The PLP Government and its Ministers are living in an alternate reality from most Bermudians. The Government constantly praises and celebrates itself using taxpayer money, but the truth tells a…
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The One Bermuda Alliance thanks and congratulates the members and staff of the Tax Reform Commission (TRC) for their dedication, hard work, and commitment. The OBA recognises that the TRC…
Now is a good time to look ahead at key developments for our country’s finances, before Parliament reconvenes in September. These include the Tax Reform Commission’s report, the first payments…
Over the past months, the Pink Ferry route which serves Paget and Warwick has seen a string of mechanical failures, breakdowns, and cancellations. This route serves a wide variety of…
The first question was how much estimated CIT income would come from the top 10 and top 25 largest CIT payers. The second question was what criteria or methodologies would…
Today in the House of Assembly the One Bermuda Alliance supported the Government’s $6 per month cut to cell phone taxes. However, we raised several concerns and exhorted the Government…
Last Friday, 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,…
“In this year’s Budget, the Government boasted about various tax cuts. However, while no one minds a few extra dollars in their pocket, some of these cuts are relatively minor,…
After listening to the Government’s Budget for the 2025/2026 Fiscal year, an initial response to it could be excitement… as Premier Burt has presented a budget with quite a few positive items,...
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Statement from Dr. Douglas De Couto JP, MP Shadow Finance Minister The recent Throne Speech contained a promise that the Government would create a “sovereign wealth fund”. This article will…