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Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory)

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Last reviewed: 24 September 2009

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Historically TCI has had strong links with Jamaica, to which they remained constitutionally tied until well into the twentieth century. There are also strong links with the Bahamas. Foreign investors, mainly from Canada, the UK and the USA play a significant role in the islands’ economic life. More than half of the tourists to TCI come from the US. TCI is an associate member of the Caribbean Community (Caricom).

Relations with the UK

The United Kingdom, through the Governor, is responsible for TCI’s external relations, defence and internal security. Since parts of the Constitution were suspended on 14 August 2009, the Governor is responsible for the government of TCI. In carrying out his functions in this regard, the Governor can be instructed by one of Her Majesty’s Secretaries of State in the United Kingdom. This would normally be the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. The principal point of contact is Overseas Territories Directorate, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (+44 207 008 3596) and Governor’s Office, Government House, Grand Turk (+1 649 946 2308/9).

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