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
Cartoon Kevin Maybury, February 20, 2026 Kevin Maybury takes a look at potential labour shortages in the tourism industry Kevin Maybury takes a look at potential labour shortages in the tourism industry Feb 20, 2026 9:24 PM
Local Business Chamber Budget Breakfast tickets sell out in hours The programme expands this year to allow more discussion among business and government officials The programme expands this year to allow more discussion among business and government officials Feb 19, 2026 11:00 AM
Economy Chamber warning on the stifling of job growth Business leaders want to be at the table for immigration and other public policy discussions Business leaders want to be at the table for immigration and other public policy discussions Feb 19, 2026 7:41 AM
General ‘It’s crazy’: Bermudians tell of Minneapolis climate of fear Two from the island who reside in the Minnesota capital describe keeping a low profile in a city now fraught with tension Two from the island who reside in the Minnesota capital describe keeping a low profile in a city now fraught with tension Jan 27, 2026 7:57 AM
Opinion Writer The killings and cruelty in Minneapolis can’t be spun The killings by immigration officials of American citizens will not be forgotten even if President Donald Trump removes them from Minneapolis The killings by immigration officials of American citizens will not be forgotten even if President Donald Trump removes them from Minneapolis Jan 27, 2026 7:50 AM
Opinion Writer Cayman’s ‘utopian’ immigration policy turned upside down The Cayman Islands cites the need to protect Caymanians’ economic status and sense of identity The Cayman Islands cites the need to protect Caymanians’ economic status and sense of identity Jan 09, 2026 7:31 AM
General Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica added to US travel ban list The restrictions went into effect at the start of the year and include 39 countries overall The restrictions went into effect at the start of the year and include 39 countries overall Jan 05, 2026 7:54 AM
Opinion Writer Striking the right tone on immigration Neville Tyrrell MP says Government is striking the right balance between economic growth and social protection Neville Tyrrell MP says Government is striking the right balance between economic growth and social protection Jan 03, 2026 7:59 AM
International Business Immigration reform for Cayman A new policy requires residency for 20 years before applying for Caymanian status A new policy requires residency for 20 years before applying for Caymanian status Dec 15, 2025 8:02 AM
Opinion Writer Skills pathways are there if we really want them Chris Famous, ever a champion for the trades, issues a rallying cry for young Bermudians to get involved Chris Famous, ever a champion for the trades, issues a rallying cry for young Bermudians to get involved Dec 12, 2025 8:14 AM
Editorials Bermuda’s economic dilemma Policymakers must find a way to expand the economy without making housing even more expensive Policymakers must find a way to expand the economy without making housing even more expensive Nov 28, 2025 8:00 AM
Labour Workers and employers urged to beware of immigration laws Punishments can include civil penalties, instruction to leave Bermuda and addition to stop list Punishments can include civil penalties, instruction to leave Bermuda and addition to stop list Nov 17, 2025 11:56 AM
General Bermuda adopts two official tests to prove fluency in English Starting November 1, newcomers to the island who speak other languages are required to prove proficiency Starting November 1, newcomers to the island who speak other languages are required to prove proficiency Nov 13, 2025 5:21 PM
General Immigration department offers flexibility to Jamaicans abroad People from the island affected by the impact of Hurricane Melissa have options to tailor their stay in Bermuda People from the island affected by the impact of Hurricane Melissa have options to tailor their stay in Bermuda Nov 12, 2025 1:57 PM
Politics Work-permit English fluency to protect Bermudian jobs The topic arises as statistics show the island did little more than break even on its latest local worker numbers The topic arises as statistics show the island did little more than break even on its latest local worker numbers Nov 09, 2025 9:00 PM
Labour Updated labour laws begin on November 1 New sections in the policy include applications to reside and proficiency in the English language New sections in the policy include applications to reside and proficiency in the English language Oct 31, 2025 5:05 PM
Opinion Writer Iowa immigration case: a bipartisan nightmare Patricia Lopez details serious flaws in the processes that took decades to catch up to Ian Roberts Patricia Lopez details serious flaws in the processes that took decades to catch up to Ian Roberts Oct 06, 2025 7:59 AM
Labour Hayward releases immigration policies New guidelines will apply to potential students on the island and partners of residents New guidelines will apply to potential students on the island and partners of residents Sep 25, 2025 8:24 AM
Obituaries Right Reverend Neville Smith (1945-2025): gentle prayer warrior A pastor recognised as a “ministerial legend” in 2010 regularly led the island in national days of worship A pastor recognised as a “ministerial legend” in 2010 regularly led the island in national days of worship Sep 13, 2025 7:57 AM
