OREANDA-NEWS. December 16, 2015. Fitch Ratings has affirmed the UK Government Guaranteed Turks and Caicos Islands' USD170m 3.20% notes due 2016 at 'AA+'.

KEY RATING DRIVERS
The rating is based on the full, unconditional, and irrevocable guarantee provided by the Secretary of State for International Development, for and on behalf of the Government of the UK (AA+/Stable), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the guarantee as specified in the guarantee documentation.

RATING SENSITIVITIES
The rating is sensitive to any changes in the UK sovereign rating.

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Douglas Renwick
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Ed Parker
Managing Director
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Applicable Criteria
Sovereign Rating Criteria (pub. 12 Aug 2014)

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