Variation to Stevedoring Tariff to be published, Funeral for the late Marjorie Basden approved at TCI Cabinet Meeting September 4

Turks and Caicos, September 20, 2024 – Acting Governor, Her Excellency, Anya Williams, chaired the 28th meeting of Cabinet held on Wednesday, 4th September 2024 at the Premier’s Office, Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

All members of Cabinet were present with the exception of the Minister for Tourism, Hon. Josephine Connolly; and the Attorney General, Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles. Ms. Khalila Astwood attended as Acting Attorney General.

At this meeting of Cabinet:

1. Approved the acquisition of Parcel 10304/32, Central Grand Turk.
2. Approved the reappointment of Mr. Walter T. Gardiner Jr. to the Invest Turks and Caicos Agency Board of Directors for a period of three years.
3. Approved the terms of a Development Agreement/Order by The Yard Ltd. for the construction of a luxury hotel in the Bight, Providenciales.
4. Approved the appointment of Mr. Seamus Day and Mr. Louis Graveley to the Board of Directors of the Grand Turk Enhancement and Sustainability Agency for a period of 2 years.
5. Approved the funding contribution for the funeral costs associated with the Late Marjorie Basden.
6. Approved the Draft District Administration Bill 2024 to be progressed to the House of Assembly.
7. Approved amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Ordinance regarding the treatment of proceeds from activities lawful in other jurisdictions but unlawful in TCI.
8. Noted the request for variation of the Stevedoring Tariff, for it to be published within the Gazette and the variation of tariff to take effect on September 1st, 2024.
9. Considered proposals relating to a Development Agreement and other provisions to facilitate the Howard Hamilton International Airport Redevelopment.
10. Approved the request for an extension of the Immigration Population Policy Council appointments for a period of 1 year.
11. Approved the terms for the installation of residential mailboxes including a deposit and annual rental fee for residential mailboxes.
12. Noted the award of the following contract in line with the provisions of the Public Procurement Ordinance:

• TCIAA 003/24, SSP, Security Screening Equipment

13. Noted the status of contracts awarded under the Capital Programme at the end of 2023/2024 Financial Year.
14. Received an information paper on a safeguarding matter.