Tag: Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC)

Tuesday, November 24th 2020 - 07:49 UTC
Falklands' MLA Barkman at the virtual annual JMC between UK ministers and Overseas Territories governments

The annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) between the United Kingdom Government and the Governments of the Overseas Territories is taking place virtually this week with the involvement of lawmaker MLA Teslyn Barkman in representation of the Falkland Islands.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2019 - 15:43 UTC
Praise for British Overseas Territories minister at Pre-JMC meeting in Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin said that Lord Ahmad had “done a stellar job” as the overseas territories minister over the last two years, as he addressed the opening of the Pre-JMC (Joint Ministerial Council) meeting which convened British Overseas Territories leaders, including the Falkland Islands.
Friday, June 28th 2019 - 18:44 UTC
Falklands attends pre-JMC meeting where Caribbean countries complained of UK “neo colonialism”

Falkland Islands lawmaker MLA Teslyn Barkman pointed out in Cayman Islands how Brexit and a no deal departure by the UK could totally destroy the economy of her country because the bulk of the Islands exports go to the European Union.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 08:11 UTC
Falklands attend UK OT's Joint Ministerial Council and reception at Buckingham Palace

A delegation from the Falklands attended the UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council this week. This is the 20th meeting of the Leaders and Representatives from the UK Overseas Territories and Ministers of Her Majesty’s Government.
Friday, March 9th 2018 - 04:49 UTC
Falklands' fishing victims of UK Brexit deal, claims Fortuna

“The UK has sold out Falklands fishing for a Brexit era deal,” fishing company Fortuna Ltd Director James Wallace told Penguin News this week. He was replying to much general speculation as to why a Falkland Islands company with a long history of participation in the South Georgia toothfish fishery was refused licenses this season.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 07:57 UTC
Falklands initiative to promote safeguarding children, supported by OTs

An initiative from the Falkland Islands to promote more effective collaboration between the British Overseas Territories for safeguarding children was opened for signature at the recent Joint Ministerial Council meeting held at Lancaster House in London.
Friday, December 18th 2015 - 08:57 UTC
Cameron hopeful of a more mature relation with Argentina but Falkland Islanders self determination is 'unmovable'

In a Christmas message to Falkland Islanders, UK Prime Minister David Cameron is hopeful that the election of a new Argentine president “will allow us to move towards a more mature relationship”.
Saturday, December 5th 2015 - 07:39 UTC
London and BOTs reaffirm right to self determination and “countering hostile sovereignty claims”

The United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories have agreed to work together to counter hostile sovereignty claims and defend the right to self determination, according to a communiqué issued by the Joint Ministerial Council meeting in London which also touches upon the EU Referendum, tax and banking.
Thursday, November 26th 2015 - 07:57 UTC
Falklands will attend Overseas Territories ministerial meeting in London

Representatives from the Falkland Islands will be attending the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2015, JMC, in London on the 1-2 December. The fourth meeting of the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) will be held at Lancaster House and will be hosted by FCO Minister for the Overseas Territories James Duddridge MP.
Tuesday, November 10th 2015 - 07:22 UTC
Falklands will attend BOT Joint Ministerial Council in London on December

The Falkland Islands will be attending the fourth meeting of the British Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) will be held in London on 1 - 2 December at Lancaster House, which will be hosted by FCO Minister for the Overseas Territories James Duddridge MP.