Economic impact
What measurable economic benefits and costs are expected from full membership?
BERMUDA • CARICOM • REFERENDUM
LET
BERMUDA
VOTE.
Should Bermuda apply to become a full member of CARICOM?
This campaign is not telling Bermudians how to vote. It is asking that Bermudians be given a clear national yes or no referendum before a decision of this significance is made.
Signing means supporting a referendum, not taking a position for or against CARICOM membership.
ONE QUESTION. ONE REFERENDUM. LET THE PUBLIC DECIDE.
WHY A REFERENDUM?
A decision this significant deserves direct public consent.
Full CARICOM membership could have long term implications for Bermuda. Supporters and opponents may reach different conclusions about those implications, and that is exactly why the public should have access to clear information before deciding.
The campaign's position is simple: publish the relevant terms, obligations, costs, exemptions and expected benefits, allow all sides to make their case, and then put the question directly to Bermuda's electorate.
WHAT SIGNING MEANS
Signing is not a “Yes” or “No” vote on CARICOM.
It means you support giving Bermuda's electorate the opportunity to make that decision through a national referendum.
Sign the petition →QUESTIONS WORTH ANSWERING
Before a referendum, Bermuda deserves clear information.
These questions are presented for public understanding, not to imply a predetermined answer.
Movement of people
What would membership mean for immigration, work permits and movement arrangements?
CSME
Which elements of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy would apply to Bermuda?
Employment
How, if at all, could membership affect existing protections and opportunities for Bermudians?
Public cost
What recurring financial contributions, administrative costs and related expenses are expected?
International business
What effects, if any, are expected for Bermuda's international business relationships?
Constitutional position
How would full membership interact with Bermuda's status as a British Overseas Territory?
Long term obligations
What treaties, commitments, exemptions and future obligations would Bermuda accept?
READ THE SOURCE MATERIAL
Don't take a campaign's word for it.
Read the Government's published material, review the arguments on all sides, ask questions, and form your own view.
CAMPAIGN PROGRESS
Transparent numbers. One consolidated count.
How the count is handled
The campaign maintains separate digital and physical signature records. These are combined and checked for exact name duplicates before publishing the consolidated unique signatory total.
If you signed digitally, please do not sign a physical sheet as well.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Bermudians talking to Bermudians.
Volunteers give residents an opportunity to ask what the petition is about, read the wording for themselves and decide whether they wish to sign.
Volunteers are not there to tell anyone whether Bermuda should join CARICOM. The campaign's purpose is to build support for putting the question to the electorate.
Volunteer for a signing session →“
The strongest conversations are often the simplest: explain what the petition actually asks for, answer questions, and let people make up their own minds.
VOLUNTEER
Help give registered voters the opportunity to sign.
Sign up for a physical petition session or offer help with campaign logistics, outreach or administration.
- Short volunteer sessions
- Clear, neutral petition explanation
- Central, East and West locations
- No requirement to advocate a Yes or No position
FAQ
Common questions
Does signing mean I oppose CARICOM membership?
No. The petition supports holding a referendum. It does not require a particular position on the membership question itself.
Can I sign both online and physically?
Please sign only once. The campaign consolidates the lists and removes duplicates before publishing its unique signatory total.
Who is this campaign affiliated with?
This website presents an independent civic petition campaign. It should not be represented as an official Government of Bermuda or CARICOM website.
Does the campaign tell people how to vote?
No. Its stated purpose is to advocate for the referendum itself and encourage voters to review the available information before forming their own position.
LET BERMUDA VOTE
Support the call for a national referendum.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Help with the next two weekends of physical petition outreach.
Choose a location and session below. Two volunteers are ideally needed at each location. Clicking Sign up will add that session to the volunteer form so you can send your details for confirmation.
October 16 to 18
Weekend One
Friday, October 16, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 17, 2:00 to 5:00 PM
October 23 to 25
Weekend Two
Friday, October 23, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 24, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 24, 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Note: Times and locations are planned campaign sessions and can be adjusted as volunteer coverage is confirmed.