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Video: Remembrance Sunday In The UK
As part of today’s Remembrance Sunday observances in the UK, Kimberley Durrant, the Bermuda Government’s London Office Director & UK Representative, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in London on behalf of Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “Ms. Durrant joined other Overseas Territories representatives for the annual occasion... Read more of this article
Harris & Sharpe Finish Internship In London
The Government of Bermuda London Office recognised Mr. Frankco Harris and Ms. Jessica Sharpe who have recently completed their internship placement in London. A Government spokesperson said, “Both were successful applicants in the previous Internship Program and demonstrated a passion for public service and Bermuda’s engagement in international... Read more of this article
Bermuda Flag Over Parliament Square In UK
The Bermuda flag — along with flags of all the British Overseas Territories – is flying over Parliament Square in London as the UK celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photo below and said, “Those Bermudians in London over the Jubilee weekend be sure to catch a glimpse of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Number Of Citizens Of OT Residing In London
As of 2011, there were apparently 837 Bermuda born people residing in London, UK, with a total of 7662 people born in the various British Overseas Territories residing in the City. This is according to statements made in the London Assembly on May 18th when Conservative MP Nicholas Rogers asked the Mayor of London “can you provide the number of... Read more of this article
Six Soldiers Return From Guard Duty In London
Six Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers returned from London after a 10- week stint of guarding Royal sites. Corporal Orville Hall, one of six Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers attached to the Royal Gibraltar Regiment for ceremonial duties at sites such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Windsor Castle, said the troops had risen to the occasion. Cpl... Read more of this article
Mary Prince, Earl Cameron On London Tube Map
[Updated] Bermudian national hero Mary Prince and legendary actor Earl Cameron have both been featured on London’s Black history tube map, celebrating their contribution to Black British history. The Transport For London website said, “We’ve teamed up with the Black Cultural Archives to launch the first ever Black history tube map, celebrating... Read more of this article
Bermudian To Lead Pride Event In London
Christopher Joell-Deshields is serving as Executive Director of Pride in London, leading a team of six directors and over 200 volunteers to organise the parade, which is a major event that attracts tens of thousands of participants. The Bermudian — who noted that London is his second home as “Bermuda will always be my first” —... Read more of this article
Durrant Elected UK OT Association Chairperson
The UK Overseas Territories Association elected Kimberley Durrant, from the Government of Bermuda’s London Office, as their new Chairperson. A Government spokesperson said, “The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association held its Annual General Meeting on 14th January 2021. At the meeting, UK Representatives of the British Overseas... Read more of this article
London Office Issue Advisory About Covid Tests
The London Office issued an advisory that all international arrivals to England, including those travelling from Bermuda, will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure from early next week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government, London Office is issuing the following travel advisory. “Travel... Read more of this article
Business Leaders Welcome Switch To Heathrow
“Leaders of hospitality and global business associations in Bermuda have welcomed the announcement British Airways will switch London gateways to Bermuda from Gatwick to Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 starting next spring. A spokesperson said, “The agreement, announced yesterday by BA and the Ministry of Transport, followed discussions... Read more of this article
BA London Flight To Switch To Heathrow
Commencing March 28, 2021, Bermuda commercial air service from London will originate from Heathrow Airport, replacing service from Gatwick Airport, the Bermuda Ministry of Transport and British Airways announced jointly today. A Government spokesperson said, For Bermuda, this marks a welcome return to the UK’s busiest airport. [Seated from left to... Read more of this article
Bermuda Executive Forum Held In London
Premier David Burt recently attended the Bermuda Executive Forum, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London. A spokesperson said, “The strong and historic economic, political and cultural ties that exist between Bermuda, the UK and the U.S. set the scene for the Bermuda Executive Forum, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. “Under... Read more of this article
