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Industry News
News about our regulated sectors in Bermuda. Click on each title to open the full article in a new tab.

RA launches procurement process for Bermuda’s first offshore wind project

Minister of Home Affairs Meets with Belco and the Regulatory Authority to discuss Energy Sector
![Richard Ambrosio has been officially appointed Chief Executive of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, following Board confirmation and after serving as Interim CE since November 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Ambrosio as its Chief Executive [CE], following confirmation by the Board of Commissioners. Ambrosio, who has been serving as Interim CE since November 2023, officially assumes the role, bringing a wealth of legal and regulatory expertise to lead the RA into its next phase.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62670c93ceef61f2e8acc1ce/6810efed4a1bd47838532914_Richard%20Ambrosio%20Headshot.jpeg)
RA Appoints Richard Ambrosio As Chief Executive
Regulated Sectors
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (the RA) regulates Bermuda’s Electronic Communications, Electricity and Submarine Cables sectors.
As an independent regulatory body, we promote fair business practices, protect consumer and industry stakeholders, and encourage innovation and integrity in these markets.
We also:
- Promote sustainable competition in the telecommunications sector, covering services such as fixed and mobile telephone, long distance, internet access and subscription television and
- Regulate electricity licencees to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2016.
How we regulate
Regulatory authorities around the world use specific procedures to create and implement regulations. The procedures available to the RA include:
- General Determinations
- Orders
- Directions
- Decisions
- Advisory Guidelines
- Investigations
- Enforcements
Decision-Making
The RA’s Team of subject matter specialists conducts technological, economic and market analysis to provide the Board of Commissioners with robust, independent information, for consideration in their decisions and rulings.
For more information about each sector, access our pages on Electricity, Electronic Communications and Submarine Communications Cables.