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TCI: Parliamentarians approve more money to tune of $685,806 for Police, Prison and half a million goes to Repatriation
#Providenciales, March 21, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – The Contingency Fund will finance the request from the Turks and Caicos Police, the Immigration Department and Her Majesty’s Prison for extra money this fiscal year.
Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Doug Parnell on Monday presented the First Supplementary Estimates for 2018/19 which amounts $685,806; it was approved by Members of the House of Assembly.
“The Estimates before the Committee were contingency warrant number one additional funding for repatriation costs at $500,000 for the Deputy Premier’s office and Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services; contingency warrant number two additional funding for prison rations and discharge allowance, Ministry of Home Affairs and contingency warrant number three, additional funding for repairs to the police building,” informed the Chairman and Member for Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill.
Hon Parnell said the Supplementary was cost-neutral.
“…funded through funding from the Contingency fund, currently the Contingency Fund we learned is set at $3,514,194 out of a budget of $4.2m.”
In his report on the Supplementary, it was explained that the lion’s share of the additional money was allotted to Border Control and Employment Services which made a case for half a million dollars more, to deal with illegal migrants.
“Mr. Speaker we learned that the Immigration Department and by extension the Ministry of Border Control and Employment was challenged and encountered daily with illegal migrants’ activities whether it was with through vessels, overstayers and persons engaged without the proper work permit. These were ongoing critical concerns,” said Parnell who continued with, “We learned that this has widespread implications as it is generally associated with human trafficking and smuggling, the illegal arms and illicit trade with adverse social and economic impact.”
The report by the Chairman exposed that there were more sloops; four additional boats from Haiti came in during 2018. There were 615 more illegal migrants apprehended in 2018, than in the year before and as to the cost to ‘house’ the detainees until they are processed and repatriated; the estimates say the public purse is paying a bill of $1,221 every three days of detention.
Hon Parnell said that the figures related to repatriations, according to the Department reflect a 292 percent increase in costs over 2017.
A smaller but significant portion of the supplementary will be directed to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police for to repair the roof at the Samuel Williams building in Providenciales; battered by the 2017 hurricanes. The Committee and House of Assembly agreed to the request of $65,806.
Her Majesty’s Prison was confirmed for $120,000 at the Monday March 18 meeting of the House of Assembly.
According to the Appropriations Committee Report, $114,000 given the HMP is for food supplies and $6,000 was confirmed for the discharge allowance.
The HMP Discharge allowance is a small payment given once inmates are done with their prison sentences; described as assistance to help them re-integrate into society.
The maximum allowance payment is $750.
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 14th, 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and Molo Hotel Group reached a pivotal juncture on Monday, May 13th, 2024, with the ceremonial signing of a development agreement at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. The agreement, which received official Cabinet approval on March 13th, 2024, signifies a steadfast commitment to advancing the economic landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Molo Hotel Group is a family-owned business, renowned for its distinguished portfolio of high-quality hotels worldwide. The
development initiative encompasses the construction of three distinct IHG branded hotels: InterContinental Turks and Caicos, Kimpton Turks and Caicos and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos. Scheduled for completion by 2027, each resort boasts a distinctive design from luxury to laidback sophistication spanning across the shores of Grace Bay Beach.
Kimpton Turks and Caicos – an epitome of luxury lifestyle living, will feature 192 guest rooms including three outdoor pools, a luxury spa and a fitness center. Additionally, seven dining options ranging from a beachfront restaurant to a rooftop bar.
Adjacent to the Kimpton, InterContinental Turks and Caicos will offer 59 classic luxury suites with panoramic ocean views. Mirroring its counterpart, this resort will offer an array of dining options and upscale facilities.
Steps away from the Intercontinental and Kimpton resorts, Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos will embrace a sense of community and contemporary elegance, offering 56 bedrooms. The resort will feature an onsite restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor pool, and fitness room.
Beyond the realm of hospitality, this development agreement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing employment opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Molo is partnering with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) to actively promote hospitality as a career choice and support in developing training programs, career fairs, seminars, workshops, and events to raise awareness about hospitality careers. Molo has committed to provide employment and apprentice opportunities to TCICC students and provide mentoring and practical on property training to students.
The signing event was graced by Hon. Charles Washington Missick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier, Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Łukasz and Marcin Slominski, Owners of Molo, Ross Morrow, Managing Director Molo, Arik Kono, Vice President Upscale Development for IHG, Dr. Candice Williams, President and CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Angela Musgrove, InvestTCI CEO, Dr. Barbara Ambrister, Chairperson of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Dr. Delores Stapleton- Harris, Vice President of Academic, Vocational and Student Affairs for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mr. Kevin Baxter, Dean of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Sheryl McLaughlin, InvestTCI Investment Services Executive.
Commenting on the development agreement, Premier, Hon. Misick, stated “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing of
IHG/Molo Hotels is a significant step towards a sustainable future for hospitality in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Three hotels, Kimpton, Intercontinental, and Hotel Indigo, will be introduced, enhancing our tourism product and creating employment opportunities.”
He further added, “Partnerships with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission are underway, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to developing human capital and elevating tourism offerings. This project will bring economic growth, embrace local talent, and enrich our economy.”
Additionally, Mrs. Angela Musgrove, CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, emphasized “This collaboration confirms our commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity within our country. We have worked closely with Molo Hotel Group, and we are confident that this transformative project will further position the Turks and Caicos Islands as a premier destination for travel and investment. Much to our delight, it will also provide opportunities for engagement with our Community College and small business community.”
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, operating through its primary Investment Promotion
Agency, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, remains committed to attracting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments to the country by providing a comprehensive suite of services. Through strategic initiatives and targeted promotion, the agency catalyzes sustainable development, driving innovation and small business opportunities across various sectors of the economy.
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