British overseas territory

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British overseas territory

formerly known as a dependent territory, a territory whose government is to some extent the responsibility of the UK. UK overseas territories include Gibraltar. Hong Kong ceased to be such at the end of 1997.

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In 1969, the territory held a referendum on its status and a new constitution, with the overwhelming majority voting to remain a British overseas territory.

The Rock: a little bit of Britain steeped in history

Meanwhile, the NHC has issued a hurricane watch, meaning hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the area, for the island of Anguilla, a British overseas territory badly affected by Hurricane Irma.

Maria 'reintensifies' as it sweeps towards islands

We are delighted to be marking one of the final journeys of this unique ship and feel certain that letters will continue to play a vital role in the lives of residents of this remote British overseas territory.

Pupils greet friends in the old-time way

Britain's Home Office has refuted a claim by promoters of a resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) that investors are eligible to apply for a British Overseas Territory Citizen passport, thereby enabling the holder to reside in the UK, reports Caribbean News Now (April 18, 2014).

Britain refutes citizenship claim

Local media in the British overseas territory reported that a Spanish naval vessel had entered Gibraltar's waters using a fake name and call-sign before eventually being escorted from the area.

UK says to protest over Spanish incursion into Gibraltar's waters

The Gibraltar Chronicle has reported that Spanish officers opened the UK government bag last Friday as it was being couriered across the border from the British overseas territory and into Spain.

Gibraltar Tension: Britain Condemns Spain For Opening UK Diplomatic Bag

The Prime Minister said the interests of the population of the British Overseas Territory "matters to us deeply".

Between The Rock and a hard place

In the meantime, the islanders' referendum held in March showed an overwhelming vote in favor of retaining the present status as a British overseas territory.

Shocking attack on Cameron

It will last 45 minutes where the fishermen will lay their demand of allowing them to fish in the British overseas territory without any inconveniences.

Spanish fishermen to protest at Gibraltar over rights to fish

Britain warned Spain it might take legal action to try to force Madrid to abandon tighter controls at the border with the contested British overseas territory of Gibraltar in what it called an "unprecedented" step against a European ally.

Frigate for Gibraltar

The self-governing British overseas territory, measuring just 6.

London mayor blasts Spain over Gibraltar

GIBRALTAR: BRITAIN IN THE SUN Channel 5, 8pm Sitting in the mouth of the Mediterranean, the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar has long held a far greater significance than its size would otherwise suggest.