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UK peer: explore independence for ‘scraps of empire’

Former top diplomat Lord McDonald tells Lords committee of “jeopardy” to Britain’s reputation posed by Overseas Territories

Former top diplomat Lord McDonald tells Lords committee of “jeopardy” to Britain’s reputation posed by Overseas Territories

• Feb 05, 2026 7:29 AM

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Kevin Maybury, December 5, 2025

Kevin Maybury witnesses David Burt make his final hint for independence during a Joint Ministerial Council visit to London

Kevin Maybury witnesses David Burt make his final hint for independence during a Joint Ministerial Council visit to London

• Dec 05, 2025 7:59 AM

Letters to the Editor

We should own our poor oversight rather than point fingers

Michael Dunkley advises that it would be unwise for his successor as premier to undermine the relationship with Britain

Michael Dunkley advises that it would be unwise for his successor as premier to undermine the relationship with Britain

• Dec 04, 2025 7:58 AM

Opinion Writer

Independence? Let’s fix Bermuda first

Maurice Foley says if we truly believe in self-determination, we must also believe in bringing our people home

Maurice Foley says if we truly believe in self-determination, we must also believe in bringing our people home

• Nov 14, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Attorney-General highlights self-governance at UN

Kim Wilkerson speaks to the United Nations Special Political and Decolonisation Committee

Kim Wilkerson speaks to the United Nations Special Political and Decolonisation Committee

• Oct 09, 2025 11:03 AM

Opinion Writer

Burkina Faso, decolonisation and us

Taj Donville-Outerbridge warns that embracing Afro-Caribbean heritage should not mean uncritically importing illiberal tendencies

Taj Donville-Outerbridge warns that embracing Afro-Caribbean heritage should not mean uncritically importing illiberal tendencies

• Oct 06, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

Premier refuses to be drawn on Caricom referendum

David Burt says way to increase Bermuda’s population is to increase the number of jobs

David Burt says way to increase Bermuda’s population is to increase the number of jobs

• Jul 14, 2025 7:58 AM

Letters to the Editor

Enough of the posturing – call a referendum!

Michael Marsh urges the public to challenge the Government on matters such as Caricom and independence

Michael Marsh urges the public to challenge the Government on matters such as Caricom and independence

• Mar 19, 2025 7:58 AM

General

Culture minister commends Filipino celebrations

Owen Darrell gives a speech at the festival-style event celebrating the 126th anniversary of Filipino independence

Owen Darrell gives a speech at the festival-style event celebrating the 126th anniversary of Filipino independence

• Jun 25, 2024 10:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Bettering ourselves for independence

Walker Zupp outlines some of the things Bermuda needs to do before it can go independent

Walker Zupp outlines some of the things Bermuda needs to do before it can go independent

• May 31, 2024 8:00 AM

Politics

Poll: Caricom and independence unpopular

Survey indicates only 6 per cent of 402 Bermudians support cutting ties with Britain

Survey indicates only 6 per cent of 402 Bermudians support cutting ties with Britain

• Jan 11, 2024 7:54 AM

General

PLP congratulates Bahamas on 50 years of independence

Party notes historical and political connections and calls for strengthened ties

Party notes historical and political connections and calls for strengthened ties

• Jul 11, 2023 7:51 AM

Politics

Report: free association a possibility for OTs

Writers find territories should review relationships with Britain on an individual, as-needed basis

Writers find territories should review relationships with Britain on an individual, as-needed basis

• Jul 05, 2023 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Rules of engagement

John Barritt in the first of a six-part series designed to encourage conversation around Britain’s relationship with its Overseas Territories

John Barritt in the first of a six-part series designed to encourage conversation around Britain’s relationship with its Overseas Territories

• Jul 04, 2023 8:00 AM

Community

Bermuda celebrates 50 years of Bahamian independence

Bahamian residents in Bermuda will this week celebrate their island’s 50th anniversary of independence from Britain

Bahamian residents in Bermuda will this week celebrate their island’s 50th anniversary of independence from Britain

