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Premier Burt Meets With Public Service Leaders
Premier David Burt met with senior public service officials in a town hall-style session to reinforce the Government’s commitment to collaboration, transparency, and delivering on the 2025–2026 Budget priorities. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, engaged with members... Read more of this article
Column: Dr DeCouto On Budget, CIT & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Dr Douglas DeCouto] Recently, Members of Parliament wrapped up their detailed debate on the Ministry of Finance’s budget. We heard from Premier Burt and Junior Minister Furbert about the Ministry’s spending plans, and had the chance to ask detailed questions. But as usual, some of the most important questions... Read more of this article
Column: MP Linda Smith On 2025/26 Budget
[Opinion column written by MP Linda Smith] One could be forgiven if, for a moment or two, while listening to the 2025/2026 Budget Statement, it felt like we are living in nirvana, where everything is ticking along perfectly. Who would not want to believe that? Unfortunately, just as we are starting to feel good, we realize that our reality is out of... Read more of this article
Senator Foley Pleased About Planned Repairs
“I am pleased to hear about the planned repairs to the St. David’s Lighthouse and other matters which need to be addressed,” OBA Senator Maurice Foley said. Senator Foley said, “In July 2024, I raised the urgent need for repairs to the St. David’s Lighthouse, the removal of unsightly cell phone tower equipment from the structure,... Read more of this article
Deputy OBA Leader Ben Smith On Budget Debate
[Updated] The Opposition came to the House today “fully prepared” to begin debating the Budget and it was “disappointing, at best, to see that after our leader, the Hon Jarion Richardson and I spoke, no one from the Government rose to their feet,” Deputy Opposition Leader Ben Smith said. Mr Smith said, “We are in a different... Read more of this article
Video: Opposition Reply To The Budget
[Updated] Shadow Finance Minister Dr. Douglas De Couto is delivering the Opposition Reply to the 2025/26 Budget and you can tune in and watch live below, and view all our coverage of the 2025 Budget here. Update 7.43pm: The full Budget Reply follows below [PDF here]: Update May 10, 10.27am: A PLP spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance’s... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Jache Adams & Zane DeSilva
[Updated] Minister of Public Works & Environment Jache Adams and Minister of Housing & Municipalities Zane DeSilva are holding a press conference to to discuss aspects of the 2025 Bermuda budget. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 12.45pm: Minister Adams’ remarks: Good morning... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Caesar, Furbert Press Conference
Minister of Education Senator Crystal Caesar and Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert held a Post Budget press conference this afternoon [May 6] to highlight Ministry initiatives. Minister Tinée Furbert’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon Bermuda, This afternoon, I am pleased to share with you the key initiatives... Read more of this article
Video: Premier & Minister Press Conference
Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt and Minister of Health Kim Wilson held a press conference today [May 5] to discuss aspects of the 2025 Bermuda budget. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below. Related Stories Video: Opposition Reply To... Read more of this article
Deloitte Release 2025/26 ‘Budget Snapshot’
Following the delivery of the 2025 Budget by Premier David Burt in the House of Assembly, Deloitte released a ‘Budget Snapshot’, which highlights some of the key points from the Budget Speech, and follows in full below. You can click here to view all our coverage of the 2025 Budget. The 2025 Deloitte Bermuda Budget Snapshot is below [PDF here]: Related... Read more of this article
Bankers Association Comments On Budget
The Bermuda Bankers Association said they ‘commend the Government of Bermuda on its 2025-2026 Budget Statement’ which was released Friday [May 2]. A spokesperson said, “Government has announced measures that support economic growth, while maintaining a budget surplus and projecting a stronger fiscal position through debt reduction over... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Press Conference On Budget
[Updated] Shadow Finance Minister Dr Douglas De Couto is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 2] to deliver his initial response to the 2025/26 Budget. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update: Shadow Finance Minister Dr De... Read more of this article
