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Events Scheduled To Mark King’s Coronation
There will be a public holiday on Monday, May 8th in recognition of the Coronation of King Charles III and “to highlight the occasion, there are a series of events taking place starting on May 6th.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that on May 8, 2023, there is a public holiday in recognition of the Coronation of... Read more of this article
BMU Code To Be Added Back In Passports
The UK Government has confirmed that “work will shortly commence to return the Bermuda specific BMU code to Bermudian British Overseas Territory Citizen passports in 2024.” A spokesperson said, “This follows the establishment last year of a UK/Bermuda Working Group and successful discussions with a range of stakeholders in that forum. “Further... Read more of this article
UK Parliament Inquiry Into OT Relationships
The constitutional arrangements of the UK Overseas Territories will be the focus of a new inquiry by a British Parliament Committee, and people are welcome to make submissions. A statement from the UK House of Commons said, “The constitutional arrangements of the UK’s Overseas Territories, and whether the relationship is satisfactory and appropriate... Read more of this article
Bermudians In UK Invited To Attend Dinner
The Government of Bermuda’s London Office is inviting Bermudian university students and recent graduates to attend a Bermuda Dinner and Dialogue event on Thursday, May 11 with Premier David Burt. A spokesperson said, “The dinner will take place Thursday, 11 May 2023 at a venue in Central London. “The occasion will present a unique opportunity... Read more of this article
Easter Lilies To Be Sent To King Charles III
Governor Rena Lalgie helped pick Easter Lilies which will be sent via British Airways to King Charles III. Government House posted the photo below online, saying, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, continued the annual tradition of picking Easter Lilies which this year will be sent to His Majesty King Charles III. “The Easter... Read more of this article
Q&A On Plans To Support The Territories
“HM Government has plans in place to support the Overseas Territories in a range of scenarios where assistance may be required – such as in providing relief following a natural disaster – and keeps these under review, including in consultation with the Territories as appropriate,” Minister of State [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development... Read more of this article
Sousa Attends Events In UK, Speaks With King
Brandon Sousa represented Bermuda at multiple events in London in celebration of 2023 Commonwealth Day, and had the opportunity to speak with King Charles III about Bermuda. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photos below, saying, “In celebration of Commonwealth Day 2023 on March 13th, Consular Officer Brandon Sousa represented the Government... Read more of this article
Governor To Host King’s Birthday Reception
Governor Rena Lalgie will host a reception celebrating the King’s 75th birthday at Government House on June, and if you would like to attend you can apply online. A Government House spokesperson said, “On Thursday 22 June 2023 Her Excellency the Governor will host a reception celebrating His Majesty the King’s 75th Birthday at Government House... Read more of this article
Joint Ministerial Council To Be Held In May
The next Joint Ministerial Council –which leaders of the British Overseas Territories including Bermuda normally attend — will be held on 11-12 May 2023. This is according to comments made in the British Parliament session earlier this week, with Conservative MP Lord Randall of Uxbridge asking the British Government “whether they have... Read more of this article
May 8th Will Be A Public Holiday For Coronation
Government House advised that Governor Rena Lalgie will “sign a Proclamation declaring Monday 8 May 2023 a public holiday in Bermuda in honour of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.” A spokesperson said, “Coronation Weekend will include the following observances: Saturday, 6th May 2023 (Coronation Day) Commemorative Tree... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Spy Balloons & Airspace
“The UK has a credible cross-domain, multi-layered capability to counter any threat to UK airspace,” the British Minister for the Armed Forces said in response to a question about the UK’s ability to handle spy balloons which enter the UK or Overseas Territories airspace. During the British Parliament’s session yesterday [Feb 21] , Shadow... Read more of this article
UK MP: Intervened For Cannabis, Not Marriage
[Updated with video] The UK Government “did intervene to prevent Bermuda from legalising cannabis, so they have no problem with intervening, but they did not intervene on the human rights issue of same-sex marriage, which was such a disappointment,” British MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said. Speaking during a recent session in British Parliament,... Read more of this article
Premier Burt’s Trip To UK Cost $3,706.96
A trip in September 2022 by Premier David Burt to the UK for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II cost $3,706.96, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 17, 2022 – September 21, 2022, and the web page listing said, “The Premier, the Hon. E. David Burt JP, MP, was invited... Read more of this article
Goslings ‘Dark ‘N Stormy’ Cans Now In U.K.
Bermuda’s iconic Dark ‘n Stormy is now available in a can in the United Kingdom, with retailer Waitrose selling the Goslings product. The Hull Daily Mail website said, “This year rum is being tipped to be the new gin and Waitrose customers can now easily discover one of the world’s most renowned rum cocktails without having to mix... Read more of this article
Sompo Opens First UK Regional Office
Sompo International announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham, England, its first in the UK outside of London. The office is located at The Colmore Building in the Colmore Business District, the city’s main business area, and will be led by Matt Cullen, VP Retail Property and Kevin Green, VP Retail Casualty. Richard Brown, Head of Property... Read more of this article
UK Govt Will Introduce New Passport Fees
The UK government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on February 2nd 2023, according to a statement on the official UK Government website. The UK Government website said, “The government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on 2 February 2023, the first time in 5 years that the cost of applying for a passport... Read more of this article
