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Former UN Peacekeeper On War In Ukraine
[Written by Don Burgess] Former UN peacekeeper Jeff Baron said NATO should be doing more to help Ukraine in its war against Russia. In 2007-08, Mr. Baron served with Ukrainian and Russian UN Peacekeepers in the Balkans. “There was tremendous camaraderie,” he said. “As a response team, when we needed a lift, the Russians would give... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Russian Airlines, Register
“Lessors continue to terminate aircraft leases and make attempts to retrieve the aircraft. However, there has been mixed success due to the level of cooperation with the States in which the aircraft are located at the time,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said in the House of Assembly in relation to the BCAA suspending the certifications... Read more of this article
Russia Implements New Law On Leased Jets
“Russia has implemented a new law making it harder for foreign aircraft leasing companies to repossess their planes,” according to a report in the BBC, adding that the move comes after Bermuda and Ireland said “they were suspending certificates of airworthiness for those aircraft.” The BBC website said, “Russia has implemented a new law... Read more of this article
Certificates For Russian Airlines Suspended
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] has “provisionally suspended all Certificates of Airworthiness” of the aircraft operating under the “agreement between Bermuda and the Russian Federation.” A spokesperson said, “International sanctions on the aviation sector have had a significant impact on the ability to sustain... Read more of this article
$130,000 Raised For Ukraine Appeal So Far
The Bermuda Red Cross has raised $130,000 for its Ukraine appeal, including $728 from a group of students. A spokesperson said, “We are at $130,000 for the Ukraine appeal. We are so grateful to the community for their generosity in supporting this disaster appeal. “We received $728 from Year 7 girls at BHS who did extra chores around the house... Read more of this article
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
Marshall Diel & Myers Donate To Help Ukraine
Marshall Diel & Myers and its staff have donated $3,000 to the Bermuda Red Cross’ disaster appeal for Ukraine “in support of the families displaced by the war, some of whom have families here in Bermuda.” Adam Richards, Director of MDM, said “It is heartbreaking to see the effect of this terrible war and the impact it has on the... 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
“UK Territories And Sanctions Against Russia”
The official UK Parliament website has released a document which they said “describes how sanctions are applied by the UK’s fourteen Overseas Territories,” noting that the sanctions applied by the UK will also apply to all the OTs. The website states, “In February 2022, the UK and other countries introduced sanctions against Russia... 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 Ban Russian Ships From Ports
The UK has introduced new sanctions against Russia, “including banning Russian ships from UK ports and additional economic measures.” UK sanctions basically apply to Bermuda as well, as the island is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The official UK Government website said, ” Russian ships have been banned from UK ports,... Read more of this article
