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TCI: Declarations of Income, Assets and Liabilities
#Providenciales, May 31, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – The Integrity Commission wishes to inform the public and, in particular, to remind the Specified Persons in Public Life (Declarants), as set out below, that they must file their Declarations of Income, Assets and Liabilities, as required by Section 39 of the TCI Integrity Commission Ordinance, on or before June 30, 2019.
These Specified Persons in Public Life include the following:
- All Specified Persons in Public Life who made their last filing on or before June 30, 2017.
- All persons who are appointed to Statutory Boards, effective April 1, 2019, or thereafter.
- All Specified Persons in Public Life who are appointed, within the TCIG Government, effective April 1, 2019, or thereafter.
- All persons who are no longer sitting members of Statutory Boards, as at March 31, 2019.
- All persons who have resigned their posts, or whose contracts have not been renewed, within the TCIG Government, are required to file within 90 days of the end of their tenure.
- All other persons who are considered Specified Persons in Public Life, but who would not have been aware of their obligation to file, under section 39 the Integrity Commission Ordinance.
Declaration Forms are available at the Commission’s Offices in Grand Turk and Providenciales, or are downloadable from the Commission’s website at: www.integritycommission.tc.
All Declarants are required to deliver their completed Declaration forms, along with the relevant supporting documents, in person, at an office of the Commission.
All Declarations are confidential documents. Please DO NOT submit your completed Declaration form through a third party, OR via electronic or surface mail.
Please be reminded that a failure, without reasonable cause, to file a Declaration is a criminal offence, punishable with imprisonment for 1 year, or a fine of $15,000, or both. In addition, the Commission is, among other things, obligated to publish the fact of such failure in the Gazette.
The Commission may publish, in the Gazette, the names of those persons who have failed to file by June 30, 2019. In any event that the Commission is unable to contact any Specified Persons in Public Life by direct email, or by telephone, the Commission will not be held responsible for a failure on the part of that person to file.
Persons who have filed a Declaration during calendar year 2018, will NOT be required to file in 2019.
Additionally, the Integrity Commission will be conducting ORIENTATION SESSIONS for all new first-time TCI Government Board Members, and new Government Employees, who are designated as Specified Persons in Public Life, as is specified in Schedule 1 to the Integrity Commission Ordinance.
The Integrity Commission will conduct four (4) Orientation Sessions. They will be convened at the places, dates and times that are indicated as follows:
Grand Turk – Integrity Commission Office, Franklyn Missick’s Building, Church Folly; Tuesday June 4, 2019 and Wednesday June 5, 2019, from 9am – 11am.
Providenciales – Integrity Commission Office, C206 Cabot House, Leeward Highway (within the IGA Compound, above the Flamingo Pharmacy); Thursday June 6, 2019 and Friday June 7, 2019, from 9am – 11am.
All new first-time TCI Government Board Members, and new Government Employees, who are designated as Specified Persons in Public Life, are invited to attend any ONE of these sessions. Specifically, these invitations are being directed towards the following listed persons, who are Specified Persons in Public Life, as first-time TCI Government Board Members, and new Government Employees:
| # | Name | Board |
| 1 | Sinanan, Hemant | Accountant General |
| 2 | Missick, Synkero | Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority Board |
| 3 | Saunders, Thomas | Chairman, Parole Board |
| 4 | Handfield, Derry | Chairman, Physical Planning Board |
| 5 | Francis, Urban Jason | Chairman, Ports Authority |
| 6 | Gardiner, Dominique | Crown Counsel, Attorney General Chambers |
| 7 | Been, Godfrey | Director, Airports Authority Board |
| 8 | Garland, George | Director, Civil Aviation Authority Board |
| 9 | Lightbourne, Curtis | Director, Civil Aviation Authority Board |
| 10 | Farr, Sheila | Director, Crown Land |
| 11 | Harvey, Royalton | Director, National Wealth Fund |
