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New Governor Coming to Turks and Caicos
The Turks and Caicos Islands will soon have a new Governor, the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office announced. Dr John Freeman, CMG, has been appointed the next Governor of the British Overseas Territory. Freeman will succeed outgoing Governor Peter […]
Belize and United Kingdom Strengthen Military Ties
Above: the HMS Argyll (Photo: UK Gov) By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from the Belize Defence Force and the Belize Coast Guard recently concluded an official visit to the United Kingdom. The delegation included Brigadier General David Jones, […]
UK Officials Heading to British Virgin Islands for “Familiarization Visit”
Above: the BVI By the Caribbean Journal staff Officials from the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Treasury will be visiting the British Virgin Islands from Dec. 9 to Dec. 12 for a “familiarization visit.” The trip comes […]
New British High Commissioner to Barbados and Eastern Caribbean
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Victoria Glynis Dean has been appointed the new British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. Dean will be non-resident High Commissioner to Antigua, Grenada, Dominica, St Vincent and the […]
Op-Ed: The Rule of Law in the Turks and Caicos Islands
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor In a political blast that threatens to cause a constitutional crisis in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the current Premier, Dr Rufus Ewing, has asked Her Majesty’s Government to recall Governor Ric Todd, Attorney General […]
Hague: Turks and Caicos Elections Mark “Return to Democratic Government”
Above: British Foreign Secretary William Hague (Photo: FCO) By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Islanders will head to the polls on Friday, a “significant step” on the path to democracy, according to British Foreign Secretary William Hague. The […]
Interview with Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs AJ Nicholson
By Alexander Britell GRENADA- The seventh UK-Caribbean Forum that met in Grenada this weekend looked at a range of areas of cooperation as the Caribbean and the UK open up a “new and more modern relationship” going forward. At the […]
New Governor for Turks and Caicos
By the Caribbean Journal staff Damian Roderic Todd, former finance director on the board of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, has been selected as the next governor of the Turks and Caicos, assuming the role in September to succeed […]
United Kingdom, Caribbean Hold High-Level Talks in London
Above: regional flags at the talks in London (Photo: UKG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Officials from the British government and across CARICOM met in London this week for high-level talks. The UK side included Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister […]
Op-Ed: The UK-Caribbean Relationship
By Mark Simmonds, MP Op-Ed Contributor GOOD FRIENDS know the importance of communication – it brings us together, allows us to understand one another and resolves problems when they arise. It’s no different between countries. In an age where we […]
Op-Ed: Green Energy in the Caribbean
By Mark Simmonds, MP Op-Ed Contributor CLIMATE CHANGE is one of the greatest threats to our security and prosperity. So, now is the time for people around the world to work together, to protect our future and that of our […]
Cayman Swears in New Governor
Above: Governor Helen Kilpatrick (GIS Photo/Lennon Christian) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands swore in its newest governor on Friday, Helen Kilpatrick. The new top British official in the territory was received by an honour guard in Georgetown. […]
Montserrat Police Service Under Review
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff The Royal Montserrat Police Force is currently undergoing a review by a team led by Foreign and Commonwealth Office Law Enforcement Advisor, Larry Covington. Governor Adrian Davis, with the approval of the Cabinet, […]
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