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UK Parliament: Q&A On Police Deployment
“In November 2024, authorisations were provided for the deployment of three police officers to Bermuda, two to the Falkland Islands, one to Anguilla, one to Gibraltar and seven to the Sovereign Base Areas,” Minister of State Diana Johnson said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 28th, Shadow Minister for Foreign, Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Premier On 2024 Joint Ministerial Council
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an overview of his recent trip to London for the Joint Ministerial Council. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, and the public will be aware of the annual trek to the UK required of Premiers, Chief Ministers,... Read more of this article
70 People Attend London Office Event In UK
“It’s important for our young people to maintain a strong connection and love for Bermuda, as they navigate their educational and professional journeys abroad, and I encourage them to bring their talents and expertise back home so that they can contribute to building a stronger, more vibrant Bermuda,” said the Premier David Burt after attending... Read more of this article
Premier Burt On UK Meetings And Discussions
“Last week’s meetings were invaluable opportunities to meet the new Overseas Territories Minister, share the Bermuda story with key UK business sectors, and collectively reinforce critical matters of importance during the JMC alongside my OT colleagues,” said the Premier David Burt, following an intense schedule of meetings in London last week... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Attends Joint Ministerial Council
Premier David Burt attended the Joint Ministerial Council in the UK, where discussions focused on strengthening partnerships between the UK and the Overseas Territories, as highlighted by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy tweeted the photo below showing himself with people including... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Meets With MP Tulip Siddiq
Premier David Burt held a meeting with British MP Tulip Siddiq – the Economic Secretary to the Treasury — and updated her on Bermuda’s progress in implementing the global minimum tax agreement Premier David Burt posted the image below on X and said, “Productive meetings continued in London, where I congratulated MP Tulip Siddiq... Read more of this article
Premier In UK For Overseas Territories Meetings
Premier David Burt, as well as other local officials, are in London this week participating in the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [OT JMC] Meetings. A Government spokesperson said “This yearly meeting hosted by the UK Government, brings together Leaders of the Overseas Territories. The Joint Ministerial Council is the... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On OTs Sustainable Fishing
“Working together with the Overseas Territories, the UK Government is supporting the development of sustainable marine management practices within the OTs through the Blue Belt Programme,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 14th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Public Registers
“I have been clear to OT leaders that full publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership [PARBOs] are our ultimate expectation,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 14th, MP Phil Brickell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, “pursuant... Read more of this article
Video: Remembrance Sunday In The UK
As part of today’s Remembrance Sunday observances in the UK, Kimberley Durrant, the Bermuda Government’s London Office Director & UK Representative, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in London on behalf of Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “Ms. Durrant joined other Overseas Territories representatives for the annual occasion... Read more of this article
Networking Dinner For Bermudians In London
The Government of Bermuda London Office invites Bermudian students and recent graduates in the UK to a networking dinner with Premier David Burt in Central London on Wednesday, November 20th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office invites Bermudian students and recent graduates’ resident in the United Kingdom to... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Territories Registers
“The FCDO works closely with the Home Office, who lead engagement with the Crown Dependencies on beneficial ownership transparency,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on October 10th, MP Ellie Chowns asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, “pursuant... Read more of this article
