The office of the F.C.O today sent RTC news a follow up response, after investigating the affected areas following the strike in the Turks & Caicos Islands on Tuesday.
The release read: Reflecting upon the impact of the strike on 22 November, Martin Stanley, Chief Executive of TCI Government said:
“I can confirm the that while essential and emergency services remained available throughout the strike, some government departments were clearly affected by Tuesday’s public servants action.
“The Health Ministry reported that all clinics were opened to the public throughout the day, and were adequately staffed by doctors and nurses. Most schools also had a full day, but a few closed at midday because of a shortage of teachers.
“Critical immigration and customs operations at Providenciales International Airport were largely unaffected and the Ministry of Border Control and Labour confirmed that the Immigration Department also remained opened.
“The Treasury was affected, with the Grand Turk office closed for the entire day and the office on Provo only opened for a brief period in the morning. The Labour Tribunal was forced to suspend operations because the telephone and other support services were not available for most of the day. The government telephone system was down for most of the day and limited public telephone access to government departments.
“Government again thanks the public servants who turned out to work in critical areas, especially teachers , health care workers and those dealing with the vulnerable.
The CSA has reminded the Interim Government that despite the interruptions to Government services, that they intend to continue demonstrating until all the demands are met.
