Government
Crown Land Amnesty Outreach Connects with South Caicos Community
PROVIDENCIALES, TCI, May 27, 2025: The Turks and Caicos Islands Crown Land Unit (CLU), in partnership with the Valuation Department under the National Land Secretariat, successfully hosted the South Caicos leg of its ongoing Amnesty Programme outreach series on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Parade Grounds in South Caicos.
This event marked one of several planned initiatives to raise public awareness and engagement around the Amnesty Programme, which is set to end on June 1, 2026. The program provides eligible individuals an opportunity to regularize and resolve long-standing issues relating to their use or occupation of Crown Land.
The launch attracted a diverse cross-section of the South Caicos community, including residents, business owners, and other members of the general public. In attendance were Director of the Crown Land Unit, Keisha Holder-Lopez, along with members of the CLU team and the Valuation Department, all of whom provided their expertise, answered questions, and offered on-the-spot guidance to attendees.
Holder-Lopez, spoke on the event and emphasized the significance of this outreach initiative. “The Amnesty Programme is not just about
She continued, “We are proud of the engagement we saw in South Caicos. It shows that when we bring the conversation to the people, they respond. I encourage everyone across the Islands to take full advantage of this opportunity before it ends next year.”
While the event focused on the Amnesty Programme, several attendees also brought up concerns related to private land ownership and transactions. In these instances, staff courteously guided individuals to the appropriate departments to address those specific issues.
The face-to-face format of the session allowed the CLU team to conduct meaningful, one-on-one conversations between the public and government representatives. This direct engagement was well received, with many attendees expressing appreciation for the accessibility and clarity of information provided.
The South Caicos Amnesty Launch is just one of a series of sessions planned across the islands to support greater awareness and participation. The organization remains committed to ensuring that every Turks and Caicos Islander has access to the information and assistance they need to navigate the Crown Land process effectively.
The public is encouraged to stay informed by following official government channels and to reach out to the TCI Crown Land Unit with any inquiries related to the Amnesty Programme or other land matters. To learn more or begin the application process, individuals may call 946-1145 or 338-2645, visit www.gov.tc/crownland/rcplamnesty, or follow the Unit’s social media pages @tcicrownlandunit.