Ministerial Statement by Hon.Otis Morris
Ministerial Statement by Hon. Otis Morris
Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation, Energy & Utilities, Broadcasting, and Telecommunications Commission
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thou faithfulness.
A pleasant good morning to you Mr. Speaker, my esteemed colleagues in this honorable house, and persons listening by way of radio.
It is indeed a pleasure for me to rise today on this occasion and bring remarks and updates on the good work of the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the difference we are making in the lives of Turks and Caicos Islanders.
" Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted".
Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer condolences to all our mourning families throughout Turks and Caicos, and in particular to the families of the late Elva Williams, Clarence Simmons and Mrs. Estell Williams, of Grand Turk. My prayer is that God gives you the strength to comfort you in the days ahead.
Mr. Speaker over the month there has been a number of initiatives of which I would like to bring to your attention.
Energy & Utilities
The Energy & Utilities Department continues to make significant and opportunistic strides, geared at making TCI and its utilization of energy a better place to live and work.
- Renewal Energy Bill
Which is being led by the Department, with the support of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation, Energy & Utilities, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, Ministry of Infrastructure and the Premier’s office. We are all committed to the successful passage of this Bill as Clean Energy is everyone’s business. The Bill will be a standalone Bill given its significance, providing governance for distribution, sales and regulations of the industry.
Mr. Speaker we continue to engage our leading provider of energy, Fortis TCI, who recently hosted the first ever Turks & Caicos Energy Forum, at the Shore Club, Providenciales. The Forum was a virtual and limited in-person conference highlighting “The Future of Energy in the Turks & Caicos Islands”, and feature key speakers from industry.
Mr. Speaker, I had the esteemed pleasure to participate and bring remarks to the Parliamentary Observatory on Climate Change and Just Transition (OPCC) organized by the Economic Commission for America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), on November, 9th, 2021. The Side Event of COP26, is an initiative carried out jointly by parliamentary leaders from various countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and from other regions of the world with the aim of constituting a tool for shared information on status of environmental/energy legislation and discussion in the region parliamentary cooperation so the law makers can review and pass legislation relevant to the just transition to low-carbon economics. The meeting received participation from representatives of the United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, Bolivia, British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Montserrat, Columbia, Turks & Caicos, Costa Rico, and Guatemala. A joint statement was signed by all participating countries. Mr. Speaker the Turks & Caicos has taken bold steps towards supporting the Parliamentary Observation with the development of the TCI Vision 2040; the People’s Plan for Progress; Transforming TCI through inclusive growth (2021); the development of TCI Climate Change Policy, drafting of Environment & Energy Policies. In the TCI we support global initiatives, and we act locally. Mr. Speaker, we will continue to update this forum on development of these very important policies in due course.
Gender & Equality
During the month of October which commemorated Domestic Violence awareness month, The Gender Affairs Department developed new promotional material such as, pamphlets, (English Spanish, French), presentations were delivered to students throughout the TCI on the different types and causes of domestic violence, human trafficking. Partnerships were forged with NGO groups such as the Soroptimists, and various Church Groups. The Department also was instrumental in the production of short video clips, videos, a domestic violence short film entitled Behind Closed Doors. Discussions were held with women on titled “Women with Stories” and Youth discussion on Identifying Domestic Violence in Relationships (target group age 16 – 25).
The Department of Gender Affairs within the Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation, Broadcasting, Energy & Utilities and the Telecommunications Commission, joined the international community in the commemoration of International Men’s Day. Under the National Theme, Speak Up, Stand Up, get Involved-Men It’s Your Time, and hosted a two-day event highlighting the contribution of male role models throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The events held on November 9th and 10th predated International Men’s Day and was two-fold in their objectives. First seeking to engage men and boys in discussions which highlight the issues and challenges faced in their lives that are not often shared or adequately addressed. Secondly, our focus is also the engagement of role models in the society to increase their involvement and mentorship as we strive to identify solutions that will drive positive change where needed.
