Cabinet October 9 shifts funding to TCIG Scholarships

Turks and Caicos

Governor, Her Excellency, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, chaired the 32nd meeting of Cabinet held on Wednesday, 9th October 2024 at the Office of the Premier and Public Policy, Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

 All members of Cabinet were present with the exception of H.E. Deputy Governor, Anya Williams, Hon. Josephine Connolly, Minister for Tourism, and Hon. Arlington Musgrove, Minister for Immigration. 

At this meeting of Cabinet:

1. Received an update from the Statistics Authority on the progress of the current state of the Turks and Caicos Islands census.
2. Approved the Supplementary Appropriation (2024/2025) Bill 2024 for onward submission to the House of Assembly.
3. Approved, on an exceptional basis, the reinstatement of a Concession Order for Grace Bay Resorts.
4. Approved the appointment of Ms. Latisha Williams -Bruce as Chairman of the National Insurance Appeal Tribunal for a period of two years.
5. Approved the Turks and Caicos National Wealth Fund (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024 for onward submission to the House of Assembly.
6. Approved the introduction of the National Quality Policy 2024.
7. Approved the renewal of the lease agreement for the Public Works Department in Grand Turk for a five-year term.
8. Approved the appointment of the following medical professionals to the Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Professions Council for a two-year term: Dr. Alexis Missick, Medical Practitioner; Dr. Janice Baron, Chief Dental Officer; and Dr. Reginald Thomas.
9. Approved the reappointment of the following individuals as members of the Ports Authority Board for a three-year term: Mr. Tueton Williams (Chair), Crosly Bain (Member), Tracey Parker Gray (Permanent Secretary, Finance or Nominee), Permanent Secretary, Ports, Director of Ports, Chief Engineer, and Collector of Customs. Also approved the extension of Mr. Dennis Swann (Deputy Chair) and Showonda Gardiner for a term of two and a half years.
10. Received an update on development for the island of South Caicos.
11. Confirmed the transfer of funds from various Ministries to the Ministry of Education for additional scholarship funding.

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