The British Virgin Islands will seek increased self-determination in new constitution

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that all 13 elected members of the House of Assembly have reached a common position that the BVI will push for the next constitution to reflect greater self-determination. [ . . . ] Dr Wheatley said the negotiating terms agreed upon by all elected leaders will be captured in a formal House of Assembly Committee Report, which will soon be tabled. The report will serve as the foundation for the upcoming round of constitutional negotiations. As for next steps, the Premier announced that he will hold bilateral talks with the UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, during the Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London next month. “Among other things, we will discuss a timeline for constitutional negotiations,” he said.
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