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Michael Fahy On US, Visas, CARICOM & More
[Updated] “The question is whether full membership in a bloc whose members have just been collectively downgraded by our most important economic partner serves Bermuda’s best interests at this time,” Shadow Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said. Mr. Fahy said, “Last week, the United States Department of State released a list of countries... Read more of this article
Column: OBA’s Fahy On CARICOM & More
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Michael Fahy] Bermuda stands at a crossroads. The Government’s push toward full CARICOM membership has the potential to reshape our island’s economy, our immigration system, and our long-term constitutional future. When decisions can lead to fundamental shifts in our relationships with other countries, they require... Read more of this article
Minister Lightbourne At Africa-CARICOM Summit
Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne is currently attending the Africa-CARICOM Summit in Ethiopia, with the Government stating that “the Summit is a pivotal event in the Government’s strategic pursuit of full membership in the Caribbean Community [CARICOM].” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon.... Read more of this article
Michael Fahy On Caricom, Referendum & More
“Surely the ultimate public consultation on a matter of such national importance is asking the people of Bermuda whether they desire to become full members of Caricom,” Shadow Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said. A spokesperson said, “Why is the Government refusing to agree to put the question of full Caricom membership to the... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On CARICOM
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] The Progressive Labour Party believes in putting Bermudians first. That’s the principle guiding our immigration policy, economic policy and our housing policies. Being Pro-Bermudian doesn’t mean being xenophobic or anti-immigration, it means making sure that immigration works for Bermudians and their... Read more of this article
Premier On Caricom Heads Of Govt Meeting
Premier David Burt provided an overview of his recent attendance at the 49th Conference of Caricom Heads of Government meeting in Jamaica. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 11], the Premier said, “With the firm support of the Conference, technical and legal advisors within the Caricom Secretariat will shortly provide us with the initial... Read more of this article
Column: Minister Lightbourne On Caricom
[Opinion column written by Minister Alexa Lightbourne] As Bermuda continues its careful exploration of enhanced Caricom membership, recent statements by Shadow Minister Michael Fahy have unfortunately misrepresented and undermined the Government’s deliberate, transparent, and inclusive approach to this important national dialogue. These misleading... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Caricom, Politics & More
[Opinion column written by Christopher Famous] It is of no surprise that certain organizations and political entities continue to attempt to cloud an issue that has previously been clarified. So, for the sake of clarity let us repeat a few facts re Caricom. Bermuda first obtained observer status of Caricom under the United Bermuda Party Caricom is... Read more of this article
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
