The Advisory Council held its first meeting of the year on 12 January at the NJS Francis building, in Grand Turk.
Councilors discussed the presentation on Constitutional and Electoral Reform which took place the previous day in Grand Turk. They noted the constructive atmosphere in which the meeting was held and the participation of different sectors of the community.
The Council discussed the new Crown Land Policy with Crown Land Advisor, Mr. Jon Llewellyn and Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment and District Administration, Mrs. Mary Harvey. Members of the Council considered suggestions made by members of the public during the consultation exercise on Crown Land policy last year. The same recommendations on Crown Land policy are scheduled to be presented to the Consultative Forum later this month.
The Permanent Secretary Home Affairs and Public Safety Ms. Denise Saunders, accompanied by Mrs. Desiree Downes from the Attorney Generals Chambers presented a paper amending the Road Traffic ordinance. Representatives of the Grand Turk Taxi Association also presented their views on amendment and described issues that were specific to Grand Turk. The Council recommended some minor amendments before the paper progressed to the Consultative Forum.
The Council took the time to meet with the press for a briefing on the issues raised during the meeting and to answer questions from the public and various media houses.
The Taxi Association was represented by Mr Earle Fulford, President, Mr. Moses Ambritton, Vice President, and Mr. James Ingham Treasurer of the Association.
