Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said minister for overseas territories Amanda Milling will travel to the territory for talks
In the report, published on April 4, Sir Gary recommended the Governor take direct rule of the territory for two years, stating: “Almost everywhere, the principles of good governance, such as openness, transparency and even the rule of law, are ignored.”
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