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Turks and Caicos

CJ Politics

Leader of Turks and Caicos' PNP, UK Minister Bellingham Meet in London

Above: UK Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham and Dr Rufus Ewing, leader of the Turks and Caicos’ Progressive National Party By the Caribbean Journal staff Dr Rufus Ewing, leader of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Progressive National Party, met Monday […]

Markets

Turks and Caicos Passes VAT Bill

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff Acting Turks and Caicos Islands Governor Patrick Boyle has signed the territory’s VAT Bill into law. The controversial measure followed last week’s vote at a Consultative Forum, […]

News

Turks and Caicos Settles Salt Cay Dispute

Above: Salt Cay By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands announced that it had agreed to settle all current claims and proceedings involving developer Mario Hoffman and the Salt Cay Development Companies, according to Attorney General Huw […]

Law

Turks and Caicos Swears in Jamaican Judge for Corruption Cases

Above: Justice Paul Harrison (centre) will preside over cases related to the Commission of Inquiry (Photo: TCIGIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Acting Turks and Caicos Governor Patrick Boyle has sworn in Justice Paul Harrison as a Supreme Court Judge […]


Governor: Turks and Caicos Has "Real Potential" for Economic Growth

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands has “real potential for economic growth,” according to Governor Ric Todd, who launched the territory’s new Green Paper on economic development Monday. […]


After "Significant Turnaround," Turks and Caicos to Hold Elections Nov. 9

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands will hold its long-awaited elections Nov. 9, according to United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague. The Turks and Caicos has met seven […]

News

Turks and Caicos Projects Revenue Increase, But "Further Work" Remains

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos’ draft budget projects a 20 percent increase in revenues for the financial year 2012/2013. The new draft budget, which goes to Turks and Caicos’ […]


Turks and Caicos Special Investigation and Prosecution Team Gets New Funding

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos government’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Team has received $7.2 million in additional funding from the United Kingdom. The funding, which was announced by […]


Turks and Caicos Names New Chair of National Insurance Board

By the Caribbean Journal staff Lillian Misick has been named the new Chair of the National Insurance Board of Turks and Caicos, the government announced today. Misick will replace Ervine Quelch, who will complete his five-year term tomorrow. “I am […]

Op-Ed: Corruption in Turks and Caicos

By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor In the Caribbean, it is well established that political corruption contributes to the spread of organized crime and terrorism. Corrupt politicians participate directly or indirectly in the trafficking of drugs, arms and human beings. […]


Turks and Caicos Sues Progressive National Party to Recover Land

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands Government served civil proceedings last week on the country’s Progressive National Party seeking to recover land on which the party’s headquarters is […]


Turks and Caicos Governor Signs New Public Finance Management Law

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly (Photo: GIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd has signed the territory’s new Public Financial Management Ordinance aimed at improving standards of accountability in the management of […]


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