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UK Parliament: Bermuda Financial Services
Bermuda “received one of the highest technical compliance ratings of any jurisdiction following a review by the Financial Action Task Force of its work to combat illicit finance,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on June 1st, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Flag On FCDO Building In England
Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories Zac Goldsmith sent his well wishes to Bermudians on Bermuda Day, posting a picture of the Bermudian flag flying at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in the UK. Minister Goldsmith tweeted the photo below, saying: “Wishing all Bermudians a happy Bermuda... Read more of this article
New Overseas Territories Strategy Development
“While the commitments in the 2012 White Paper remain relevant, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is leading UK Government Departments in the development of a new Overseas Territories Strategy,” Minister of State [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park said. During the British Parliament’s... Read more of this article
Q&A On Plans To Support The Territories
“HM Government has plans in place to support the Overseas Territories in a range of scenarios where assistance may be required – such as in providing relief following a natural disaster – and keeps these under review, including in consultation with the Territories as appropriate,” Minister of State [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Spy Balloons & Airspace
“The UK has a credible cross-domain, multi-layered capability to counter any threat to UK airspace,” the British Minister for the Armed Forces said in response to a question about the UK’s ability to handle spy balloons which enter the UK or Overseas Territories airspace. During the British Parliament’s session yesterday [Feb 21] , Shadow... Read more of this article
UK MP: Intervened For Cannabis, Not Marriage
[Updated with video] The UK Government “did intervene to prevent Bermuda from legalising cannabis, so they have no problem with intervening, but they did not intervene on the human rights issue of same-sex marriage, which was such a disappointment,” British MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said. Speaking during a recent session in British Parliament,... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Overseas Territories & Russia
“Neither this nor any other measure will deter us or our partners – including the Overseas Territories – from our steadfast support of Ukraine,” Parliamentary Under-Secretary [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] Leo Docherty said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 23rd, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell... Read more of this article
Video: Tuckett Speaks In UK House Of Commons
19-year-old McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett spoke to the UK House of Commons during the first ever session of the UK Youth Parliament to feature the British Overseas Territories. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office confirmed today that a young person from Bermuda spoke to the necessity of cultivating opportunities on-island for... Read more of this article
Tuckett Speaks In UK House Of Commons
In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett spoke in the UK House of Commons. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photos below, saying: “In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, 19-year-old McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Bermuda’s former Youth Premier, spoke to the @HouseofCommons from the Prime Minister’s despatch box. Her speech... Read more of this article
OBA Congratulates Prime Minister Sunak
OBA Leader Cole Simons congratulated the new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, saying that they “look forward to working with him when required.” Mr. Simons said, “On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, I would like to send our warmest congratulations to the U.K.’s new Prime Minister, Mr. Rishi Sunak. “At a time when the country desperately... Read more of this article
New UK PM Once Spoke Of Cryptoasset Goals
Newly appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak once said it his “ambition to make the UK a global hub for cryptoasset technology” and also asked the Royal Mint UK to create an NFT. Prime Minister Sunak previously served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, akin to our position of Finance Minister, and while in that position earlier this year,... Read more of this article
Premier Congratulates Prime Minister Sunak
Premier David Burt congratulated the new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, saying he ”looks forward to working with the new Prime Minister and his Ministers in Bermuda’s interests.” A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt today offered his congratulations to the Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Prime... Read more of this article
Sunak Officially Becomes UK Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has officially become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister after meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. A BBC story said, “Rishi Sunak has become the new UK prime minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace. “In his first speech outside No 10, he says the UK is facing a “profound economic... Read more of this article
Rishi Sunak To Become Britain’s Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak is set to become the United Kingdom’s next Prime Minister, with the 42-year-old to become the first person of color to hold the position. The Standard reported, “Rishi Sunak is to become Britain’s 57th Prime Minister after both Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt pulled out of the race to be the next Tory leader. “He will... Read more of this article
Liz Truss Resigns As British Prime Minister
Liz Truss has resigned as Conservative Party Leader, becoming the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history. A BBC story said, “Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister after just 45 days in office. “The announcement, made by Truss outside Downing Street, follows the near-complete evaporation of her political authority which has... Read more of this article
Questions In UK Parliament On Cannabis Bill
“The Foreign Secretary carefully considered the Bermuda Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 and concluded that it is contrary to the UK’s and Bermuda’s obligations under the UN Conventions, which prohibit the legalisation of cannabis for recreational use,” British Minister of State Jesse Norman said. This follows after Bermuda’s UK... Read more of this article
