Why do some people in Bermuda speak Portuguese?

The presence of the Portuguese language in Bermuda is a result of historical migration patterns rather than colonial settlement from Portugal.

Starting in the mid-19th century, laborers from Madeira and the Azores immigrated to the islands to work. Their descendants remain a distinct part of the population today, contributing to the cultural and linguistic diversity of the territory alongside those of British, American, and African descent. While English remains the official language of Bermuda, the heritage of these Portuguese laborers is preserved through the continued use of the Portuguese language by some residents.1