Next Steps Outlined for Constitutional Negotiations with UK Government - British Virgin Islands London Office
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Next Steps Outlined for Constitutional Negotiations with UK Government - British Virgin Islands London Office
Summary:
- The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are advancing constitutional negotiations with framework support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
- UK officials are slated to visit in July to discuss the next phase of constitutional reform, following broad agreement on many issues and extensive local consultation.
- Premier Natalio D. Wheatley reports the Constitutional Review Commission’s work—over 45 meetings—has shaped a report debated in the House of
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