CARICOM Full Membership
Green Paper
The Government of Bermuda's 57-page discussion document setting out the case for full CARICOM membership, the implications for Bermuda, and the questions the public is invited to consider.
57 pages · PDF · Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Bermuda · February 2026
What's Inside
The Green Paper is organised into five main sections. Click any section to read a brief summary.
Questions for Public Consideration
The Green Paper invites Bermudians to reflect on the following questions. Your answers to these questions — and more — form the basis of the public consultation survey.
What are the potential economic benefits and risks of full CARICOM membership for Bermuda?
What safeguards would need to be in place before Bermuda could support full membership?
How would full membership affect Bermuda's relationship with the United States and the United Kingdom?
What does CARICOM membership mean for Bermudian identity and cultural belonging?
How should the Government balance economic integration with the protection of Bermuda's labour market?
What additional information would help you form a view on full membership?
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After reading the Green Paper, we'd like to hear your initial thoughts. This form is completely anonymous — no personal information is required. Your feedback goes directly to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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