Turks and Caicos, April 25, 2025 – The Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Honourable Charles Washington Misick, convened the first Leadership Strategic Planning Meeting for the 2025–2026 financial year on Monday, April 7, 2025, at The Palms Resort.
The session brought together Cabinet Ministers and senior government executives to align national leadership under the theme: “Confronting Reality: Leading Change for Success and Growth.”
In his keynote address, Premier Misick emphasized the urgency of courageous, data-driven leadership and the need for clear, results-oriented governance. “We must lead with clarity, act with urgency, and never shy away from the truth of our challenges,” he said. “This is a moment to confront reality—not to be discouraged by it, but to lead meaningful change that delivers measurable results and long-term national success.”
A central highlight of the meeting was the launch of the Ministry of Innovation, Technology, and Energy—an initiative aimed at driving digital transformation and modernizing public services.
Governor Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam and Deputy Governor Anya Williams also addressed the gathering.
Both emphasized cross-government collaboration and a clear strategic vision as essential tools for delivering sustainable development and advancing public sector transformation. Williams presented the public service’s five-year strategic plan focused on improving service delivery and achieving long-term progress.
Ministers presented their respective goals and outlined departmental priorities in alignment with national development objectives. The meeting also marks a key milestone in the Premier’s first 100 days and signals the beginning of a broader series of leadership engagements aimed at translating vision into action.
The Premier’s government has pledged to maintain a strong focus on implementation, innovation, and public service delivery, setting a bold tone for governance in the year ahead.
