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Some believe only rogue Gov’ts pushing concept of self-determination– Carvin Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former government minister Carvin Malone (AL) said the concept of self-determination of British Overseas Territories is one that has been long in the making since the late 40s and not a recent concept being pushed for nefarious reasons as some believe.
Premier Wheatley & OT Heads discussed issues of 'mutual importance' in Florida
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) recently joined Heads of Government from United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OT) to discuss issues of mutual importance and agree on actions to address shared challenges.
Premier Wheatley meets interim UK OTs Minister David H. Rutley
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley has met with interim United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs) Hon David H. Rutley MP at an introductory meeting with OT Political Leaders in the Caribbean.
If UK wants to help OTs 'they have to look @ their individual needs'– Hon Hodge-Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The United Kingdom (UK) Government has been called upon to listen to their Overseas Territories (OTs) on an individual basis if they truly want to help these territories. This is according to Virgin Islands (VI) legislator and 4th District Representative, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith.
Britain to adopt 'new approach' to improve collaboration with OTs
LONDON, United Kingdom- Britain will adopt a new approach to improve collaboration with the Overseas Territories (OTs), according to a statement from the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) on May 12, 2023.
UK MP urges OTs to support legalisation for same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ community
LONDON, United Kingdom- British Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Alicia A. Kearns has made the call for British Overseas Territories (OTs) to support the legalisation of same-sex marriages as well as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ+) community.
Premier Dr the Hon Wheatley presents @ OT Panel Discussion
LONDON, United Kingdom- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) served as a member of the second panel discussion which addressed the topic “Overseas Territories: Our People, Our Future” at the Overseas Territories’ Conference held on May 10, 2023, at Portcullis House, London.
Independent countries can't be free if rest of region is not- Dr June Soomer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chair of The UWI Open Campus Council and former Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Dr June Soomer has questioned why the Virgin Islands (VI) is not independent despite having achieved much on its own.
VI remains on Russia’s sanctions list; Other OTs added
MOSCOW, Russia- Russia expanded its sanctions list on Sunday, October 30, 2022, to include all British Overseas Territories, accusing them of "unfriendly actions" against Moscow.
Premier Wheatley pledges cooperation on sustainable development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has pledged his administration’s assistance to Overseas Territories (OTs) seeking United Nations support for sustainable development.
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