The Government of Bermuda London Office is pleased to highlight Mr Vincent Darrell, former Bermuda Youth Parliamentarian, and first Bermudian male participant in the 2025 UK Youth Parliament on February 28 2025.

Mr Darrell is the third young Bermudian to address the UK Youth Parliament in the historic House of Commons; following in the footsteps of previous young Bermudians who have participated in this important forum.

Mr Darrell addressed approximately 300 UK Youth Parliamentarians, speaking from the despatch box to an audience of youth representatives from across United Kingdom constituencies, as well as fellow British Overseas Territories, advocating for more inclusive and accessible pathways to higher education.

Mr Darrell’s intervention on access to higher education was well-received by his peers who filled the House of Commons and highlights the growing impact of Bermudian youth on important international platforms.

Mr Darrell was accompanied by eight other Overseas Territory participants from Anguilla,
British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Tristan da Cunha, and Turks and Caicos Islands respectively. 

Mr Darrell’s participation was made possible through the collaboration and support of the Office of the Speaker of the House of Assembly and the Government of Bermuda London Office as stakeholders of this key initiative.

Ms Kimberley Durrant, UK Representative for the Government of Bermuda, said:
 “Congratulations to Mr Darrell for this tremendous achievement. The London Office remains committed to providing similar opportunities for young Bermudians to engage in global dialogues, showcasing the leadership of our country’s next generation.”

Mr Darrell said: “I am deeply grateful to the Bermuda Youth Parliament and the London Office for the opportunity to be the first male speaker at the UK Youth Parliament Day. It was an honor to address the vital topic of education—an essential pillar for helping Bermudians climb the socioeconomic ladder. If we truly wish to uplift our community, we must commit to bringing ‘light, liberty, and learning’ to all.”

The London Office continues our commitment to fostering opportunities for young Bermudians to engage in and be heard on the global stage.