General Electricity rates to fall in 2026 An adjustment to the base rate will deliver lower bills for all customers, the Regulatory Authority confirms An adjustment to the base rate will deliver lower bills for all customers, the Regulatory Authority confirms Dec 09, 2025 7:59 AM
Local Business Some firms confused about sanctions breaches, says BMA Case studies point to basic control failures across companies, leading to penalties Case studies point to basic control failures across companies, leading to penalties Dec 08, 2025 8:00 AM
General Partner sought for broadcast reforms A request for proposal is calling for submissions to help modernise policies A request for proposal is calling for submissions to help modernise policies Nov 25, 2025 8:05 AM
Local Business Sweeping ‘travel rule’ changes for digital assets Ahead of global compliance review, BMA introduces stringent data requirements for transfers Ahead of global compliance review, BMA introduces stringent data requirements for transfers Nov 18, 2025 7:59 AM
Local Business RA report tabled five years late Bermuda is without an up-to-date public accounting of its key economic regulator’s activities Bermuda is without an up-to-date public accounting of its key economic regulator’s activities Nov 13, 2025 2:17 PM
Reinsurance New diversity requirements for reinsurance boards Guidelines from European financial services regulators relate to the selection of members Guidelines from European financial services regulators relate to the selection of members Oct 21, 2025 5:53 PM
Local Business Trusts: BMA’s arrival not the best day of the year Enforcement is rare despite the regulator’s very extensive powers over these companies Enforcement is rare despite the regulator’s very extensive powers over these companies Oct 20, 2025 7:56 AM
General Charity turns to Hawaii for renewable energy solutions Greenrock believes Bermuda can avoid costly investments in fossil fuels and fast track to a renewable future Greenrock believes Bermuda can avoid costly investments in fossil fuels and fast track to a renewable future Oct 07, 2025 8:34 AM
General Regulator floats potential for offshore solar Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by November 4 Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by November 4 Oct 07, 2025 8:16 AM
Technology Court levels indefinite stay on RA’s telecom directives Legal challenges are being heard against mandated entry-level anchor products in fixed broadband and mobile markets Legal challenges are being heard against mandated entry-level anchor products in fixed broadband and mobile markets Oct 03, 2025 8:28 AM
Reinsurance BMA advances tougher disclosure rules for life insurers The proposals, put forward in late 2024, would require some companies to reveal more about assets and liabilities The proposals, put forward in late 2024, would require some companies to reveal more about assets and liabilities Oct 01, 2025 7:59 AM
Banking Reforms proposed for fairer banking Government tabled regulations to rein in overdraft and other fees charged by banks and deposit companies Government tabled regulations to rein in overdraft and other fees charged by banks and deposit companies Sep 29, 2025 8:00 AM
Local Business Piracy driving TV revenue in decline, telecom warns OneComm wants the Regulatory Authority to take action against illegal broadcasting and streaming OneComm wants the Regulatory Authority to take action against illegal broadcasting and streaming Sep 23, 2025 8:00 AM
Reinsurance Insurance registrations on pace to top 2024 The Bermuda Monetary Authority reports adding three new companies in August, bringing the year-to-date total to 41 The Bermuda Monetary Authority reports adding three new companies in August, bringing the year-to-date total to 41 Sep 22, 2025 8:32 PM
Technology Musk’s Starlink could be in Bermuda next year, telecoms say The companies were responding to the RA’s Market Review of the Electronic Communications Sector The companies were responding to the RA’s Market Review of the Electronic Communications Sector Sep 22, 2025 8:00 AM
Environment Developers sought for marine solar project The Regulatory Authority is seeking expressions of interest for creating a floating photovoltaic plant near the airport The Regulatory Authority is seeking expressions of interest for creating a floating photovoltaic plant near the airport Sep 10, 2025 8:10 AM
International Business Pressure group targets OTs over beneficial ownership Transparency International UK has published a blueprint for ending financial secrecy in British offshore centres Transparency International UK has published a blueprint for ending financial secrecy in British offshore centres Sep 08, 2025 7:59 AM
General Deadline for consultation on future energy mix extended Regulatory Authority says the new submission date is September 17 Regulatory Authority says the new submission date is September 17 Sep 03, 2025 4:38 PM
Local Business BMA targets ‘greenwashing’ with new fund rules The regulations would protect investors by requiring clearer sustainability disclosures and banning misleading names The regulations would protect investors by requiring clearer sustainability disclosures and banning misleading names Sep 03, 2025 4:06 PM
Environment Caines: Belco ‘desperately’ wants LNG use President of Belco writes to Pembroke resident to make clear the utility’s position on preferred fuel President of Belco writes to Pembroke resident to make clear the utility’s position on preferred fuel Aug 29, 2025 8:18 AM
Local Business RA appoints two new commissioners Jessica Mello and Dennis Pimentel are selected for their deep expertise in infrastructure and energy Jessica Mello and Dennis Pimentel are selected for their deep expertise in infrastructure and energy Aug 22, 2025 7:57 AM
International Business Legal expert: Genius Act will help Bermuda, not hinder it The new legislation will create a much larger market for Bermudian-regulated stablecoin products The new legislation will create a much larger market for Bermudian-regulated stablecoin products Aug 21, 2025 8:00 AM
General Potential breach of energy plant approval not pursued Investigations reveal there was a last-minute alteration in the contract for the North Power Station Investigations reveal there was a last-minute alteration in the contract for the North Power Station Aug 18, 2025 8:28 AM
Local Business BMA proposes fee hikes and data sharing The authority plans to raise fees on insurance firms and share information with the Bermuda Deposit Insurance Corporation The authority plans to raise fees on insurance firms and share information with the Bermuda Deposit Insurance Corporation Aug 04, 2025 7:59 AM
General Multimillion-dollar plant bypassed proper tender process A public access to information request has revealed omissions in the approvals process for Belco’s North Power Station A public access to information request has revealed omissions in the approvals process for Belco’s North Power Station Jul 28, 2025 8:25 AM
General Williams: change in utility ownership should be explored The BAC Group head and former Regulatory Authority chief executive speaks during the Cost of Living Summit The BAC Group head and former Regulatory Authority chief executive speaks during the Cost of Living Summit Jun 27, 2025 8:15 AM
Environment Oceans advocate to play role in governance leadership course Environmentalist Philippe Cousteau will be a mentor in the programme, which begins on June 23 Environmentalist Philippe Cousteau will be a mentor in the programme, which begins on June 23 Jun 10, 2025 8:19 AM
Cartoon Kevin Maybury, June 6, 2025 Kevin Maybury discovers Elon Musk has free time on his hands to bring our rumbling energy dispute to a speedy conclusion Kevin Maybury discovers Elon Musk has free time on his hands to bring our rumbling energy dispute to a speedy conclusion Jun 06, 2025 7:58 AM
Local Business New trademark rules take effect July 1 Part of the Government’s broader efforts to update intellectual property laws and comply with international regulations Part of the Government’s broader efforts to update intellectual property laws and comply with international regulations Jun 01, 2025 12:00 PM
General RA defends consumer protection efforts Temperature rises between home affairs, the energy regulator and the island’s power utility over bringing down costs Temperature rises between home affairs, the energy regulator and the island’s power utility over bringing down costs May 31, 2025 8:00 AM
