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UK Parliament: Q&A On NHS Services & Access

UK Parliament: Q&A On NHS Services & Access

During a British Parliament session, Minister Karin Smyth confirmed that citizens of British Overseas Territories can access NHS services for free in the UK if they are deemed ordinarily resident. During the British Parliament session on December 5th, Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Andrew Rosindell... Read more of this article

Premier Burt On 2025 Joint Ministerial Council

Premier Burt On 2025 Joint Ministerial Council

Premier David Burt provided an overview of his recent attendance at the Joint Ministerial Council in London, which is the highest political forum between the UK Government and elected governments of the Overseas Territories. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker , Honourable Members will be aware of my recent attendance at the Joint... Read more of this article

UK & Overseas Territories Joint Communiqué

UK & Overseas Territories Joint Communiqué

The UK and Overseas Territories issued a Joint Communiqué following the 2025 Joint Ministerial Council Meetings in London, spanning topics including democracy, governance, sanctions, security and more. Introduction 1. We, the Minister for the UK Overseas Territories and the Elected Leaders and Representatives of the Overseas Territories, convened... Read more of this article

Premier & Governor Meet With King Charles III

Premier & Governor Meet With King Charles III

A Government of Bermuda delegation led by the Premier David Burt travelled to London last week to participate in the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC], the highest political forum between the UK Government and the Governments of the British Overseas Territories. A Government spokesperson said, “Additional engagements included a meeting with the... Read more of this article

Premier To Attend JMC Meetings In London

Premier To Attend JMC Meetings In London

Premier David Burt is in London this week to attend the annual meeting of UK government officials and leaders of the Overseas Territories at the Joint Ministerial Council [JMC]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier is joined by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Sen. the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, and Secretary to the Cabinet... Read more of this article

Minister On Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance

Minister On Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance

The UK and Bermuda Governments will work collaboratively to develop the Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance which will pool expertise from Bermuda and the Southern Ocean British Overseas Territories, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 21], the Minister said, “In... Read more of this article

Video: Callahj Simons Speaks In UK Parliament

Video: Callahj Simons Speaks In UK Parliament

Bermudian Callahj Simons represented the island at the UK Youth Parliament in the House of Commons in England. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office is pleased to announce the participation of Ms. Callahj Simons, a distinguished young Bermudian who proudly represented Bermuda at the UK Youth Parliament sitting on... Read more of this article

Bermuda, Anguilla Strengthen Legal Collaboration

Bermuda, Anguilla Strengthen Legal Collaboration

The Department of Public Prosecutions announced an “ongoing collaboration with the Attorney General’s Chambers of Anguilla, reflecting the strong partnership between the two sister British Overseas Territories.” A spokesperson said, “This initiative highlights Bermuda’s commitment to sharing prosecutorial expertise and supporting the... Read more of this article

UK Parliament: Q&A On Russia Assets

UK Parliament: Q&A On Russia Assets

Minister of State Stephen Doughty affirmed that the UK’s Overseas Territories have fully implemented sanctions against Russia and “have frozen assets worth approximately US $9 billion.” During the British Parliament’s session on October 28th, Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth... Read more of this article

UK Parliament: Q&A On Beneficial Registers

UK Parliament: Q&A On Beneficial Registers

“The registers should offer streamlined access to a broad range of legitimate users, supporting proactive investigations, deterring the concealment of illicit gains, and promoting maximum transparency,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament session on September 4th, Labour MP for Crewe and Nantwich Connor Naismith... Read more of this article

UK Parliament: Q&A On Territories & Medals

UK Parliament: Q&A On Territories & Medals

“The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is actively reviewing the medals available in the Overseas Territories, compared to those available in the UK,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on July 24th, Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Andrew... Read more of this article

Whitter Represents Bermuda At Service Summit

Whitter Represents Bermuda At Service Summit

Cherie Whitter represented Bermuda at the British Overseas Territories Public Service Summit in Turks and Caicos, focusing on reform, AI, and regional collaboration. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, Cherie Whitter, Head of the Public Service, represented Bermuda at the British Overseas Territories Deputy Governors and Heads of the Public... Read more of this article