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The Turks and Caicos Islands plays leading roles in the 62nd Plenary and Working Group meetings of the Caribbean Financi...
03/06/2026

The Turks and Caicos Islands plays leading roles in the 62nd Plenary and Working Group meetings of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)

The Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC, Attorney General and Chair of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Anti-Money Laundering Committee, led a delegation to the 62nd Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Plenary and Working Group meetings held in Trinidad from 24-28 May 2026. The delegation comprised of representatives from several competent authorities across the Turks and Caicos Islands responsible for the TCI’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. The delegation included officers from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, the Border Force, the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission, the Financial Intelligence Agency, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Anti-Money Laundering Committee Secretariat.

The Turks and Caicos Islands is currently the Deputy Chair of the CFATF, represented by the Attorney General. The CFATF is the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Style Regional Body for the Caribbean. The CFATF comprises 24 member countries12 and is an inter-governmental body that coordinates the assessment of all member countries’ compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations. The FATF Recommendations provide a comprehensive framework of measures to help countries tackle illicit financial flows. These include a robust framework of laws, regulations and operational measures to ensure national authorities can take effective action to detect and disrupt financial flows that fuel crime and terrorism, and punish those responsible for illegal activity3.

The Plenary and Working Group Meetings focused extensively on regional and international AML/CFT developments, including ongoing discussions on lessons learnt from the Fourth Round of Mutual Evaluations as member states transition into the Fifth Round assessment process under the FATF Methodology. The CFATF also approved a procedure to address unintended consequences as it relates to non-profit organization.

Particular attention is being placed on enhancing effectiveness ratings, strengthening institutional coordination, improving beneficial ownership transparency, increasing the use of financial intelligence, and advancing asset recovery and confiscation frameworks across the region.

The Turks and Caicos Islands is scheduled to be assessed again in 2028 as part of its continued efforts to demonstrate technical compliance and effectiveness under the FATF standards.

The delegation participated in several technical working groups addressing mutual evaluations, compliance monitoring, regional ML/TF typologies, operational cooperation, and technical assistance initiatives aimed at strengthening regional capacity to detect, investigate, prosecute, and deter financial crimes.

The Turks and Caicos Islands recently held Standards Training for over 80 officials from across the public sector. The Turks and Caicos Islands is scheduled to host the 63rd CFATF Plenary in November 2026, bringing together regional and international experts. Officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands are also currently leading members of two regional project teams which are undertaking work to assess the risks associated with virtual assets and separately terrorism financing within the Caribbean region.

The Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC, said, “the active participation and engagement of key stakeholder agencies and departments from across the Turks and Caicos Islands in regional initiatives like the CFATF is in line with the Government’s high-level commitment to ensure that our financial systems are being reviewed and updated in line with international standards. As Deputy Chair, the TCI is a leading voice regionally in ensuring sustained, effective compliance. These activities help to keep officials aware of current trends and actions being undertaken by other countries to protect their systems from the scourges of illicit finance.”

PHOTO 1: L-R Dr. Angela Brooks, Michael Francois, William Lightbourne, Carol Lawrence, Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC, Shayone Handfield Gardiner, Paulin Nemours, Randy Ellis, Kerry Lucio, and Tamiko, Smith.

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The Right Excellent James Alexander George Smith McCartney Wreath Laying CeremonyGrand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands – ...
27/05/2026

The Right Excellent James Alexander George Smith McCartney Wreath Laying Ceremony

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands – 26 May 2026 – Ms. Khalila Astwood, Deputy Attorney General of the Attorney General’s Chambers, attended The Right Excellent J.A.G.S. McCartney Wreath Laying Ceremony on Monday, 25 May 2026, in her capacity as Acting Attorney General.

Observed under the theme, “Honouring our Pioneers, Advancing the Nation,” the ceremony paid tribute to the life, legacy, and enduring contributions of The Right Excellent J.A.G.S. McCartney. The event brought together government officials, community leaders, students, and members of the public in remembrance of the country’s National Hero and his unwavering dedication to the advancement of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Acting Attorney General Astwood joined other dignitaries in the laying of wreaths as a mark of remembrance and respect for the late J.A.G.S. McCartney, whose leadership, vision, and commitment to the advancement of the Turks and Caicos Islands continue to inspire generations.

The Attorney General’s Chambers remains committed to preserving and honouring the legacy of the nation’s pioneers while supporting initiatives that promote national pride, unity, and progress.

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Happy The Right Excellent J.A.G.S McCartney Day Turks and Caicos🇹🇨🇹🇨May his life and contributions remind us of the poer...
25/05/2026

Happy The Right Excellent J.A.G.S McCartney Day Turks and Caicos🇹🇨🇹🇨

May his life and contributions remind us of the poer of service, ths importance of integrity, and the enduring impact one individual can have on a nation.

Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, OBE, KC
Attorney General
Turks and caicos islands

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋’𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃...
11/05/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋’𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC is pleased to announce the winners of the Official Revised Edition of the Laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands Photo Competition, which was open from 16 to 27 February 2026.

