PDM AGAIN CALLS FOR DELAY TO INTRODUCTION OF IMMIGRATION BILLS (March 2016)

Today PDM Leader wrote to the Minister of Border Control and the Premier in an attempt to have them reconsider the introduction of the Immigration and Turks and Caicos Islander Status Bill start date of April 1st. We have based this on what we can…

PDM LEADER ON JITNEYS AGAIN: JITNEYS MUST BE ADDRESSED (March 2016)

Yesterday, I was appalled to see an argument between one of our senior, long serving Taxi drivers and an alleged jitney driver in the front of a resort. The argument was captured on video and shared on social media. It was a public display of a huge…

Statement from Premier on Inter High School Track Meet (March 2016)

I wish to express my displeasure at the recent turn of events that have resulted in the absence of the students representing the nation’s capital Grand Turk, the HJ Robinson High School, from this years National Inter High School Track and Field…

PDM Opens Candidate Selection Process

Press release attached. PDM_opens_candidate_selection_process.pdf PDM_opens_candidate_selection_process.docx

Leader of The Opposition Christmas Message 2015

What a blessing it is to have made it this far in 2015. It is only by God’s grace and mercy we are alive and at our station in life. I am indeed grateful for the gift of life and for the privilege to address you from this platform another year and…

PDM BRINGS MOTION TO INVESTIGATE TOLCO

During a recent meeting of the House of Assembly, Hon Goldray Ewing led a Private Member’s Motion recommending the establishment of a Select Committee to investigate the sale and agreement between TCIG and TOLCO (The purchasers of TC Invest Loans).…

Contribution to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development BIll 2015

Good morning Mr. Speaker, Honourable colleagues, all Turks and Caicos Islanders, and the entire resident population in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lend my support to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development…

Universal Children’s Day

The Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs/ Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication will join the rest of the world on the 20th November 20, in celebration of ‘Universal Children’s Day’ also recognized as World Day of…

REMARKS DELIVERED BY THE HON LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION DURING THE OPENING OF THE TCI TOURISM SYMPOSIUM ON NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Salutations removed I am ... absolutely in love with this year's theme. In my mind, it embodies all that needs to be said to take care of this bustling but fragile industry. In the single phrase, "Tourism is key", we are reminded of the fundamental…

PDM Leader on Hurricane Joaquin: Buck Stops With Elected Government (October 2015)

The PDM wishes to publicly express its thanks to God for the safety of our residents as we experienced the effects of Hurricane Joaquin. The damage experienced to property was minimal and we urge the Government to assist where it can in providing…