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Video: Bermudian Wins On UK Game Show
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Sarah Kempe Cooper recently appeared as a contestant on the popular British television quiz show The Chase, where she went head-to-head in a thrilling battle of wits alongside a team of fellow contestants. Competing alongside a team of four, Ms Cooper successfully tested her general knowledge against a “chaser,”... Read more of this article
Minister Attends UK Labour Party Conference
Minister Jason Hayward attended the UK Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Jason Hayward JP, MP, Minister of Economy and Labour attended the UK Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, United Kingdom this week supported by the Government of Bermuda London Office. “The Bermuda Government... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On OTs And Education
Parliamentary Under-Secretary Janet Daby outlined the eligibility criteria for British Overseas Territories citizens to access home fee status and tuition fee loans for UK university courses. During a recent session in the UK Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked, “To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking... Read more of this article
Bermudians In UK Invited To Networking Event
The Government of Bermuda London Office invites Bermudian students and recent graduates resident in the UK who are interested in History and Humanities to attend a networking event in London, where Senior Lecturer of Black History, Bermudian Dr. Kristy Warren, will discuss opportunities and experiences. A Government spokesperson said, “The event... Read more of this article
Educators Attend UK Training For Dual Language
This summer, Purvis Primary teachers, along with Acting Principal Enid Furbert-Jacobs and Mrs. Luann Wainwright-Dill, ERU School Transformation Lead for Parish Primary Schools, travelled to the UK for professional development at The Bilingual Primary School in Brighton and Hove. A Government spokesperson said, “Organised by the Education Reform... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Overseas Territories
“The Foreign Secretary and the Minister for the Overseas Territories, will continue to engage directly with the Overseas Territories, including during the November Joint Ministerial Council and in future visits to the Territories,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on September 6th, Conservative MP... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Conducts Meetings In The UK
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt “had a brisk day of activities on behalf of Bermuda, which included engagement with the UK Foreign Secretary the Rt. Hon. David Lammy,” the government said. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will note that the Premier is currently overseas for a series of key meetings and events... Read more of this article
St George’s Club Hotel Supports UK Charity Golf
The St. George’s Club Hotel will support a United Kingdom charity golf tournament organized by Rosemary Lockwood, the Lady Captain of Wollaton Park Golf Club in England. A spokesperson said, “The St. George’s Club Hotel has agreed to support a UK charity golf tournament being organized by a long-time Bermuda visitor Rosemary Lockwood, Lady Captain... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Meets With UK Minister For OTs
Premier David Burt participated in a joint meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister for Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and leaders of other UK OTs. A Government spokesperson said, “This meeting was significant as it was the first meeting between OT leaders and Minister Doughty since he was appointed as minister under the new UK Labour... Read more of this article
Bermudians In UK Advised To Use Caution
The Government of Bermuda’s London Office has advised “Bermudians currently residing in the United Kingdom [UK] to exercise a heightened degree of caution considering the current riots and public disorder.” A government spokesperson said, “Today, the Government of Bermuda’s London Office has issued following notification, and advises... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On ‘Transparency’ In OTs
“We will be working closely with the UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to increase transparency, including through publicly accessible registers of company beneficial ownership,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During a recent session in the UK Parliament, Liberal Democrat Daisy Cooper asked, “To ask the Secretary... Read more of this article
Court: Three People Jailed In England
Zarie Jackson-Burchall, Shanikae Smith-Gardener and Jahrico Smith Gardener have been sentenced to prison time in England after being convicted of offenses related to ‘kidnap and false imprisonment.’ A statement from the West Yorkshire Police said, “Two men and one woman have been jailed for their part in a kidnap in Bradford. Zarie... Read more of this article
