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Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)

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Last reviewed: 20 November 2009

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International relations

Relations with neighbours

Bermuda's closest neighbours are the US and Canada. Bermuda has had strong historical links with US in trade and as a strategic military position. During the Second World War, a US military base was established at Kindley Field. Under a treaty between the US and Britain, its airport was opened to civilian aircraft. The base was closed down in 1995, and the formal termination of the lease completed in 2003. Bermuda is often linked in people's minds with the Caribbean region, even though it is approximately 1,000 miles away and its communications and economy are linked overwhelmingly with the United States.

Relations with the international community

The UK is responsible for Bermuda's external relations.

Relations with the UK

Diplomatic relations

The British Government in the UK is responsible for Bermuda's external relations, defence and internal security. The principal points of contact are Overseas Territories Directorate, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (+44 20 7008 3596) and the Deputy Governor's Office, Government House, Bermuda (+1 441 292 2587).

UK representative of Bermuda

UK Representative: Ms Kimberley Durrant, Government of Bermuda London Office, 6 Arlington Street, London SW1A 1RE (Tel: 020 7518 9900, Fax: 020 7518 9901, Email: kdurrant@gov.bm, Website: www.gov.bm)

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Contacts

Bermuda, Hamilton, Government House

Address:

Government House
11 Langton Hill
Pembroke
Hamilton
 

Telephone:

Deputy Governor's Office: (+1) (441) 292 3600

Fax:

(+1) (441) 295 3823

Office hours:

GMT:
Mon-Fri: 1245-1700 / 1815-2100

Local Time:
Mon-Fri: 0845-1300 / 1415-1700

Website: http://ukinbermuda.fco.gov.uk