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VI had 'positive bilateral talks' with UK’s Amanda A. Milling– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reported that the Virgin Islands (VI) has had positive bilateral talks with UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, The Right Honourable Amanda A. Milling, who recently visited the territory on invitation following the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council in London.
Minister of State for OTs Amanda A. Milling arrives in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Overseas Territories Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling has arrived in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) for a four-day visit between March 17 and March 20, 2022.
Minister of State for OTs Amanda A. Milling to visit VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister of State for the Overseas Territories, the Honourable Amanda A. Milling, is expected to visit the Virgin Islands (VI) in the near future, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has stated.
UK never approached VI on representation in House of Commons – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the UK has never approached him on the issue of British Overseas territories getting or seeking representation in the UK House of Commons.
OTs can’t confront UK challenges without working together- Montserrat Premier
PLYMOUTH, Montserrat - Caribbean British Overseas Territories (OTs) such as the Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and the Turks and Caicos Islands have been called upon to work together to confront their challenges with the United Kingdom (UK) in a unified voice.
OTs facts & figures
Thomas C. Famous
The United Nations lists 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs), or Colonies, remaining in the world. Of those 17 NSGTs, Britain retains a total of 9 Overseas Territories (OTs) scattered around the globe.
Recent trip to UK ‘very successful’ with renewed conversation on relations- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A, Fahie (R1) has reported that recent trips to the United Kingdom (UK) for both the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) and the COP26 meetings have been successful.
Speaker of UK House of Commons meets with OT Speakers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom met with Speakers of the British Overseas Territories (OTs) yesterday, July 14, 2021, for formal introductions and to discuss an up-coming OTs Conference and other future collaborative efforts.
Diplomacy is a lagging factor in OT affairs
By Dickson C. Igwe
The weapons of diplomacy, tact and negotiation are better options in moving towards self-determination than banging an anti-colonial drum. Tact and diplomacy will achieve more for Overseas Territories than confrontation.
UK attempting direct rule, control of VI’s political future - Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline has accused the United Kingdom (UK) of attempting direct rule and imposing policies on the Virgin Islands (VI) and other British OTs under the guise of a ‘global Britain’.