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Bermuda in the world

UK Labour government insider proposes incorporating BOTs into Britain

In a recent interview with Winston Marshall, former UK government foreign affairs advisor, Ben Judah, made some very provocative comments about the future of the British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda (podcast links, timestamped youtube link). The bulk of the interview was about the UK decision to hand the Chagos Islands

New UK entry rules for BOTCs and dual British nationals

The UK has announced new rules on entering the UK. Foreign nationals now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This is not needed for British or Irish citizens or BOTCs. However, there are some complications for dual British or Irish nationals, and also for BOTCs, that ought to be considered

Attorney General speaks to UK House of Lords

Kim Wilkerson today gave evidence to the House of Lords Constitution Committee on the relationship between the UK and the BOTs. She spoke about constitutional reform, clashes with the UK government, passports, migration, and "staying alert" to what the USA is getting up to around the world. I&

Would the UK ever cut Bermuda loose?

The UK House of Lords is currently running some hearings into the UK's relationship with the British Overseas Territories (BOTs). Bermuda's Attorney General, Kim Wilkerson, is due to give evidence on the 11th February, and I will keep an eye on that. On Wednesday, they heard

New USA visa restrictions - lessons for Bermuda

It has been widely reported that the USA has frozen immigrant visa processing for nationals of various countries, including most Caricom nations. The claimed rationale is to target nationals who are at higher risk of claiming benefits in the USA, although this does not stop the inclusion on the list

What's wrong with Bermuda passports?

Many people who become British Overseas Territories citizens ask about applying for a Bermuda passport as well. I tend to tell people that the Bermuda passport is often barely worth the trouble. Naturalisation as a BOT citizen is of great value, but you don't need the passport itself.

The perils of using a Bermuda driving licence overseas

There are many good things about living in Bermuda. One not so good thing is wanting to drive overseas when you only have a Bermuda driving licence. At some point, many jurisdictions' driving licences will become invalidated if you are no longer living in that country. This means that