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TCI: Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams attends International Labour Organisation meeting in Barbados
#Providenciales, May 29, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – Hon. Vaden Williams, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services attended the 11th International Labour Organization (ILO) meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour, which was held in Bridgetown, Barbados from May 14th to 15th, 2019, under the theme “Shaping a Brighter Future of Work for the Caribbean”.
Hon. Williams said the meeting of ministers and other senior officials from governments in the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean was an enlightening experience that provided his delegation which included Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Althea Been, Labour Commissioner, Mr. Edwin Taylor and Executive Administrator, Ms. Karen Higgs, with a wealth of knowledge that can assist in developing and improving labour-related systems in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
“It is extremely important for the Turks and Caicos Islands as a developing country to keep pace with the latest trends, the various laws, issues, challenges and recommendations that relate to labour and work, so that we can strengthen our systems and institutions. While the dynamics in the Turks and Caicos Islands are in many ways different from our Caribbean countries, the reality is that all over the world, labour issues are contentious and complex by nature and how they are managed will ultimately have a significant impact on the performance of the economy,” Hon. Williams stated.
While in Barbados, Labour Commissioner Mr. Taylor and Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Been visited the offices of the Barbados Labour Department and National Insurance Board to view their operations. Commenting on the conference, Labour Commissioner Mr. Edwin Taylor said “This meeting gave us food for thought as we seek to revise our laws and work on the restructuring of the Employment Services Department. The meeting gave us a chance to compare laws, policies and gain a better understand of how those laws and policies work together for the benefit of the government and the bajan people.
We look forward to a good working relationship with the Labour Department of Barbados as we seek to find regional partners that would give our staff the necessary exposure to a wide range of Industrial Relations issues that can only enhance their overall Knowledge and add in the growth of the department.”
During the meeting, Hon. Williams and other ministers shared their experiences with new forms of employment and best Institutions of work that can adapt to it; adapting institutions for a brighter future of work, emerging of work (Telework, Platform work and Zero hours contract).
Topics covered during the two-day session were:
* Exploring new job opportunities for the Caribbean and how to support transitions. Focus on the areas of job creation, digital economy, care economy, and green/blue economy.
* Future of job creation and decent work in the digital economy, challenges, opportunities, job loss, job creation, retraining and cultural shifts.
* Care work and care jobs for future of decent work, health workers, teachers, domestic workers.
* Investment in care policies, jobs make sense, better education, health, gender equality and economic outcomes.
* The care economy, opportunities for a brighter future for work in the Caribbean.
* New and better quality jobs for care workers.
* Formalize existing care services through training and standards.
* Job creation and transitions towards a green and blue economy.
There was also a Ministerial Roundtable discussion session on the topic: “What government, social dialogue and existing tripartite bodies can do to articulate a renewed social contract?
Discussions were also held regarding and adopting an agenda for the 108thLabour Conference scheduled for June 10thto 20th, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.
There were also presentations from the ILO and topics including new labour standards on violence and harassment in the world of work.
The conference’s opening ceremony was chaired by Mrs. Claudette Hope-Greenidge, Deputy Chief Labour Officer, Labour Department in Barbados, while remarks were brought by Hon. Colin Jordon, Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Barbados and Mr. Guy Ryder, Director General International Labour Organization.
Regional institutions, organisations and observers attending the meeting included: Caribbean Community Secretarial (CARICOM, Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL), Caribbean Employers’ Confederation (CEC),Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations Barbados, International Organization of Employees (IOE) International Labour Organization (ILO) from Headquarters Geneva, Regional Office in Lima, Country office for Mexico and Cuba and ILO Decent Work team and office for Caribbean, Port of Spain.
In addition to Turks and Caicos Islands, there were introductory statements at the conference from officials from Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Release: TCIG
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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