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The future of Chagos is bigger than UK party politics

President Trump’s attempt to link Greenland with the Chagos Islands displays a lack of knowledge about the Indian Ocean islands, writes former governor George Fergusson

President Trump’s attempt to link Greenland with the Chagos Islands displays a lack of knowledge about the Indian Ocean islands, writes former governor George Fergusson

• Feb 02, 2026 7:40 AM

Politics

Step up security in Caribbean, UK committee told

Former minister for Overseas Territories says there is need for Britain to “step up to the plate”

Former minister for Overseas Territories says there is need for Britain to “step up to the plate”

• Jan 29, 2026 7:25 AM

Environment

Governor: island can set example on climate change

Andrew Murdoch highlights how British expertise can aid Bermuda’s resiliency in a warming world

Andrew Murdoch highlights how British expertise can aid Bermuda’s resiliency in a warming world

• Jan 26, 2026 7:47 AM

Environment

UK outlines OT biodiversity strategy

Conservationists are encouraged by the direction of the plan but some did not have the opportunity to provide input

Conservationists are encouraged by the direction of the plan but some did not have the opportunity to provide input

• Jan 07, 2026 7:31 AM

General

Regiment to cut costs by tapping into army supply chain

Island’s defence force gets a new procurement channel for kit and equipment direct from the source

Island’s defence force gets a new procurement channel for kit and equipment direct from the source

• Dec 17, 2025 3:06 PM

Politics

Global shifts spur changes to Overseas Territories paper

David Burt tells MPs about his attendance at the Joint Ministerial Council in London

David Burt tells MPs about his attendance at the Joint Ministerial Council in London

• Dec 06, 2025 8:10 AM

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Kevin Maybury, December 5, 2025

Kevin Maybury witnesses David Burt make his final hint for independence during a Joint Ministerial Council visit to London

Kevin Maybury witnesses David Burt make his final hint for independence during a Joint Ministerial Council visit to London

• Dec 05, 2025 7:59 AM

Politics

No sign of Caricom awareness efforts

The Government did not release, as planned, a discussion paper last month on full membership of the Caribbean Community

The Government did not release, as planned, a discussion paper last month on full membership of the Caribbean Community

• Dec 03, 2025 7:59 AM

International Business

Cannonier hits back at criticism of beneficial ownership work

The former premier says Bermuda is a leader in the area with a registry dating back decades

The former premier says Bermuda is a leader in the area with a registry dating back decades

• Dec 01, 2025 6:45 PM

Politics

Premier: Britain needs to do more for our security

David Burt insists the island abides by international standards on beneficial ownership, not “UK dictates”

David Burt insists the island abides by international standards on beneficial ownership, not “UK dictates”

• Nov 29, 2025 8:33 AM

Politics

Premier leads Bermuda delegation for JMC in London

David Burt's participation includes attending an audience with King Charles III

David Burt's participation includes attending an audience with King Charles III

• Nov 26, 2025 12:52 PM

General

Ministers meet British experts for trade talks

Members from UK Export Finance visit Bermuda to discuss areas of collaboration

Members from UK Export Finance visit Bermuda to discuss areas of collaboration

• Nov 24, 2025 3:33 PM

General

Island celebrates community action at House of Lords

Myra Virgil and Amanda Outerbridge, of the Bermuda Foundation, join event that included a message from the King

Myra Virgil and Amanda Outerbridge, of the Bermuda Foundation, join event that included a message from the King

• Nov 21, 2025 7:00 PM

General

Students in Britain invited to rub shoulders with Premier

David Burt is to host a networking event in Central London, to which recent graduates are also invited

David Burt is to host a networking event in Central London, to which recent graduates are also invited

• Nov 14, 2025 3:17 PM

Opinion Writer

‘Biased’ BBC needs saving from itself

In the wake of an embarrassing apology to Donald Trump, Adrian Wooldridge urges the Beeb to get back to what it does best

In the wake of an embarrassing apology to Donald Trump, Adrian Wooldridge urges the Beeb to get back to what it does best

• Nov 12, 2025 7:58 AM

General

Island joins Remembrance Sunday in London

Bermuda’s office representative lays a wreath at the Cenotaph at Whitehall

Bermuda’s office representative lays a wreath at the Cenotaph at Whitehall

• Nov 09, 2025 4:59 PM

General

Top police brass outline progress to date after culture review

Commissioner Darrin Simons says many moves are already under way and that a stressed service had experienced delays

Commissioner Darrin Simons says many moves are already under way and that a stressed service had experienced delays

• Nov 07, 2025 8:23 AM

Politics

Bermuda represented at UK Youth Parliament sitting

Callahj Simons highlights the value in belonging and the need for timely data about young people

Callahj Simons highlights the value in belonging and the need for timely data about young people

• Nov 06, 2025 3:17 PM

Opinion Writer

UK politicians should be wary of playing race card

Martin Ivens warns Britain against evoking Enoch Powell and going down a morally wrong path

Martin Ivens warns Britain against evoking Enoch Powell and going down a morally wrong path

• Nov 05, 2025 7:58 AM

General

Young Bermudians among honour guard in UK parade

The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps have taken part in National Trafalgar Day festivities in London

The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps have taken part in National Trafalgar Day festivities in London

• Nov 03, 2025 5:03 PM

Opinion Writer

How diplomacy is securing BVI a place in an uncertain world

Benito Wheatley on how external pressures and risks, including infringement on autonomy, are being addressed

Benito Wheatley on how external pressures and risks, including infringement on autonomy, are being addressed

• Nov 03, 2025 7:57 AM

General

Bermudian travellers on notice for visits to European Union

New regulations imminent for movement within the EU’s open borders known as the Schengen area

New regulations imminent for movement within the EU’s open borders known as the Schengen area

• Oct 09, 2025 4:20 PM

Politics

UK minister makes whirlwind inaugural trip to Bermuda

Stephen Doughty meets with David Burt, the Premier, and others to discuss security, sanctions and the environment

Stephen Doughty meets with David Burt, the Premier, and others to discuss security, sanctions and the environment

• Sep 26, 2025 3:24 PM

General

Burt signs MoU with UK to bolster sanction capacity

The Premier meets Stephen Doughty, the Minister of State for the Overseas Territories, to discuss a range of matters

The Premier meets Stephen Doughty, the Minister of State for the Overseas Territories, to discuss a range of matters

• Sep 25, 2025 8:14 AM

Local Business

Hooked on Bermuda in Nottingham

Dale Benjamin plans to open an island restaurant in England

Dale Benjamin plans to open an island restaurant in England

• Sep 16, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

US-UK relationship about to become more explosive

Maga’s bromance with Britain’s populist conservatives is fuelled by a combustible mixture of love and hate

Maga’s bromance with Britain’s populist conservatives is fuelled by a combustible mixture of love and hate

• Sep 15, 2025 7:57 AM

International Business

Pressure group targets OTs over beneficial ownership

Transparency International UK has published a blueprint for ending financial secrecy in British offshore centres

Transparency International UK has published a blueprint for ending financial secrecy in British offshore centres

• Sep 08, 2025 7:59 AM

General

Complaint under review for Bermudian head of London Pride

Allegations against Christopher Joell-Deshields are investigated by the organisation’s board

Allegations against Christopher Joell-Deshields are investigated by the organisation’s board

• Sep 06, 2025 8:22 AM

International Business

Russians targeted in sanctions alert

Bermuda joins Britain in naming top lieutenants in Moscow’s chemical and biological warfare

Bermuda joins Britain in naming top lieutenants in Moscow’s chemical and biological warfare

• Sep 02, 2025 7:59 AM