PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
LONDON OFFICE
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Monday, 3 March 2025: Three students from the Turks and Caicos Islands were among delegates from the UK Overseas Territories at this year’s United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association’s Youth Summit on “Diversity and Inclusivity within the Overseas Territories”.
Chyenne Astwood, an engineering student at the University of Nottingham, Salomon P. Dormeus, a law student at the University of Manchester, and Demari Fulford, a music and philosophy student at the University of Nottingham were among representatives chosen to participate in the annual youth summit organised by the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA).
The summit, focused on Diversity and Inclusivity in the Overseas Territories, offered a valuable platform for the discussion of important issues such neurodiversity and disability in education, LGBTQIA+ rights and representation as well as immigration and migration from the perspective of young citizens of the Overseas Territories.
On her participation at the summit Ms. Astwood said “Representing my beautiful island is always an honour, and this summit exceeded my expectations. It was inspiring to see young people actively engaging in discussions, networking, and taking their rightful place at the table. The youth are not just the future—we are the present. Sharing perspectives from the TCI while learning from the approaches of other Overseas Territories was invaluable, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in driving meaningful change. The open dialogue on critical issues, particularly policies and initiatives in other OTs, highlighted valuable opportunities for TCI to adopt similar strategies and foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all. Overall, it was a 10 out of 10 experience!”
Mr Solomon stated: “Attending the UKOTA Summit was an enriching experience that allowed me to engage in meaningful discussions on issues affecting the Overseas Territories. It was a privilege to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands, collaborate with like-minded peers, and explore the legal and policy frameworks that shape our governance.”
The other Overseas Territories represented at the summit were Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, and Montserrat.
