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Police Investigate Social Media Threat To Premier
[Updated] Police said they are “aware of the social media threats to the Premier and his family and have commenced an investigation into the matter.” The Instagram account they appear to be referring to is set to private, has 342 followers as of this writing, and urges people to DM [direct message] to get “family info and address”... 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
Premier Extends Well Wishes To President-Elect
Premier Michael Dunkley has today [Nov 9] written to President-Elect Donald Trump to extended well wishes. In a letter to the President-Elect, Premier Dunkley expressed congratulations and also highlighted Bermuda’s longstanding friendship and historical ties with the US. A spokesperson said, “Acknowledging that the presidential campaign... Read more of this article
Premier Presents Boris Johnson With Shorts
While in the UK for the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meetings, Premier Michael Dunkley met with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, taking the opportunity to present him with pink Bermuda Shorts. A spokesperson said, “Last evening, Premier Michael Dunkley along with other OT leaders had a courtesy visit with Boris Johnson, Secretary... 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
Sandys Students Visit With Oracle Team USA
Sandys Secondary Middle School students have been participating in the AC Endeavour program this week. AC Endeavour is the youth education, sailing and life skills program for Bermuda middle school students run in conjunction with the America’s Cup and Oracle Team USA. Each Friday during the school term, AC Endeavour ‘graduates’ spend part of... Read more of this article
Tolerance, Inclusion, Respect In Business Culture
“Thank you for promoting the noble principles of tolerance, inclusion, respect and acceptance into our international business culture,” Premier Michael Dunkley told attendees at the Dive In Festival. The first Dive In festival was held in London in 2015, and was considered a great success. This year’s Dive In Festival included more than... Read more of this article
Networking Events For Bermudians In The UK
The Cabinet Office advised today that Bermuda’s London Office will be hosting two networking events in October for Bermudians living, working and studying in the United Kingdom. The two planned sessions will be held: Birmingham, Monday October 3rd 2016, 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm at the Stirlings Bar & Lounge 21 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, B1 3DW. London,... Read more of this article
‘Governing Travel With More Accountability’
[Opinion column written by Premier Michael Dunkley] The OBA was elected to provide Bermuda with more transparent, more accountable, more responsible government. With those goals before us, we’ve made big strides in progressing freedom of information, transparency, accountability and responsible spending. It’s a work in progress because we’re... Read more of this article
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
Premier Visits Vatican, Meets Pope Francis
Premier Michael Dunkley made a visit to the Vatican today [Sept. 7] to attend the General Audience with Pope Francis. “The visit was made possible through the invitation of the Bishop of Hamilton Bermuda, the Most Rev. Wiestaw [Wesley] Spiewak,” a spokesperson said. “During the visit, Premier Dunkley brought greetings on behalf of... Read more of this article