The competition invited students across the Turks and Caicos Islands, including the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (“TCICC”) to submit photographs showcasing the beauty, culture, and unique landmarks of the Turks and Caicos Islands for inclusion on the official publication and cover photo of the soon-to-be-released, Revised Edition of the Laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands USB and online version.

Following careful consideration of all entries received, the Attorney General’s Chambers is delighted to announce the following winners:

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫, Ms. Margaret Lewis, a TCICC student, for her photo of The Boiling Hole, South Caicos. Ms. Lewis’ captivating photograph of the Boiling Hole in South Caicos was selected as the winning image because of its vibrant colours and depiction of a national landmark. It will appear on the cover page.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 is Ms. Akeela Alexander Valdez, another TCICC student, for her photo of the T-shaped Black Rocks in the Sea along the beautiful white sandy beaches and brilliant sea blues.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 is Mr. Nathan Williams, also a TCICC student, for his photo of The Lighthouse, Grand Turk, another culturally significant landmark.

Prizes were presented to the winners at brief ceremonies held this week at the Attorney General’s Chambers locations on Providenciales and Grand Turk, where winners were formally recognised. The presentations celebrated the creativity and talent demonstrated by the students and highlighted the importance of community engagement in preserving and showcasing the natural beauty and heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands through photography.

The Hon. Attorney General, Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC extended sincere thanks to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Dr. Gogontle Gatang-McCartney and the Legislative Drafting Division of her Chambers for this worthy community focused initiative for the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands as a means of bringing them closer to the production of the Laws of the Islands and as a means of showcasing the historical and culturally significant places in the Islands. She also congratulated all three winners and expressed appreciation to each and every participant who contributed to the success of the competition. The Hon. Attorney General also thanked all of the participating educational institutions across the Turks and Caicos Islands, especially the TCICC for such strong support and encouragement of student participation in this initiative.

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers of the Attorney General’s Chambers — women who continue to lead with strength...
10/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers of the Attorney General’s Chambers — women who continue to lead with strength, grace, and unwavering dedication both at home and in the workplace.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing mothers! 🌸💖

— Khalila Astwood
Deputy Attorney General

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, and mother figures whose love, st...
10/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, and mother figures whose love, strength, and sacrifices continue to shape our families and communities. 💐

On behalf of the Attorney General, Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, OBE, KC, warm wishes are extended to all mothers across the Turks and Caicos Islands. May your day be filled with love, joy, and appreciation.

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸💕

The Turks and Caicos Islands welcomed the Honourable Mrs. Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards as Chief Justice during a Spe...
07/05/2026

The Turks and Caicos Islands welcomed the Honourable Mrs. Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards as Chief Justice during a Special Sitting of the Court held on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

The ceremony featured the administration of the Oaths of Office by Her Excellency the Governor, followed by addresses from key members of the judiciary, Bar and legal profession.

Justice Cummings-Edwards brings a distinguished record of judicial service and leadership, with a career defined by integrity, judicial independence and commitment to the administration of justice.

The Special Sitting also highlighted the continued progress of the Turks and Caicos Islands justice system, including advancements in court modernisation, mediation, judicial education, case management and access to justice.

The Attorney General’s Chambers joins the judiciary and wider legal community in welcoming the Honourable Chief Justice and looks forward to supporting the continued strengthening of justice in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐅 𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃In preparation for its 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚...
20/04/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐅 𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃

In preparation for its 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐀𝐌𝐋) 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 the Turks and Caicos Islands is focused on demonstrating the effectiveness of its systems, not just technical compliance with laws, as the 5th round of evaluations places higher emphasis on results. Key actions already underway involve 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜-𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

As part of the ongoing preparations, the Anti-Money Laundering Committee (AMLC) in partnership with the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (“CFATF”) successfully delivered Revised FATF Standards Training for senior leaders from across supervisory and regulatory authorities and key leaders responsible for policy, enforcement and intelligence.

Held on 16–17 April 2026 at the Salvation Army Centre, Providenciales, the training that was led by expert presenters from the CFATF including Deputy Executive Director Pedro Harry, Financial Advisor Allison McIntyre, and Legal Advisor Franka Primus, brought together over 80 participants from across the public sector.

FSC Managing Director (Ag), Mrs. Kenisha Bacchus, Deputy Chair of the AMLC, moderated the opening ceremony and highlighted the importance of hosting the Revised Standards Training in the Turks and Caicos Islands for key public sector stakeholders.

Lead facilitator, Mr. Pedro Harry, CFATF Deputy Executive Director said, "As the Turks and Caicos Islands prepares for its Fifth Round of Mutual Evaluation, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) remains committed to supporting the Government and various competent authorities that are engaged in the fight against money laundering, predicate offences, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. The CFATF was pleased to partner with the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Anti Money Laundering Committee to deliver the Revised Standards Training which is a component of our training program. This particular training is designed to raise awareness among the different competent authorities on, inter alia, key changes to the Financial Action Task Force requirements and provide practical examples for achieving effectiveness across the different Immediate Outcomes. The CFATF looks forward to providing future technical assistance and working with the Turks and Caicos Islands in preparation and its effort to combat ML, associated predicate offences, TF and PF".

