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PDM Leader ‘respects decision’; address today

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February 22, 2021

#TurksandCaicos, February 22, 2021 – “I have spoken to Hon C. Washington Misick this morning and wished him well.

I extended congratulations to him as Premier-Elect and his Progressive National Party for their victory at the Polls following the general elections of Friday February 19th.

The people have spoken loudly with their votes. We fully respect their decision and we wish the new Government the very best as they work for and on behalf of the people of these beautiful by nature Turks and Caicos Islands.

I will address the country further on Monday, February 22nd, 2021 following a Meeting with Party Executives over the weekend.”

Issued: 12:15 PM
Saturday February 20, 2021

SHARLENE CARTWRIGHT ROBINSON
Leader of the People’s Democratic Movement
Former PREMIER of the Turks & Caicos

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