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Gatwick Runways Closed Due To Drone Activity
[Updated] All flights to and from Gatwick are currently suspended due to drone sightings in and around their airfield resulting in tonight’s [Dec 20] British Airways flight to Bermuda being cancelled, according to online flight tracking, and last night’s flight to London being diverted to Amsterdam. A Gatwick Airport statement says, “Gatwick... Read more of this article
Premier Attends OT Association Meeting In UK
Yesterday Premier David Burt and Minister for the Cabinet Office Walton Brown joined with members of the UK Overseas Territories Association [UKOTA] at a Political Council Meeting in London, as they discussed ”key issues impacting the United Kingdom’s overseas territories.” Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “I joined... Read more of this article
200 People Attend Bermuda Forum In London
Bermuda’s business bonds with London and potential future synergies through fintech and emerging technologies were key themes of a multi-industry forum in London today. Close to 200 industry professionals from a range of business sectors—from shipping to insurtech—attended the Bermuda Executive Forum held at ME London by the Bermuda Business Development... Read more of this article
Holmes & Duperreault To Join Forums In London
The UK’s Chris Holmes, Lord of Richmond MBE, and Bermudian Chief Executive of American International Group, Brian Duperreault, will join Premier David Burt in fireside chats during next week’s multi-industry events in London organised by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA]. The conversations are part of a packed two-day agenda at the ME... Read more of this article
BA Offers Up To 25% Off World Traveller Fares
British Airways has launched a special sale today to London, offering up to 25 percent discounts on select World Traveller fares for travel in 2019. “The discount applies to roundtrip fares in World Traveller from Bermuda to London for travel Jan. 16 – Sep. 30, 2019. The fare includes all taxes, fees and carrier charges. The discounted fare... Read more of this article
Bermudians In UK Invited To Attend Govt Events
The Government of Bermuda’s London Office is inviting Bermudians living in the United Kingdom to two upcoming events. A spokesperson said, “On Monday 26th November 2018, Bermudians living in the UK are invited to attend a Bermuda networking reception where the Premier, the Hon. David Burt will be in attendance. The event takes place from 6:30... Read more of this article
Keynote At Bermuda Executive Forum In London
Organised by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], the multi-industry November 27 forum at ME London will feature Euan Davis, Associate Vice President of the Center for the Future of Work Europe at Cognizant Technology Solutions, as its lunchtime keynote speaker. A spokesperson said, “The changing nature of work and emergence of new jobs... Read more of this article
Students Urged To Attend Conference In London
Generation Next is encouraging Bermudians studying in the UK to attend the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association [UKOTA] Student Conference 2018 in London on November 3rd, 2018. UKOTA was established by Governments of the UK Overseas Territories on November 2nd, 1994 and the stated purpose of the organization is to promote the interests of... Read more of this article
Minister Caines Meets With NCA In London
Earlier today [Sept 5], while in London, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines met with representatives of the National Crime Agency [NCA] International, where he discussed investigative procedures regarding child sexual offences. During the Minister’s visit, he observed the Child Exploitation and Online Protection [CEOP] Threat Leadership... Read more of this article
BFIS Student Scholars Heading To London
For the 10th year, BFIS is sending a team of students to experience the London insurance market through their ‘Intro to Insurance Programme’. This year’s students, Ciara Burrows, Zachary Friesen, Kimika Jackson and Daniel Oatley are all BFIS Scholars, with Ciara in her final co-op year of Law and Economics at Waterloo University; Zachary just... Read more of this article
Two Officers Honoured At Buckingham Palace
Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva, and retired Assistant Commissioner Mr. Carlton Adams, were recently honoured at an investiture held at Buckingham Palace. A police spokesperson said, “Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva, and retired Assistant Commissioner Mr. Carlton Adams, were recently honoured at an investiture held at Buckingham... Read more of this article
250 Delegates Attend Bermuda Forum In London
Leaders of Bermuda’s global business sector highlighted the breadth, advantages and significant economic impact of the island’s financial market during an awareness-raising cross-industry forum held in London yesterday by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA]. Premier David Burt officially opened the day-long forum after meeting with Britain’s... Read more of this article
Premier, Executives To Speak At London Forum
Premier David Burt will join more than two-dozen Bermuda executives in a multi-industry forum being held in London next week to showcase the breadth of expertise and advantages offered by the island’s global business market. Organised by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], the one-day event Tuesday, November 28 at ME London has attracted... Read more of this article
Young People Urged To Attend Reception In UK
Generation Next is encouraging young people to attend ‘The Bermuda Reception’ in London on Monday, November 27 from 7.30pm to 10.00pm hosted by Premier David Burt. A spokesperson said, “Generation Next encourages all young Bermudians studying and residing in the United Kingdom to attend the ‘Bermuda Reception’, a networking event being... Read more of this article
Premier To Host Event For Bermudians In UK
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will be hosting a reception for Bermudians living in the United Kingdom on November 27, providing opening remarks and answering questions. A Government spokesperson said, “On 27 November, 2017, from 7:30pm to 10:00pm, the Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt, will host a reception for Bermudians... Read more of this article
Ironshore Expands Into US & London Markets
Ironshore Inc. announced the formation of Iron-Excess, an expansion of the Iron-Starr Excess underwriting agency business model that has been serving the Bermuda market since 2009. Iron-Excess will service the U.S. and London insurance markets and the agency expansion will be led by Steve Horton. The company said that Iron-Excess will “enable... Read more of this article