• Jun 26, 2023 8:00 AM

Politics

Inquiry into UK’s relationship with Overseas Territories opens

Bermudians are being asked to make submissions on whether the constitutional set-up with Britain is “satisfactory and appropriate”

Bermudians are being asked to make submissions on whether the constitutional set-up with Britain is “satisfactory and appropriate”

• Apr 22, 2023 8:00 AM

General

Government budgets $50,000 for work on legalisation of cannabis

The announcement comes after the UK denied Royal Assent to cannabis legislation last year

The announcement comes after the UK denied Royal Assent to cannabis legislation last year

• Mar 01, 2023 7:43 AM

Opinion Writer

The inevitability of independence

Max Hastings on the conundrum facing Britain, with Northern Ireland and Scotland moving ever closer to going their own way

Max Hastings on the conundrum facing Britain, with Northern Ireland and Scotland moving ever closer to going their own way

• Feb 27, 2023 8:07 AM

Politics

Premier’s trip to London for Queen’s funeral cost $3,700

David Burt’s four-day visit to London to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II cost more than $3,700. Accommodation for the September trip came in at $2,692...

David Burt’s four-day visit to London to attend the funeral ...

• Feb 03, 2023 7:48 AM

Politics

UK ‘position on independence unchanged’

The Governor says assessments of the recent self-governance report’s content are for the Government to make

The Governor says assessments of the recent self-governance report’s content are for the Government to make

• Jan 16, 2023 9:48 AM

Politics

Steep rise in number of people buying less, opposition to independence hardens

A new survey shows a hardening of opposition to independence — as well as a hike in consumers buying less as prices rise

A new survey shows a hardening of opposition to independence — as well as a hike in consumers buying less as prices rise

• Jan 12, 2023 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Pro-independence propaganda

I was somewhat surprised to find my name included in Christopher Famous’s political magic show last week. Once again, he has attempted to argue a point by erect...

I was somewhat surprised to find my name included in Christo...

• Jan 03, 2023 8:02 AM

Year in Review

September 2022: Stormy month as UK blocks cannabis laws

Britain blocked legislation passed in the House of Assembly to create a framework for regulating a cannabis industry on the island. Rena Lalgie, the Governor, s...

Britain blocked legislation passed in the House of Assembly ...

• Jan 01, 2023 7:55 AM

Politics

Premier accused of ‘cynical marketing exercise’ on Independence

A former Progressive Labour Party MP has dismissed speculation that the Government is pressing ahead with Independence. Instead, Rolfe Commissiong insisted that...

A former Progressive Labour Party MP has dismissed speculati...

• Dec 19, 2022 5:48 PM

Opinion Writer

Premier is kicking the Independence can down the road

First of all, I have never believed that the Premier – a man that an older relative of mine who was on the front line of Bermuda’s racial and civil rights battl...

First of all, I have never believed that the Premier – a man...

• Dec 19, 2022 7:54 AM

Politics

UK’s rejection of island’s cannabis law branded as ‘colonial-style intervention’

Britain’s refusal to allow Bermuda to liberalise its cannabis laws has been branded a “colonial-style intervention” in the UK’s most famous newspaper. An artic...

Britain’s refusal to allow Bermuda to liberalise its cannabi...

• Dec 16, 2022 1:58 PM

Letters to the Editor

Independence needs to be decided by referendum

Dear Sir, When the subject of Independence for Bermuda was brought up by the Progressive Labour Party Government some 17 years ago, their independence-assessmen...

Dear Sir, When the subject of Independence for Bermuda was b...

• Dec 15, 2022 7:48 AM

Editorials

A duplicitous way to begin a mature debate on Independence

Perhaps bruised by previous efforts to bring about Independence for Bermuda, the Progressive Labour Party Government has taken a different approach with the rel...

Perhaps bruised by previous efforts to bring about Independe...

• Dec 12, 2022 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Independence means being in the driver’s seat

Dear Sir, This is a poem I wrote in May 1996 on Independence for Bermuda: Independence — what does it mean? Standing UP on your own two feet, Being the driver ...

Dear Sir, This is a poem I wrote in May 1996 on Independenc...

• Dec 12, 2022 7:59 AM