HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Bermuda is contemplating changing into a full-fledged member of the Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) and is initiating a session course of.
Governor Rena Lalgie disclosed the supply of the federal government’s Throne Speech on Friday, telling the Bermuda Home of Meeting that full membership in CARICOM was a imaginative and prescient of former Premier Dame Jennifer Smith, who desired the island nation to “strengthen the historic, familial, and cultural ties to the Caribbean.”
She mentioned starting a dialogue on gaining full membership in CARICOM is appropriate, because the nation is marking 20 years as an affiliate member.
“On this anniversary yr, the Authorities will renew the imaginative and prescient of Dame Jennifer, initiating a session course of resulting in full membership in CARICOM,” Governor Lalgie mentioned.
Bermuda turned a CARICOM affiliate member on July third, 2003.
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