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Number Of Citizens Of OT Residing In London
As of 2011, there were apparently 837 Bermuda born people residing in London, UK, with a total of 7662 people born in the various British Overseas Territories residing in the City. This is according to statements made in the London Assembly on May 18th when Conservative MP Nicholas Rogers asked the Mayor of London “can you provide the number of... Read more of this article
Actively Working With Agencies, Industry, OTs
“We are actively working with departments and agencies across government, with industry, and Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories to enforce sanctions against Russia,” the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the British Department for Transport said. The UK joins numerous other allies around the world such as the US, Canada, Switzerland... Read more of this article
Speaker Dennis Lister Attends Conference In UK
Speaker of the House of Assembly Dennis Lister represented Bermuda at the Commons and Overseas Territories Conference in London. “The conference which took place from May 4 – 6, was hosted by the UK House of Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle. Sir Lindsay Hoyle with British Overseas Territories Speakers “On Wednesday [May 4] Sir Lindsay... Read more of this article
Overseas Territories Militaries Hold Summit In UK
The commanding officers of British Overseas Territories’ military units from around the world have “joined forces for the first time to create strength in numbers. “A total of six military officers, coordinated by Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Beasley, the CO of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, met up in London to discuss ways the armed services... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Overseas Territories, Debt & More
“The UK Government is not aware of any examples of an Overseas Territory defaulting on its debt to international creditors,” Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During the British Parliament’s session on March 30th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs “what the liabilities... Read more of this article
Bermuda Students Eligible For UK Loans
The United Kingdom Government recently announced that students from specified British Overseas Territories – including Bermuda – will be eligible for tuition fee loans in England from the 2022 academic year for undergraduate and postgraduate students. A spokesperson said, “The UK Government recently announced [UK Gov Press Release] that... Read more of this article
“UK And The Overseas Territories Stand United”
“The UK and the Overseas Territories stand united in condemning the Russian Government,” British Minister Amanda Milling said, adding that ”the UK sanctions regimes apply to all Overseas Territories.” During yesterday’s session in British Parliament, Conservative MP Nigel Mills asked, “What discussions are the Government... Read more of this article
Russia Releases List Of ‘Unfriendly Countries’
The Government of the Russian Federation — which is being widely condemned around the world for their invasion of Ukraine — released a list of foreign states and territories that they claim “commit unfriendly actions against Russia, its companies, and citizens.” According to numerous international reports, the list — which... Read more of this article
“UK Territories And Sanctions Against Russia”
The official UK Parliament website has released a document which they said “describes how sanctions are applied by the UK’s fourteen Overseas Territories,” noting that the sanctions applied by the UK will also apply to all the OTs. The website states, “In February 2022, the UK and other countries introduced sanctions against Russia... Read more of this article
“Legislation Will Take Effect Directly In Our OTs”
The legislation regarding various sanctions placed on Russia due to their invasion of Ukraine “will take effect directly in our Overseas Territories as well,” Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said during yesterday’s session of British Parliament. MP Stephen Doughty asked “how these measures will apply to the British Overseas Territories... Read more of this article
“Working Closely With The Overseas Territories”
As the world continues to levy sanctions against Russia, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said she is ”working closely with the Overseas Territories to make sure that Putin’s oligarchs have nowhere to hide.” Speaking during yesterday’s session in UK Parliament, Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville-Roberts said, “I welcome BP’s decision to divest... Read more of this article
Video: Territories Talk On Decolonization
Ryan Robinson Perinchief was recently invited alongside Dr. Tennyson Joseph and Dr. Carlyle Corbin to discuss the subject of “Decolonization and the United Nations Declarations” as part of ‘Territories Talk,’ which is broadcast online, with one of the hosts being MP Chris Famous. Dr. Tennyson hails from St. Lucia and is a professor... Read more of this article
UK Minister: None Raised Idea Of Representation
“In my dealings with the Overseas Territory, none have raised the idea of formal representation in the UK Parliament,” Minister of State Amanda Milling said, adding that they “believe the fundamental basis of the relationship with each Overseas Territory is right, striking a balance which allows each to maintain strong links with the UK,... Read more of this article
UK Minister Questioned On LGBTQ Rights In OTs
“Nine of the Overseas Territories have legal recognition and protection for LGBT+ people, six have also introduced legislation to introduce civil partnerships or legalise same-sex marriage,” Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During the British Parliament’s session on January 14th, Shadow Minister of Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International... Read more of this article
11 Territories Have Received Booster Vaccines
The UK Overseas Territories “have some of the highest vaccination rates globally” and to date, eleven — including Bermuda — have received booster vaccines, the British Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During a recent session of British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Percy asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth... Read more of this article
New Book Features Parliament Buildings
To mark the conclusion of the 110th anniversary of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association this year, the CPA has published a special anniversary book showcasing over 180 Parliament buildings around the Commonwealth — including Bermuda — and giving an insight into their varied histories. A spokesperson said, “The historic Parliament... Read more of this article
