Wayne Garland (aka “Major”) was born on the island of Salt Cay, to William and Patronella Garland

Attended the Salt Cay Primary School, now the Mary Robinson Primary School

Attended High School in Grand Turk and graduated in 1983

Holds a Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Hocking College in Ohio

Holds certificates of specialization from The American Hotel and Lodging Institute in Rooms Division Management, Human Resources Management, Club Management, Food and Beverage Management

Has worked extensively in the tourism industry on Provo, including Beaches Resort and Spa, Comfort Suites and the Pinnacle on Grace Bay

Elected in 2007 as Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill and was appointed

Executive Chairman for the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board

In 2009 was appointed Minister of Tourism and the Airports Authority

Is active in the community as a member of the first Providenciales Aids Committee, Vice-President of the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Turks and

Caicos Labour Tribunal representing the employee

Is an active parishioner at St. Monica Anglican Church where he is presently the Vice President for the Anglican Church Men
He is married with three children

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