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Maurice Jones Jailed For 30 Years In UK
25-year-old Maurice Jones has been jailed for 30 years in the UK after being convicted of murdering a father while he was pushing his young son. A statement from the Wiltshire Police said, “Maurice Jones, 25, of Gainsborough Close, Bemerton Heath, was convicted of murder and possession of a bladed article following a two-week trial by jury in... Read more of this article
Column: Wheatley On Labour Party’s Victory
[Opinion column written by Benito Wheatley] The Labour Party’s landslide victory at the polls presents a fresh opportunity for the United Kingdom [UK] to establish a genuine modern partnership with the Overseas Territories [OTs] after 14 years of Conservative Party rule in which the relationship with the Territories was severely strained by heavy-handed... Read more of this article
Premier Congratulates New UK Prime Minister
Following the UK general election, Premier David Burt said he has “written to the new Prime Minister to congratulate him on his election victory and reiterated the Government of Bermuda’s commitment to building relationships with the new UK Government.” “There will no doubt be changes in policy and personnel and I look forward... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Public Registers
“We are providing technical and financial assistance to expedite implementation in 2024 of these public registers,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on May 16th, Labour MP Margaret Hodge asked, “To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, pursuant to the Answer of 2 May 2024 to Question 23506 on British Overseas... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: ‘Refreshed Strategy’ For OTs
“The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, working with other UK Government departments, is leading the development of a refreshed strategy for the Overseas Territories [OTs] to be published in 2024,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on May 9th, Stephen Doughty Shadow Minister [Foreign and Commonwealth... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Territories Voting Rights
“Elections in UK overseas territories are determined by each territory and the Government has no plans to change this” as the” UK Government believes that the current fundamental structure of our constitutional relationships with the Overseas Territories is the right one,” British MP Simon Hoare said. During the British Parliament’s... Read more of this article
Beach Introduces More UK Boarding Schools
Beach Education is set to expand its series by introducing additional UK boarding schools to Bermuda, featuring both returning institutions like Bede’s School and new additions such as Repton. A spokesperson said, “Following up on the earlier successful events, Beach Education is now bringing more outstanding UK boarding schools to Bermuda.... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Free Trade Agreements
“In international law the Overseas Territories [OTs] are not sovereign states in their own right and have no separate international legal personality,” Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said. This is according to a recent session in UK Parliament, in which Viscount Waverley asked, “To ask His Majesty’s Government whether the Overseas Territories... Read more of this article
Governor To Host King’s Birthday Reception
Governor Rena Lalgie will host a reception celebrating the King’s 76th birthday in June, and if you would like to attend you can apply online. A Government House spokesperson said, “King’s Birthday Reception 2024 On Thursday 13 June 2024 Her Excellency the Governor will host a reception celebrating His Majesty the King’s Birthday at her temporary... Read more of this article
Easter Lilies To Be Sent To King Charles III
Governor Rena Lalgie and Mr. Jacob Hawkins helped pick Easter Lilies which will be sent via British Airways to King Charles III. Yesterday a spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie and Mr. Jacob Hawkins continued the annual tradition of selecting Bermuda Easter Lilies as a gift for Their Majesties – King Charles III and... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Overseas Territories
“The Foreign Affairs Committee is setting up a Sub-Committee that will engage the Overseas Territories more,” British MP David Rutley said. During a recent session in the British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked, “what steps he is taking to support effective governance in the British overseas territories.” In response, Assistant... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Cannabis Laws
“The UK is committed to working in partnership with Bermuda and we remain available to discuss new proposals on this legislation,” the British Parliamentary Under-Secretary said when asked about decriminalisation of possession of cannabis in Bermuda. During a recent session in the British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell... Read more of this article
