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UK Parliament: Q&A On Maritime Infrastructure
“The Ministry of Defence routinely monitors for hostile activity and will take appropriate action in response to any legitimate threat, including providing high readiness maritime, land and air assets to deter and respond to threats as required,” MP Luke Pollard said. During the British Parliament’s session on June 17th, Shadow Parliamentary... Read more of this article
Seven People Recognised In King’s Hours List
King Charles III recognised seven individuals in his 2025 Birthday Honours, including Governor Andrew Murdoch, Margaret Lloyd, Dudley Cottingham, David Sabir, Juliana Snelling, Kathy-Ann Swan, and Seldon Woolridge. A spokesperson said, “His Majesty King Charles III has recognized the following individuals in the 2025 Birthday Honours. “Companion... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Education Forum In London
The Minister of Education Crystal Caesar attended the Education World Forum [EWF] held last week in London. A Government spokesperson said, “The Education World Forum is the world’s largest annual gathering of education and skills ministers. The forum agenda allows ministers, senior government officials, and education leaders to exchange... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Ownership Registers
At the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] in November 2024, most territories “agreed to implement registers of beneficial ownership, accessible to those with a legitimate interest by June 2025.” Baroness Chapman of Darlington said. During the British Parliament’s session on May 20th, Lord Sikka asked, “To ask His Majesty’s... Read more of this article
Speaker Dennis Lister Meets King Charles III
Speaker of the House Dennis Lister participated in the 5th Commons-Overseas Territories Speakers Conference [COTSC] in the United Kingdom this week, and also met with King Charles III. A Government spokesperson said, “This week, Dennis Lister, Speaker of the House of Assembly of Bermuda, participated in the 5th Commons-Overseas Territories Speakers... Read more of this article
Michael Dunkley Receives CBE At Windsor Castle
Michael Dunkley has officially been appointed Commander of the British Empire, attending a ceremony in the United Kingdom. The former Premier received the honour in the King’s 2025 New Year’s Honours List, where he was recognized for his services to Bermuda. Mr Dunkley told Bernews, “Truly humbled and honored to be appointed as a Commander... Read more of this article
Bermuda Runners Compete In London Marathon
Four Bermuda runners participated in TCS London Marathon, each completing the half-marathon distance. Sydney Bodenstab was the first of the Bermuda contingent to finish, recording a time of 4 hours, 14 minutes, and 4 seconds. Her overall position was 21,909th, and she placed 6,685th among female runners and 3,754th in the 18-39 age group. Meg Park completed... Read more of this article
Easter Lilies To Be Sent To King Charles III
Governor Andrew Murdoch participated in his first official picking of Easter Lilies, which will be sent via British Airways to King Charles III. Government House posted the photos below, and said, “Yesterday the Governor, Andrew Murdoch, participated in his first official picking of Easter Lilies, a cherished annual tradition of selecting lilies as... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt Concludes European Trip
Premier David Burt concluded his European and UK visit with a “series of meetings in London focused on strengthening international partnerships.” A spokesperson said, “While in London, Premier Burt hosted the Rt. Hon. Dame Priti Patel, Shadow Foreign Secretary at the Government of Bermuda London Office. During the meeting, Premier... Read more of this article
Govt Reminder: UK Visa For T&T Nationals
The Ministry of Economy and Labour is reminding the public that “effective April 23, 2025, Trinidad and Tobago nationals will require a visa to travel to or transit through the United Kingdom, including for short visits.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour reminds the public that effective April 23,... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Beneficial Registers
The topic of overseas territories implementing public registers of beneficial ownership continues to be discussed in the British Parliament, with the latest comments being made on March 31st. During the British Parliament session, Labour MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East Kate Osborne asked, “To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Beneficial Registers
British MPS continue to discuss the implementation of publicly accessible beneficial ownership registers in the overseas territories. During the British Parliament session on March 10th, Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome asked, “To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department... Read more of this article