The feature event held was part of the commemoration and formal relaunch of the 100 Black Men TCI Chapter (fully affiliated with the 100 Black Men of America). This event was held in the form of a Worship Service on Tuesday, November 9th, at 7:00 pm at Abundant Life Ministries. Then on Wednesday, November 10th, the formal re-launching of the 100 Black men ceremony took place at Beaches Turks and Caicos, with Guest Speaker for both occasions being the internationally renowned pastor and author Dr. Jamal Bryant who shared his leadership and passion with attendees.
International Men’s Day is a global celebration which aims to celebrate the positive values men contribute to the world, their families and the community at large. To culminate the activities, the Department of Gender Affairs in collaboration with Health and Advocacy Unit, and the Department of Youth Affairs will host an International Men’s Day walk on Saturday, November 20th, 2021 commencing at 6 a.m., the route from the Lester Williams Park on to Governors Beach, Grand Turk. Please come out and support this important event.
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”
Mr. Speaker, the Ministries of Home Affairs, Social Development, Education, Immigration, Police, Ministry of Health and the Governor’s Office has been collaboratively engaged on the issue of Child-Safety and Protection. Meetings have commenced to discuss working collaboratively in the best interest of the child from all aspects of survival to providing preferential support to children in need of care and protection who come into care with Department of Social Development. Some critical areas of the discussions include:
- Processing and providing legal documents to “Wards of the State” including passports, birth certificates, status cards, free-lance work permits;
- registration into public schools; and
- Training on protocols for institution, associations, clubs, etc. on dealing with adolescents after school programs.
The Ministry and the Department of Social Development will continue the Multi-agency meetings hosted by the Governor’s office where we are all able to share successes and challenges in our Departments/Ministries in terms of Child Safeguarding and projects we have been doing to promote this topic.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Social Development Department in partnership with UNICEF Eastern Caribbean, as part of our annual work plan is currently producing Billboards and PSA Videos on Child protection matters. These communication and awareness raising initiatives will be completed by end of November 2021.
Radio Turks & Caicos
Mr. Speaker, Radio Turks & Caicos has recently enhanced it programming and have gained some traction from the most recent addition of “people’s program” the famous Expressions. The program kicked off to a great start and was a welcomed additions to the lineup of programmes just in time for Christmas and the Holiday Season. Mr. Speaker, I am also pleased to congratulate the team at RTC and Flow for another very popular series of morning talk shows, the “Flow in the Morning” breakfast slots, showcasing, our very own talent as hosts to these shows. The feedback has been tremendous, as the topics of discussions are touching on key topical issues impacting our lives, here in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Department of Motor Vehicles
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Motor Vehicles, recently launched a License Plate Drive, on November 9th, 2021. It is expected that this exercise will continue every Tuesday, until the end of the year. Mr. Speaker the goal is to allow persons to come in and collect their license plates, in order to become regularized on the streets. Mr. Speaker, while there are still some plates not ready for collections, there are an excessive amount awaiting collection. I am employing the public to follow the notices from the Department of Motor Vehicle identifying the days when persons can collect their license plates that are ready for collection. Mr. Speaker there are over 3000 plates ready for collection by the general public and measures are in place to avoid overcrowding.
The Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Mr. Speaker the Department continue to realize improvements in its operations and management, and recently celebrated at the end of October, Prisons’ Week, where appreciation was shown to officers working in the Prison, as well as former officers for their commitment over the years. Activities ranged from sporting events, award dinner and team building activities. The week was deemed a success, and further concrete the relationship building efforts in the restructuring of the Prison. Mr. Speaker, rehabilitation programs have restarted, and plans are in motion to expand on these programs. Training programs for the officers continue, and morale levels are at an all time high. Mr. Speaker, during my visits to the prison since assuming responsibility for the facility, I can attest to the fact that the inmates are in a better space mentally and emotionally. I would like to thank the staff and Management at the prison for all the good work they are doing, as you hold one of the most challenging jobs one can experience. Continue to do well!!
Mr. Speaker, I would like to conclude now, by thanking my team for the exemplary work they do. Mr. Speaker I would also like to welcome to our Ministry Mr. Fredrico Johnson, in the role of Deputy Permanent Secretary, and to Ms. Michelle Fulford who has moved on to another stage of her professional career. Thank you, Ms. Fulford, for your support to our team.
