UK overseas territories minister to visit Bermuda

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: The MP in charge of overseas territories will visit Bermuda next week.

This will be Henry Bellingham’s first visit to the island.

Government House announced today that Minister Bellingham will meet the Premier and Cabinet, the Opposition and other senior politicians and officials. 

He will see firsthand how the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Regiment work together on maritime patrol operations and meet some of Bermuda’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games aspirants. 

The Minister will also take the opportunity to learn more about both the international business sector and the tourism industry in Bermuda.

He said: “I am looking forward to my visit to Bermuda next week. 

“As my first visit to the territory and the first trip by a British Minister since 2008, this will be an important opportunity to reemphasise the strength of the UK’s relationship with the largest and most successful overseas territory.

“My visit comes at an important time for Bermuda, and the overseas territories as whole, with the launch of the consultation on the strategy for the overseas territories. 

“I believe that the Premier and the people of Bermuda can play a leading role in developing the strategy and I look forward to discussing how we can shape Britain’s future relationship with the overseas territories.”