Cabinet Meeting October 30 approved TCI Credit Union Chair

Turks and Caicos

Governor, Her Excellency, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, chaired the 34th meeting of Cabinet held on Wednesday, 30th October 2024 at the Office of the Premier and Public Policy, Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

All members of Cabinet were present with the exception of Hon. Otis Morris, Minister for Home Affairs.

At this meeting of Cabinet:

1. Approved policy changes and amendments to the Business Licensing Ordinance.
2. Approved amendments to be made to the National Insurance (Benefit) Regulations.
3. Approved an Amnesty Ordinance to provide a 6-month amnesty on penalties for outstanding contributions as well as an amendment to the National Insurance Ordinance and Regulations.
4. Approved amendments to the Elections Ordinance to align with the additional requirements and subsequent changes made to the Constitution.
5. Approved the recommendations made by the Supervisor of Elections and the International Observers, following consultation and discussion with the Elections Oversight Group after the 2021 General Elections.
6. Approved the reformation of the National Assessment Team (NAT) related to the poverty assessment for a period of seven months.
7. Approved the appointment of Ms. Rudell Williams as Chairwoman of the TCI Credit Union and further granted approval for stipends for non-TCIG board members.
8. Approved the payment of costs related to a Court matter CL 130/2023.
9. Approved a duty concession on the importation of furniture and fixtures as per the Refurbishment Policy for Pelican Bay Restaurant & Bar.

• Received an update on the number of approvals granted in the Restricted Business Licence Application Category – Schedule 4 of the Business Licensing Regulations 2021.
• Approved the appointment of Ms. Cagina Foster as Collector of Stamp Duty commencing November 1, 2024.
• Approved a Bill to Repeal the Legislative Service (Special Provision) Pension Ordinance for onward submission to House of Assembly.
• Approved the withdrawal of the moratorium on a parcel located within Block 60804, the Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales.
• Approved a license to Henrik Arnth-Jensen and Ekaterina Arnth-Jensen for the repair of an existing groyne and the development of a boardwalk seaward of parcels 60702/59 and 60702/60, subject to various conditions.
• Approved a rental lease agreement for additional space for the Judicial Courts at Unit #1, Rhonda’s Building, Whitby, North Caicos, for a five-year term.
• Approved a lease agreement for the Department of Gender Affairs at Unit #3B, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales (parcel 60703/24 K 17), for a five-year term.
• Approved the Revised Vehicle Import Duty Reduction Policy for current and former Civil Servants.
• Received an update on the Renewable Energy Consultation process.
• Approved a payment to be made in relation to a Claims Against Government-Judicial Review Matter CL153/2023.
• Approved the establishment of the Quality Assurance Consultative Committee, comprising the following members: Wesley Clerveaux (Chair), Danier Lightbourne (Member), Trefa Hinds (Member, ex-officio), Luc Clerveaux (Member, ex-officio), Candesha Mills (Member, ex-officio), John Hilton (Member), Mary Lightbourne (Member), and Sasha Arthur (Member). Further approved the payment of a stipend to non-TCIG members.
• Approved the commencement of the TCIG Christmas Salary Advance 2024 Programme for Public Officers and Pensioners.

Further information on these matters will be presented by Ministers in due course.