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Premier E. David Burt warned that refusing to grant assent to the legislation would “destroy” relations between Britain and its oldest overseas territory.

As the Virgin Islands works with the United Kingdom to address local governance failings exposed by the recent Commission of Inquiry, the UK is now embroiled in major scandals of its own back home.

UK leaders have promised to abandon the remaining COI recommendation to impose direct rule as they have done to force reforms in other overseas territories.

With 70% of global carbon emissions attributable to cities, and 95% of the world’s cities most affected by climate change and considered at extreme risk situated in Africa, Asia and SIDS (Small Island Developing States), this session will explore how Commonwealth partners can work collaboratively to deliver development that achieves climate goals while creating safe and resilient communities.

There are hopes that a new sewer system in Cirencester will help alleviate flooding in the town.