Government House, Bermuda

04/11/2026

St. George’s Parish Visit | October 2026

26/10/2026

The Governor, Patron of the Bermuda Sea Cadets Corps, hosted his first Trafalgar Night Dinner at Government House.

The special evening, a naval tradition, celebrated the Bermuda Sea Cadets Corps' 60th anniversary. It was also used to launch a campaign to raise $2 million to overhaul their St George’s unit to make it more accessible and safe, create a more versatile training space, and to provide more diverse opportunities for the cadets: a community resource that everyone can be proud of.

Congratulations to everyone at the Bermuda Sea Cadets Corps on this remarkable anniversary milestone.

21/10/2026

Great to be part of the Hamilton Declaration II signing at Government House. An important step towards conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the Sargasso Sea. 🇬🇧🇧🇲

20/10/2026

The Governor was delighted to welcome Uma Kumaran MP on her first visit to Bermuda as UK Minister for the Overseas Territories.

The visit started with an operational briefing from the Commissioner of Police and Commanding Officer of the RBR. Minister Kumaran had a constructive bilateral meeting with Premier David Burt, before engaging in an informative roundtable on domestic abuse of women and girls, with representatives from Government and civil society.

With thanks to ABIR, leaders from Bermuda’s insurance and reinsurance industry provided an insightful briefing.

The Minister then signed the Hamilton Declaration II at Government House. A joint Bermuda-UK initiative the signing is an important step towards international legal protection of the Sargasso Sea.

The visit concluded with a visit to ASU-BIOS, highlighting the strength of scientific research and education in Bermuda.

17/10/2026

15/10/2026

The Governor and Government House team joined members of the community at Barr’s Bay Park for the 30th Annual Allshores Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in support of this important cause.

The event, which is organised and raises funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, brought together participants of all ages for a health fair, educational activities, and a warm-up session before taking to the streets of Hamilton. The walk highlights the importance of early detection, access to care, and ensuring that no one delays essential screening because of cost.

14/10/2026

UK Minister for the Overseas Territories to Visit Bermuda

Bermuda will welcome the Hon. Uma Kumaran MP, UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Caribbean and Global Technology, and Minister for the Ocean, from 18–19 October 2026, marking her first official visit to the Island.

During her visit, Minister Kumaran will meet with Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, and participate in the signing of the Hamilton II Declaration, a joint initiative between Bermuda and the United Kingdom to strengthen international support for the protection of the Sargasso Sea.

The Declaration represents an important milestone in advancing international cooperation on ocean conservation and the sustainable use of the Sargasso Sea under the United Nations’ Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement.

The visit will also include discussions on security and defence, engagement with local industry representatives, a roundtable on domestic violence affecting women and girls, and a visit to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science.

The visit provides an opportunity to strengthen Bermuda–UK relations and advance shared priorities in ocean conservation and other areas of mutual interest.

09/10/2026

The Governor was honoured to unveil a special one-off portrait of His Majesty King Charles III taken during his visit to the island in May.

The photograph was captured by former Bermuda Police Service officer, now portrait photographer, Philip Bermingham who attended a reception yesterday to see the unveiling alongside about 500 invited guests.

The portrait was taken in the grounds of Government House and will be displayed in the house in recognition of The King’s first visit to the island as sovereign and his first visit as monarch to a British Overseas Territory.

Photo credits:

Antoine Hunt - Department of Communications, Bermuda Government

Blaire Simmons - The Royal Gazette

05/10/2026

Warwick Parish Visit | September 2026