A delegation from Anguilla attended the 2025 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London, participating in discussions with UK ministers, overseas territories leaders and international partners.
The meetings from 24 to 27 November covered constitutional development, economic planning, security, infrastructure, education, marine resources, waste management and youth initiatives.
The event began with the Caribbean and Bermuda Caucus meeting, representing 81% of the UK overseas territories population.
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Anguilla’s interests were championed by Blondel Cluff, special advisor to the premier and Government of Anguilla representative.
Other highlights included a meeting of the political council of the UK Overseas Territories Association, and a bilateral meeting with Stephen Doughty, UK Minister of State for Overseas Territories.
In a press release from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, he said the overseas territories are an invaluable part of the British family.
“These are dynamic communities contributing to our shared prosperity and security and important custodians of our oceans and ecosystems, to name but a few of their many great merits,” he said.
“Delivering on the issues that matter to our overseas territories – including security, climate change, and growth – is a priority for this government, as well as continuing our work together to maintain good governance and transparency.”
Delegates also engaged with senior UK officials, including King Charles III and the foreign secretary, to advance strategic partnerships and strengthen ties with international stakeholders.
Led by Premier Cora Richardson Hodge, the team discussed Anguilla’s sovereign wealth fund, airport runway expansion, fishing licensing frameworks, and investment in youth and athletics.
Joining the premier were economic development minister Kyle Hodge, Fritz Smith, Rickiell Hodge and Marisa Harding-Hodge, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Finance.
Click below to watch highlights from this year’s JMC:
