Speaking on the new Turks and Caicos Constitution which comes into effect today, the Minister for the Overseas Territories, Mark Simmonds, said:
“Today is an important day in the Turks and Caicos Islands as the new Constitution comes into force. It marksthe beginning of the end of the three year UK-led Interim Administration and the countdown to local elections.
“I am delighted with the progress that the Interim Administration has made in its efforts to reform and embed the principles of sound financial management and good governance across the structures and government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The new Constitution is a key part of the framework designed to help ensure fair and transparent governance under a new administration.
“I look forward to the elections on 9 November and to welcoming the return to elected government in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
