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UK Parliament Q&A On Territories Security

UK Parliament Q&A On Territories Security

“The UK Government is committed to safeguarding the security of all our Overseas Territories,” the UK  Parliamentary Under-Secretary said during a recent session of the UK Parliament. During the British Parliament’s session on January 14th, Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi asked the Secretary of State for Defence, “if he will... Read more of this article

Stephen Doughty On UK-Overseas Territories

Stephen Doughty On UK-Overseas Territories

UK Minister of State Stephen Doughty provided a statement about the recently held UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council. Minister Doughty said, “The thirteenth UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] was held from 24 – 27 November 2025 in London. The Council was attended by elected Leaders and representatives from Anguilla,... Read more of this article

UK Parliament: Q&A On Overseas Territories

UK Parliament: Q&A On Overseas Territories

“The Joint Ministerial Council on 24-27 November 2025 agreed to develop the option for OTs to agree new Partnership Compacts with the UK, providing tailored, practical frameworks for advancing shared priorities,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on January 7th, Liberal Democrat spokesperson Al Pinkerton... Read more of this article

Minister Wilkerson On Joint Ministerial Council

Minister Wilkerson On Joint Ministerial Council

“I rise today to report to this Honourable House on my recent participation in the Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] in London, where I had the privilege of forming part of the delegation in engagements central to Bermuda’s constitutional development, legal responsibilities and our evolving relationship with the United Kingdom,” Attorney... Read more of this article

UK Parliament: Q&A On NHS Services & Access

UK Parliament: Q&A On NHS Services & Access

During a British Parliament session, Minister Karin Smyth confirmed that citizens of British Overseas Territories can access NHS services for free in the UK if they are deemed ordinarily resident. During the British Parliament session on December 5th, Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Andrew Rosindell... Read more of this article

Premier Burt On 2025 Joint Ministerial Council

Premier Burt On 2025 Joint Ministerial Council

Premier David Burt provided an overview of his recent attendance at the Joint Ministerial Council in London, which is the highest political forum between the UK Government and elected governments of the Overseas Territories. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker , Honourable Members will be aware of my recent attendance at the Joint... Read more of this article

UK & Overseas Territories Joint Communiqué

UK & Overseas Territories Joint Communiqué

The UK and Overseas Territories issued a Joint Communiqué following the 2025 Joint Ministerial Council Meetings in London, spanning topics including democracy, governance, sanctions, security and more. Introduction 1. We, the Minister for the UK Overseas Territories and the Elected Leaders and Representatives of the Overseas Territories, convened... Read more of this article

Premier & Governor Meet With King Charles III

Premier & Governor Meet With King Charles III

A Government of Bermuda delegation led by the Premier David Burt travelled to London last week to participate in the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC], the highest political forum between the UK Government and the Governments of the British Overseas Territories. A Government spokesperson said, “Additional engagements included a meeting with the... Read more of this article

Premier To Attend JMC Meetings In London

Premier To Attend JMC Meetings In London

Premier David Burt is in London this week to attend the annual meeting of UK government officials and leaders of the Overseas Territories at the Joint Ministerial Council [JMC]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier is joined by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Sen. the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, and Secretary to the Cabinet... Read more of this article

Minister On Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance

Minister On Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance

The UK and Bermuda Governments will work collaboratively to develop the Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance which will pool expertise from Bermuda and the Southern Ocean British Overseas Territories, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 21], the Minister said, “In... Read more of this article

Video: Callahj Simons Speaks In UK Parliament

Video: Callahj Simons Speaks In UK Parliament

Bermudian Callahj Simons represented the island at the UK Youth Parliament in the House of Commons in England. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office is pleased to announce the participation of Ms. Callahj Simons, a distinguished young Bermudian who proudly represented Bermuda at the UK Youth Parliament sitting on... Read more of this article

Bermuda, Anguilla Strengthen Legal Collaboration

Bermuda, Anguilla Strengthen Legal Collaboration

The Department of Public Prosecutions announced an “ongoing collaboration with the Attorney General’s Chambers of Anguilla, reflecting the strong partnership between the two sister British Overseas Territories.” A spokesperson said, “This initiative highlights Bermuda’s commitment to sharing prosecutorial expertise and supporting the... Read more of this article