Hashtag: #2016PathwayToStatus
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Column: Attorney-General On Pathway To Status
[Opinion column written by Attorney-General Trevor Moniz] By now, most Bermudians will be aware of the Government’s proposals to provide new pathways to permanent residency and to status. These proposals are aimed squarely at bringing Bermuda in line with baseline international standards established not just in international law but also in competing... Read more of this article
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CITV To Host Interview On Pathways To Status
At 8.00pm this Thursday, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy and Attorney General Trevor Moniz are set to discuss the Government’s proposed Pathways to Status initiative on the Government television station CITV. The announcement said, “Members of the public are invited to tune in to CITV [Channel 2 on Cable and Channel 102 on WOW] on... Read more of this article
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Gathering Over Proposed Immigration Reform
A “gathering to show dismay with proposed OBA Immigration Reform” is scheduled to be held from 12pm – 2pm on Thursday at the Government Administration Building on Parliament Street, according to an event notice on social media. The Government recently announced they plan to amend the law, with changes to include any person who is ordinarily... Read more of this article
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Column: Benefits Of ‘Pathways to Status’ Initiative
[Opinion column written by the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy] Since I announced this Government’s plans for the ‘Pathways to Status’ initiative earlier this month, I have been approached by many people who all had the same [or very similar] question – that question being, “What’s in this for Bermuda?” or, “How will this benefit... Read more of this article
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Walter Roban Urges OBA To Withdraw Proposal
“For the sake of stability we urge the OBA to withdraw this objectionable policy proposal,” as “the unendorsed actions of the OBA” will only serve to “increase the tensions in Bermuda” which are “rapidly approaching their boiling point,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today. Planned... Read more of this article
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Live Video Replay: Protesters At Town Hall
[Updated: The meeting has been called off, as within minutes of the Minister beginning to speak, a protest broke out with people shouting “No to immigration reform". They kept up the "no" chants, and so 20 minutes after the meeting began they called it off.] Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy and Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs... Read more of this article
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Vasco Welcomes News Of Immigration Changes
The Vasco da Gama Club and Portuguese Cultural Association said they welcome the news that the Government plans to amend the immigration laws, saying the Portuguese community and other long-term residents “have strong roots in Bermuda” and these changes will “strengthen our Bermuda community” and “allow people to call Bermuda... Read more of this article
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AFB: “The Humanitarian And Right Thing To Do”
The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda said they believe that passing the law for new pathways to Bermuda status is “right thing to do,” saying that members of the Filipino community “actively participate and contribute to the rich tapestry of Island life of which we are all so rightly proud.” The Government recently announced... Read more of this article
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Public Meeting On Pathways To Status Initiative
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy and Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Trevor Moniz are inviting members of the public to join them this Wednesday, February 17, at a Public Information Session on the recently announced Pathways to Status immigration initiative. The meeting will take place at 6pm at the Cathedral Hall. The Government... Read more of this article
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Video: MP Walton Brown On Immigration
“There is widespread discontent at the Government’s refusal to engage in a sensible, bipartisan level of discussion and negotiation about what are clearly very important issues,” MP Walton Brown said today. This follow after the Government announced they plan to amend the law, with changes to include any person who is ordinarily resident... Read more of this article
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Audio: “No To OBA Immigration Reform” Chants
During the beginning of this morning’s [Feb 12] session of the House of Assembly, shouts broke out from the public gallery, with people chanting “No to OBA immigration reform.” Brief audio of the “no” chanting in the House a few minutes ago: This follow after the Government announced they plan to amend the law, with changes... Read more of this article
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Column: Pathways To Status Is “Right Thing”
[Opinion column written by Junior Minister of Home Affairs Sylvan Richards] Politicians are often faced with making decisions that may be unpopular, but are the right thing to do. Governments are elected to lead, and have a responsibility to make decisions that are in the interests of all people, rather than simply doing what might be politically expedient... Read more of this article