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TCI Governor visits Haitians held at South Dock Road detention centre
#Providenciales, August 14, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – It takes the new TCI Governor to give the public access and insight into the detention center at South Dock road where a new group of Haitian migrants took up residence on Monday, following a successful interception.
In another of his regular reports at Instagram, His Excellency Nigel Dakin gives imagery to his visit of the site in Providenciales and speaks about what interpreters told him some of the most recent human smuggling victims had to say about their life in Haiti.
The Governor penned: “They describe their existence in Haiti as sub-human. I don’t doubt it. Some described their crossing as terrifying, forgetting the nausea and rough seas there was a fear of being thrown overboard if the ship risked capsize to reduce chronic overloading. They knew the waters were patrolled by sharks.”
The empathy for the group, whom he assured would be repatriated to Haiti within three days, did not sway the fact that the attempt at an illegal entry is a violation, not to be tolerated.
“I didn’t need to say it because at this point in their sad journey, they knew it – but I said it anyway – that they had paid criminals to, at best, place them in captivity – preventing them from legally migrating – and at worst, they’d put their lives in serious jeopardy while selling themselves into a life of exploitation. They’d basically been had, by conmen.”
The Governor told the illegal migrants that he saw them as victims and shared, “…the mistake they’d made was to take their chance making criminals wealthy on the back of their desperation. They nodded. They said they’d take this message back to Haiti.”
The mission, explained the governor is to get to the root of this issue of smuggling and the Instagram post informed that the National Security Strategy will focus on the people on the sloops as well as the facilitators, captains, money flows and the people in the Turks and Caicos Islands who “generate the pull factors here including employment.”
The latest group included 40 males and 12 females; mostly men in their twenties said the governor and some of the females were as young as 15 years old and many had left their children back in Haiti to make the voyage.
There was thanks to the staff at the South Dock Road Detention Center; their jobs characterized as “super emotional issue, super stressful, super important. I found them strong of purpose and human in approach.”
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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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