Ministerial Statement
December 12, 2025
Updates House on Affordable Bermuda Agenda
From: Home Affairs
Family and CommunityHousing and propertyLife in BermudaMoney and Taxes
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne today provided an update on the Government’s Affordable Bermuda Agenda, outlining key initiatives designed to ease cost-of-living pressures and strengthen community resilience.
The Minister emphasized that affordability requires a multi-pronged approach, combining innovation, collaboration, and legislative reform. Highlights of the update include:
- Digital Currency Pilot: A program to reduce transaction fees and promote financial inclusion, featuring digital literacy training for 400 participants and a $50 Digital Relief Transfer.
- Community Affordability Gardens: Parish-based gardens, starting in Devonshire, to help families lower grocery costs while fostering community engagement.
- Legislative Review & Consumer Education: Modernizing import-related laws and empowering consumers through practical cost-saving tips.
“These initiatives represent the foundation of a modern, Bermudian-led affordability ecosystem,” said Minister Lightbourne. “Our goal is fairness, resilience, and shared prosperity.”