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Premier’s Visit To United Kingdom Cost $6,279.57
A trip in September 2016 by Premier Michael Dunkley to the United Kingdom to conduct meetings with Ministers of the new UK Government cost $6,279.57, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Thursday, September 01, 2016 – Friday, September 02, 2016, and the web page listing said,... Read more of this article
Hamilton Insurance Opens New Offices In London
Hamilton Insurance Group — the Bermuda-based holding company for insurance and reinsurance operations that underwrite property and casualty risks on a worldwide basis — has opened new offices in London to support its growth in the Lloyd’s market. Deputy Premier of Bermuda and Finance Minister Bob Richards will join Group Chairman and CEO... Read more of this article
Bermuda Students Visit London Office And FCO
Recently, while on a trip to the UK, 14 Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students had an opportunity to visit the Foreign & Commonwealth Office [FCO] to learn from officials about the Bermuda’s relationship with the UK. The students were also given a brief tour of the FCO building which culminated with a short visit outside of #10 Downing... Read more of this article
Fidelis Launch London Underwriting Operation
Fidelis Insurance has received PRA approval for the launch of its UK business, which will begin underwriting with immediate effect. The London based subsidiary, which has received an A.M. Best rating of A- [Excellent], will be led by Dan Burrows as UK Chief Executive Officer. Mr Burrows is joined by Nick Burkinshaw, Chairman of Specialty and Richard... Read more of this article
Premier Provides Overview On London Meetings
Premier Michael Dunkley provided an overview of his recent trip to London in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4], saying it was “a full and hectic visit,” and the “most contentious issue was that of Beneficial Ownership.” Premier Dunkley said, “You would be aware that for some years now the Leaders of the British Overseas... Read more of this article
Bermudians Attend Student Conference In UK
The UK Overseas Territories Student Conference was held on November 29th at University College London, with a number of Bermudians present. With the theme of “Our islands, Our Future, Sustainable Development”, the conference highlighted common environmental issues affecting the Overseas Territories such as eco-energy systems, the decline... Read more of this article
Premier In UK For Overseas Territories Meetings
The Cabinet Office advised today [Nov 30] that Premier Michael Dunkley is currently in the UK participating in the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Meetings [OT JMC]. “The OT JMC takes place from Nov. 30 – Dec. 3. Premier Dunkley will join other OT leaders as well as Cabinet Ministers and senior Civil Servants from Anguilla, British... Read more of this article
Networking Reception For Bermudians In UK
On November 30th, Premier Michael Dunkley and the Bermuda London Office will host a Networking Reception for Bermudians living, working and studying in the United Kingdom. Interested persons should contact the London Office at Londonoffice@gov.bm or by calling [0] 20 7518 9900 to receive an invitation and RSVP. Related Stories Bermudians In UK Invited... Read more of this article
Minister On International Shipping Conference
In the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 20], Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell provided an update on his trip to the UK to attend the London Shipping Week Conference. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to update this Honorable House on my recent travels to the UK in September,... Read more of this article
Minister Crockwell’s Trip To London Cost $6,980
A trip in September 2015 by Minister Shawn Crockwell to the London, UK to attend the London International Shipping 2015 Convention cost $6,980.75, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Saturday, September 05, 2015 – Friday, September 11, 2015, and the web page listing said,... Read more of this article
Conference: Overseas Territory Students In UK
The Bermuda Government’s London Office said they would like to encourage Bermudian students in the UK to attend the UK Overseas Territory Student Conference “Our Islands, Our Future Sustainable Development” at the University College London on November 29, 2015. “The conference is aimed at building links among Overseas Territory students... Read more of this article
Photos: Lillian Lightbourn, London Fashion Week
Bermudian model and 2014 Miss Bermuda winner Lillian Lightbourn recently took part in the London Fashion Week event, modeling a number of styles on the catwalk and in photo shoots. The event took place from September 18 through 22, and featured some of the top designers and models from around the world. Ms. Lightbourn is signed with the Trump Model... Read more of this article
Bermuda Trust Companies Honoured In London
Two Bermuda trust firms have claimed top industry prizes at the prestigious 10th annual STEP Private Client Awards in London. Butterfield Trust and Meritus Trust Company won Trust Company of the Year and Independent Trust Company of the Year, respectively, at the September 8 event which annually honours the world’s leading private client companies.... Read more of this article
British Airways Cancels Today’s Flight To London
[Updated] British Airways has cancelled today’s [July 15] flight to London, with both flight #2233 set to arrive from Gatwick, London at 6.30pm, and flight #2232 set to depart for London this evening showing as cancelled. All other flights today — serving the United States and Canada — are scheduled to operate as normal. Update 10.44am:... Read more of this article
Premier’s Trip Cost $5.4K, Richards Cost $19.3K
A trip this month by Premier Michael Dunkley to Washington DC cost $5,472; while a trip late last year by Finance Minister Bob Richards to the United Kingdom cost $19,316, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. The Premier’s trip duration was listed as Tuesday, February 03, 2015 – Friday, February 06, 2015, and... Read more of this article
Minister Crockwell’s Trip To London Cost $5,956
A trip last month by Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell to London cost $5,956.39, according to the latest listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as December 14 – 16, 2014, and the webpage listing said, “The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport made a presentation to... Read more of this article