| 12 | Mills, Diandra | Director, National Wealth Fund |
| 13 | Walters, Kenrick | Director, National Wealth Fund |
| 14 | Bassett, Joanne | Member, Education Advisory Scholarship Committee |
| 15 | Hunt, Bernadette | Member, Immigration Appeal Tribunal |
| 16 | Parker, Colleen | Member, Immigration Appeal Tribunal |
| 17 | Kemp, Mary | Member, Parole Board |
| 18 | Swann, Larry | Member, Parole Board |
| 19 | Duncan, Thomas | Member, Physical Planning Appeal Tribunal |
| 20 | Williams, Willard | Member, Physical Planning Appeal Tribunal |
| 21 | Harvey, Kevin | Member, Physical Planning Board |
| 22 | Ewing, E. Larvado | Member, Ports Authority |
| 23 | Bain, Karl | Member, Ports Authority |
| 24 | Capron, Albert | Member, Prison Visiting Committee |
| 25 | Harvey, Racquel | Member, Prison Visiting Committee |
| 26 | Smith, Melanie | Member, Prison Visiting Committee |
| 27 | Adams, Jasmine | Member, Prisoner’s Categorisation Board |
| 28 | Lewis, Myrlchina | Member, Procurement Board |
| 29 | Ewing, Maisha | Member, Tourist Board |
| 30 | Hilton, John | Member, Tourist Board |
| 31 | Dickenson, Austin | Member, Zone 1 Work Permit Board |
| 32 | Cunningham, Mary | Member, Zone 2 Work Permit Board |
| 33 | Gardiner, Stellon | Member, Zone 2 Work Permit Board |
| 34 | Lightbourne, Delroy | Member, Zone 2 Work Permit Board |
| 35 | Grant, Tamika | Public Prosecutor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions |
| 36 | Williams, Ali | Secretary, Community College Board of Governors |
| 37 | Gray, Diandra | Secretary, Education Advisory Committee |
| 38 | Gibbs, Lillian | Secretary, Immigration Appeal Tribunal |
| 39 | Glasgow, Leonardo | Secretary, Physical Planning Appeal Tribunal |
| 40 | Garland, Charlie | Vice Chairman, Physical Planning Board |
The Commission kindly requests that persons whose names appear on the aforementioned list should confirm the date and time of their intended attendance at one of the Orientation Sessions.
Confirmation may be done via email to complianceofficer@integritycommission.tc, or via telephone at 1-649-338-3333 or 1-649-946-1941.
This Public Notice, to the named Declarants, of the convening by the Commission of its Orientation Sessions, is a ‘last ditch effort’ to contact the Declarants. Other efforts by the Commission’s Compliance Department to make contact have failed.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to telephone the Commission’s Senior Compliance Office in the Commission’s Grand Turk Office at 1-649-338-3336, or to visit the Commission’s Grand Turk Office, or its Providenciales Office, at your convenience, between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm, on Mondays to Thursdays, or between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00pm, on Fridays.
Respectfully yours,
Greg Christie
Director, TCI Integrity Commission
Turks and Caicos, December 9, 2024 – What defines a person’s legacy: their struggles, their triumphs, or the impact they leave on others? For one Grand Turk native, Clyde Holiday, better known as “Crab”, the answer lies in an unwavering commitment to perseverance, faith, and community.
Born to an American Air Force father and a Turks Islander mother, this fearless son of the soil grew up in a small island community. From a young age, he embraced challenges, first as a motorcyclist and later as a skilled operator of heavy equipment and a businessman.
A passion for machinery and mechanics led him to Florida, where he perfected his craft and also worked in the restaurant industry. He later earned a certification as a marine mechanic. His entrepreneurial spirit, however, was not without hurdles.
Like many self-starters, he encountered failures in his early ventures. Yet, he refused to let setbacks define him. His first business venture came with a partnership chance with a Bahamian businessman in the meat industry which was a major breakthrough.
It proved that opportunity often arrives disguised as hard work, but success was fleeting. Entangled with the wrong crowd, he succumbed to addiction—a devastating chapter that brought legal troubles and shattered dreams.
What followed was a journey of redemption. While incarcerated, he experienced a moment of spiritual reckoning, drawing strength from his
faith and a Bible verse that stayed with him: “God gave men dominion over all things, but only He can change a man.”
