Consultations Directory

The Public Consultation Work Plan and Budget for the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RA) outlines the purpose of the proposed 2025-26 Work Plan to comply with section 43(2) of the Regulatory Authority Act 2011. The Work Plan covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and includes a proposed budget.

This consultation document outlines proposed updates to enhance consumer protection in Bermuda’s regulated sectors, including amendments to the 2020 Principles of Consumer Protection GD (linked below). The RA invites feedback on these changes to improve the rules governing service providers' commercial and marketing practices.

The purpose of this Invitation to Comment Document is for the RA to: (i) invite comments on the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Proposal submitted by the Transmission, Distribution and Retail Licensee (TD&R Licensee), set forth in Appendix A; and (ii) request submission of proposals for bulk generation or demand-side resources.

The purpose of this Preliminary Report, Preliminary Decision and Order is for the RA to present the RA’s assessment of the responses to the Consultation Document published by the RA on 17 July 2023, to present updates to the Regulatory Accounting Instructions and respective draft General Determination, and invite comments on the Preliminary Report.

In accordance with the Regulatory Authority Act 2011 (RAA), the RA must periodically conduct a comprehensive review of each regulated industry sector.

The purpose of this Consultation Document is for the RA to: (i) provide its understanding of fuel pricing in Bermuda; (ii) present questions and considerations to stakeholders in order to collate public feedback; (iii) invite comments on the Consultation Document to help the RA review the current approach to determine fuel prices on the island, which it can use to develop the Fuel Pricing Methodology General Determination; and (iv) an Interim General Determination to address the pricing of fuels on a transitional basis. At the end of the consultation process, the RA will issue a General Determination which defines the fuel pricing methodology.

The purpose of this proposed 2024-25 Work Plan is to comply with section 43(2) of the Regulatory Authority Act 2011 (RAA), which requires the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (the RA) to conduct a public consultation regarding its Work Plan for the upcoming financial year. This proposed Work Plan will cover the period of 1 April 2024 through 31 March 2025, and includes a corresponding proposed budget.

The purpose of this Bermuda Telephone Co. Limited ICOL201305Rev1-754 and Telecommunications (Bermuda & West Indies) Limited ICOL201318Rev1-767 (together Digicel Bermuda) Change of Control Preliminary Report is for the RA to present the final decision regarding the proposed Digicel Bermuda’s Change of Control. Both entities are 100% subsidiaries of Wireless Holdings (Bermuda) Limited.

The RA began exploring the feasibility of offshore wind, and to date, several of the studies we commissioned have been completed. We are now accepting feedback as part of our public consultation.

The RA is inviting the public and other interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Report for the Review of the Retail Tariff Methodology GD.

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda issues its Final Report and Final Recommendations on the Electronic Communications Sectoral Review.

The purpose of this public consultation document is for the the RA to seek public input regarding modifications to the Regulatory Authority (Grant of Spectrum Licences Permits and Exempted Frequencies) General Determination 2020 which set the processes and procedures for spectrum allocations and assignments.

The RA has now released its Preliminary Report on the proposed Work Plan for 2023-24 for public consultation. The Work Plan sets out the major activities that the RA intends to conduct during the fiscal year 2023-24.

The RA is inviting the public and other interested parties to comment on its proposed Retail Tariff policies for the Retail Tariff Design Restructuring Report.

The RA is inviting the public and other interested parties to comment on proposed methodologies under consideration for calculating the Feed-in Tariff (“FiT”).

This consultation document seeks public comment on the Regulatory Authority's Interconnection and Interoperability Emergency General Determination 2021 issued by the Regulatory Authority on 15 November 2021.

The purpose of this Public Consultation Document is for the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda to seek public input regarding the Change of Control request submitted by Globenet Cabos Submarinos Bermuda Ltd.

The purpose of this proposed 2022-23 Work Plan is to comply with Section 43(2) of the Regulatory Authority Act 2011, which requires the RA to conduct a public consultation regarding its Work Plan for the upcoming financial year. This proposed Work Plan will cover the period of 1, April 2022 through 31, March 2023, and includes a corresponding proposed budget.

