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“One Step Closer To Getting Brexit Done”
Following the vote today in the UK House of Commons which saw MPs vote in favour of the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK is “one step closer to getting Brexit done.” The BBC reported, “They voted 358 to 234 – a majority of 124 – in favour of the EU [Withdrawal Agreement] Bill,... Read more of this article
U.S. President Donald Trump Impeached
The U.S. House of Representatives has just voted in favour of both articles of impeachment, making Donald Trump the third president in American history to be impeached. The vote went mostly along party lines, with Republicans voting against the measure, while most the Democrats — who hold a majority in the U.S. House — voted in favour of... Read more of this article
British Voters Head To The Polls Today
Voters in the United Kingdom are heading to the polls today [Dec 12] for the third general election in four years in the country. A BBC story said, “As British voters prepare to head to the polls for a defining general election – the third in four years – they face a difficult choice, involving two unpopular leaders. “Or as Nick... Read more of this article
Greta Thunberg Sails ‘Close To Bermuda’
Teenage environmentalist Greta Thunberg recently sailed ’close to Bermuda’ as she makes her way towards Europe from the United States, tweeting about her proximity to the island. She is best known for sparking the ‘school strike’ movement when, at age 15, she began spending her school days outside the Swedish parliament to call... Read more of this article
UK General Election Set For December 12
Political parties in the United Kingdom are preparing for a general election on December 12 following a vote by MPs yesterday [Oct 29]. A BBC story said, “The legislation approved by MPs on Tuesday will later begin its passage through the House of Lords, where it is not expected to be opposed. “Boris Johnson says he is ready to fight a “tough”... Read more of this article
UK And EU Reach Tentative Brexit Deal
A new Brexit deal has reportedly been agreed to between the United Kingdom and European Union during a meeting of negotiating teams in Brussels. A BBC story said, “Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “We’ve got a great new deal that takes back control.” “The two sides have been working on the legal text of a deal, but... Read more of this article
NCL To Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Bottles
Norwegian Cruise Line, which is one of the cruise lines that visits Bermuda, announced that a result of its partnership with JUST Goods Inc they will replace all single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020, beginning with its newest ship, Norwegian Encore. The company said, “The decision is the latest sustainable step forward... Read more of this article
UK Parliament Suspension Ruled Unlawful
The supreme court in the United Kingdom has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament earlier this month was unlawful. A BBC story said, “Mr Johnson suspended – or prorogued – Parliament for five weeks earlier this month, but judges said it was wrong to stop MPs carrying out duties in the run-up to Brexit... Read more of this article
British Airways Cancel ‘Nearly 100%’ Of Flights
Due to industrial action by the British Airline Pilots Association [BALPA], British Airways have cancelled “nearly 100%” of their flights, including the flights to and from Bermuda today and tomorrow. A statement on the main British Airways website said, “We understand the frustration and disruption BALPA’s strike action has caused... Read more of this article
BA Pilots Advise They Will Strike In September
The British Airline Pilots Association [BALPA] has given notice to British Airways that it will call on its members to strike on 9th, 10th and 27th September 2019. A statement from the Association said, “Over several days of ACAS talks BALPA put forward a number of packages that we believe would have resolved this dispute without a strike, and... Read more of this article
Post-Brexit Working Group To Be Formed
As part of Bermuda’s ongoing preparation, a Post-Brexit Working Group will be formed to “consider and address” any issues required to prepare Bermuda, Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [July 26]. “Now that the leadership process in the UK has been completed and the new Prime Minister had signaled a clear intention... Read more of this article
Boris Johnson To Be New UK Prime Minister
Boris Johnson has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, setting him up to succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister. A BBC story said, “Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister. “He beat Jeremy Hunt comfortably, winning... Read more of this article
