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Premier Dunkley Writes To UK Opposition Leader
Premier Michael Dunkley wrote to UK Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn to provide information about Bermuda in light of the Leader of the Opposition’s recent comments in Parliament about the Island in the wake of the Panama Papers’ release. Mr Corbyn — who had previously suggested that the UK should consider imposing “direct rule” over... Read more of this article
Cameron & Corbyn Spar Over OTs In Parliament
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn sparred in Parliament over matters related to the Overseas Territories, with Mr Corbyn calling Bermuda a “tax haven”, and Mr Cameron asking how Mr Corbyn plans to “force” the OTs, asking “have we finally found a potential Prime Minister” who wants... Read more of this article
Baroness Praises SCARS In UK Parliament
During a debate in the UK Parliament last week, Baroness Anelay praised the work of local charity Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS], whose mission is to “reduce the risk of child sexual abuse and to be an advocate and voice for children who have been sexually molested as well as their affected family.” Baroness Massey of Darwen... Read more of this article
Corbyn: Should Consider “Direct Rule” Of BOTs
Following a data leak dubbed the ‘Panama Papers’ showing the law firm registered “more than 100,000 secret firms to the British Virgin Islands,” the UK’s Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn has said the UK should consider imposing “direct rule” over British Overseas Territories if they do not comply with UK tax... Read more of this article
Baroness Sharples In ‘Panama Papers’ Leak
Conservative politician Pamela Sharples, the widow of Sir Richard Sharples, has been named as part of ‘Panama Papers’ leak. An article by The Argus said, “Life Peer Baroness Sharples has been named in the Panama Papers, a massive leak of confidential offshore bank details. “Lewes-educated Pamela Sharples is one of three UK politicians... Read more of this article
“Views On Reform To Be Taken Into Account”
“We will continue to consult the Territories in order for their views on reform to be taken into account,” Britain’s Minister for Europe said in response to a question asking if the views of Britain’s Overseas Territories are represented during the renegotiation of the UK’s relationship with Europe. Prime Minister David... Read more of this article
UK MP Asks About Territories Taking Refugees
During this week’s session of Parliament in the United Kingdom, a Labour MP asked if the UK Government plans to “distribute Syrian refugees amongst the British Overseas Territories [BOTs],” with the Minister of State responding that the BOTs have not been asked to take refugees, and also pointing out that immigration is a responsibility... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With UK Foreign Secretary
Premier Michael Dunkley met with the UK Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond earlier today [Aug 26], the Cabinet Office advised. “The Premier and the Foreign Secretary discussed a wide range of topics including Bermuda’s economy, the Island’s financial services sector, the potential of the America’s Cup for Bermuda and the Government’s... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Meets With Ministers In UK
Premier Michael Dunkley has conducted meetings with Secretary of State for the Department of Culture Media & Sport, John Whittingdale; Financial Secretary to the Treasury, the Hon. David Gauke; and newly appointed Chairman of Britain-Bermuda All Party Parliamentary Group Sir David Amess, during his UK visit, the Cabinet Office advised today. Premier... Read more of this article
Premier Congratulates Prime Minister Cameron
Today, Premier Michael Dunkley extended congratulations to British Prime Minister David Cameron following the Conservative Party’s majority win in yesterday’s UK Elections. Premier Dunkley, who said he followed the UK elections “quite intently”, formally wrote to the British Prime Minister this morning offering his well wishes on behalf of the... Read more of this article
Ed Miliband Resigns After UK Election Loss
UK Labour leader Ed Miliband has stepped down after his party’s disappointing general election showing, multiple UK news outlets are reporting. During his election campaign Mr Miliband had threatened to have Bermuda placed on OECD’s tax haven blacklist if we did not produce a publicly accessible central register of beneficial ownership. Tweet... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Responds To Miliband’s Letter
“I was disappointed to learn of Mr. Miliband’s intended letter to Leaders of the Overseas Territories and on February 9th I wrote directly to him to share Bermuda’s position,” Premier Michael Dunkley said today [Feb 13] in the House of Assembly. The Premier’s statement follows after UK Opposition Leader Ed Miliband is reported... Read more of this article
