[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] Every government says the same thing about work permits, namely ”Bermudians first.” That is the right principle, but principles without competence are just slogans. Right now Bermuda’s work permit policy is failing on three counts. It is too slow, too opaque, and it is not delivering the jobs for Bermudians it promises. The result? Businesses can’t hire, essential services are stretched, …