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PNP Deputy Leader touts ‘A Citizen’s Contract’ as more than another manifesto
#TurksandCaicosIslands – January 26, 2021 – Government portfolios would be shifted, a strong thrust on e-governance development and economic recovery from the top to the bottom is what the Progressive National Party, of the Turks and Caicos promises as nomination day approaches.
“We’ve got to take the country back to the point where people are not starving anymore. We’ve got to take the country back to the point where people are earning an income. This last nine months the Covid-19 pandemic, has seen Turks and Caicos people fall either at the level of or below the level of poverty this did not have to happen. The current government is sitting on 200 million dollars and watched people starve and brag about the amount of money that they have,” said Erwin (EJ) Saunders, the Deputy Leader and All Island Candidate of the Progressive National Party.
Mr. Saunders presented what the opposition is calling A Citizen’s Contract. He said the PNP wants to see islanders evolve from being workers only in the hotel sector to owners also… to a workforce which is ready for modern jobs and scholarships to match… food production would be scaled up and ensuring environmental enhancements would be more in depth.
A pressure point for residents is crime.
“We are going to drive down the out of control murder rate. We owe our people that, our people should be able to sleep comfortably at night time and our solemn promise to you is that at the end of our term, you will be sleeping comfortably at nighttime,” explained Saunders during the launch of the Contract on January 19 at the Progress House, the party’s headquarters in Providenciales.
In a unique season; the launch was electronic and so is the document. A 28-page contract, which offers a plan for greater accountability, poverty alleviation, strengthening support for the elderly and the youth and advancements in infrastructure was rolled out by endorsed candidates in the upcoming General Elections.
Absent was the party’s leader, Hon C. Washington Misick; apologies were given with a promise he would be back in the coming days.
Momentum is also slowed for both political parties, which cannot hold rallies and have to limit contact with voters due to the burst of Covid-19 cases in three islands of the British overseas territory slated for General Elections on February 18.
Still the PNP is optimistic, giving their manifesto the theme: no Turks and Caicos islander left behind.
“We wanted to be clear to the people our goals and objectives for the next four years. We wanted to be able to give to people, actually outline our plans and give it to them to show them the things we are going to achieve, not the things we are going to promise and then come back in four years and saying well you know we promised this but we weren’t able to deliver it. Everything that we’ve laid out in this manifesto is deliverable.”
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 14th, 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and Molo Hotel Group reached a pivotal juncture on Monday, May 13th, 2024, with the ceremonial signing of a development agreement at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. The agreement, which received official Cabinet approval on March 13th, 2024, signifies a steadfast commitment to advancing the economic landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Molo Hotel Group is a family-owned business, renowned for its distinguished portfolio of high-quality hotels worldwide. The
development initiative encompasses the construction of three distinct IHG branded hotels: InterContinental Turks and Caicos, Kimpton Turks and Caicos and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos. Scheduled for completion by 2027, each resort boasts a distinctive design from luxury to laidback sophistication spanning across the shores of Grace Bay Beach.
Kimpton Turks and Caicos – an epitome of luxury lifestyle living, will feature 192 guest rooms including three outdoor pools, a luxury spa and a fitness center. Additionally, seven dining options ranging from a beachfront restaurant to a rooftop bar.
Adjacent to the Kimpton, InterContinental Turks and Caicos will offer 59 classic luxury suites with panoramic ocean views. Mirroring its counterpart, this resort will offer an array of dining options and upscale facilities.
Steps away from the Intercontinental and Kimpton resorts, Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos will embrace a sense of community and contemporary elegance, offering 56 bedrooms. The resort will feature an onsite restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor pool, and fitness room.
Beyond the realm of hospitality, this development agreement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing employment opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Molo is partnering with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) to actively promote hospitality as a career choice and support in developing training programs, career fairs, seminars, workshops, and events to raise awareness about hospitality careers. Molo has committed to provide employment and apprentice opportunities to TCICC students and provide mentoring and practical on property training to students.
The signing event was graced by Hon. Charles Washington Missick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier, Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Łukasz and Marcin Slominski, Owners of Molo, Ross Morrow, Managing Director Molo, Arik Kono, Vice President Upscale Development for IHG, Dr. Candice Williams, President and CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Angela Musgrove, InvestTCI CEO, Dr. Barbara Ambrister, Chairperson of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Dr. Delores Stapleton- Harris, Vice President of Academic, Vocational and Student Affairs for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mr. Kevin Baxter, Dean of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Sheryl McLaughlin, InvestTCI Investment Services Executive.
Commenting on the development agreement, Premier, Hon. Misick, stated “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing of
IHG/Molo Hotels is a significant step towards a sustainable future for hospitality in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Three hotels, Kimpton, Intercontinental, and Hotel Indigo, will be introduced, enhancing our tourism product and creating employment opportunities.”
He further added, “Partnerships with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission are underway, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to developing human capital and elevating tourism offerings. This project will bring economic growth, embrace local talent, and enrich our economy.”
Additionally, Mrs. Angela Musgrove, CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, emphasized “This collaboration confirms our commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity within our country. We have worked closely with Molo Hotel Group, and we are confident that this transformative project will further position the Turks and Caicos Islands as a premier destination for travel and investment. Much to our delight, it will also provide opportunities for engagement with our Community College and small business community.”
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, operating through its primary Investment Promotion
Agency, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, remains committed to attracting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments to the country by providing a comprehensive suite of services. Through strategic initiatives and targeted promotion, the agency catalyzes sustainable development, driving innovation and small business opportunities across various sectors of the economy.
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