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Bermudians Urged To ‘Remain Vigilant’ In UK
The Government of Bermuda London Office has advised “Bermudians in the UK to remain vigilant of their surroundings” following the events in London yesterday morning. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a terror offence in connection with Friday’s attack on a London Tube train, in which 30 people were injured after the explosion... Read more of this article
Ben Ainslie: ‘Thoughts & Prayers Go Out To All’
“Hard to take the news of more attacks in London. Thoughts and prayers go out to all those involved,” Sir Ben Ainslie said. The comments from Ainslie — the skipper of British team Land Rover BAR who is in Bermuda taking part in the America’s Cup — follow after last night’s terror attack in London, which left seven... Read more of this article
UK Internship Program & Summer Employment
The Department of Workforce Development and the Bermuda London Office are reminding Bermudians that applications are still being accepted from those currently studying and residing in the United Kingdom for internship opportunities. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development and the Bermuda London Office is reminding... Read more of this article
British Airways Unveils New Lounges At Gatwick
British Airways has unveiled its luxurious new premium lounges and check in area at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal, with the company saying it will “enhance the travel experience for customers to Bermuda, whose flights depart from and arrive at London Gatwick South Terminal.” A spokesperson said, “With sweeping views of the runway,... Read more of this article
Flags At Cabinet And Govt House At Half-Mast
As a mark of respect for the victims of the attack in London, flags at the Cabinet Building and Government House were at half-mast yesterday. Following the attacks, Governor John Rankin said he is grateful to the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition and the many other people in Bermuda who have expressed their sympathy and support. “As Prime Minister... Read more of this article
Governor Rankin Thanks Everyone For Support
Following the attacks yesterday in London, Governor John Rankin said he is grateful to everyone who expressed their sympathy and support, saying he knows “the people of Bermuda and the United Kingdom stand together in the face of this atrocity.” “The attacker, who was armed with two knives, injured around 40 people as he mowed down... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘Bermuda’s Thoughts Are With UK’
Premier Michael Dunkley said “Bermuda’s thoughts are with the people of the United Kingdom”, following today’s attack near Westminster. The Premier said, “This has been such a shocking and distressing event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families impacted and the people of London and the UK as they deal with this cowardly attack on... Read more of this article
Sympathies Extended To UK Attack Victims
Following the terror attacks in London today, Opposition Leader David Burt extended his sympathies to the “innocent victims, their families, and our Parliamentary Colleagues in the UK.” At least three people died and 20 were injured when an attacker rammed a car into crowds of people before stabbing a police officer in the grounds of the... Read more of this article
Internship Opportunity At Govt London Office
In July 2016, the Government of Bermuda London Office, together with the Department of Workforce Development, launched an internship programme for Bermudian graduates currently living in the UK. The internship is developed to provide Bermudian graduates with an opportunity to gain exposure in the UK and EU market through Government and Private sector... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Continues Meetings In London
Premier Michael Dunkley kept a brisk pace of activities today [Feb 6], which included an Overseas Territory Joint Ministerial Council on European Negotiations [OT JMC-EN] prep meeting, a Chinese Embassy courtesy visit, and the formal request for the UK to extend the UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women [CEDAW] to Bermuda. Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Attends OT Meetings In London
The Cabinet Office provided an update on the travel to London by the Premier Michael Dunkley for the UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [UK OT JMC] on European Negotiations. Bermuda was recently elected as Chair of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association [UKOTA], and part of Bermuda’s role is to represent OT’s by leading... Read more of this article
Travel Cost Listing: Premier’s Visit To UK
A trip in October 2016 by Premier Michael Dunkley to the United Kingdom to attend the Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] Meetings cost $10,020, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Sunday, October 30, 2016 – Thursday, November 03, 2016, and the web page listing said, “The Hon.... Read more of this article
European Negotiations Council To Be Formed
Following the meetings in London involving the UK and heads of British Overseas Territories — including Bermuda — the Communique has been released, which states that a UK – Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council on European Negotiations will be formed. The UK referendum in June of this year saw the British vote — by 51.9% —... Read more of this article
Premier Attends Meetings & Forum In UK
Today’s Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meetings were busy ones as the sessions formally kicked off in London earlier today [Nov. 1]. This morning the Premier, Michael Dunkley participated in a Parliamentary meeting between OT Leaders and Nick Hurd , Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry. A meeting with the Foreign Affairs... Read more of this article
Premier In UK This Week For OT Meetings
Premier Michael Dunkley is currently in London participating in the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Meetings [OT JMC]. Other OT leaders from Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ascension Island, Tristan Da Cunha, St Helena and Pitcairn have convened... Read more of this article
Premier To Attend Overseas Territories Meeting
Premier Michael Dunkley will be travelling to the UK at the end of this month to participate in the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Meetings [OT JMC]. The Cabinet Office said, “Premier Dunkley joins other OT leaders as well as Cabinet Ministers and senior Civil Servants from Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland... Read more of this article
