Comments on: Premier: Commence Consultation On Caricom

By: L A Smith

L A Smith — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:15:46 +0000

“Free movement” and “removal of the 60 day restriction on work and reside” mean what? Caricom (population of full members is 18.5 million) includes Barbados, the Bahamas, Belize, Dominica, Granada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica etc. Barbados is relatively small with 282,000 but Jamaica has 2,800,000, Haiti has 11,000,000. More than half of the Caricom population is from Haiti.

I do believe we should help Haiti, they sorely deserve our help. Does Caricom discriminate against them because they are so poor and in so much need?

By: trufth

trufth — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:28:43 +0000

Ahhhh…. so this is where they plan to get the 8000 new residents that we need.
Now I get it.

Is that really a good idea?

By: trufth

trufth — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:25:56 +0000

What’s in it for Bermuda? 8000 new residents.

By: What

What — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:12:14 +0000

This is to distract from the budget reply. Know the truth.

By: What

What — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:20:44 +0000

“Mr Speaker, the average Bermudian might be asking themselves, “What’s in this for me?” Our government understands the potential benefits of a closer relationship with our sister Islands and countries. These benefits go beyond the cultural and historic; but also toward possible economic benefits to our country and opportunities for our Bermudian people”

The key word is possible, which would not be needed if there were actual economic benefits. Burt is a LIAR end of.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:36:30 +0000

After just returning from a cruise round the Caribbean. I can see why we should be part of Caricom. We are nearly down to their standards! Potholes in roads, poor housing including homelessness, shops closed, poor school and hospital buildings and what economic advantage? China is building their airports, sports stadiums, and probably controlling their commerce, and their politics too!!!
Just some observations! Bermuda was always so proud of our small island; its cleanliness, historic buildings, beautiful beaches, and friendliness and helpfulness of its people.
The Caribbean still has its friendly people and in many places beautiful scenery, but behind the scenes the srtandard of living is FAR below the average Bermudian. Think carefully before taking a step backward. What’s in it for Bermuda?

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:41:15 +0000

No. Let’s have an election so we can finally get rid of this terrible government

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 10:19:36 +0000

Still no costs, benefits or information relating to full membership, just typical Burt speak. Caricom is basically a trading bloc, Bermuda has no trades except imports. About the only thing Caricom members will learn from Bermuda is how not to Govern.

By: Hilarious!

Hilarious! — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:35:32 +0000

Consultations as so hilarious. The decision has already been made behind closed doors so why waste everyone’s time going through a consultation?