Politics

• Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 05:41 UTC

  Minister Doughty, “C24 is outdated”, but UK government supports OTs right to address UN Special Committee

  

  The position of Overseas Territories, on the United Nations list of Non-Self--Governing Territories was recently discussed in British Parliament. The issue was brought up by Conservative Member of Parliament Blake Stephenson on January 30th session.

• Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 05:20 UTC

  FIG’s £400m Portfolio: HSBC Private Banking UK takes over management

  

  The management of the Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) investment fund portfolio of £400m has been awarded to HSBC Private Banking UK (HSBC) after a competitive process. FIG reviews its investment management on a periodic basis and last year decided to undertake a formal tender.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 10:02 UTC

  Boric meets in Montevideo with Lacalle Pou, Orsi, Mujica, and Topolansky

  

  Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font landed in Montevideo Monday in what is his first visit to Uruguay since taking office. He held meetings with like-minded President-elect Yamandú Orsi and former head of State José Pepe Mujica, among other local leaders to discuss how to further strengthen regional integration.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

  Lula highlights Brazil's economic improvements

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told Parliament vicariously Monday that his country was “less poor and with more income.” He made those remarks during the ceremony marking the opening of this year's Legislature. The session was chaired by the Senate's new Speaker Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil-AP), who was chosen last Saturday. Also present were the Lower House's new frontman Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB), Supreme Federal Court (STF) Chief Justice Roberto Barroso, and various other cabinet members.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 09:18 UTC

  Bukele offers Rubio to house US prison inmates for a fee

  

  Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele Monday offered US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the opportunity to “outsource” its prison system to house the most controversial convicted criminals in the Central American country “for a fee”.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 08:46 UTC

  Tariffs on Canada also postponed after Trump-Trudeau talks

  

  After agreeing with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum on a one-month pause for the imposition of 25% tariffs, US President Donald Trump reached an understanding Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, provided his northern neighbors acquiesced to a series of demands regarding border security, including higher spending on organized crime and drug trafficking fight, in addition to appointing an official specifically in charge of fentanyl, drug cartels, and terrorists. Under the new deal, Canada also agreed to launch a joint strike force to combat organized crime.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:30 UTC

  Falklands: Friends of the British Overseas Territories planning to visit the Islands and discuss Chagos

  

  Friends of the British Overseas Territories, FOTBOT, plan to visit the Falkland Islands this month with Parliamentary Adviser, Baroness Foster., together with the charity’s CEO Philip Smith.The former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee is a House of Lords Parliamentary Adviser to FOTBOT.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:24 UTC

  G7 members condemn Rwanda backed offensive in East Congo and attack on UN peacekeeping effort

  

  Seven foreign ministers gave a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma, endangering civilians and attacking UN peace keeping forces. Uruguayan forces, which are part of the UN peace keeping efforts, have suffered several casualties.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:17 UTC

  FAO’s 80th anniversary to be celebrated during the Chinese Year of the Snake

  

  FAO Director-General QU Dongyu led the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year at the organization's headquarters in Rome marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. The event carried special significance this year as it coincides with FAO’s 80th anniversary, prompting reflections on past achievements and future aspirations.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 04:51 UTC

  Virgin Islands premier elected as president of UK Oversea Territories Association

  

  Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, has been elected President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) and will also serve as President of the Political Council.