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Misick says government is too soft and not creative on issues that matter

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Providenciales, TCI, June 30, 2016 – Michael Eugene Misick is not forming a new political party but Michael Eugene Misick is running in the next General Election and not as a candidate endorsed by his party the PNP.  In a press conference held yesterday at the Alexandra Resort, the ex-Premier explained that he was intentionally barred from participating in the At Large race by his PNP which did not include him on an official list issued earlier this month.

A meeting was had with the party Leader, Rufus Ewing and the party national Chairman, Royal Robinson he says, but they could not settle the issue and now, Mike is on his own but says he is still PNP.

There was no major issue left untackled by Misick; he had criticism for the scholarship spending, which he labeled as too skinny and restrictive.  “Our scholarship budget was, anywhere from between twenty and at one stage thirty million dollars a year.  Today it’s around one million dollars a year, it’s not acceptable.  We have more children coming out of school, and some of them are doing a lot better, and no scholarship.”

 He is not in agreement with the top police officers on the Royal Turks and Caicos Island Police Force being from the UK.  “It is completely unacceptable, that the three highest ranking officers in the police force are English.  When I was Premier, and if I am Premier, this would never happen.   When I was Premier, there were no Englishman in the police force,  the way they might have come was as an adviser.  And so we go back to the stage where we, and there is a number of talented young persons in the Turks and Caicos Islands, who are in the force, who must be given the opportunity to become Commissioner of police and Deputy Commissioner.”

He also said the government is not tough enough on crime; not creative enough with establishing institutions like a technical school or an outright tourism college.  And though he had the chance to do many of these things himself while in office from 2003 to 2009, in response to a Magnetic Media question regarding that he said, his administration ran out of time, expected to have two more terms after their 2007 victory at the polls and was interrupted by the British.

He also said the British lied to the country about the reality of national debt.  “Do we look broke, we weren’t broke then.  When I left office, the Turks and Caicos could never be broke.  When I left office we left a debt of seventy five million dollars, seventy five million dollars we left a debt for, and this was after two hurricanes, hurricane Ike and hurricane Hanna, which was a tropical storm but also damaged the islands.  So at the ending part of 2008-2009, we were recovering, because as you know when the hurricane came,  there were three of four months without a revenue coming in where we spent millions of dollars in hurricane aid and we had zero from the British, so the colonizer always says that.  They had to say something in order to justify them bringing in hundreds of English people to work during the interim administration, the fact that they intervened, the economy died, and so they had to prop up the economy, and they borrowed money, we were not broke.”

Interestingly, Michael Misick said that if he were needed by the PNP in order for his party to hold government in another tight election race, he would reconnect for the cause.

 

 

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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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