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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
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 Survey: 83% Oppose Becoming Independent OT... Read more of this article
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
Minister Roban Participates In UKOT/CD Council
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at the 6th UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies [UKOT/CD] Environment Ministers’ Council. A Government spokesperson said, “Held virtually on 18 May, the meeting included 31 environment ministers or equivalent representatives from UKOT/CD discussing critical environmental matters. “Territories... Read more of this article
New Overseas Territories Strategy Development
“While the commitments in the 2012 White Paper remain relevant, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is leading UK Government Departments in the development of a new Overseas Territories Strategy,” Minister of State [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park said. During the British Parliament’s... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt On Joint Ministerial Council
Premier David Burt provided an overview of the Joint Ministerial Council meetings involving the UK Government and Governments of the Overseas Territories held in London recently. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 19] the Premier said, “The bilateral provides a leader the opportunity to canvass those issues unique to the respective... Read more of this article
Ministry Signs MOU With UK On Healthcare
The Ministry of Health has signed an MOU with the UK government to provide “pre-authorised healthcare arrangements” in the UK, with five NHS treatment slots per fiscal year available for Bermuda residents. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom [UK] government... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Regiment At King’s Coronation
Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment recently took part in King Charles III’s coronation in London, taking part of a 1.4-mile procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. A spokesperson said, “Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment proudly represented their battalion when they joined thousands of troops for King Charles III’s... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Coronation Day Tree Planting
The Acting Governor and Acting Premier formally opened the Coronation Gardens at the Botanical Gardens this morning. A Government spokesperson said, “In recognition of His Majesty King Charles III being crowned today, the Acting Governor Mr. Tom Oppenheim, MBE and the Acting Premier the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP formally opened the Coronation... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Flag Shown At King’s Coronation
The Bermuda flag was shown during the procession for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla today [May 6] in London. Governor Rena Lalgie and Premier David Burt attended the event, along with a delegation of 14 soldiers and officers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment that will accompany the King during his procession along with service... Read more of this article
Video: Coronation Of King Charles III
[Updated] The coronation of King Charles III is being held today [May 6] in London, with million of people expected to watch the broadcast Governor Rena Lalgie and Premier David Burt are attending the event, along with a delegation of 14 soldiers and officers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment that will accompany the King during his procession along with... Read more of this article
