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Hamilton Municipal Nomination Day Announced
Nomination Day for the extraordinary municipal elections in the Corporation of Hamilton will be held on December 30th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry Office advises that Nomination Day for the extraordinary municipal elections in the Corporation of Hamilton will take place on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, from 11:00a.m.to... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Burt Releases Pre-Budget Report
Premier David Burt held a press conference to release the 2026/27 Pre-Budget Report, open the Pre-Budget consultation period, launch the 2025 Fiscal Responsibility Panel Report, provide a fiscal update, and review the Government’s year-end activities. Premier Burt’s remarks: Good morning, The purpose of today’s press conference is to announce... Read more of this article
Minister Discusses Affordability With Banks
The Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently met with the leadership of HSBC Bermuda and Butterfield to discuss a range of issues related to affordability and consumer protection in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Lightbourne outlined her Ministry’s mandate to ensure a more affordable Bermuda for all, highlighting the... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Dec 17], and the First Reading listed on the Order Paper include the Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Act 2025, the Bermuda Monetary Authority Amendment Act 2025, the Beneficial Ownership Amendment Act 2025 and the Insurance Amendment [No.2] Act 2025. Update: Live broadcast... Read more of this article
Govt: Youth Electoral Reform Town Hall
The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain “invites young Bermudians to participate in a Youth Electoral Reform Town Hall to share their views on how Bermuda’s overall electoral system can be strengthened for future generations.” A Government spokesperson said, “The town hall will take place on Monday,... Read more of this article
Minister On 2024 Registry General Annual Report
“I rise to introduce the Annual Report of the Registry General for the year ended December 31st, 2024,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “Based on information provided by the parents at the time of registration of their children’s birth, the distribution of live births... Read more of this article
2026 Heritage Month Theme: ‘For The Culture’
The theme for the 2026 Bermuda’s Heritage Month and the Bermuda Day Parade will be ‘For the Culture,’ Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “Our culture is bold, creative, and grounded in community. It lives in the rhythm of the drums, the stories carried... Read more of this article
Minister On National Electricity Sector Policy
“The Ministry has advanced an updated National Electricity Sector Policy; the first comprehensive revision since 2015,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Dec 12]. The Minister said, “In an increasingly digital world, electricity is no longer a luxury but rather a necessity. It powers... Read more of this article
Column: Bell On CPA, Parliament & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lauren Hayward Bell] Democracy rarely collapses in a single moment. More often, it erodes gradually – when standards slip, when conduct overshadows purpose, and when public confidence begins to fray. In such moments, the most important question is not who is right or wrong, but whether our democratic institutions... Read more of this article
Audio: Premier’s Question Time In Parliament
The Premier’s Question Time took place in the House of Assembly on Friday [Dec 12], and you can listen to the audio replay below. Related Stories Audio: Premier’s Question Time In Parliament Audio: Premier’s Question Period In House Audio: Premier’s Question Period In House First ‘Premier’s Question Period’ Held In House Audio:... Read more of this article
OBA & Government On Absentee Voting Bill
Opposition MP Dwayne Robinson and Minister Diallo Rabain issued statements on the Absentee Voting Bill. Opposition MP Dwayne Robinson statement: “While we are disappointed that the Absentee Voting Bill will be removed from the order paper for good, the One Bermuda Alliance is proud to have put this important issue on the public agenda,” says Opposition... Read more of this article
Minister: Water Resources Pollution Regulations
“I am pleased to lay before this Honourable House the Water Resources [Discharge Reporting, Abatement and Remediation] Regulations 2025,” Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “These regulations address spills of fuel, oil and hazardous chemicals that can seep into the... Read more of this article