Rejecting despair, he leaned into his community, church, and family, finding support in his first wife and guidance from local leaders. Emerging from this crucible, he rebuilt his life, uniting his faith and entrepreneurial drive.
His turning point came in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, when the storm devastated Turks and Caicos, leaving the government financially crippled.
This was his opportunity to step up and as a heavy equipment operator, he worked for years under an IOU agreement, repairing infrastructure and helping his country rebuild.
His sacrifices eventually paid off, enabling him to invest in a thriving grocery business and apartments.
What others viewed as disaster, he transformed into opportunity—a lesson in resilience for a nation still grappling with systemic challenges.
Today, he oversees seven businesses, embodying the potential of self-made success. Yet his greatest pride lies not in personal wealth but in community impact.
A staunch advocate for youth empowerment at an earlier age.
He calls for targeted education programs in schools to nurture trade skills, because not everyone is college bound. He also calls for unionization of suppliers to lower costs of goods, and reforms to strengthen economic self-sufficiency.
His philosophy challenges politicians and citizens alike to rethink their roles in how they can help shape the country’s future.
For skeptics, his story raises difficult questions about the role of personal responsibility versus systemic reform. Is it enough to inspire individuals, or must societies provide the structures to support their potential? His life suggests both are necessary. By turning personal struggles into public contributions, he exemplifies how individual resilience can intersect with collective progress.
When asked how he wishes to be remembered, his response is as inspiring as his journey: “For my love, charity, and care for the people of this great country.”
His life serves as a testament to the power of perseverance, faith, and a vision that extends beyond self-interest—a legacy that challenges us all to think bigger.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: The Employment Services Department is happy to announce the opening of our Online Work Permit Portal, effective 13th January 2025. This new system will make the work permit application procedure more efficient and straightforward.
Both will be able to access the portal:
• Corporate Applicants: Businesses or groups submitting applications on behalf of their staff members.
• General Applicants: People who apply for work permits directly.
A link to the portal APS Login and a demo video Application Processing System 18.Nov.2024.wmv with step-by-step instructions https://borderforceapps.gov.tc/download/guide.pdf is provided to ensure a smooth transition and ease of use. These resources will guide users through the registration process and demonstrate how to navigate and use the portal effectively.
This initiative is part of our commitment to improving efficiency, reducing processing times, and enhancing accessibility for all applicants.
We encourage all stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the portal before its launch. Training resources and detailed instructions are available to ensure a smooth transition.
For more information or assistance, please get in touch with the Employment Services Department at:
- Phone: 338-5639/4115
- Email: lsgibbs@gov.tc or cjoutten@gov.tc
- Website: APS Login
The Department appreciates your cooperation as we transition to this innovative platform to serve you better.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: The Pan American Health Organization hosted a Training of Trainers on the Strategic Risk Assessment using the Strategic Tool for Assessing Risk (STAR) in St George’s, Grenada from 5 -7 November 2024.
The objectives of this training were:
- to Train Health Disaster Managers and counterparts on the STAR Methodology
- conduct a multi-stakeholder strategic risk assessment for Grenada
The Strategic Tool for Assessing Risk (STAR) Tool has been developed by WHO (the World Health Organisation), to support member states in risk assessment using a standardised methodology.
STAR is a comprehensive toolkit to enable countries and regions to conduct a strategic, rapid, and evidence-base assessment of public health risk for planning and prioritisation of health emergency and disaster risk management activities.
Participants for this training included a multi-stakeholder group from Grenada as well as Health Disaster managers from Bahamas, Belize, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, St Vincent, Trinidad and members from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).
Joining the PAHO/WHO team as a facilitator for this training was the Director of Health Disaster, Education and Training of the Health Emergency Management Unit, Miss Charlene Higgs.
The Ministry of Health and Human Services congratulates Miss Higgs on this great accomplishment and her leadership role in the area of Health Disaster and Emergency Management in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
For additional information, please visit the Ministry of Health and Human Services Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/tciministryofhealth.
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