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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
Students Reminded About Event In UK
The Government of Bermuda’s London Office is reminding Bermudian university students and recent graduates of the opportunity to participate in the upcoming ‘Bermuda Dinner and Dialogue’. A spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, will be in attendance at the event. Next week’s dinner will present a very unique opportunity... Read more of this article
Historical Video: King Charles III Visits In 1970
In advance of the coronation of King Charles III, which will be held on Saturday [May 6], take a look back at the then Prince Charles arriving in Bermuda for a visit in 1970. The King’s Coronation will see events take place in Bermuda over three days, culminating in a public holiday on May 8, while the official procession in London on May 6 will... Read more of this article
Governor & Premier To Attend King’s Coronation
Governor Rena Lalgie and Premier David Burt are to attend the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort, which will be held this weekend in the UK. A Government spokesperson said, “The Coronation programme commences with a Small Island Development States [SIDS] briefing at Lancaster House hosted by His Majesty the King. This... Read more of this article
OBA Congratulates His Majesty King Charles III
“On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance and the people of Bermuda, we celebrate and extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty, King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Consort on their upcoming coronations.,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “We also extend our best wishes to His Majesty’s family... Read more of this article
Historical Photos: Bermuda At Past Coronations
As the United Kingdom gets set to crown its new King in a coronation taking place on May 6, take a look at Bermuda’s participants at past British coronations. 1902 King Edward VII Coronation Contingent BMA Sergeant A.C. Lamb Sergeant Walter Henry Thompson Bombadier George Nathaniel Corbin Gunner John Henry Tacklyn Gunner J. Lightbourne Gunner... Read more of this article
Regiment To Take Part In King’s Coronation
A delegation from the Royal Bermuda Regiment will take part in King Charles III’s coronation in London next weekend. A spokesperson said, “A delegation of 14 soldiers and officers will become part of Royal Bermuda Regiment history when they take their places among thousands of troops at King Charles III’s coronation in London next weekend. “Service... Read more of this article
Events Scheduled To Mark King’s Coronation
There will be a public holiday on Monday, May 8th in recognition of the Coronation of King Charles III and “to highlight the occasion, there are a series of events taking place starting on May 6th.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that on May 8, 2023, there is a public holiday in recognition of the Coronation of... Read more of this article
BMU Code To Be Added Back In Passports
The UK Government has confirmed that “work will shortly commence to return the Bermuda specific BMU code to Bermudian British Overseas Territory Citizen passports in 2024.” A spokesperson said, “This follows the establishment last year of a UK/Bermuda Working Group and successful discussions with a range of stakeholders in that forum. “Further... Read more of this article