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UK Territories Citizens Exempt From UK ETA
The UK Home Office has confirmed that British Overseas Territories Citizens [BOTC] are exempt from the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation [ETA] scheme in the same way that British Citizen passport holders are exempt, the Bermuda Government confirmed today, adding that “as is currently the case, when visiting the UK, BOTCs can travel to... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Public Registers In OTs
Labour MP Margaret Hodge continues to discuss the implementation of publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership in the British Overseas Territories. Labour Member of Parliament Margaret Hodge asked, “To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate he has made of when [a] the British Virgin... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Order In Council
The British Government said they “continue to keep the Order in Council under review and continue to work with the Governments of the Overseas Territories to implement publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership.” During the British Parliament’s session on November 17th, Labour Member of Parliament Margaret Hodge asked Secretary... Read more of this article
UK Foreign Affairs Launches Sub-Committee
The British Foreign Affairs Committee has launched a “Sub-Committee on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [FCDO] management of relations with the Overseas Territories.” A statement on the official UK Parliament website said, “There are 14 UK Overseas Territories with a total population of around 270,000 people, most of... Read more of this article
Premier In London, Has Meetings, Meets King
Premier David Burt is currently in London for the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council, and he said he highlighted matters including the UK’s “rejection of Bermuda’s cannabis legislation” and the “issues caused by the removal of BMU codes from OT passports.” In addition, the Premier and Governor Rena Lalgie... Read more of this article
Premier In UK For Overseas Territories Meetings
Premier David Burt is currently in London participating in the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [OT JMC] Meetings. A Government spokesperson said, “Overseas Territories leaders from Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ascension, Tristan Da Cunha... Read more of this article
Video: Kimberley Durrant Lays Wreath In UK
U.K. representative at the Bermuda London Office Kimberley Durrant laid a wreath on behalf of Bermuda at the Cenotaph in London in order to mark Remembrance Day. The wreath, laid with others from representatives from the British Overseas Territories, included a note saying “on behalf of the Government of the people of Bermuda.” Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
UK Helping OTs Build “Cyber Resilience”
The United Kingdom is working with British Overseas Territories to build “cyber resilience,” with cyber risk reviews completed in six British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda. This is according to a recent session in UK Parliament, in which Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton asked, “To ask His Majesty’s Government what support... Read more of this article
UK To Confirm Public Register Timeline In Nov
A UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary said they will “confirm the timeline” to implement publicly accessible registers of company beneficial ownership with Bermuda and the other British Overseas Territories at the Joint Ministerial Council meeting scheduled to be held next month. In a written question in the British Parliament, Labour MP... Read more of this article
Video: UK Committee On Overseas Territories
The House of Commons Procedure Committee held a hearing about the relationship with the British Overseas Territories, covering legislation, the possibility of representation for the Overseas Territories in the UK Parliament and more. The official website said, “The Committee has been asked by the Speaker to examine options for Overseas Territories... Read more of this article
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
