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Bermuda cannot import its way out of a workforce crisis

Government and the business community have to genuinely put Bermudians first in the workforce of the future

Government and the business community have to genuinely put Bermudians first in the workforce of the future

• Sep 28, 2026 4:27 AM

Letters to the Editor

Government is all talk and no action

A letter writer is still waiting for a reply to a direct message to the Department of Immigration

A letter writer is still waiting for a reply to a direct message to the Department of Immigration

• Sep 17, 2026 6:55 AM

Court

Photos of drugs accused were for immigration officer, court hears

Sandra Marrero-Guzman is charged with conspiring to bring cannabis into the country with intent to supply in June 2025

Sandra Marrero-Guzman is charged with conspiring to bring cannabis into the country with intent to supply in June 2025

• Sep 16, 2026 7:55 AM

Local Business

Vantara Relocation adds tax advisory services

Local services provider partners with UK tax adviser

Local services provider partners with UK tax adviser

• Sep 14, 2026 2:50 PM

Reinsurance

Closed-category insurance roles questioned by industry

Insurance sources warn new restrictions could lead to fewer entry-level jobs

Insurance sources warn new restrictions could lead to fewer entry-level jobs

• Sep 11, 2026 8:14 AM

Politics

House: legal barriers frustrate investigations of wedlock fraud

MPs hear that officials will get new powers to pursue “sham marriages” sidestepping immigration – a grievance for successive governments

MPs hear that officials will get new powers to pursue “sham marriages” sidestepping immigration – a grievance for successive governments

• Sep 04, 2026 4:18 PM

Labour

Hayward: Government to get tough on marriage fraud

Sham nuptials to dodge immigration regulations are not at present covered under the island’s laws

Sham nuptials to dodge immigration regulations are not at present covered under the island’s laws

• Sep 04, 2026 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Expatriate workers need more housing security

Non-Bermudian workers are often fearful of asserting their rights as tenants, says a new tenants rights association

Non-Bermudian workers are often fearful of asserting their rights as tenants, says a new tenants rights association

• Sep 01, 2026 7:55 AM

Transport

Enhanced screening measures added at airport

Officials say enhanced passenger processing will streamline travel for US citizens

Officials say enhanced passenger processing will streamline travel for US citizens

• Aug 31, 2026 2:58 PM

Letters to the Editor

Setting the record straight

Cordell Riley responds to comments about his column on “failure to fornicate”

Cordell Riley responds to comments about his column on “failure to fornicate”

• Aug 23, 2026 8:17 AM

Letters to the Editor

Freeze work permits now

Keith Godfrey believes many qualified Bermudians are on the sidelines, while Government continues to bring in new immigrants

Keith Godfrey believes many qualified Bermudians are on the sidelines, while Government continues to bring in new immigrants

• Aug 07, 2026 7:52 AM

Opinion Writer

Work permit policy is protecting decline, not Bermudian jobs

A cumbersome and slow process is killing growth and therefore employment for locals, says Michael Fahy

A cumbersome and slow process is killing growth and therefore employment for locals, says Michael Fahy

• Aug 06, 2026 7:28 AM

Opinion Writer

A failure to fornicate

Bermuda’s population crisis can be solved only by increased immigration, but Cordell Riley argues it should be regulated to mirror the island’s racial make-up

Bermuda’s population crisis can be solved only by increased immigration, but Cordell Riley argues it should be regulated to mirror the island’s racial make-up

• Aug 03, 2026 7:56 AM

Labour

Actuary work permit policy extended

Scheme will continue to allow skilled professionals to be approved for work within ten days

Scheme will continue to allow skilled professionals to be approved for work within ten days

• Jul 30, 2026 10:30 AM

Politics

Amendments for outstanding immigration appeals approved

Reforms supported to improve case management and “enhance public confidence”

Reforms supported to improve case management and “enhance public confidence”

• Jun 30, 2026 7:53 AM

Labour

Fairmont guest workers top 450, some lodged at Warwick Camp

Royal Bermuda Regiment says 120 workers from the hotel were moving out of the Warwick compound this week

Royal Bermuda Regiment says 120 workers from the hotel were moving out of the Warwick compound this week

• Jun 26, 2026 6:58 AM

Letters to the Editor

Fairmont Southampton ratio is the wrong way round

A letter writer cannot understand why so few Bermudians are employed on the Southampton Princess renovation

A letter writer cannot understand why so few Bermudians are employed on the Southampton Princess renovation

• Jun 20, 2026 7:28 AM

Politics

Hotel redevelopment attracts workers from 19 countries

Immigration department shares that 419 new work permits have been issued for the Fairmont Southampton project

Immigration department shares that 419 new work permits have been issued for the Fairmont Southampton project

• Jun 18, 2026 3:29 AM

General

Immigration department to accept direct messages

Questions about work permits, passports and other matters can be e-mailed to the Government directly

Questions about work permits, passports and other matters can be e-mailed to the Government directly

• Jun 02, 2026 12:59 PM

Labour

Fahy demands more data on Caricom emigration, workers

The Shadow Minister of Economy, Labour and Housing calls lack of progress “just plain sad”

The Shadow Minister of Economy, Labour and Housing calls lack of progress “just plain sad”

• Jun 02, 2026 7:59 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, May 29, 2026

Kevin Maybury wonders what will happen with the movement of labour if Bermuda becomes a full member of Caricom

Kevin Maybury wonders what will happen with the movement of labour if Bermuda becomes a full member of Caricom

• May 29, 2026 7:58 AM

Labour

Lightbourne: Caricom marketplace could plug labour gaps

Home affairs minister says full membership presents opportunity to fill jobs with skilled Caribbean workers

Home affairs minister says full membership presents opportunity to fill jobs with skilled Caribbean workers

• May 11, 2026 7:57 AM

Labour

Work-permit policy updates reflect response to feedback

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, outlines a string of amendments

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, outlines a string of amendments

• May 05, 2026 7:56 AM

Local Business

Watch: Panel sees no end in sight for geopolitical challenges

Immigration and social mobility high on subject matter for group

Immigration and social mobility high on subject matter for group

• Apr 24, 2026 8:16 AM

General

Biometric collection opportunities for Canada visas

Appointments must be made for the sessions, taking place on Parliament Street on April 16 and 17

Appointments must be made for the sessions, taking place on Parliament Street on April 16 and 17

• Apr 06, 2026 7:48 AM

Local Business

Businesses call for pause on work-permit English test

Immigration measure causing recruiting issues at critical time, says restaurateur

Immigration measure causing recruiting issues at critical time, says restaurateur

• Mar 13, 2026 7:47 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, March 6, 2026

Kevin Maybury looks at the ramifications of labour demands for the Fairmont Southampton Princess

Kevin Maybury looks at the ramifications of labour demands for the Fairmont Southampton Princess

• Mar 06, 2026 7:40 AM

Court

Court refuses to halt deportation of sex offender

Ernest McQueen, a Jamaican national, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for sexual exploitation

Ernest McQueen, a Jamaican national, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for sexual exploitation

• Feb 25, 2026 7:58 AM

General

Bermuda travellers unaffected by British border change

UK switch to electronic travel authorisation, a work in progress since 2023, takes a further step

UK switch to electronic travel authorisation, a work in progress since 2023, takes a further step

• Feb 25, 2026 7:38 AM