Thank you Mr. Speaker for your indulgence and a special thank you to my constituents in ED1. May God continue to bless these lovely Turks & Caicos Islands.
Conviction of two men to be squashed in regards to Malcom X's 1965 assassination.
A senior US prosecutor says two men convicted of the murder in 1965 of the US civil rights leader Malcolm X are to have their convictions quashed.
Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam did not get the justice they deserved, the Manhattan District Attorney says.
Prosecutor Cyrus Vance Jr told the New York Times that the FBI and police had withheld evidence that would have likely resulted in their acquittal.
Malcolm X was shot dead at a New York City ballroom in front of his family.
Aziz and Islam - along with a third man, Thomas Hagan - were convicted of the murder, and sentenced to life in prison.
The three men - members of the Nation of Islam political and religious movement - have all since been paroled. Islam died in 2009.
In an interview with the New York Times newspaper, Mr Vance apologised on behalf of the law enforcement agencies, saying they had failed Aziz's and Islam's families.
"This points to the truth that law enforcement over history has often failed to live up to its responsibilities.
"These men did not get the justice that they deserved."
Mr Vance tweeted that more information would be given on Thursday.
In 2020, the Manhattan District Attorney launched a review of the convictions after meeting representatives of the Innocence Project, a non-profit legal group campaigning for justice for individuals it said had been wrongly convicted.
Earlier this year Malcolm X's daughters requested that the murder investigation be reopened in light of new evidence.
They cited a deathbed letter from a man who was a policeman at the time of the 1965 killing, alleging New York police and the FBI conspired in the murder.
Malcolm X was a charismatic advocate for black empowerment. After years as the prominent spokesman for the Nation of Islam - which advocated separatism for black Americans - his views later became more moderate. He was 39 when he was killed.
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Jeremy Renner, Hawkeye, shares struggles through the pandemic.
Jeremy Renner suits up again as archer Avenger Clint Barton/Hawkeye in his own Disney+ series, Hawkeye, which debuts next week -- but it wasn't easy, the actor admits.
In a new Men's Health cover story, Renner says that, like many people, his fitness took a back seat to living during the pandemic. "I got, I wouldn't say fat, but a little lazy," he admits. "I was like, it was sloth life."
Getting back into superhero shape, however, was what the job he loves required. "It took me two months of working out just so I could get enough energy to be in the stunt gym," Renner says.
The actor explains that while some stars collect cars, or pump their own liquor brands, one of his hobbies is more practical: restoring a fleet of fire trucks to keep his Nevada home and community safe from wildfires.
"I had 30 fire trucks a hundred feet from a hydrant," he says, during a recent dangerous period. "Not because they're there to firefight, but they all potentially could."
One has even been retrofitted to be a hit at kids' birthday parties, the father of 8-year-old daughter Ava reveals, complete with a bounce house, Slurpee and snow-cone machines, and more.
In the article, Renner also speaks movingly about the reaction to his Oscar-nominated role in The Hurt Locker.
"So many soldiers would come up to me like, 'This is something I cannot explain to my wife. Now she can watch and [understand] what I'm talking about.'"
One soldier who did eight tours in Iraq told him sharing the film with his wife saved his marriage, Renner recalls, his eyes tearing up. He adds, "It was amazing, man. I don't get that out of a Marvel movie."
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TCI Observes World Diabetes Day
November 14th marks the global commemoration of World Diabetes Day, when particular focus is placed on raising awareness of diabetes, its impacts on an individual’s health and well-being, and the strategies to prevent and manage the disease. 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, which transformed Type 1 diabetes from a deadly diagnosis to a manageable chronic condition
Diabetes is a serious, chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Raised blood sugar is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes (Source: PAHO). Insulin is the hormone which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
The main types of diabetes are:
· Type 1 – Body does not produce enough insulin
· Type 2 – Body produces insulin but cannot use it well
· Gestational Diabetes – a temporary condition in pregnancy
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-2023, “Access to Diabetes Care: If Not Now, When?”, emphasizes the need for access to continuous care and support, in order to effectively manage and treat diabetes. It is reported that diabetes care is inaccessible to millions of people with the disease worldwide. The theme also raises concern over the unavailability of technologies, medicine and diabetes care to all persons that require them. It is therefore imperative that governments all over the world increase investment in diabetes care and prevention.
