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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
Column: ‘Truss Admin Will Be Harmful To OTs’
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Meet The Right Honourable Mary Elizabeth Truss aka Liz Truss. Currently, Secretary of State for Foreign Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. According to most polls and bookmakers, by early September, she will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom [UK] and its Overseas Colonies... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On OTs/Climate Change
“The Government is working with the Overseas Territories on extension of the UK ratification of the Paris Agreement to those that are eligible and that formally request it,” the Minister of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Greg Hands said. During the British Parliament’s session on July 19th, Conservative MP Matthew... Read more of this article
