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Turks and Caicos Islands Chapter of 100 Black Men of America to be revitalized through Membership Drive
#Providenciales, November 6, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – In a continuous effort to fostering gender equality, the Department of Gender Affairs within the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture, Library and Social services, as part of the International Men’s Day 2019 celebration, will be embarking on a membership drive to revitalize the Turks and Caicos Islands Chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, under the theme “Engaging Men and Boys; Recognizing the Excellence in HIM”
This will be done in collaboration with members of the 100 Black Men of America’s Atlanta, whose representative is scheduled to visit the Turks and Caicos on Monday, November 18th, 2019, to meet and sensitize NGO groups and public/private officials of the organisation’s aims and objectives.
As part of the revitalization efforts, the Department of Gender Affairs and the local 100 Black Men of America Chapter are seeking to recruit at least 100 men from across the length and breadth of Turks and Caicos Islands within the next two-weeks to be a part of this movement, as they resolve to make a difference in ensuring that the country’s young men and boys are inspired to make a difference and are effectively engaged in mentoring support that is urgently needed especially in our schools and our communities.
Now, more than ever, many boys and young men in the Turks and Caicos Islands are at risk and in need of guidance and mentorship. We are therefore appealing to all upstanding and outstanding men in the Turks and Caicos Islands to rise to the occasion, be a part of this organisation and assist in providing mentorship, meaningful and life-changing programmes and activities for the young men in our society. There are several men in the Turks and Caicos Islands who are capable of providing mentorship, so we want to bring them together under the umbrella of 100 Black Men of America and bring about significant transformation to the lives and future of our boys and young men.”
In observance of international Men’s day, the department will be hosting several activities, with the main event, in the form of a Men’s Conference, scheduled to be held on November 19, at the Airport Inn Conference room. The event will commence at 6:00pm. Guest speaker for this occasion is Mr. Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Chairman, 100 Black Men of America Inc.
The 100 Black Men of America was established to empower underprivileged young men and boys throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. As with other Chapters this organization is built on four pillars, which are described as “Four for the Future: Education, Mentoring, Health and Wellness and Economic Development”.
Mentoring – is the cornerstone of what the organization brings to the community by guiding youth in life experience, fostering a positive self-perception and self-respect, encourage excellence in education, and the pursuit of post of positive life-ling goals. Globally chapters are engaged in innovative mentoring programs that serve the unique needs in their local communities.
Education – Program deliver support services, which help youth, achieve their educational goals.
Health & Wellness: is a vital component of a thriving community. The 100 black men team up with other non-profit organizations to promote preventative health strategies, deliver screening and provide education on prevalent African American diseases.
Economic Development: Programs are comprehensive that includes educational workshop presented in our national and fall leader conferences. These sessions provide information that enhances and encourages business and employment opportunities.
REGISTRATION begins TODAY.
You can register at any of the following;
Department of Gender Affairs in Grand Turk – 1 (649) 338 -2681
Providenciales – 1 (649) 338-4004
District Commissioners Office in the family Islands.
Registration ends on November 19th, 2019.
We can change lives. Let us get involved for the cause and go beyond our limits as we are called, equipped, connected and ready for change.
REGISTER TODAY and DONT be late.
TCIG knew from April that fuel factor could surge almost 80%; Minister says $500 cost-of-living payment was part of Government’s response
PROVIDENCIALES — The Turks and Caicos Government knew months before July’s shocking electricity bills that consumers faced a potentially massive increase in the fuel factor.
Minister of Information Technology and Energy E. Jay Saunders revealed Friday that Pelican Energy warned his Ministry in April that generation fuel costs were projected to rise from $3.09 per gallon in May to $4.79 in June and July.
That translated into a projected fuel factor jump from about 17.5 cents to 31 cents per kilowatt-hour — an increase of almost 80%.
Saunders said he personally advised Cabinet of the projected increase and presented options for cushioning the impact.
He characterised Government’s $500 cost-of-living payment as its “initial response” to rising fuel costs, before a separate fuel-factor subsidy was approved.
Cabinet records show Government agreed on June 24 to provide funding to mitigate the fuel-factor impact, with the relief programme approved July 8.
Eligible residential customers — those averaging less than $1,500 monthly over the previous three bills — are capped at 22 cents per kWh from July through October.
Pelican confirmed Friday that Government’s contribution was already applied to July bills, meaning the bills now triggering widespread public outrage would have been even higher without the subsidy.
Saunders did not disclose the programme’s total cost.
His admission that Government knew since April, however, raises another question amid the backlash: why were consumers not directly warned by Government about the scale of the approaching increase?
PROVIDENCIALES — New commercial Crown Land applications are facing a six-month pause as the Turks and Caicos Islands Government takes inventory of its holdings.
During Cabinet meetings held July 15 and 16, an immediate six-month moratorium was approved on the acceptance, processing
and approval of new applications for commercial Crown Land grants, leases and allocations.
The pause will remain in place pending completion of the Crown Land Inventory Review. Cabinet’s summary did not state what prompted the review or indicate whether availability of commercial Crown Land is a concern.
The two-day meeting also advanced major consumer legislation. Cabinet approved the National Fair Competition Policy 2026 and drafting instructions for a Fair Competition Ordinance, moving TCI toward stronger consumer protection and fair competition rules.
In Grand Turk, Cabinet approved rezoning land in the North West Suburbs from low-density to medium-density residential use to facilitate a new apartment development.
Cabinet also advanced fisheries reforms, water legislation allowing private and public-private investment, minerals legislation and appointments across tourism, health and finance.
Progress toward establishing a TCI Credit Union was also noted.
PROVIDENCIALES — Major development projects outside Providenciales received Cabinet attention on July 8, with Government approving agreements connected to the redevelopment of Dellis Cay and a resort development in North Caicos.
Cabinet approved a Development Agreement between the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Desarrollos Hotelco DC Ltd. and
Desarrollos Hotelco Astoria Ltd. for the redevelopment of Dellis Cay.
The long-discussed private island development sits between Providenciales and North Caicos and its return to Cabinet signals another step toward redevelopment.
Cabinet also approved amendments to an agreement involving SPR LND Ltd. (Royal Reef) and TCIG Development Agreement for a resort/hotel development in North Caicos.
Other decisions included approval of the First Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2026 for onward transmission and the appointment of Cindy Ewing as Chair of the Invest TCI Board, effective August 1 for three years.
Cabinet also noted consultation outcomes concerning changes to business licensing, approved professional membership expenses for qualifying Telecommunications Commission staff and approved advice relating to the Interim Clinical and Estates Services PPP.
The July 8 meeting was chaired by Acting Governor Anya Williams.
Photo Credit: Royal Reef (Keith)
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