The Covid-19 pandemic has further impacted accessibility to medicine and care; due to restrictions on mobility, limited access to hospital/health care and the risk of care providers transmitting the virus. It is reported that persons with underlying conditions such as diabetes, can experience more severe effects, if they contract the Covid-19 virus.
In 2020, the TCI Hospital reported a total number of 1,011 cases of Type 2 diabetes: 385 males and 626 females. These figures do not include persons who seek private care, those with Type 1 diabetes and unreported cases. Almost half of persons with diabetes don't know they have it.
The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes and it can be prevented. The effects of Type 2 diabetes can be avoided or delayed with diet, exercising, treatment for complications and regular screening.
If you are at risk of Type 2 diabetes, making lifestyle changes can help prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
Avoiding the use of tobacco and tobacco products and reducing the intake of fats and sugar is very important.
The Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit (HPAU) commenced several initiatives to raise awareness of diabetes. These included visits to private organisations to conduct health screenings. A series of free public health screenings (blood glucose and blood pressure testing) was held on Thursday 11th November in Providenciales, Friday 12th November in Grand Turk and another will be held on Friday 19th November in North Caicos. Social media has been used to actively post information pertaining to diabetes. We would like to thank PAHO for their financial support during World Diabetes Day activities.
The HPAU would like to encourage members of the government to also stay informed and conduct the following assessments to determine your risk and knowledge of diabetes.
Republicans attend Biden's infrastructure bill signing
President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law on Monday, the largest such spending legislation since the "New Deal" that was signed by President Franklin Roosevelt nearly 90 years ago. To mark the occasion, a bipartisan group of lawmakers were on hand as the president authorized the bill that underwent months of negotiations in Congress.
"My message to the American people is: America is moving again. And your life is going to change for the better," President Biden said ahead of the signing. His administration claims the bill will create about 1.5 million jobs every year over the next decade.
"Our infrastructure used to be rated the best in the world. Now, according to the world economic forum we rank 13th in the world. Despite the cynics Democrats and Republicans can come together and deliver results."
The bill allocates $110 billion for roads, bridges and highways; $65 billion in high-speed internet; $17 billion for ports; $66 billion for passenger rail, the largest investment since Amtrak was established; $39 billion in public transit; $55 billion for water; $25 bullion for airports; and $7.5 billion for electric vehicle charging stations.
Source-ABC
Maxwell drops new single "Off" and announces 25-city NIGHT tour
Maxwell dropped his first new single in three years Tuesday, and also announced a 25-city tour.
The sensual track "Off" is the first release from his upcoming blacksummers’NIGHT album, coming out spring of 2022.
“From announcing a new partnership with BMG for my label Musze, to receiving the Legend Award at the upcoming 2021 Soul Train Awards, I couldn’t be more excited to share this new single with loved ones offering a glimpse into NIGHT,” the three-time Grammy winner said in a statement.
blacksummers’NIGHT, which will be Maxwell's first new album in five years, closes out the trilogy he began with the RIAA-Platinum BLACKsummers’night in 2009, followed by blackSUMMERS'night in 2016.
The "Fortunate" singer will headline the NIGHT tour in 2022 featuring Anthony Hamilton and Joe. They will perform 25 shows, beginning March 2 in Dallas. Cities will include New Orleans, Charlotte, Memphis, Chicago, Detroit, and Oakland, and the tour will wrap up in Miami on May 8.
Pre-sale starts Monday, November 22 on Maxwell's website. Tickets go on-sale to the public on Monday, November 29.
