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Appeal Posted For Bermudian In UK [Cancelled]

[Updated: Appeal cancelled] A homeless Bermudian living in London is seeking donations to get back to Bermuda – according to an appeal posted on the popular crowd funding website GoFundMe. The appeal’s stated fundraising goal is £1,200 [$2,013], and so far it has raised £170 [$285] from three people since April 1st. “I am so deeply... Read more of this article

Bermuda Garden To Feature In London Show

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess announces today that the hotel has sponsored “The Bermuda Double Fantasy Garden” at the Chelsea Flower Show taking place in May 2014 in London. Previous Chelsea Flower Show exhibitor and medal-winner Dominique (Nicky) Gurret has designed the garden following a naturalist theme inspired by John Lennon’s visit to the... Read more of this article

British Airways Begins Daily Schedule Today

British Airways will commence its daily schedule today [Mar 30] offering locals daily flights to and from London, United Kingdom. Bermuda Manager Marianne Wilcox said, “We are delighted to once again commence a daily service to and from London every day of the week until the end of October. “BA 2233 leaves London Gatwick at the slightly later... Read more of this article

Premier On Conference: “Very Encouraging”

Premier Craig Cannonier hailed his attendance at the Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group [GIFIG] in London as “very encouraging for Bermuda” as the island was further positioned as a viable option for Islamic Finance. The objective of the GIFIG conference was to identify key global opportunities and barriers facing Islamic Finance... Read more of this article

Premier, Minister Richards In London For Talks

Premier Craig Cannonier is in London this week to resume talks with Islamic Finance stakeholders at the Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group [IFIG] Conference. He is accompanied by the Minister of Finance Bob Richards and the Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Derrick Binns. The Cabinet Office said, “While in London he will also engage in a number... Read more of this article

Premier And Ministers Conclude Meetings In UK

Premier Craig Cannonier said this week’s visit to the UK to participate in the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] meetings was fruitful, and the Government said Minister Michael Fahy pressed for a guarantee that Bermudians would have access to emergency travel passports under the intended new system. The Premier, along with the Minister of Home... Read more of this article

Premier Speaks At Economic Forum In London

Premier Craig Cannonier was a panelist at the 9th World Islamic Economic Forum held today in London and spoke on the topic ‘Changing World, New Relationships. Bermuda attended the Forum on the personal invitation of the Chairman of the WIEF Foundation: Tun Musa Hitam. Minister Hitam stated that this was the first time that the WIEF Forum was hosted... Read more of this article

115 People Attend Bermuda Reception In London

Premier Craig Cannonier addressed a room of over 115 Bermudian students and residents last night [Oct 26] at the annual Bermuda Networking event held at the Intercontinental Westminister London hotel, which was organized by the Bermuda Government’s London Office. A Government spokesperson said, “As this was the first time the attendees had the... Read more of this article

Premier Cannonier To Speak At Forum In London

The Cabinet Office said that Premier Craig Cannonier will lead a delegation to attend the 2013 World Islamic Economic Forum in London next week in an effort to strengthen Bermuda’s relations with member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council [GCC]. Joining the Premier will be the Minister of Finance Bob Richards and senior members from the Ministry... Read more of this article

Premier To Attend Bermuda Reception In London

The Bermuda Government’s London Office will be hosting its annual Bermuda Networking Reception on Saturday [Oct 26] at the InterContinental-Westminster London. A spokesperson said, “Premier Craig Cannonier will be in attendance at the event, which is open to all Bermudians, studying, working, and living in the UK. The aim of the reception is... Read more of this article

UK Privy Council Reduces Murderers’ Sentences

[Updated] Convicted killers Ze Selassie and Jermaine Pearman had their prison sentences reduced by the UK Privy Council in London. Ze Selassie was convicted of the murder of 14-year-old Rhiana Moore, while Jermaine Pearman was convicted of killing 23-year-old Shakeya DeRoza. Selassie was initially sentenced to 35 years, and in 2011 the Bermuda Court... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Bermuda Day Celebrations In London

[Updated] While Bermuda Day celebrations have concluded on the island, they are still underway in the United Kingdom, with the fifth annual London Bermuda Day taking place today [May 27] in Camden. Speaking to some of the Bermudians who attended, they said that they came from York, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and various parts of London. Slideshow... Read more of this article

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