TCI POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT – 4TH DECEMBER 2024

Turks and Caicos – Her Excellency the Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam chaired the 40^th meeting of Cabinet held on December 4^th, 2024.  All members of Cabinet were present, with the exception of Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier and Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, Attorney General, with Ms. Khalila Astwood, acting as Attorney General.

At this meeting Cabinet:

• Approved the Turks and Caicos Islands Fiscal Strategic Policy Statement.
• Approved the negotiation of a Development Agreement/Order with Retreat Development Ltd.
• Approved the transfer of excess revenue from the Consolidated Fund into the National Wealth Fund for the Financial Year Ending 31 March 2024.
• Approved Planning Application PR 17673 for a proposed watch tower and rest station on block and parcel 60000/345 for the TCI Regiment.
• Approved the negotiation of a license agreement with the Proprietors of Balfour Salt Ltd. for a period of 10 years.
• Approved the policy document for the use of Biometrics and Introducing an Electronic Travel Authority Requirement.
• Approved the appointment of Mr. Lynden Hall Snr. as a member of the Turks and Caicos Islands Gaming Control Commission Board for a period of two years.
• Approved the write-off of water charges and penalties in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Financial Management Ordinance 2012.

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