The strong multi-agency participation underscores the Turks and Caicos Islands’ continued commitment to strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) effectiveness.

In their remarks, Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, the Honourable Premier, Charles W. Misick, and the Honourable Attorney General and AMLC Chair, Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC each affirmed the importance of effective results and greater national and regional coordination and reaffirmed commitment at the highest levels to advancing the jurisdiction’s preparedness for the upcoming Mutual Evaluation in 2028.

The presence of Her Excellency the Deputy Governor, Anya Williams, the Honourable Deputy Premier Jamell Robinson and other Honourable Cabinet members demonstrated a unified, whole-of-government approach to this critical national priority.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬
Given the 5th round mutual evaluations reinforce the focus on effectiveness to measure how well countries are implementing laws, regulations and policies in line with the standards, there will be a stronger emphasis on risk and context to allow both the Turks and Caicos Islands and the assessment team to direct their focus on the areas of higher risk

In her remarks, Her Excellency the Governor also highlighted the significant progress being made across the jurisdiction, including advancements in the National Risk Assessment, enhancements to the Beneficial Ownership Register, and strengthened focus on sanctions implementation.

She underscored that the evolving FATF framework places increasing emphasis not only on compliance, but on demonstrating effectiveness and measurable outcomes, noting:

“It is not enough to have systems in place; those systems must be understood, applied consistently, and capable of delivering results.”

Her Excellency further emphasized the importance of leadership and institutional readiness as the Turks and Caicos Islands progresses through its assessment period, stressing that tangible results—such as financial investigations, prosecutions, asset recovery, and international cooperation—will be key indicators of effectiveness.

She also reaffirmed the continued support of the United Kingdom through ongoing collaboration, technical engagement, and participation in international forums.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Honourable Premier reinforced the Government’s strong commitment to AML/CFT/CPF implementation, while emphasizing the importance of a risk-based, proportionate approach:

“Our objective is not regulation for its own sake, but regulation that works.”

He highlighted that effective implementation should not hinder economic activity but instead enhance the jurisdiction’s reputation as a transparent, competitive, and attractive financial centre.

The Premier also noted the Turks and Caicos Islands’ active participation within the CFATF, including providing experts for other countries in our Region and the upcoming role of the Hon. Attorney General as Chair of the CFATF, in November 2026, when the Turks and Caicos Islands will host the CFATF Plenary and Working Group Meetings.

Looking ahead, he stressed the importance of practical, evidence-based preparation for the Mutual Evaluation process, including strengthening coordination, documentation, and institutional performance.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Revised FATF Standards Training forms a critical part of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ broader strategy to enhance technical understanding, improve inter-agency coordination, and ensure that all competent authorities understand their responsibilities to demonstrate measurable outcomes from their effective risk based implementation of the Revised FATF Standards ahead of the 2028 assessment.

The onsite assessment, which will be conducted by the CFATF, is expected to take place in late 2028, with technical compliance information due earlier that year.

Participants were provided with practical insights into the FATF framework, recent updates to the Revised Standards, and insights from the FATF’s early review of the 5th Round of Mutual Evaluations.

𝐀 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭

This training represents another important step in ensuring that the Turks and Caicos Islands is not only compliant with international standards but is able to demonstrate effectiveness with confidence, credibility, and measurable results.

The AMLC extends its sincere appreciation to the CFATF Secretariat for its continued partnership and to all participants and agencies for their engagement and commitment.

The combination of strong multi-agency participation!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
19/04/2026

The combination of strong multi-agency participation!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘𝐒 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄Attorney General, Hon. Rhondalee Braithwa...
18/04/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘𝐒 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄

Attorney General, Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC, participated in the 2026 Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference, held from 13–17 April 2026 in the Virgin Islands.

The Conference, hosted by 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐉. 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡, brought together Attorneys General and senior law officers from across the Overseas Territories, along with representatives from the United Kingdom, Crown Dependencies, and the United States of America. The United Kingdom Attorney General, the Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, participated virtually.

Held under the theme “𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬,” the Conference provided an important forum for addressing shared legal and governance challenges affecting Overseas Territories, including the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Key discussions focused on strengthening the rule of law, enhancing governance frameworks, and advancing human rights through meaningful and practical implementation. Delegates also examined the growing role of technology in justice delivery, the importance of safeguarding vulnerable populations, and the need for effective responses to cross-border crime and migration.

The Conference highlighted the unique challenges faced by small jurisdictions and reinforced the importance of collaboration, capacity building, and the sharing of expertise to improve institutional resilience and public confidence.

Significant attention was also given to disaster preparedness and recovery, digital transformation in the justice sector, and the evolving legal frameworks required to address emerging risks in the digital environment. Discussions further explored maritime governance and the shared responsibility for protecting marine resources across Overseas Territories.

The Conference concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening partnerships and advancing collective solutions to ensure effective governance and the continued development of robust legal systems.

𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐬 said, “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒔 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒂𝒘, 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒈𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚. 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚𝒔 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒐𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔, 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒏, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆-𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔.”

The Conference also recognized the distinguished service of 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐂 𝐉𝐏, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, for his 23 years of service.

Gibraltar will host the next Conference in 2027.

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