The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) says Premier Dr. Orlando Smith will be leading a delegation to the 2018 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings being held in London this week.
“The JMC provides an opportunity for UK ministers and officials to meet with premiers and chief ministers of the Overseas Territories to discuss a range of topics and to agree the way forward on a number of matters,” a government statement said.
It said areas of discussion will include an update on the progress of the European Union (EU) exit negotiations; discussions on the principles behind constitutional powers and Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s update on requests to constitutional reform; child safeguarding; mental health; and EU tax blacklisting process.
Smith, who is also Finance Minister will also attend UK Overseas Territories Association and Overseas Territories Bilateral Meetings; a Foreign and Commonwealth Office reception; as well as participate in various other meetings and engagements being held throughout the week.
The premier is scheduled to return to the territory on December 8. In his absence, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labor, Dr Kedrick Pickering will act as Premier and Finance Minister.
