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UK To Confirm Public Register Timeline In Nov

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Video: UK Lords Committee On Territories

Video: UK Lords Committee On Territories

Bermuda’s Regiment and the laws about same sex marriage were some of the topics covered as the UK Lords Committee recently held a debate on the “Assessment of the current relationship with the Overseas Territories,” with the almost hour long debate spanning a myriad of topics. Related Stories Premier In UK For Overseas Territories... Read more of this article

Bermuda Flag On FCDO Building In England

Bermuda Flag On FCDO Building In England

Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories Zac Goldsmith sent his well wishes to Bermudians on Bermuda Day, posting a picture of the Bermudian flag flying at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in the UK. Minister Goldsmith tweeted the photo below, saying: “Wishing all Bermudians a happy Bermuda... Read more of this article