Category: Politics
Column: De Couto On 2026, OBA & More
[Opinion column written by Dr Douglas De Couto] It’s a good time to reflect on the past year and look forward to 2026. I don’t have space here to recap the whole year, but even just the last few weeks have given us plenty of food for thought. One of the One Bermuda Alliance’s priorities is to make a Bermuda that works for future generations, and... Read more of this article
Column: Senator Bell On Tax Credits & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lauren Hayward Bell] Bermuda’s Tax Credits Act 2025 represents a clear statement of values. It is practical, forward-looking legislation that places Bermudian workers, Bermudian businesses and Bermudian communities at the centre of our economic strategy. As a Labour government, and as the Junior Minister responsible... Read more of this article
OBA On Bermuda Housing, Costs & More
“Housing affordability and housing security continue to be among the most pressing issues facing Bermudians,” the OBA said,. An OBA spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance acknowledges the recent statements by PLP MP Christopher Famous identifying that Bermuda’s housing efforts remain limited in scale and do not fully meet the... Read more of this article
New Year’s Message From Premier David Burt
[New Year’s message from Premier David Burt] As one year closes and another begins, we pause to reflect, and to renew our hope for what we know is possible. I enter this, my final year serving as your Premier, with deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve Bermuda. Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the quiet but meaningful... Read more of this article
Maxanne Caines Elected Residents’ Councillor
Nomination Day for the extraordinary municipal election to fill the position of Residents’ Councillor for the Corporation of Hamilton concluded with Maxanne Javita Caines declared elected unopposed. A Government spokesperson said, “Nomination Day for the extraordinary municipal election to fill the position of Residents’ Councillor for the... Read more of this article
Christmas Message From Premier David Burt
[Christmas message from Premier David Burt] Merry Christmas, Bermuda. This season invites us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the people who bring meaning and purpose to our lives. Christmas reminds us that the greatest gifts we share are not wrapped, purchased, or placed under a tree. They are found in our homes, our families, our faith, and in the... Read more of this article
Christmas Message From Opposition Leader
[Christmas message from Opposition Leader Robert King] Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. This is one of my favourite times of the year, as it is for many. Some of my most potent memories are rooted in Christmases past. As a six year old boy, I remember creeping into the kitchen when my mother made her famous pudding, so I could sneak an extra piece.... Read more of this article
Christmas Message From Governor Murdoch
[Christmas message from Governor Andrew Murdoch] It has been nearly a year since my arrival and swearing in as Governor. As Christmas lights sparkle across Bermuda, I am delighted to continue the tradition of recording a Christmas message and to share a few reflections on my first year as Governor. From the very first “Welcome to Bermuda, Governor,”... Read more of this article
Christmas Message From FDM’s Marc Bean
[Christmas message from Free Democratic Movement Leader Marc Bean] Christmas arrives not only as a celebration, but as a moment of reflection. Across Bermuda, as homes fill with light and families gather, this season invites us to remember what could—and should—truly bind us together as a people. The Christmas story reminds us that lasting change... Read more of this article
MP Linda Smith On Southlands Park Decision
OBA MP Linda Smith has expressed her approval of the decision taken by the National Parks Commission to “reject the plans to have a zip-line facility built at Southlands National Park.” A spokesperson said, “Linda Smith, the One Bermuda Alliance MP for Southampton West Central expresses her pleasure with the recent decision taken by... Read more of this article
Column: Tyrrell On Immigration, Bermuda & More
[Opinion column written by Neville Tyrrell] Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward has recently delivered a series of immigration updates that demonstrate a careful, measured, and forward-looking approach to one of Bermuda’s most important policy areas. The Minister has struck a tone that is confident, pragmatic, and firmly grounded in fairness.... Read more of this article
OBA’s De Couto On Pre-Budget Report
“Government’s recent Pre-Budget report shows steps in the right direction, but is not nearly ambitious enough about taking care of Bermuda’s future generations, by reducing Bermuda’s debt while we have Corporate Income Tax [CIT] money,” Shadow Finance Minister Dr. Douglas De Couto said. Dr De Couto said, “The One Bermuda Alliance... Read more of this article
