Turks and Caicos Islands

Recalls the Constitution of the Territory, which took effect in 2006, and notes the view of the territorial Government that there remains scope for a degree of delegation of the Governor's power to the Territory so as to secure greater autonomy; requests the administering Power to assist the Territory by facilitating its work concerning public outreach efforts, consistent with Article 73 b of the Charter of the UN and, in that regard, calls upon the relevant UN organizations to provide assistance to the Territory, if requested; welcomes the continuing efforts made by the Government addressing the need for attention to be paid to the enhancement of social cohesion across the Territory.

Adopted without vote, 64th plenary meeting

In: Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly - A/RES/63/108A-B - 18 Dec. 2008 - p. 14.