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Sometimes it takes an extreme situation to bring us to the table for a real conversation. There is no better example than the epic negotiations for constitutional reform in South Africa. My former colleagues at the Harvard Negotiation Programme work...

Deputy Opposition Leader David Burt has reiterated calls for Government to withdraw Pathways to Status immigration in favour of open and constructive consultation. “The approach taken by the Ministers Michael Fahy and Trevor Moniz thus far has caused...

Protesters shut down the House of Assembly with a nine-hour blockade yesterday, preventing MPs from debating the controversial Pathways to Status Bill. Hundreds of campaigners linked arms to form a human barrier to stop MPs entering the Parliament bu...

Student attendance was adversely affected across Bermuda’s schools owing to island-wide work stoppages yesterday despite all schools remaining open. Yesterday marked the second day of stoppages by Civil Service workers in protest against the Bermuda...

Responding to yesterday’s immigration reform protest at Sessions House, the Premier has called the Bermuda Government’s proposed legislation “a step for the long-term economic health of the Bermudian people”.The rally of 1,500 people saw MPs prevente...

Yesterday presented yet another sign that Bermuda is hurtling uncontrollably towards a status that is not of the First World variety that we often claim to possess. It did not require a high-priced sleuth to figure out that Chris Furbert and the Reve...

A breakaway group of immigration reform protesters marched from Sessions House to the office of Attorney-General Trevor Moniz yesterday afternoon, in an effort to confront him about the “Pathways to Status” initiative. The 30-strong group set off at...

Dear Sir, As a people we have certain rights, responsibilities and authority as vested citizens where we live. Either by birth, marriage or decree, we have the authority to determine our representation within the political process, and the rights and...

Local boat owner Bill Tatem offered a helping hand to Bermudians, residents and tourists struggling to make their way around the island during yesterday’s work stoppages by giving them a free lift in his boat. The self-employed construction worker to...

A huge crowd gathered on the grounds of Cabinet Building last night in support of the controversial Pathways to Status legislation. The candlelit vigil was a response to the slew of protests against the Bermuda Government’s proposed immigration refor...

Dear Sir, Some years back when Sir John Swan was Premier, the Progressive Labour Party had some internal problems that resulted in the formation of the National Liberal Party. Just about the time when this new party was gaining momentum, Sir John c...

Dear Sir, The current immigration debate has clearly brought to a head deep-rooted feelings. The opinions of both sides are valid and should be listened to very carefully. This issue is proving to be polemic and it must be handled with the greatest ...