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Bermuda in the world

What might independence mean for non-Bermudian residents?

With increased talk of independence locally, I mean to focus on the possible implications of this in my newsletter going forwards. I am often asked by PRC holders / Belongers, etc. "what would independence mean for me?" The answer is that it is difficult to know for sure. It&

Hazards of renouncing American citizenship

I speak to various American citizens who tell me that, once they have British Overseas Territories (BOT) and British citizenship, they would like to renounce their American citizenship - usually due to the almost uniquely American practice of demanding taxes from non-resident citizens. I tell them that is something to

Caution over Bermuda passport use

Once somebody becomes naturalised as a British Overseas Territories citizen, they can apply for a Bermuda passport. In the past, this has been a useful passport to have. For nationals of countries with visa restrictions, it provides them with a more valuable passport. Even for nationals of countries without major