The Government has renewed a call for the public to share their thoughts about race relations in Bermuda as part of a consultation process.

Lovitta Foggo, the Minister of Labour, Community and Sport, said she was encouraged by the responses sent to the Citizens Forum website since it launched last month.

She said: “We recognise that for generations Bermuda’s history has been fraught with tensions and disagreements when it comes to the topics of race, diversity, inclusion and equality.

“I believe that as a community, we should have the courage and vulnerability to have these important conversations, and so, we continue to invite honest and direct engagement from the public.

“I also wish to invite any organisation or individual who is interested in discussing this topic directly with me to contact the Ministry to arrange a meeting so that we can share an exchange of views.”

Ms Foggo added: “We are open to hearing all suggestions and approaches of how we can address this issue — whether it’s more education about our collective history in our schools; or reviewing inequitable policies or laws that have existed on our legislative books; or whether it’s introducing or creating a cultural facility that showcases our racial and historical legacy; this Government is committed to addressing our racial divisions.

“Ultimately, our vision is for a fair and equitable Bermuda that embraces and supports all who calls this island home.”

Visitors to the Citizens Forum website are asked a series of questions about the state of racial relations in Bermuda and how they believe it can be addressed.