Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 29 July 2025 – The Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development (PPID), under the leadership of Hon. Arlington Musgrove, hosted two well attended Town Hall Meetings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the twin Islands of North and Middle Caicos. These sessions formed part of the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusive development across the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The meetings provided a platform to update residents on major infrastructure and development projects while engaging directly with the public on their concerns and feedback.
The Middle Caicos session, held at the Conch Bar Community Center, opened with a word of prayer and formal welcome. Members of the panel included Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick, Hon. Arlington Musgrove, Permanent Secretary Mrs. Bridgette Newman, Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Chawa Williams, Director Mike Clerveaux and other representatives from the Ministry.
Topics presented included:
- Enhancements to Bambarra Beach
- Progress on the Lorimers Community Centre
- Updates on the Causeway infrastructure
- School summer maintenance
- A special presentation on the launch of the Contractors Forum, aimed at empowering local contractors
The event concluded with a Q&A session where residents raised thoughtful questions and shared constructive feedback, followed by closing remarks thanking the community for their engagement.
Later that evening, the second Town Hall was held in North Caicos, where a strong turnout of residents demonstrated the public’s interest in shaping the islands’ development trajectory. Presentations included updates on:
- Airport runway and terminal improvements
- Ongoing dredging activities
- Community Centre’s upgrades and CEP initiatives
- Roadworks, housing repairs, and school readiness
- Key development projects such as the Dellis Cay Development, Royal Reef Project, and Anai Hotel
The Contractors Forum launch was again highlighted, with a call for local contractors to register and participate in this empowerment initiative.
Both sessions emphasized the importance of aligning government priorities with the real needs of local communities. The Ministry expressed its appreciation to residents for their active participation and reaffirmed its dedication to fostering sustainable national development through inclusive dialogue and transparent planning processes.
