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UK Parliament: Q&A On Police Deployment
“In November 2024, authorisations were provided for the deployment of three police officers to Bermuda, two to the Falkland Islands, one to Anguilla, one to Gibraltar and seven to the Sovereign Base Areas,” Minister of State Diana Johnson said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 28th, Shadow Minister for Foreign, Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Premier On 2024 Joint Ministerial Council
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an overview of his recent trip to London for the Joint Ministerial Council. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, and the public will be aware of the annual trek to the UK required of Premiers, Chief Ministers,... Read more of this article
Premier Burt On UK Meetings And Discussions
“Last week’s meetings were invaluable opportunities to meet the new Overseas Territories Minister, share the Bermuda story with key UK business sectors, and collectively reinforce critical matters of importance during the JMC alongside my OT colleagues,” said the Premier David Burt, following an intense schedule of meetings in London last week... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Attends Joint Ministerial Council
Premier David Burt attended the Joint Ministerial Council in the UK, where discussions focused on strengthening partnerships between the UK and the Overseas Territories, as highlighted by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy tweeted the photo below showing himself with people including... Read more of this article
Premier In UK For Overseas Territories Meetings
Premier David Burt, as well as other local officials, are in London this week participating in the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [OT JMC] Meetings. A Government spokesperson said “This yearly meeting hosted by the UK Government, brings together Leaders of the Overseas Territories. The Joint Ministerial Council is the... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On OTs Sustainable Fishing
“Working together with the Overseas Territories, the UK Government is supporting the development of sustainable marine management practices within the OTs through the Blue Belt Programme,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 14th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Public Registers
“I have been clear to OT leaders that full publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership [PARBOs] are our ultimate expectation,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 14th, MP Phil Brickell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, “pursuant... Read more of this article
OT Corrections Instructors Receive Training
Corrections instructors from Bermuda, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands recently participated in tactical force training hosted by the Bermuda Department of Corrections [BDOC]. A Government spokesperson said, “The UK Ministry of Justice Overseas Territories Justice Programme organised the Use of Force Instructor Revalidation Training. Instructors... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Territories Registers
“The FCDO works closely with the Home Office, who lead engagement with the Crown Dependencies on beneficial ownership transparency,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on October 10th, MP Ellie Chowns asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, “pursuant... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On OTs And Education
Parliamentary Under-Secretary Janet Daby outlined the eligibility criteria for British Overseas Territories citizens to access home fee status and tuition fee loans for UK university courses. During a recent session in the UK Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked, “To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Overseas Territories
“The Foreign Secretary and the Minister for the Overseas Territories, will continue to engage directly with the Overseas Territories, including during the November Joint Ministerial Council and in future visits to the Territories,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on September 6th, Conservative MP... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Meets With UK Minister For OTs
Premier David Burt participated in a joint meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister for Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and leaders of other UK OTs. A Government spokesperson said, “This meeting was significant as it was the first meeting between OT leaders and Minister Doughty since he was appointed as minister under the new UK Labour... Read more of this article
