The Premier is in the Turks and Caicos Islands this week for the UK Overseas Territories Heads of Government Pre-Joint Ministerial Council meeting.

As well as taking part in discussions about the British referendum on the European Union, Michael Dunkley will lead a panel discussion on topics including sustainable economic development, opportunities and challenges for small economies, and infrastructure development.

Held annually, this week’s meeting takes place tomorrow and Thursday, and is being hosted by Rufus Ewing, the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The British referendum, exit from the EU and the effect on overseas territories will be a specific area of discussion.

The Turks and Caicos meetings are a precursor to the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meetings, which will be hosted by the British Government in October.

The Premier, who is due to return on Friday, is accompanied by the Secretary to the Cabinet, Derrick Binns, and Kimberley Durrant, UK representative and director of the London Office.