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UK House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle visits Gibraltar
Last week saw the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, pay a four-day visit to Gibraltar. During his trip, the Speaker visited the Bayside Comprehensive School, the University of Gibraltar, and members of the armed forces stationed in the Overseas Territory.
Overseas Territories celebrate International Day for Persons with Disabilities
This year's theme is designed to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society, increase the participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making, raise awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities, and celebrate their achievements of persons with disabilities.
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UK House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle visits Gibraltar
Last week saw the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, pay a four-day visit to Gibraltar. During his trip, the Speaker visited the Bayside Comprehensive School, the University of Gibraltar, and members of the armed forces stationed in the Overseas Territory.
Overseas Territories celebrate International Day for Persons with Disabilities
This year's theme is designed to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society, increase the participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making, raise awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities, and celebrate their achievements of persons with disabilities.
International Volunteers Day: Celebrating volunteers across the Overseas Territories
This day recognises the dedication and hard work of individuals who generously devote their time and expertise to FOTBOT and countless other charities and organisations, striving to create meaningful, positive change within their communities and across the globe.
UK Parliament Week marked in schools across the Overseas Territories
Between the 18th and 24th of November, schools across the UK and the Overseas Territories marked this year’s UK Parliament Week. The initiative was created in 2011 in order to promote education and engagement with the UK’s system of parliamentary governance amongst young people.
Lord Daniel Hannan: The Chagos Islands betrayal shames Britain. Here’s how we stop it.
Two weeks ago, I spoke at a rally of 500 Chagossians at Hackney’s Round Chapel. They waved British Indian Ocean Territory flags, proclaimed their loyalty to the Crown and demanded to be heard.
Overseas Territories confront climate challenges at COP29
As an extension of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), this year's conference held particular significance for small and vulnerable regions like the British Overseas Territories (BOTs), which face disproportionate risks from rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss.
News from FOTBOT
FOTBOT to host informal Chagos Islands referendum
We will be working with our partners, experts and networks to organise and host an informal referendum, giving islanders a say on where sovereignty should lie.
FOTBOT appoints new Chief Executive-elect
The Board of Trustees of UK-registered charity ‘Friends of the British Overseas Territories’ (‘FOTBOT’) confirms the appointment of Trevor Botting as its new Chief Executive-elect.