Turks and Caicos, May 11, 2025 – Her Excellency, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam chaired the 4th meeting of Cabinet held on Wednesday March 19, 2025, at the Hon NJS Francis Building, Grand Turk. All members of Cabinet were present with the exception of the Minister for Innovation, Communication and E-Government, Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders and the Attorney General, Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, with Ms. Khalila Astwood attending as Acting Attorney General.
At this meeting Cabinet:
- Approved an amendment to the Cost-of-Living Relief Policy to include a provision for the issuance of cheques to deceased persons estate.
- Approved a moratorium on the issuance of new business licenses in the contractor’s category with non-Turks and Caicos Islander involvement.
- Approved an MOU with the Department for Transport of the United Kingdom and the Turks and Caicos Islands to support the implementation of internationally recognized maritime security standards.
- Noted an information paper on the turn-key housing pilot project.
- Approved the naming of the Old Airport on Grand Turk to the JAGS McCartney Memorial Drive.
- Approved the naming of the bridges on West Road and Church Folly to Alexander Forbes Bridge and The Austin Robinson Bridge respectively, and adjacent roads the Carl Coverly Drive and Davis Higgs Drive.
- Noted the awarding of contracts:
o PN 005823, TR 24/33 Consultancy Services for the National Identification System-Subject Matter Expert
o TCIAA 012/24, TR 24/36 JAGS McCartney International Airport Fire Hall (Phase II)
- Approved an application for lease to construct and operate resort communities on the island of Salt Cay.
- Approved settlement agreements for former civil servant Court Matters.
- Approved the appointment of Ms. Cynara John as the Interim Secretary to the Turks and Caicos Islanders Status Commission.
- Approved the Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill 2025 for further submission to Parliament.
- Approved the purchase of the Temple Trust building on Providenciales.
Further information on these matters will be presented by Ministers in due course.
