News

New Turks and Caicos Law to Regulate Financing of Campaigns

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 14, 2012

By the Caribbean Journal staff

In something of a first for the Caribbean, Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd has signed into law a Political Activities Ordinance in the territory.

The ordinance will come into effect Aug. 28, ahead of the Turks and Caicos’ scheduled Nov. 9 elections.

“This ordinance marks a big step in making TCI politics open and transparent,” Todd said. “It will be key in avoiding the abuses that occurred in the past. I am sure it will be widely welcomed — TCI is leading the way in the region.”

The ordinance sets out how parties finance themselves, along with requiring an accounting of the money parties raise.

It also covers who can donate and in what amount, along with regulating how parties spend the money they raise during campaigning.

Campaign finance reform has long been more of a hope than a reality in the Caribbean.

The Organization of American States has repeatedly called for the need for transparency and regulation with regard to campaign financing, something to which it has called attention in a number of elections in the last calendar year, from St Lucia to Jamaica.

“There needs to be established a mechanism or institution to control money coming in and out of campaigns, wider access to information for citizens on the use of funds, and requirements for political parties to disclose such information,” the OAS said earlier this year following its electoral observation mission in St Lucia.

Popular Posts caribbean island united dominica

United Airlines Has a New Nonstop Flight to an Adventure-Filled Caribbean Island With a Different Kind of Vibe

There’s a different kind of energy on this Caribbean island. Maybe it’s the waterfalls, or the geothermal energy pulsing beneath your feet. Perhaps it’s the serenity of the rainforest; or the allure of a far-off waterfall, the daunt of an […]


Hyatt Is Closing This Riviera Maya Resort, With Plans for a Rebranding

riviera maya resort closing

Hyatt is closing one of its top luxury resorts in the Mexican Caribbean in a few months, with plans for a rebranding, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, one of a trio of properties in the […]


Frontier Airlines Is Adding Another New Nonstop Flight to the Dominican Republic’s Most Popular Destination: Punta Cana

punta cana golf dominican republic

The beaches, the all-inclusives, the nightclubs, the beach bars. Punta Cana is the spot when it comes to Dominican Republic travel, and now it’s getting another nonstop route from one of the fastest-growing airlines in the Caribbean.  Low-cost carrier Frontier […]


Related Posts best all-inclusive resorts in the caribbean

American Travelers Are Driving a Tourism Boom on the Caribbean Island of Curacao 

It was just a few years ago that the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao was a bit off the radar of American travelers. Arrivals from the US paled in comparison to those from the island’s traditional stronghold in The Netherlands.  […]


This Adults-Only All-Inclusive Has Toes-in-the-Sand Rooms, "Laid-Back Luxury" and One of the Caribbean’s Most Spectacular Beaches 

antigua barbuda why choose

The endless lattes. The afternoons at the Tickled Turtle. The barbecue at the Outhouse. The six pickleball courts. There’s a reason the Pineapple Beach Club is one of Antigua’s most beloved places to stay. But the biggest story is Long […]


Most Sunscreen Is Harmful to Coral Reefs. This One Actually Helps Coral Grow. 

coral care

It’s one of the biggest problems for coral reefs: swimmers covered in harmful, environmentally-unfriendly sunscreen that contribute to coral bleaching.  But a new sunscreen that’s on the market does the opposite: it has nutrients that actually helps coral reefs grow.  […]