Acting Governor Patrick Boyle accepted the resignation of Advisory Council member Joe Connolly on, Thursday, 5 July 2012.
Mr Connolly has stood down because he felt no longer able to support the Government’s VAT Bill in its current form. He understands the Government’s objective in trying to secure a regular dependable income through VAT, but feels a delay would give more time to assess its suitability to the Islands. “It has been a great privilege to serve my country as an Advisory Council member,” said Joe Connolly.
“It has been particularly gratifying to work with my fellow Council members, and both Governors Todd and Wetherell, to try and ensure the ongoing development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.” “We are certainly very sorry to see someone of Joe Connolly’s great experience leave the Advisory Council,” said Patrick Boyle.
“We will continue to work hard in his absence to make sure that we handover the Turks and Caicos Islands to the incoming Ministerial-led Government in only four months better governed, with improving public finances and a more accountable, independent civil service.”
