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Governor Meets With Ukrainian Community
Governor Rena Lalgie recently invited representatives of the Ukrainian community in Bermuda to Government House. Government House posted the photo online below and said, “The Governor listened to their concerns for their loved ones and people of all nationalities that have already been displaced from their homes in Ukraine. The Governor expressed... Read more of this article
“UK And The Overseas Territories Stand United”
“The UK and the Overseas Territories stand united in condemning the Russian Government,” British Minister Amanda Milling said, adding that ”the UK sanctions regimes apply to all Overseas Territories.” During yesterday’s session in British Parliament, Conservative MP Nigel Mills asked, “What discussions are the Government... Read more of this article
Red Cross: Over $86,000 Raised For Ukraine
The Bermuda Red Cross has raised more than $86,000 for the Ukraine Disaster Appeal, contributing toward the international goal of raising $100 million to assist the nation, which is facing a humanitarian crisis due to Russia’s invasion. The Bermuda Red Cross, said, “We have received just over $86,000 in donations for the Ukraine Disaster... Read more of this article
Russia Releases List Of ‘Unfriendly Countries’
The Government of the Russian Federation — which is being widely condemned around the world for their invasion of Ukraine — released a list of foreign states and territories that they claim “commit unfriendly actions against Russia, its companies, and citizens.” According to numerous international reports, the list — which... Read more of this article
Audio: Impact Of Sanctions/Aircraft Register
Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be delivering remarks in the House of Assembly today [March 4] on “Impact of the Sanction Regime against Russia on the Bermuda Civil Aviation’s Aircraft Register.” We will update with the full statement as able, and in the meantime the live audio will start below when he starts to speak, we are not sure... Read more of this article
Wells’ Bristol City Team Lights Up For Ukraine
Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells‘ club, Bristol City FC, recently lit its stadium with the colours of the Ukrainian flag in a show of solidarity with that country following Russia’s invasion. Support for Ukraine has poured in from all over the world, including from the island’s Ukrainian community, which recently gathered in solidarity... Read more of this article
Digicel Provides Free Calls & Texts To Ukraine
Digicel is giving customers across the Caribbean and Central America the ability to call and text from their home country to Ukraine for free from today [March 3]. A spokesperson said, “In a show of solidarity for the people of Ukraine and their loved ones and supporters around the world, Digicel is giving customers across the Caribbean and Central... Read more of this article
“Legislation Will Take Effect Directly In Our OTs”
The legislation regarding various sanctions placed on Russia due to their invasion of Ukraine “will take effect directly in our Overseas Territories as well,” Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said during yesterday’s session of British Parliament. MP Stephen Doughty asked “how these measures will apply to the British Overseas Territories... Read more of this article
“UK Sanctions Are Applicable In Bermuda”
In response to the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, many countries have introduced a wide range of sanctions against the Russian Federation, and as Bermuda is an Overseas Territory the “UK sanctions are applicable in Bermuda.” This was from Premier David Burt during yesterday’s press conference, with the Premier saying, “In... Read more of this article
Princess Donates $5,000 & Flies Ukrainian Flag
The Ukrainian flag is flying outside of the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, which has donated $5,000 to the Bermuda Red Cross’ Disaster Appeal for Ukraine, noting it is “made in honour of two of the hotel’s employees, Olha Lytovchenko and Oleksandr Kryvchenko, who are from Ukraine.” “The donation, received by Bermuda Red Cross,... Read more of this article
“Working Closely With The Overseas Territories”
As the world continues to levy sanctions against Russia, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said she is ”working closely with the Overseas Territories to make sure that Putin’s oligarchs have nowhere to hide.” Speaking during yesterday’s session in UK Parliament, Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville-Roberts said, “I welcome BP’s decision to divest... Read more of this article
BCAA Statement On Aircraft Registry & Sanctions
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] — which operates the airline registry which does include some commercial Russian air operators — said they “will ensure that the Authority and the relevant entities which it regulates, are in full compliance with any applicable sanctions.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Civil... Read more of this article
