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When public trust in gov'ts evaporate
By Dickson C. Igwe
Ok. Recent Crises in Overseas territory Governance in the Turks and Caicos, and elsewhere, will drive the idea of independence off the map for a generation.
UK OTs Minister Elizabeth G. Sugg's resignation solves nothing for OTs- Commentator
LONDON, United Kingdom- The United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories (OTs), Baroness Elizabeth G. Sugg on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, resigned from her post amid the UK government’s decision to reduce the amount it will spend on overseas aid in the upcoming year.
Premier Fahie flags concerns about 'Constitutional Relationship' @ JMC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) raised concerns during the Overseas Territories Joint Minister Council (JMC) meeting regarding language of the communiqué relating to a section on the Constitutional Relationship.
Neo Colonialism in 2020
Thomas C. Famous
What a plot, dem a plot 'gainst I and I
- Ziggy Marley
All the world’s a stage
Thomas C. Famous
“All the world’s a stage”- William Shakespeare
A lot of effort is constantly given, by all sectors of society, to ensure that Bermuda and by extension, Bermudians, are always represented on the world stage. Whether it be; sports, international business or politics, those that step up to perform on behalf of our country have always done so with a willing heart.
OTs should 'make full use of their finances' to fight COVID-19 - British MP
LONDON, United Kingdon - According to a British parliamentarian, the United Kingdom (UK) Government is expecting British Overseas Territories (OTs) to utilise their own financial resources to fight COVID-19, just as the UK is doing in their fight.
Overseas territories & post Brexit Britain
By Dickson C. Igwe
A redefined relationship between the Post Brexit UK and the British Overseas Territories is inevitable, if as is expected, the turmoil of a Post Brexit Britain becomes convulsion. Britain is going to be reshaped by Brexit in myriad ways.
Early UK elections will impact VI & OTs - Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Insinuating that the United Kingdom (UK) may be unstable over its frequent change of leadership over the past years, ZBVI 780am "Honestly Speaking' radio host, Mr. Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the UK heading to early polls should be of concern to the Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OTs).
‘Shocking & Untrue’ - Premier fires back @ UK’s Ben Merrick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “I wouldn’t stoop to their level,” the words of Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in response to Director of British Overseas Territories, Ben Merrick's September 2, 2019 letter stating amongst other claims, that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government since taking office in February 2019, has caused engagements between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the United Kingdom (UK) to weaken.
‘VI’s actions towards UK must not be reactions’ – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - With Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, now at the helm of government in the United Kingdom, the Virgin Islands (VI) and other British Overseas Territories (OT’s) should be on high alert for a renewed push of policies that they view as an overreach by the colonial power.