Economy Retail sales volumes rise in August Motor vehicle demand jumps up 20.2 per cent and sales value rises 20.8 per cent Motor vehicle demand jumps up 20.2 per cent and sales value rises 20.8 per cent Feb 03, 2026 7:54 AM
Economy Inflation eases slightly to 1.9% in August On a year-on-year basis, rent records the largest increase, rising 2.4 per cent On a year-on-year basis, rent records the largest increase, rising 2.4 per cent Feb 03, 2026 7:51 AM
Economy Burt: digital finance is where insurance was 40 years ago Premier represents island at Davos with sessions in insurance, financial infrastructure and AI Premier represents island at Davos with sessions in insurance, financial infrastructure and AI Jan 26, 2026 7:53 AM
Economy TCD to pilot blockchain plan, Premier says David Burt confirms one local bank is on board for initiative to lower fees and simplify payments David Burt confirms one local bank is on board for initiative to lower fees and simplify payments Jan 23, 2026 7:10 AM
Economy Government uploads public data to decentralised network The information will be held with the help of the Filecoin Foundation for better protection The information will be held with the help of the Filecoin Foundation for better protection Jan 21, 2026 12:17 PM
Economy Premier deepens digital finance push Coinbase and Circle back plan to create world’s first fully on-chain national economy Coinbase and Circle back plan to create world’s first fully on-chain national economy Jan 20, 2026 7:49 AM
Economy Bermuda aims to be world’s first onchain economy Government uses help from Circle and Coinbase in drive to be the first fully onchain economy Government uses help from Circle and Coinbase in drive to be the first fully onchain economy Jan 20, 2026 7:45 AM
Economy CFAs to probe financial and investment outlook Investment professionals will host the CFA Society Bermuda’s Annual Forecast Dinner January 29 Investment professionals will host the CFA Society Bermuda’s Annual Forecast Dinner January 29 Jan 19, 2026 7:46 AM
Economy Surplus on trade with non-residents reaches $532m Government releases the 2025 Q2 Balance of Payments and International Investment Position publication Government releases the 2025 Q2 Balance of Payments and International Investment Position publication Jan 09, 2026 7:12 AM
Economy What’s next for the markets in 2026 and beyond? Bryan Dooley advises investors to respect AI and its technology-driven market leadership Bryan Dooley advises investors to respect AI and its technology-driven market leadership Jan 05, 2026 7:55 AM
Economy Commercial real estate sales double Demand for the highest quality office space remains as huge properties come online through 2027 Demand for the highest quality office space remains as huge properties come online through 2027 Dec 31, 2025 8:02 AM
Economy Government and overseas advisers at odds over use of CIT revenues David Burt concedes his government does not agree with the Fiscal Responsibility Panel’s take on CIT spending David Burt concedes his government does not agree with the Fiscal Responsibility Panel’s take on CIT spending Dec 19, 2025 8:01 AM
Economy KBRA affirms top ratings for Bermuda The agency’s long-term outlook for the island is stable, though risks exist The agency’s long-term outlook for the island is stable, though risks exist Oct 03, 2025 5:40 PM
Economy Sharp rise in imports seen in retail sales figures Selected overseas declarations increased 8.0 per cent year-over-year to May Selected overseas declarations increased 8.0 per cent year-over-year to May Sep 26, 2025 4:22 PM
Economy Inflation to May remains at 1.8% Consumer Price Index was at the same rate as the 12 months to April Consumer Price Index was at the same rate as the 12 months to April Sep 26, 2025 3:31 PM
Economy Chief economists warn of weak global growth ahead World Economic Forum’s managing director, Saadia Zahidi, urges global leaders to adapt to turn things around World Economic Forum’s managing director, Saadia Zahidi, urges global leaders to adapt to turn things around Sep 26, 2025 7:59 AM
Economy Butterfield responds to Fed’s move on interest rates The first rate cut in 2025 comes after two days of Federal Open Market Committee meetings The first rate cut in 2025 comes after two days of Federal Open Market Committee meetings Sep 18, 2025 8:01 AM
Economy Sizing up small caps for investment Bryan Dooley says the macro environment supports their potential resurgence Bryan Dooley says the macro environment supports their potential resurgence Sep 10, 2025 7:58 AM
Economy Premier: credit ratings mean strengthening economy Moody’s affirmed Bermuda’s A2 status this month, giving the island a stable outlook Moody’s affirmed Bermuda’s A2 status this month, giving the island a stable outlook Jul 18, 2025 8:01 AM
Economy Too much of the wrong stuff Adrian Wooldridge says companies have been successful in generating an over-abundance of things we do not need Adrian Wooldridge says companies have been successful in generating an over-abundance of things we do not need Jul 05, 2025 8:00 AM
Economy Caribbean reparations proponents in UK talks Caribbean activists and researchers discussed addressing the impact of slavery with EU and UK officials Caribbean activists and researchers discussed addressing the impact of slavery with EU and UK officials Jul 04, 2025 1:53 PM
Economy Inflation to February moderates at 1.9% The consumer price index increased slightly from the January 2025 rate The consumer price index increased slightly from the January 2025 rate Jul 03, 2025 12:06 PM
Economy Agency warns of risks during Bermuda ratings upgrades Analysts pointed to an ageing and shrinking population coupled with the emigration of the educated workforce Analysts pointed to an ageing and shrinking population coupled with the emigration of the educated workforce Jun 27, 2025 8:02 AM
Economy Government eyes US tariffs, casts wider economic net A new report says the island will diversify trade partners to reduce reliance on a few key markets A new report says the island will diversify trade partners to reduce reliance on a few key markets May 05, 2025 7:00 AM
Economy Green shoots in Bermuda’s economic recovery Report highlights how international business, tourism, employment and other indicators trended positively in 2024 Report highlights how international business, tourism, employment and other indicators trended positively in 2024 May 05, 2025 6:59 AM
Economy Marico Thomas returned as Chamber of Commerce president The reappointment is supported by members and partners who recognise the importance of continuity The reappointment is supported by members and partners who recognise the importance of continuity May 05, 2025 6:58 AM
Economy Tariffs, innovation and the battle for wealth creation Bryan Dooley has a close eye on the trade war and how tech can keep its potential ramifications in check Bryan Dooley has a close eye on the trade war and how tech can keep its potential ramifications in check Apr 29, 2025 7:56 AM
Economy Inflation moves higher in year to December Consumers paid 2.1 per cent more in December 2024 than they did a year before Consumers paid 2.1 per cent more in December 2024 than they did a year before Apr 21, 2025 4:03 PM
Economy Chamber report seeks urgent solutions on economy An analysis estimates that the resident population in Bermuda could be little more than 54,000 people An analysis estimates that the resident population in Bermuda could be little more than 54,000 people Mar 14, 2025 8:05 AM
Economy New vice-chair for Financial Policy Council Jill May is a financial services leader with a distinguished career in investment banking and regulatory oversight Jill May is a financial services leader with a distinguished career in investment banking and regulatory oversight Mar 12, 2025 3:25 PM
