tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2024-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-virgin-islands-to-update-uk-on-governance-and-financial-transparency-reforms-as-minister-for-uk-overseas-territories-visits 2024-11-05T00:00:00+00:00

Minister Doughty will hold meetings with government officials and stakeholders on the progress of governance reforms, financial transparency and shared priorities.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-the-public-can-help-conserve-rare-marine-species-using-phones 2024-02-26T17:45:52+00:00

Government partners with conservation charity ZSL to launch app update allowing tracking and logging of creatures in waters around British Overseas Territories.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/british-virgin-islands-new-governors-inaugural-speech-january-2024 2024-01-30T13:44:11+00:00

New Governor of the British Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce gave a speech at his swearing-in ceremony in Tortola on 29 January 2024.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-british-overseas-territories-agree-closer-collaboration 2023-12-14T00:00:00+00:00

The UK government and elected leaders of the British Overseas Territories have agreed a joint declaration defining a new, modern partnership.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-governor-of-the-british-virgin-islands-30-june-2023 2023-06-30T00:00:00+01:00

Mr Daniel Pruce has been appointed Governor of the British Virgin Islands.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-diplomats-celebrating-150th-anniversary-of-scotland-v-england-football-fixture-across-the-world 2022-11-30T16:49:00+00:00

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office staff around the world are marking the 150th anniversary of the first ever football international on St Andrew’s Day.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-british-virgin-islands-29-april-2022 2022-04-29T16:45:00+01:00

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issues a statement ahead of the publication of the Commission of Inquiry report into governance in the British Virgin Islands.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-bvi-premier-arrest 2022-04-28T21:23:00+01:00

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a statement following the arrest of British Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier, Andrew Fahie.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-and-overseas-territories-leaders-gather-to-discuss-covid-19-climate-change-and-economic-resilience 2021-11-18T18:06:31+00:00

The Duke of Cambridge and Foreign Secretary joined Overseas Territories representatives and elected leaders in London for the ninth Joint Ministerial Council.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fish-eye-lenses-uk-launches-worlds-largest-ocean-monitoring-system-to-protect-wildlife-and-biodiversity 2021-04-03T00:15:00+01:00

The UK will pioneer the world’s largest ocean wildlife monitoring system to help protect life below water as part of the UK Government Blue Belt programme.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-family-of-overseas-territories-come-together-on-coronavirus-cop26-and-the-economy 2020-11-27T15:50:00+00:00

The Prime Minister joined elected leaders and representatives at the Joint Ministerial Council to discuss topics including health, the environment and economy.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-governor-of-the-british-virgin-islands-john-rankin 2020-09-16T15:58:00+01:00

Mr John Rankin CMG has been appointed Governor of the British Virgin Islands.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/charter-flights-from-caribbean-islands-for-british-travellers-to-return-to-the-uk 2020-05-23T14:07:00+01:00

The UK has announced a further 3 charter flights to bring British travellers home from across the Caribbean.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-armed-forces-step-up-support-to-the-caribbean-overseas-territories-during-coronavirus-pandemic 2020-05-19T16:06:00+01:00

The RAF have delivered 6 ventilators and medication to support the Overseas Territories during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and RFA Argus conducted training exercises in preparation for hurricane season.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/darwin-plus-bird-borne-radar-for-albatrosses-among-17-new-projects-to-be-funded 2019-01-21T10:34:49+00:00

Funding for 17 conservation projects worth more than £3.5 million in the UK Overseas Territories has been announced from the Darwin Plus initiative to deliver commitments in the 25 Year Environment Plan.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-office-minister-visits-bvi-to-review-hurricane-preparedness 2018-08-07T17:12:00+01:00

Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon visited the British Virgin Islands to see the impact of UK support for recovery efforts following hurricanes Irma and Maria.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/overseas-territories-joint-ministerial-council-28-and-29-november-2017 2017-12-01T18:33:00+00:00

Ministers host Overseas Territories leaders in the UK for talks on hurricane recovery, Brexit and climate change Joint Ministerial Council of the Overseas Territories hosted in Lancaster House from 28 to 29 November 2017.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/overseas-territories-joint-ministerial-council-28-november-2017 2017-11-28T13:45:34+00:00

Prime Minister Theresa May held a meeting with leaders from the British Overseas Territories at Downing Street.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-more-in-support-for-hurricane-hit-overseas-territories 2017-11-27T22:30:15+00:00

Prime Minister Theresa May will confirm a new £70 million package of recovery and reconstruction support for British islands hit by recent hurricanes.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-stands-by-caribbean-and-overseas-territories 2017-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

UK stands by Caribbean and Overseas Territories as they build back better after hurricanes