Overseas Territories Minister To Visit
Henry Bellingham, Minister for the Overseas Territories, will be visiting Bermuda next week. This will be the Minister’s first visit to Bermuda.
Government House announced today that Minister Bellingham will meet the Premier and Cabinet, the Opposition and other senior politicians and officials.
He will see firsthand how the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Regiment work together on maritime patrol operations and meet some of Bermuda’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games aspirants. The Minister will also take the opportunity to learn more about both the international business sector and the tourism industry in Bermuda.
A statement issued by Government House said, “Minister Bellingham will also give a keynote speech on the UK Government’s strategy towards the Overseas Territories. His visit coincides with the launch of a consultation process with all the Overseas Territories in preparation for the publication of a White Paper on the Territories in 2012.”
“He will set out the UK Government’s vision for the Territories as vibrant and flourishing communities, retaining aspects of their British identity. He will also speak about Bermuda’s successes and challenges and its role as the oldest and most populous of the Overseas Territories.”
Minister Bellingham said: “I am looking forward to my visit to Bermuda next week. As my first visit to the territory and the first trip by a British Minister since 2008, this will be an important opportunity to reemphasise the strength of the UK’s relationship with the largest and most successful overseas territory.”
“My visit comes at an important time for Bermuda, and the overseas territories as whole, with the launch of the consultation on the strategy for the Overseas Territories. I believe that the Premier and the people of Bermuda can play a leading role in developing the strategy and I look forward to discussing how we can shape Britain’s future relationship with the Overseas Territories.”
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To Henry Bellingham, after you review the pathetic state of affairs in this country, please do not hesitate to invoke the powers, as the UK did in Turks and Caicos, to bring this country under UK rule until such time as an Ethical and Effective Government and a useful Opposition Party can be formed from the Bermudian people.
SOS
To all the Posters wish to have their voices heard, their complaints about the way this country is being run from Government Mismanagement of Finances, and generally the Affairs of Bermuda, NOW is the time to put pen to paper, stop your griping and send your concerns to Mr. Bellingham c/o The Governor’s House, Pembroke. (And be sure to put the postal code because it may be returned due to insufficient address.) Mr. Bellingham is due to be in the Island next week according to Bernews.
Don’t waste the opportunity to make a difference unless you all just wish to be on the blogs talking amongst yourselves…big difference.