Tag: Mark Simmonds

Friday, July 24th 2015 - 09:02 UTC
Bermuda Premier calls on British Overseas Territories for a 'united front'

Bermuda Premier Michael Dunkley called for the British Overseas Territories (BOTs) to present a united front in key areas and for the leaders to work together to best represent the people of the region. Premier Dunkley opened on Thursday the Pre-Joint ministerial council which convened leaders from several BOTs including the Falklands MLA Roger Edwards, as reported by the island's Royal Gazette.
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 00:47 UTC
UK Minister Simmonds to visit Miami and Sao Paulo to support the English team

UK Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds is scheduled to visit Sao Paulo and Miami to promote the travel safety 'Be On The Ball' campaign, preparing fans for the World Cup and to support the English team.
Friday, April 25th 2014 - 21:24 UTC
UK £200 million new polar research vessel will ensure presence in Antarctica and he South Atlantic

The British government will fund a new £200 million polar research ship to put UK scientists at the forefront of climate and ocean research in both Antarctica and the Arctic, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced on Friday in a speech.
Thursday, December 19th 2013 - 06:25 UTC
UK claims Argentina escalating Falklands dispute to divert public opinion from economic problems

Britain accused the Argentine government on Tuesday of revving up a dispute over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands to try to divert public opinion attention away from the country's severe economic problems.
Thursday, December 12th 2013 - 21:16 UTC
Foreign Office updates Parliament on major UK/Overseas Territories conference

The commitment of the governments of the Overseas Territories and the UK to continue to work together in partnership was underlined by Foreign Office minister Mark Simmonds MP when he updated Parliament on the outcome of this year’s Joint Ministerial Council, which was attended by leaders from eleven OTs including the Falkland Islands.
Thursday, December 5th 2013 - 20:03 UTC
Foreign Office warn football fans to be on the ball when planning trips to Brazil

Ahead of the World Cup draw on Friday the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Football Supporters Federation (FSF) are teaming up to urge England fans to do their homework before booking travel to Brazil.
Thursday, November 28th 2013 - 10:04 UTC
Falklands' referendum receives praise and is shown as an example for other Overseas Territories

Praise for the Falkland Islands last March referendum and encouragement for other Overseas Territories to hold similar referendums on their future, was included in the final communiqué from the annual UK/British Overseas Territories joint Ministerial Council held this week in London.
Tuesday, November 26th 2013 - 09:17 UTC
Overseas Territories meeting begins in London with a speech from Minister Simmonds

The annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) which brings together political leaders from the Overseas Territories and UK Ministers takes off in London on Tuesday, hosted by the FCO Minister for the Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds MP.
Thursday, November 21st 2013 - 18:56 UTC
British parliament sends strong message to Spain decrying belligerence towards Gibraltar

British MPs from across the political spectrum sent “an extremely powerful message” to the Spanish Government voicing anger at its treatment of Gibraltar and its people. Parliamentarians from all the major British political parties spoke in unison to decry Spanish belligerence toward the Rock during a 40-minute emergency session in the House of Commons.
Thursday, October 17th 2013 - 19:49 UTC
UK sets out its Arctic policy with “legitimate interests in the region” and priorities

The United Kingdom government set out its approach and policy on the Arctic in a paper released on Thursday and titled: Arctic Policy Framework - Adapting To Change: UK policy towards the Arctic.