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Premier Burt On Joint Council Meeting In UK
“Our approach of high level engagement in the UK is the right and most effective one,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said after his recent trip to the UK where he attended the Joint Ministerial Council, held other meetings and signed the United Kingdom – Bermuda Country by Country Competent Authority Agreement. Speaking... Read more of this article
Premier & OT Leaders Meet With Prime Minister
This morning [Nov 28] Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt, together with leaders of other Overseas Territories, held a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May. “During the meeting the leaders discussed disaster relief recovery, specifically the two hurricanes which ravaged islands this summer,” a Government spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Govt Responds To UK Labour Leader’s Statement
The Bermuda Government said they note the statement today by Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn in UK Parliament, which the Government said was “misinformed,” noting that Appleby Global “is not Bermuda based,” and also stating that “Bermuda was recently confirmed by the French Government as a ‘whitelisted’ jurisdiction... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Govt Funds Governor’s Uniform
Who pays for the uniforms worn by the Governors of British Overseas Territories was discussed in UK Parliament this week, with Minister of State stating that since 2001, the policy “has been that those Territories wishing to keep their ceremonial uniforms pay for them themselves,” and currently the “Governors of Bermuda and Falkland... Read more of this article
OT Register Amendment Withdrawn In UK
Legislation in the British House of Lords that would have forced Bermuda to make public a long standing register of corporate beneficial owners, has been withdrawn, the Ministry of Finance confirmed today, with the Minister of Finance calling it “a good day for Bermuda.” “Bermuda is the only country known to have an up-to-date register... Read more of this article
UK MPs Discuss Bermudians Movement In EU
The impact of Brexit on Bermudians freedom of movement in the European Union was recently discussed in UK Parliament, with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Robin Walker saying the “post-exit immigration rules that apply to British nationals in the EU will be the subject of negotiations, as will the detail of the future relationship between... Read more of this article
UK Prime Minister Calls Snap General Election
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is planning to call a snap general election on June 8, with a Commons vote on the proposed election to take place tomorrow [April 19]. A BBC story said, “UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June. She said Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership... Read more of this article
Premier, OT Leaders Meet With UK Prime Minister
Last week, Premier Michael Dunkley concluded his UK visit with a stop at No. 10 Downing street for a Courtesy Visit with British Prime Minister, Theresa May. Premier Dunkley was joined at No. 10 by other Overseas Territories leaders. Premier Dunkley and OT leaders were in London much of last week for the UK Joint Ministerial Council on European Negotiations... Read more of this article
British MPs Seeking Public Register Amendment
A group of British MPs is seeking to make amendments to a Bill requiring British Overseas Territories to introduce public registers, with a cross-party group of 80 MPs reportedly backing the amendment. According to a report from the Guardian, “The UK’s Overseas Territories face renewed pressure to abandon corporate secrecy after 80 MPs joined... Read more of this article
SSM In Territories Discussed In UK Parliament
While the UK Government “cannot ensure that same-sex marriages are recognised in all Territories” they did write to all Territories “to advise them of the change in UK law” and “to encourage them to introduce similar provisions in their territories.” This was stated in the British Parliament by Parliamentary Under-Secretary... Read more of this article
Premier Presents Boris Johnson With Shorts
While in the UK for the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meetings, Premier Michael Dunkley met with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, taking the opportunity to present him with pink Bermuda Shorts. A spokesperson said, “Last evening, Premier Michael Dunkley along with other OT leaders had a courtesy visit with Boris Johnson, Secretary... Read more of this article
Theresa May Becomes Britain’s Prime Minister
Theresa May was formally named Britain’s Prime Minister today, with the new Prime Minister speaking outside No 10 Downing Street, promising to “fight ‘burning injustice’ in British society, govern for the poor and marginalised, and create a union ‘between all of our citizens’.” The speech was given after Ms.... Read more of this article