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Chico DeBarge arrested for drug possession
Chico DeBarge has reportedly been arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia
The "Talk to Me" singer was taken into custody after officers found methamphetamine in his motor home, according to TMZ. Police reportedly received a complaint about a man causing a disturbance inside a RV. Drugs were found, and when it was discovered that DeBarge's registration had expired over six months ago, his motor home was impounded.
The 55-year-old was previously arrested for drug possession in 2007, 2019 and January of this year. For his latest arrest, he was also charged with false impersonation for pretending to be his brother, James DeBarge. James married Janet Jackson in 1984, though their marriage was annulled one year later.
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Chico has recorded six solo albums, beginning with a self-titled project in 1986. His latest solo album, named Addiction, was released in 2009.
Chico's brother, 64-year-old Tommy DeBarge from the group Switch, passed away October 21 after suffering from liver and kidney failure.
Source-ABC
CHTA predicts strong winter rebound for Caribbean
President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig, is predicting a strong winter rebound for regional tourism based on strong health protocols in place and the increase in air service to several destinations across the Caribbean.
“The worst of it has been contained,” said Madden-Greig basing her optimism on containing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to sound health safety protocols under the guidance of local ministries and departments of health, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and other regional and international organizations.
Her optimism is backed by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which recently reported that the Caribbean is recovering faster than any other region in the world with tourism’s contribution to GDP expected to rise more than 47 per cent this year.
In contrast, the global economy is set to receive a 30.7 per cent year-on-year increase from Travel & Tourism in 2021, representing US$1.4 trillion and mainly driven by domestic spending. The Caribbean region’s forecast increase represents an increase of nearly US$12 billion, driven by both international and domestic travel spend.
Among the region’s protocols have been requirements for visitors to pre-screen and produce a negative test before boarding Caribbean flights, as well as the increased vaccination rates for tourism professionals.
“We have been extremely successful in implementing such protocols as shown by the low positivity rate of returning travellers, and there has been little evidence of visitors needing care in local hospitals,” Madden-Greig.
“This means that we have successfully leveraged our protocols to protect team members, visitors and the wider community.”
Madden-Greig, who is also Group Director of Marketing & Sales of The Courtleigh Hospitality Group in Jamaica, also applauded Caribbean tourism stakeholders for speedily setting up health safety training programs for staff, which resulted in a well-trained tourism sector workforce alert to the dangers and knowing how to avert them.
Nearly 10,000 supervisors, managers and owners of tourism-related businesses throughout the Caribbean have participated in health safety training designed specifically for the tourism industry by CARPHA in collaboration with CHTA.
They have in turn trained thousands of more employees in their operations. This has complemented and underpinned an aggressive training regime also put in place by local companies, countries and territories.
“We’re ready and able to receive visitors safely,” Madden-Greig said, adding that plans continue to train tourism industry staff in these protective measures while continuing to deliver an excellent customer service experience.
“Our success is also dependent on the ability of our source markets to continue controlling this pandemic as the world collectively seeks to recover and move back to normality,” she said.
WTTC research suggests that at the current rate of recovery, Travel & Tourism’s contribution to the Caribbean economy could see a further year-on-year rise of 28.7 per cent in 2022, representing a boost of US$10 billion.
Source-CMC
ST. Lucia PM says the island’s economy is in a bad shape
The St. Lucia government Tuesday said that the island’s debt at the end of July is EC$3.93 billion (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) saying that for the next three months it will have no access to institutional lending.
Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre told Parliament that the last administration had been reckless in its financial management.
“As of July 31, 2021, the former government has used EC$301 million meaning that of the COVID-19 borrowings this government only benefitted from EC$19 million of these loans. My government is able to draw down on a US$10 million loan from the Republic of Taiwan,” Pierre told legislators.
“We have found a situation where government expenses have to be financed from revenue, rollover financing, and bond financing, and treasury bills. For the last three months and before the next budget cycle begins, we have no access to institutional lending as was available to the last government,” said Pierre, who is also Finance Minister.
Pierre, expressing the state of the country’s finances when his St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) administration came to power on July 26, said St. Lucia now requires prudent financial management to avoid falling into “a financial abyss”.
