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UK Overseas Territories Minister Quits Position
The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office Minister – the Minister responsible for British Overseas Territories such as Bermuda – quit his post recently, citing a salary that could not cover the costs of living with his children in London. Mark Simmonds, the Member of Parliament for Boston and Skegness in Lincolnshire, resigned while reportedly... Read more of this article
UK: We Have “Full Confidence” In The Governor
UK Minister for Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds has rejected a call from the Opposition that Governor George Fergusson be recalled, saying, “I have full confidence in the Governor and do not intend to recall him.” Background On July 4th the House of Assembly passed a Motion which proposed the Governor appoint a Commission of Inquiry into... Read more of this article
Photos: UK MP Visits School, Police, Museum
Yesterday [Apr 26] British MP Mark Simmonds — who has the responsibility for Overseas Territories in the UK — visited CedarBridge Academy, Somerset Police Station and the National Museum of Bermuda. While at CedarBridge discussed the purpose of his visit to Bermuda, his Ministerial roles and responsibilities, the priorities of the Foreign... Read more of this article
Video: Strengthening Ties Between Bermuda, UK
Britain’s Minister for the Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds, Governor George Fergusson, Premier Craig Cannonier and Finance Minister Bob Richards held a press conference this morning [Apr 26] where they discussed how they can work together for the benefit of Bermuda. Premier Craig Cannonier said, “We want to assure Bermuda that we continue... Read more of this article
British MP Mark Simmonds Arrives In Bermuda
Mark Simmonds, Britain’s Minister for the Overseas Territories, arrived in Bermuda earlier today [Apr 25], making his first visit to the island. Minister Simmonds will meet Premier Craig Cannonier, Opposition Leader Marc Bean as well as other senior politicians, officials and members of Bermuda’s Youth Parliament. Governor George Fergusson is shown... Read more of this article
British MP Mark Simmonds To Visit Bermuda
Mark Simmonds — Britain’s Minister for the Overseas Territories — will be visiting Bermuda on 25-26 April. This will be the Minister’s first visit to Bermuda. Government House said that Minister Simmonds will meet the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition and other senior politicians and officials. He will see firsthand how the Bermuda... Read more of this article
UK Minister Congratulates Premier Cannonier
Following Bermuda’s General Election on 17 December, Mark Simmonds MP, Minister for the Overseas Territories has made the following statement: “I welcome the appointment of Premier Craig Cannonier, JP, MP, leader of One Bermuda Alliance. Bermuda is the oldest and most populous Overseas Territory with strong constitutional connections to the UK,... Read more of this article
UK MPs “Disappointed” About Election Observers
According to the transcript from the Overseas Territories Governance debate yesterday [Dec 11] in Westminster, two Conservative UK MPs said they were “disappointed” about the Bermudian government’s decision not to have UK election observers. The Bermuda Government responded, saying reports that they refused requests from the Governor... Read more of this article
Overseas Territories Flags Flies In London
Today, for the first time, the 16 flags of the Overseas Territories are being flown in Parliament Square, alongside the flags of the Crown Dependencies, to mark a state occasion. The flags will fly throughout the visit of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is in London until 2 November. Welcoming the occasion,... Read more of this article
