Government
TCI Governor Selvaratnam begins Electoral District Tour; first stop is Salt Cay
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, July 3, 2023 – It’s been a busy weekend for newly minted governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaranam as she met the residents of the Turks and Caicos in person for the first time; her announced 10 day tour
During her address to the nation she committed to visiting all electoral districts.
So far the Governor has completed a tour of ED2 Grand Turk South and Salt Cay, taking her first ride on the Salt Cay Ferry along with Edwin Astwood, Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for the District.
The pair visited homes and shops and public facilities; speaking directly to residents about life in the tiny island, which recently received a new District Commissioner and a police officer, resident on the cay.
Photos from the Office of the Governor, shared with the public display cordial exchanges and what appeared to be deep engagement with residents looking expressive and forthcoming.
Salt Cay, as the tiniest population, often struggles with its issues remaining of priority to successive governments.
The Governor was also shown the historic sites of the island, which once reigned as the main breadwinner for the archipelago. That was back in the salt raking days. Traces of that heritage remain an enduring and alluring element of Salt Cay.
Selvaratnam also attended the official funeral of The Turks and Caicos last serving member of the Ex-Servicemen’s Legion and World War II veteran James ‘Bobby’ Fulford.
The Governor’s sojourn across the country continues today as she has nine more Electoral Districts to visit.