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The islands have a British governor but self-govern internal affairs MPs are urging the Foreign Office to launch an inquiry into the running of a British territory in the Caribbean. A Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report raises concerns over allegations of corruption and intimidation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The MPs criticise the Foreign Office and British Governor Richard Tauwhare for failing to act over the claims. The islands' premier, Michael Misick, denied corruption when he appeared before MPs in London in December. Witness protection Mr Misick is alleged to have amassed a fortune worth millions of dollars since being elected in 2003. The committee is calling on the British government to set up a commission of inquiry and guarantee full protection for witnesses. Its report says Mr Misick is under... [read full story]
