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UK Govt Will Introduce New Passport Fees
The UK government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on February 2nd 2023, according to a statement on the official UK Government website. The UK Government website said, “The government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on 2 February 2023, the first time in 5 years that the cost of applying for a passport... Read more of this article
Video: GB News On Prince Harry’s Memoir Claim
The ‘Dan Wootten Tonight’ show on Britain’s GB News network was not very flattering about Prince Harry’s statement that Camilla, now Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, suggested that Prince Harry “take the job of governor-general of Bermuda.” The broadcast on GB News, which is often described as ‘right leaning’,... Read more of this article
Disruption In UK Royal Mail Service
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising that the UK’s Royal Mail is “currently experiencing a severe service disruption to its export services following a cyber incident.” A Government spokesperson said, “Currently Royal Mail is temporarily unable to dispatch letters and small parcels to overseas destinations, including Bermuda. “Additionally,... Read more of this article
Survey: 83% Oppose Becoming Independent
According to a recent survey from Narrative Research Bermuda, when asked “to what extent do you support or oppose Bermuda securing their own independence,” 83% were in opposition, 10% were in support and 7% were unsure. A spokesperson said, “Recently, David Burt has made numerous public comments about the possibility of Bermuda becoming... Read more of this article
Prince Harry’s Memoir Mentions Bermuda Post
Copies of the memoir of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, have been released ahead of its official release date in Spain, with the book claiming that Camilla, now Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, suggested that Prince Harry “take the job of governor-general of Bermuda.” A story at LBC.co.uk says, “Harry claims Meghan phoned Camilla... Read more of this article
UK’s Action Called “Colonial-Style Intervention”
Charles Kuhn and Gabriella Bligh — writing in the British Times newspaper – called the UK’s prevention of the “creation of a legal recreational cannabis market in Bermuda” a “colonial-style intervention.” Their report on the Times website said, “A range of missteps have been blamed on Liz Truss, but one of... Read more of this article
Simons Attends Overseas Territories Forum In UK
Opposition Leader Cole Simons is in London this week at the British Overseas Territories Forum from November 29 to December 1, to “discuss common global challenges and unique individual legislature challenges, with Overseas Territories members, with the aim of finding workable solutions.” Shadow Minister of Transportation Susan Jackson &... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Overseas Territories & Russia
“Neither this nor any other measure will deter us or our partners – including the Overseas Territories – from our steadfast support of Ukraine,” Parliamentary Under-Secretary [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] Leo Docherty said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 23rd, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell... Read more of this article
Video: Territories Lay Wreaths At Service In UK
Representatives of the British Overseas Territories – including Bermuda — laid a wreath at the Remembrance Day Service held in the United Kingdom on November 11th. Related Stories Video: Territories Lay Wreaths At Service In UK Video: Kimberley Durrant Lays Wreath In UK Video: Remembrance Sunday At The Cathedral Video: UK Lords Committee On... Read more of this article
Video: Tuckett Speaks In UK House Of Commons
19-year-old McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett spoke to the UK House of Commons during the first ever session of the UK Youth Parliament to feature the British Overseas Territories. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office confirmed today that a young person from Bermuda spoke to the necessity of cultivating opportunities on-island for... Read more of this article
Tuckett Speaks In UK House Of Commons
In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett spoke in the UK House of Commons. The Bermuda London Office tweeted the photos below, saying: “In celebration of UK Youth Parliament Day, 19-year-old McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Bermuda’s former Youth Premier, spoke to the @HouseofCommons from the Prime Minister’s despatch box. Her speech... Read more of this article
JMC & Events In United Kingdom Postponed
The UK has postponed the annual Joint Ministerial Council set for next week in London, so the Premier will reschedule his travel once the new dates have been confirmed; the two events planned for Bermudians in the UK will be postponed to coincide with the new meeting date. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office today confirmed that the... Read more of this article
Russia Adds All Territories To “Unfriendly” List
The Russian government has added eleven more of the British Overseas Territories – including Bermuda — to its so called “unfriendly countries” list, with Bermuda now joining a list that many of the world’s major democracies are already on. The Russian media said, “Eleven more British Overseas Territories have been... Read more of this article
BTA Aiming To Increase Visitors From The UK
Noting it is “the third largest market after the US and Canada,” the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said they have “seen major success in the UK market covering key media, marketing and trade sectors” and they aim to “increase the number of visitors to the island from the UK in the coming months.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Premier To Host Dinners For Students In UK
The Government of Bermuda London Office is inviting Bermudian students and recent graduates in the UK to attend the annual ‘Bermuda Dinner and Dialogue’, to be held in London and Nottingham this year. A spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Premier, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP the dinners present a unique opportunity to engage with the Premier... Read more of this article
OBA Congratulates Prime Minister Sunak
OBA Leader Cole Simons congratulated the new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, saying that they “look forward to working with him when required.” Mr. Simons said, “On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, I would like to send our warmest congratulations to the U.K.’s new Prime Minister, Mr. Rishi Sunak. “At a time when the country desperately... Read more of this article
