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Video: Jahdia Spencer At Labour Conference
Bermudian Jahdia Spencer attended the Labour Party Conference in the United Kingdom, taking to the stage to discuss “the necessity of adopting legislation to establish a healthy online culture, ensuring that the rise of artificial intelligence does not adversely impact youth employment.” The London Office posted on X, saying, “A powerful... Read more of this article
Boarding Schools Fair To Be Held On Oct 8/9
The annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda, featuring leading boarding schools from the UK and Canada, returns for its 10th year this October. A spokesperson said, “For the tenth year, leading boarding schools from the UK & Canada will return to Bermuda at the beginning of October for the annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda – the largest... Read more of this article
Head Of UK’s Felsted School To Visit Bermuda
The Head of Felsted School, Chris Townsend, will visit Bermuda on October 28th to “explain to parents the many advantages of educating their children at a British boarding school.” A spokesperson said, “The Head of The Times Educational Supplement’s ‘Boarding School of the Year’, Felsted School, will be in Bermuda on Saturday... Read more of this article
UK & Irish Schools Fair On Friday & Saturday
Beach Education is getting set to hold a United Kingdom and Irish Schools Fair on Friday [Sept 15] and Saturday [Sept 16]. A spokesperson said, “Following up on the earlier successful event, Beach Education is now bringing more outstanding UK boarding schools to Bermuda this week. The event will feature returning schools Bedes, Bryanston, Culford,... Read more of this article
Harris & Sharpe Finish Internship In London
The Government of Bermuda London Office recognised Mr. Frankco Harris and Ms. Jessica Sharpe who have recently completed their internship placement in London. A Government spokesperson said, “Both were successful applicants in the previous Internship Program and demonstrated a passion for public service and Bermuda’s engagement in international... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Economic Diversification In Island
“As this issue is a devolved responsibility of the Government of Bermuda, the UK Government is therefore supportive of Bermuda’s own efforts to diversify its economy and encourage investment,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on July 10th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of... Read more of this article
King Recognizes Four Bermudians With Honours
His Majesty King Charles III recognized four Bermudians in his 2023 birthday honours, including Roderick C. Burchall, Sandra Beach, Colour Sergeant Wayne Furbert, and Shane Powell. A spokesperson said, “Roderick Burchall is being recognized for his long and exemplary service on the Treatment of Offenders Board and the Family Court Panel. Mr.... Read more of this article
No Plans To Assess Territories Representation
No Overseas Territory has “formally raised the idea of formal representation in this House and we do not plan on making assessment on UK parliamentary representation for Overseas Territories,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on June 12th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Cannabis Licensing Bill
The decision by Britain to block Bermuda’s Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 was the topic of recent discussion in UK Parliament. In September 2023, Bermuda’s UK appointed Governor declined to provide assent to the Cannabis Licensing Bill, which in effect, blocked Bermuda’s ability to implement the legislation which passed in the House of Assembly. During... Read more of this article
Video: UK Lord On SSM Laws In Territories
Lord Michael Cashman spoke at a recent UK Lords Committee meeting that covered topics including laws about same-sex marriage in Overseas Territories, saying “we can and should protect same-sex couples from the abuse of discrimination, and legislate to grant them the right to marry.” Lord Cashman, the co-founder of the British LGBTQ+ group... Read more of this article
Headstone Memorial For Charles Wotten
A Bermudian sailor who died “after he was pursued by a white mob in one of the UK’s worst outbreaks of racist violence” back in 1919 will have a a permanent headstone placed on his grave. A BBC story said, “A sailor who died after he was pursued by a white mob in one of the UK’s worst outbreaks of racist violence is to have... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Bermuda Financial Services
Bermuda “received one of the highest technical compliance ratings of any jurisdiction following a review by the Financial Action Task Force of its work to combat illicit finance,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on June 1st, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign,... Read more of this article
