light on an $800,000 government loan — and a $100,000 transaction to the returning Cabinet minister

• Mar 03, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Lawyer appointed new Information Commissioner

Bermuda College graduate Jason Outerbridge takes over from Gitanjali Gutierrez

Bermuda College graduate Jason Outerbridge takes over from Gitanjali Gutierrez

• Feb 24, 2025 5:06 PM

General

Gutierrez completes term as Information Commissioner

Deputy Information Commissioner LaKai Dill is acting in the role until a permanent appointment, expected to be announced next week

Deputy Information Commissioner LaKai Dill is acting in the role until a permanent appointment, expected to be announced next week

• Feb 21, 2025 2:52 PM

Environment

Parks commission must decide on release of minutes

Chairman Zane DeSilva is ordered by Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez to make up his mind by March 7

Chairman Zane DeSilva is ordered by Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez to make up his mind by March 7

• Feb 20, 2025 7:58 AM

Politics

Decision ordered on disclosure of cyberattack report

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez gives the Cabinet Secretary until March 11 to decide whether to release the external report

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez gives the Cabinet Secretary until March 11 to decide whether to release the external report

• Feb 17, 2025 7:55 AM

Crime

‘Glaring loophole’ allows accused officers to retire

Eight persons investigated over allegations of misconduct have resigned or retired in past five years, according to the Bermuda Police Service

Eight persons investigated over allegations of misconduct have resigned or retired in past five years, according to the Bermuda Police Service

• Jan 29, 2025 8:00 AM

Crime

ICO corrects report on sacked policeman

Gitanjali Gutierrez says she did not give an opinion on officer’s Pati actions

Gitanjali Gutierrez says she did not give an opinion on officer’s Pati actions

• Jan 24, 2025 7:59 AM