a new constitution was introduced in 2007. it grants more control over everyday life to the islanders, and lists the protection a person can expect from the government. the head of government in the british virgin islands is called the premier, and he is in charge of a group of ministers of government which is called the cabinet. laws are passed by a group of elected politicians in the house of assembly. most of the international relations are still dealt with by the british government in london on behalf of the people of the british virgin islands.