In a breakdown of the debt, Pierre told parliament that the public debt is estimated at EC$3.932 billion, local payables EC$154 million, design finance contracts EC$184.5 million, unpaid land acquisition EC$60 million and EC$27 million owed to the University of West Indies.
“Other balances due by ministries, example, Ministry of Economic Development is indebted for work done under the Constituency Development Programme (CDP) is EC$4.18 million, even if the grant allocation by the Taiwanese was provided to cover CDP payments,” Pierre said.
He said the former government, which was headed by Allen Chastanet had received five loans totalling EC$323.8 million from four existing international creditors.
Pierre said that his administration’s first 100 days in office “underscores our sworn commitment, regardless of circumstances, always to put the St. Lucian people first”
Prime Minister Pierre said that despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about the future.
“Our tourism sector is on the up. Businesses are beginning to return to some normality. Investors are showing greater interest in St. Lucia,” Pierre said, adding that there are plans for some significant capital works.
“I call on the St. Lucian public to be patient. We are in government to work in the interest of the St. Lucian people,” Pierre said.
Tuesday’s sitting of the Parliament provided the first opportunity for Chastanet to make an appearance since the change in government.
Supporters of ruling party as well as the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) were presented outside the Parliament beating drums and cooking pans, cheering for or against Chastanet as he made his way to Parliament.
Chastanet told reporters he felt fantastic and was overwhelmed at the response he received from UWP supporters.
“The opposition will do everything we can to hold this government accountable, and if we cannot hold them accountable in this parliament, we will hold them accountable in that parliament,” Chastanet said, pointing to supporters lined up outside the building.
“I always knew that the supporters were there. But, while it’s 15-2 up here, it was not 15-2 in the polls,” Chastanet said.
Source-CMC
CEO Graves hails the Caribbean for hosting 2024 T20
Cricket West Indies chief executive, Johnny Grave, has hailed the Caribbean’s hosting of the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup as a “massive” boost for cricket in the region, and believes the tournament will provide a unique cricket experience for all stakeholders.
Pointing to the fact an International Cricket Council men’s tournament has not been staged in the Caribbean since 2010, Grave said the 2024 showpiece would further add to the region’s profile, especially with the Under-19 World Cup already set for January next year.
“We’re very much in the final stages of planning the Under-19 World Cup that will come to the Caribbean next year in the early part of 2022, from January until the early part of February,” the Englishman said.
“And to have this news that we will hosting the men’s T20 World Cup in 2024 is absolutely brilliant. It’s brilliant news for all Caribbean cricket fans and everyone associated with cricket in the West Indies.
“Not since 2010 have we hosted a men’s event in the Caribbean and it will therefore be 14 years without one, so it’s massive news for West Indies cricket.”
He continued: “We’re absolutely delighted and I’m sure everyone in the Caribbean will be looking forward to hosting that T20 World Cup in 2024.”
The ICC on Tuesday announced West Indies, in partnership with USA Cricket, would be joint-hosts for the showpiece. They were two of 14 nations announced to host eight tournaments between 2024 and 2031.
West Indies successfully delivered the 50-over World Cup in 2007 – the first-ever ICC tournament to be staged in the region – and followed up by successfully hosting the men’s and women’s T20 World Cup in 2010 and the women’s T20 World Cup in 2018.
Grave said the partnership with USA Cricket would ensure “unparalleled fan experiences”, thanks to the combination of Caribbean and American culture.
“We are extremely delighted to have been chosen by the ICC to host the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024, in partnership with our friends at USA Cricket,” Grave said.
“We are developing a really important strategic partnership with USA Cricket and we firmly believe that this is the right time to stage a marquee ICC event in the Americas.
“We are confident that we can blend the unique Caribbean matchday experience with the very best in American sporting entertainment and infrastructure, creating unparalleled fan experiences for those in and out of the venues, including inspirational and well attended Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Fan Zones and a Trophy Tour that inspires a million school kids across the Americas region.
“This is a big challenge but also a fantastic opportunity to grow the game in this region and I’m confident that we can deliver a brilliant showpiece event for world cricket.”
Source-CMC