The RA invites comments from members of the public, electricity sectoral participants, sectoral providers and other interested parties to provide their views on the contents of IRP Guidance, on what should be included and excluded in the IRP, as well as any other aspects of the assumptions, demand and supply side resources, time frames and outputs from the IRP.

The purpose of this Consultation on the National Numbering Plan Update is for the RA to notify and request comments from electronic communications sectoral providers and any other interested parties on the update of the attached National Numbering Plan in accordance with section 46 (3) of the Electronic Communications Act 2011 (“ECA”).

The purpose of this Consultation Document is for the Authority to consult with the public on the Authority’s proposed decision regarding the decommissioning of the Authority’s Telecommunications Price Comparison Website and determine whether such a tool is necessary to promote transparency in the electronic communications sector.

The purpose of this Consultation Document is to consult on the draft standard terms and conditions of the Large Scale Self-Supply Licence.

The purpose of this proposed 2021-22 Work Plan is to comply with Section 43(2) of the Regulatory Authority Act 2011 , which requires the RA to conduct a public consultation regarding its Work Plan for the upcoming financial year. This proposed Work Plan will cover the period of 1, April 2021 through 31, March 2022, and includes a corresponding proposed budget.

The Electronic Communications Act 2011 requires the Authority to complete a market review process in order to determine what, if any, ex ante regulatory remedies are required to address significant market power in the supply of electronic communications services.

Therefore, the purpose of this Invitation to Comment is to seek comments from the public on the Proposed Transaction, whereby Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp., a Canada based company, seeks to become the sole owner of Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited, the regulated subsidiary of Ascendant Group Limited.

The purpose of this Review of the Electricity Sector Consultation is to present the main findings of RA’s assessment of the electricity sector in Bermuda and preliminary proposals to improve the efficiency of the current regulatory framework. This consultation also serves to consult with the public on matters revealed by the Assessment and the corresponding proposals to address the relevant matters.

The purpose of this Principles of Consumer Protection Consultation is to consult with the public on the proposed rules and standards relating to the commercial and marketing practices to which Sectoral Providers must adhere when retailing goods and services to Consumers.

This Integrated Resource Plan (“IRP”) is the first to be approved for Bermuda by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (the “Authority”) pursuant to the Electricity Act 2016 (“EA”). It seeks to map out an energy plan for the supply of electricity in Bermuda that best meets a range of external and sector policy drivers – including meeting the requirements of the EA and achieving the objectives and targets in the National Electricity Sector Policy of Bermuda 2015 (the “Electricity Policy”) and the National Fuels Policy 2018 (the “Fuels Policy”).

This document sets out the Authority’s process to create service standards. It aims to both identify and provide an overview of the key performance indicators that it proposes to use in assessing the quality of customer service and the technical performance of the electricity network and generation plants. Specifically, the document sets out the Authority’s proposed performance measures.

The purpose of this Consultation Document is to consult on the Regulatory Accounting Instructions (the “Instructions”) for the electricity sector in Bermuda. At the conclusion of the consultation process, the Authority will enact a General Determination setting forth the Instructions for the electricity sector. The same Instructions apply to all other bulk generation or TD&R licence holders in the electricity sector of Bermuda that are required to submit regulatory accounts to the Authority.

The purpose of this Consultation Document is for the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda to: (i) present a methodology for assessing the level of the Feed-in Tariff (“FIT”); and (ii) invite comments on the Consultation Document.

The purpose of this Consultation Document is to consult on the application process for the following licences: the TD&R Licence, Bulk Generation Licence and Large Scale Self-Supply Licence.

The purpose of this Consultation Document is to consult on the Bulk Generation Licence.

The purpose of this Consultation Document is to consult on one of the electricity licenses — the Bulk Generation Licence – Renewable Energy.

