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The Case for Full CARICOM Membership

Shared History & Culture

Food Security & Cost of Living

Climate & Disaster Resilience

Health & Public Safety

Education, Skills & Youth Opportunity

Jobs, Immigration & Safeguards

Risks

Cost for Full Membership

Key Milestones

2003

Associate Membership

Bermuda joins CARICOM as an Associate Member.

2023

Strategic Review

Government begins review of relationship benefits.

2024

Public Consultation

Launch of island-wide dialogue and fact-finding.

2025+

Decision Phase

Parliamentary debate and final decision making.

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The Case for Membership

Shared History

Food Security

Climate

Health

Education

Jobs

Risks

Cost

The Case for Full CARICOM Membership

What is the Government asking the public to do right now?

Is Bermuda definitely joining CARICOM as a full member?

Is becoming a full CARICOM Member about politics or ideology?

Why is this being pursued now?

Is this a step toward independence?

Why isn't there a referendum?

Why does voice matter?

Shared History & Culture

Is Bermuda really part of the Caribbean?

What do Bermudians actually share with Caribbean people?

Why do some people feel Bermuda is "separate" from the Caribbean?

Has Bermuda always had ties to the Caribbean?

Are there Bermudian families with Caribbean roots?

Why is history being emphasized in this conversation?

Is CARICOM about changing Bermudian culture?

Why is the phrase "The Story of Us" being used?

Food Security & Cost of Living

Why does food security matter in this conversation?

Would CARICOM membership lower grocery prices?

Climate & Disaster Resilience

How does CARICOM help with climate resilience?

Would this affect how Bermuda prepares for hurricanes?

Health & Public Safety

What does regional health cooperation actually mean?

Does this change Bermuda's healthcare system?

Education, Skills & Youth Opportunity

How could this affect education and training?

Is this about sending Bermudians away?

Jobs, Immigration & Safeguards

Does full membership mean open borders or free movement of people?

Will Bermudians lose jobs to people from other countries?

How would jobs be protected?

Risks

Does this weaken Bermuda's relationship with the UK, US, or Canada?

What happens if CARICOM does not approve Bermuda's application?

Cost for Full Membership

What's the difference between Associate and Full Membership?

Why pay more if Bermuda already gets some benefits?

How much would full membership cost Bermuda?

Key Milestones

Associate Membership

Strategic Review

Public Consultation

Decision Phase