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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
Premier Burt On Joint Ministerial Council
It is the well honoured convention “that Bills passed in the Legislature will not be denied the Assent of the Governor,” Premier David Burt said, adding that it “is our expectation with respect to the legislation on cannabis.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 26] the Premier spoke about the “annual trek to London... Read more of this article
UK Overseas Territories To Attend Virtual Forum
Representatives from the UK and British Overseas Territories will meet virtually for the Oversight of Public Finance and Good Governance Forum 2021. A spokesperson said, “Key actors from the UK and the Overseas Territories [OTs] will meet virtually from Tuesday, 30 November to Thursday, 2 December for the Oversight of Public Finance and Good Governance... Read more of this article
Premier Meets Overseas Territories Minister
Premier David Burt held a meeting with the Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Amanda Milling, where they discussed Covid-19, BMU Passport Code, and Bermuda’s Cannabis Licensing Act. A Government spokesperson said, “At the conclusion of the Joint Ministerial Council in London between the UK Government and elected Representatives of... Read more of this article
“Global Challenges Facing The Territories”
The Duke of Cambridge and the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss joined Overseas Territories representatives in London to “discuss the global challenges facing the territories.” A statement from the British Government said, “The Duke of Cambridge and Foreign Secretary joined Overseas Territories representatives and elected leaders in London... Read more of this article
Jessica Byrne Speaks To Duke Of Cambridge
Bermudian journalist Jessica Byrne had an opportunity to speak with the Duke of Cambridge recently. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photos below, saying, “Jessica Byrne, a young Bermudian journalist for @ThredMag had an opportunity to speak with HRH The Duke of Cambridge @kensingtonroyal about climate change and its impacts on British Overseas... Read more of this article
Bermuda Becomes First OT To Join Blue Shield
Bermuda will be the first British Overseas Territory to join Blue Shield, a “new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling illegal fishing and other unlawful activities around the UK Overseas Territories.” A Government spokesperson said, “The first line of defence: Blue Shield maritime domain awareness programme established for UK Overseas... Read more of this article
Premier At Overseas Territory Meetings In UK
Premier David Burt is in London with the Minister of Finance for the annual Joint Ministerial Council, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier is in London with the Minister of Finance for the annual Joint Ministerial Council which will see the leaders of the Overseas Territories [OT] engaging in a series of bilateral... Read more of this article
UN Decolonization Committee’s Resolutions
The United Nations Fourth Committee [Special Political and Decolonization] approved 14 draft resolutions concerning decolonization, with most of the resolutions passing with over 100 votes; with Israel, the United Kingdom, and United States voting against some of them. The United Nations maintains a list of what they deem to be “Non-Self-Governing... Read more of this article
Video: Territories Lay Wreaths At Service In UK
Representatives of the British Overseas Territories – including Bermuda — laid a wreath today [Nov 14] at the Remembrance Day Service in the United Kingdom. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the video below, saying: “It was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf the Government and people of Bermuda at Remembrance Day Service today at... Read more of this article
Videos: Climate Change & Overseas Territories
The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association [UKOTA] released a video highlighting the impact of climate change on the islands, noting that “together with the UK we represent the world’s fifth largest marine estate” and “over 90% of the UK’s biodiversity.” A statement from the United Kingdom Overseas Territories... Read more of this article
UK Govt Has Provided Nearly 95,000 Vaccines
“To date the UK Government has procured and transported nearly 95,000 vaccines at no cost to the Government of Bermuda,” the Governor said. In an online post, Government House said, “The UK Government has supplied all of the UK Overseas Territories with testing supplies, PPE, medical equipment and vaccines free of charge. “Deliveries... Read more of this article
Climate Change Effect On Overseas Territories
The Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership [MCCIP] released a ‘Report Card,’ which discusses the “key climate change effects on the coastal and marine environment around the Caribbean and Mid-Atlantic UK Overseas Territories.” The report on the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership website said, “There are six UK... Read more of this article
UK Makes 27 Deliveries In Total To Territories
“The UK Government has been directly supplying the UK’s Overseas Territories with Covid-19 vaccines as part of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Territories,” Minister of State Nigel Adams said, with 27 deliveries having been made to date “reaching all of the permanently inhabited Overseas Territories with airports.” During... Read more of this article
UK To ‘Continue Providing Proportionate Supply’
“The UK Government has procured Covid-19 vaccines on behalf of the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories and is committed to continue to providing a proportionate supply in line with roll out of the vaccine in the UK,” the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said. Speaking during yesterday’s... Read more of this article
