Tag Archives: Bermuda

Island politicians want role in choosing governors

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Simon Pipe

Leaders of UK overseas territories want a say in deciding how governors are chosen, according to a report in the Bermuda Sun. The call is said to have been made by politicians from eight of the territories who met in … Continue reading →

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Goats? That’s nothing: Bermuda chickens go on the run

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Simon Pipe

And we thought St Helena had it bad enough, with a few goats getting on the government’s butt. And cats. Okay, and a vast number of rats. In Bermuda, an entirely different species has gone wildly out of control, and officials … Continue reading →

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Plastic Brits? Overseas territories athletes line up at Olympics

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Simon Pipe

Citizens of the UK’s overseas territories have been branded “plastic Brits” in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games, but one of them is now a strong contender to win a gold medal for Britain. Shara Proctor of Anguilla is … Continue reading →

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Blinded governor makes light of attack injury

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Simon Pipe

The diplomat who was blinded in one eye by a London mugger has taken up his duties as the new governor of Bermuda, just five weeks after the attack. After being sworn in, George Fergusson said: “I am delighted to … Continue reading →

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Governor-to-be is blinded in attack

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Simon Pipe

The man chosen to be the next governor of Burmuda has been blinded in one eye in a street attack in the UK. A man has been arrested in connection with the assualt in London. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office … Continue reading →

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