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Clarence Selver decides to run as an Independent Candidate

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Providenciales, TCI, July 21, 2016 – It is official, there will be a divorce between Clarence Selver and the People’s Democratic Movement and it ends another decades old allegiance and adds to the list of independent candidates running whenever Rufus Ewing, Premier of these islands announces voting day.  In a reply to our question on his future with the PDM; the soon to resign appointed House of the Assembly member for the party explained,  I have applied to the party twice in 2012 and most recently in 2016 to be a candidate for the PDM and I was rejected. I sought a single reason from the leadership about why I am not suitable to stand for my Party as a candidate and I have not been furnished with an answer.” 

It is one of the biggest controversies coming out of the political parties’ procedures to select their team of 15 to represent in the next General Elections and when we, on Monday, put questions to PDM Leader, Sharlene Robinson on what is to become of Selver’s spot in the House, it was said the party’s constitution is clear that he be replaced, but that he had not yet resigned. “A member of the party is bound to support the candidate of the People’s Democratic Movement.  Then the negative spin to that is that if you don’t and you violate any of the provisions of the constitution you can be set aside as a member, so what we do is suspends persons and it’s only the convention that can actually remove a person’s membership.  But we’re trusting and hoping that it doesn’t get to that.  If in fact  it gets to that and he in fact resigns or is removed for whatever reason, we would have to find another appointed member and that is certainly something that is unprecedented.”

Selver argues that he has electability and has won North Caicos west three consecutive times between 1995 to 2003, that he has brought important bills and motions and questions to Parliament and yet, in his words, the majority of decision makers for the party at the National General Council no longer see me as having any utility at this time or in the future.”  –

Hon Robinson defends that that is not true, adding that the process within the PDM was mutually agreed upon.  “It’s amazing the feedback from a process that everybody agreed.  Persons do but themselves up to serve and sometimes there isn’t a plan B, and I believe that we ought to give him some time to really think through what he wants, but after all this is a democratic society and he is at liberty to do what he would like to do, and I don’t think anybody has said anywhere that he’s not saying that he’s not a PDM.  We’ve addressed the matter in the house with him, he’s expressed certain things to us and we’re still at that stage where we’re discussing other issues.” 

Hon Clarence Selver told Magnetic Media that he has not yet resigned but that the departure is imminent and confirmed that on July 12th he informed the PDM that he will be running in the upcoming General Elections as an at large independent candidate.  At this stage there is likely to be as many as 22 offering in the all island category.  Another finalist in the PDM all island race, Sabrina Green also defected and announced her bid as a national candidate last week.  When the House of Assembly convenes for business on Monday, it is most probable that Clarence Selver will not be there.

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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGULATIONS INTRODUCES “RATE YOUR RIDE” SYSTEM FOR TOURISTS VISITING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March, 2024 – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: The Department of Tourism Regulations is proud to unveil the “Rate Your Ride” system, a new initiative designed to enhance the vacation experience for tourists exploring our picturesque islands.

The “Rate Your Ride” system empowers tourists to provide valuable feedback on the quality of transportation services they receive while visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. Through an easy-to-use online form, tourists can rate factors such as cleanliness, comfort, safety, and professionalism of drivers, helping us to assure the highest quality of service standards across all modes of transportation.

By participating in the “Rate Your Ride” system, tourists play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation services in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Their feedback will enable us to identify areas for improvement and ensure that every visitor enjoys safe, comfortable, and convenient travel throughout their stay in the Turks and Caicos.

The code will also be publicly accessible through the cooperation of volunteer drivers who will make the rating code available in their vehicles. Flyers and stickers displaying the code will be distributed at hotels, resorts and airports. The mandated display of these codes is expected to align with the rollout of our tourism regulations in 2025.

For more information about the “Rate Your Ride” system and other initiatives by the Department of Tourism Regulations, please visit gov.tc/tourismregulations/or contact us via telephone at 946-4970 and email at tourismregulations@gov.tc.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONDEMNS RECORDING OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CRISIS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March 2024– The Department of Behavioral Health Services is appealing to the general public to refrain from recording and circulating videos of persons who may appear to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Anyone can experience a mental health crisis at some point in their life. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year. Persons may struggle with very common conditions such as Anxiety and Depression or be diagnosed with more serious conditions like Bipolar Disorder or Psychosis.

“There are a lot of misunderstandings about various mental health conditions and how they may manifest. In addition, there are a number of negative perceptions and misconceptions that society exhibits towards people with mental health problems. However, just as we would show care and concern for someone diagnosed with Cancer, or any other physical illness, in the same way, we need to be as caring and helpful to persons with mental illnesses”– stated Director of the Department of Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Alicia Malcolm.

The Department is urging the public to call the following numbers if you see someone who appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis:

338-5473/338-3616: Providenciales, North or Middle Caicos

338-3614/338-3612: Grand Turk, South Caicos, Salt Cay

338-6301: Nights and Weekends

If someone is putting themselves or someone else in immediate, serious risk of harm, call 911.

The Department of Behavioral Health services is here to help and provides the following services which are free and confidential:

Location of above services:

o             Sam Harvey Building, Down Town, Providenciales,

o             Primary Health Care Department, Cheshire Hall Medical Center, Providenciales 

o             Department of Behavioural Health, Duncombe Alley, Grand Turk

 

Let’s all do our part in creating a community where people with mental health problems feel respected, supported and cared for. 

For additional information, please visit the Ministry of Health’s Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/tciministryofhealth/ or the Department of Behavioral Health Services Faceebook on https://www.facebook.com/TCIDBHS/.

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Breaking Ground: TCI Could Lead in Regional Communication Standards

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, 27th March 2024: The PR, marketing, and communications sector is poised for potential growth and could lead the Caribbean region in terms of industry standards says Damian Wilson. Wilson’s suggestion comes after the release of a new research report into the current trends and future direction of the sector as a possible emerging industry in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).

Wilson is the report’s author, which conveys the findings of research which he initiated. “One of the key research results is the considerable optimism by industry practitioners and government alike, with persons seeing growth potential. I believe that we can become regional leaders in this field. I believe that one of the initiatives that could be used to do this is by establishing a ‘TCI Centre of Communications Excellence’ within the TCI Community College. Such an institute would be dedicated to communication and media innovation with a particular focus on digital communications and ICT,” says Wilson.

He further explained, “I believe that the PR, marketing, and communications sector, like much of the country, is at a crossroads and could have an even greater impact on our socio-economic fabric. Some may have concerns about our small size, but I believe this makes us far more agile than our neighbours. All in all, any potential growth must be underpinned by new investments, professional development, and a strategy to integrate the sector into the broader economy.”

Wilson also said that he sees his research as a first step in understanding our own industry sectors in the TCI and would love to see more profound research and analysis conducted. He’s hoping that the report will spark discussion along those lines. The report is entitled ‘Current Trends and Future Direction: A Preliminary Report on the PR, Marketing, and Communications Sector in the Turks & Caicos Islands’. Anyone wanting a copy of the report can contact Damian Wilson via his email, damian.wilson.pr@gmail.com.

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