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May 23, 2023

UK promises new overseas territory strategy

The United Kingdom government is developing a new overseas territories strategy, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly told Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley and other OT leaders during the Joint Ministerial …

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by Dana Kampa
May 11, 2023

Premier, governor attend coronation

As one of his first orders of international business since his re-election last month, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley joined world leaders in witnessing the coronation of King Charles III …

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by Dana Kampa
November 4, 2022

Meetings with United Kingdom leaders delayed

Following the recent leadership shakeup in the United Kingdom, senior UK officials have postponed meetings with leaders in the Virgin Islands and other overseas territories. Former OT Minister Jesse Norman …

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by Dana Kampa
August 11, 2022

UK loan guarantee off the table

Several recovery projects are far behind schedule as the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Irma approaches, but Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a Aug. 8 press conference that the …

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by Dana Kampa
April 8, 2022

Major cuts planned for import duties

Government leaders said last week that they hope to ease the burden of rising costs for food, gas and other resources by slashing import duties. But they urged business owners …

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by Dana Kampa
March 25, 2022

UK overseas territory minister visits VI

Amanda Milling, the United Kingdom minister responsible for the overseas territories, visited the Virgin Islands this week to discuss topics including Russia sanctions, other diplomatic affairs and public company registers. …

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by Dana Kampa
December 1, 2021

Self-determination discussed at UK meetings

Fresh off their diplomatic travels to Europe last month, government leaders explained their progress on planning for the future of environmental management, national security, marijuana legalisation, and greater self-determination. During …

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by Dana Kampa

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