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OBA & PLP On Caricom Membership & More
“Beyond a general feel-good, this Government doesn’t seem to know why it is even joining Caricom,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, while the PLP said “instead of being distracted by the OBA’s fearmongering, the PLP is focused on building a fairer Bermuda for Bermudians.” OBA Statement Mr Richardson said, “This Government... Read more of this article
Premier: Govt Not Considering ‘Open Borders’
The freedom of movement that some members of Caricom participate in “is not something the Government of Bermuda is contemplating as Bermuda is too small to have open borders,” Premier David Burt said. The Premier has previously said this, last year he said “freedom of movement does not automatically follow full membership” in Caricom... Read more of this article
Premier: Commence Consultation On Caricom
The Government has now received the Entrustment from the British Minister of State and will commence the consultation process on exploring full membership in Caricom, Premier David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 23] the Premier said, “The pursuit of full membership in Caricom was recognised by most as a natural progression... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Bermuda, Caribbean & More
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] Historically, Bermudians are of differing ethnic backgrounds inclusive of; the Americas, the Azores, Europe, and the Caribbean. Persons generally gravitate to the culture in which they were raised. This is simply a part of human nature. Nothing more, nothing less. Devonshire has quite a number of... Read more of this article
Minister Walter Roban On Caricom Membership
There have been comments that full membership of Caricom means open borders to Caricom citizens, this is false, as given Bermuda’s small size, the Government would not accept Free Movement of Persons as a condition of membership, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, adding that “it is important for Bermuda to establish... Read more of this article
Premier Provides More Info On Caricom Proposal
“Freedom of movement does not automatically follow full membership” in Caricom and “it is not something the Government of Bermuda would allow as Bermuda is too small to have open borders,” Premier David Burt said. In the 2023 Throne Speech, the Government announced a proposal to initiate a consultation process leading to full... Read more of this article
Premier Responds To Sir John Swan’s Comments
“Disappointing and sadly out of step with today’s reality,” said Premier David Burt following Sir John Swan’s comments on the Government’s proposal to initiate a consultation process leading to full membership in Caricom. Premier Burt continued, “My first reaction was to check the date of the press conference because it... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Caricom & More
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] At times it is good to simply sit back and observe vs. engage at the given time. It gives an opportunity to let others state their opinions and viewpoints. So, today we will look at some opinions versus facts. A few weeks ago former One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] Senator Michael Fahy made these comments... Read more of this article
Video: Sir John Swan Press Conference
[Updated] Sir John Swan is holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 21] regarding the Government’s statement that they will be initiating a consultation process about a full membership in Caricom. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update | The press conference has concluded, Sir... Read more of this article
Consultation Process On Caricom Membership
The Government announced in the 2023 Throne Speech that they will be “initiating a consultation process leading to full membership in Caricom.” The relevant extract stated, “The vision of former Premier, the Hon. Dame Jennifer Smith was for Bermuda to strengthen the historic, familial, and cultural ties to the Caribbean. This year... Read more of this article