The purpose of this Consultation Document is to consult on one of the electricity licenses — the TD&R Licence — which is proposed to be issued to Bermuda Electricity Light Company Limited (“BELCO”). At the conclusion of the consultation process, the Authority will enact a General Determination setting forth the TD&R Licence.

This consultation document seeks public comment on the Regulatory Authority (Transitional Measures for Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited Solar Net Metering Scheme) Emergency General Determination (the "Emergency General Determination") issued by the Authority on 2nd March 2017.

This consultation document sets out the Regulatory Authority's proposed procedures for calculating and submitting quarterly Regulatory Authority fees and Government authorization fees (collectively, the "Fees"), including procedures for calculating the basis of such Fees.

The Authority has prepared this Preliminary Report on the comments received in response to the Email Mobility Consultation 2013, as well as a Preliminary Decision and Order that the Authority proposes to adopt in this proceeding.

The purpose of this consultation is to solicit public feedback on a proposed comparison website “TeleCheck” which would allow Consumers to compare the various residential telecommunications services (specifically fixed telephone, mobile telephone, internet, international long distance and pay television) being offered to the Bermuda public. It is designed to place Consumers in the best position to make informed decisions when choosing telecommunication services.

The purpose of this Consultation Document is to assist the Minister in the development of spectrum management policies for the Regulatory Authority to implement going forward with respect to spectrum allocation, spectrum assignments, and spectrum related fees.

The objective of this consultation is to obtain stakeholder feedback on a proposed obligation on ICOL holders to provide the RA with industry information.

The objective of this consultation is to obtain stakeholder feedback on a proposed new obligation on Internet Services Providers (ISP) that will facilitate subscribers switching between ISPs, by ensuring that email services do not act as a barrier to switching.

The objective of this consultation is to obtain stakeholder feedback on a proposed new obligation on Mobile carriers that will facilitate subscribers switching between carriers by ensuring that locked cellphones do not act as a barrier to switching.

It is essential that the RA should establish and maintain a reputation for impartiality, integrity and high professional standards. In order to keep on improving the way the RA conducts its business, it is inviting comments on its Administrative Rules.

In this consultation, the Regulatory Authority proposes to make a general determination exempting persons that provide on a commercial basis “network elements that are not active”.

This Market Review Consultation Document is divided into two major parts. The focus of Part A is market definition. The focus of Part B is the evaluation of Significant Market Power (“SMP”).

In this consultation document, the Regulatory Authority proposes to make a general determination regarding persons that should be exempt from the requirement to obtain a COL and the terms and conditions of those exemptions.

The purpose of this pre-consultation is to provide industry participants and the general public with an opportunity to comment on the advisors’ preliminary recommendations and, where possible, to focus on key issues so that the Regulatory Authority can conduct a more efficient and productive consultation process when it begins operations in January 2013.

The purpose of this pre-consultation is to provide industry participants and the general public with an opportunity to comment on the advisors’ preliminary recommendations and, where possible, to focus on key issues so that the Regulatory Authority can conduct a more efficient and productive consultation process when it begins operations in January 2013.

The purpose of this pre-consultation is to provide industry participants and the general public with an opportunity to comment on the advisors’ preliminary recommendations and, where possible, to focus on key issues so that the Regulatory Authority can conduct a more efficient and productive consultation process when it begins operations in January 2013.

In keeping with the indication made in January 2013 concerning its intention to consult regarding the Adjudication Rules, and in order to satisfy its obligations pursuant to section 74 of the RAA, the Authority is inviting comments on the proposed Adjudication Rules.

Barrie OpCo Limited will purchase from KeyTech Limited 100% ownership and control of The Bermuda Telephone Company Limited (BTC).

The purpose of this consultation is to solicit public feedback on a proposed a set of standards for the provision of Electronic Communications services (specifically fixed telephone, mobile telephone, internet, long distance and pay television) to the Bermuda public. This consultation will be the first in a series of consultations on the issue of Consumer Rights with the ultimate goal being a comprehensive Consumer Rights Code of Practice that provides a stable and clear basis for the manner in which Service Providers engage in consumer and marketing practices.