Tag: United Kingdom
Minister: Police & Hampshire Constabulary MOU
Minister Of National Security Michael Dunkley gave an overview on the Bermuda Police Service’s partnership with the Hampshire Constabulary, which enables the Special Constables to effectively investigate serious crimes onboard Bermuda registered vessels following a vessel’s arrival into a Hampshire port. On 22 January 2014, 16 officers from Hampshire... Read more of this article
Hampshire Police: Special Constables Sworn In
Today [Jan 22] officers from Hampshire Constabulary became Special Constables for the Bermuda Police Service, enabling them to effectively investigate serious crimes onboard Bermuda registered vessels in Hampshire ports. A total of 16 staff from the Hampshire Major Investigation Team – 14 detectives and two police staff investigators – were formally... Read more of this article
Report: UK Failing To Protect Territories Wildlife
The United Kingdom is not doing enough to protect endangered species in Bermuda and its other overseas territories, according to a report in The Guardian. The report focuses on the contention by UK MPs on the environmental audit committee [EAC] that only 0.3 percent of the government’s biodiversity conservation budget is spent on species in overseas... Read more of this article
UK Send Sympathies: Louise Jackson’s Death
On behalf of the Queen, the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood wrote to Governor George Fergusson to express sympathy over the passing of Louise Jackson. Known in her later years for her contribution to politics, Mrs Jackson’s service to Bermuda extended back decades with her involvement in both education and the performing arts. She passed... Read more of this article
Four Named In Queen’s New Year Honours List
Her Majesty the Queen has recognized Louise Jackson, Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour, Kathleen Ester Ford and David Michael Thompson in her New Years Honours List 2014. Former MP Louise Jackson was honoured for her public service and service to seniors, Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour for his service in tourism and the arts, Kathleen Ester Ford for... Read more of this article
Video: Queen Elizabeth’s 2013 Holiday Message
I once knew someone who spent a year in a plaster cast recovering from an operation on his back. He read a lot, and thought a lot, and felt miserable. Later, he realised this time of forced retreat from the world had helped him to understand the world more clearly. We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions,... Read more of this article
Premier: Passport Issue Was ‘Contentious’ In UK
[Updated] Plans to move passport printing to the UK was “strong point of contention among all the Overseas Territories” and there was “no indication” the UK Government plans to move from their position, Premier Craig Cannonier said in the House of Assembly on Friday. Citing a new passport design with improved security measures,... Read more of this article
Premier: Communiqué From UK Is ‘Misleading’
The Communiqué issued by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office is “misleading,” Premier Craig Cannonier said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 29]. The topic arose while Opposition questioned the Premier about a report issued by the UK Government after his recent trip to the UK to attend the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial... Read more of this article
Audio: Premier Defends Bermuda On UK’s BBC
While being interviewed on the UK’s BBC, Premier Craig Cannonier had some strong words for a UK tax campaigner, telling him he doesn’t have the right to impose what he believes is right on Bermuda. During his recent trip, Premier Cannonier sat down to do an interview with BBC News along with War on Want’s Senior Campaigns Officer Murray... Read more of this article
Premier And Ministers Conclude Meetings In UK
Premier Craig Cannonier said this week’s visit to the UK to participate in the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] meetings was fruitful, and the Government said Minister Michael Fahy pressed for a guarantee that Bermudians would have access to emergency travel passports under the intended new system. The Premier, along with the Minister of Home... Read more of this article
