The Turks & Caicos National Trust hosted its Annual General Meeting for this year on the evening of Friday August 25th, 2017. One of the highlights for the evening’s agenda was the launching of the Trust’s Silver Jubilee Celebration Program. Goals and activities to celebrate such a significant achievement of 25 years of service to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands are planned throughout the rest of this year, culminating in July 2018.
In greetings received from Mrs. Patricia Bradley, wife of former Governor of the Turks Islands, Michael Bradley (deceased) who was instrumental in the inception of the National Trust in 1992, she expressed delight in congratulating the Turks & Caicos National Trust on such a memorable milestone with a formidable list of achievements. Mrs. Bradley did not fail to point out the awesome responsibility of the Trust in sustainable tourism and guarding and conserving the cultural, historical and natural heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands. She reflected on the initial stages in the development of the organization, and how these were exciting, but yet challenging periods. She applauded the founding members and all those who have supported the work of the Trust up to this present time. Mrs. Bradley expressed regret in not being present at the event due to her being in the UK at the time for medical reasons, but wished the Trust further and greater achievements in the years ahead.
The National Trust was elated to honor the five past chairmen who steered the Governance Council in oversight of the organization over the twenty-five years. The first chairman being Mr. Oswald R. Williams, followed by Hon. Royal S. Robinson, Mr. Michael Taylor (deceased), Mr. Norman W. Hamilton and Mr. Princie S. Harris respectively.
On the evening’s agenda as well was the very intriguing timeline video depicting scenes, events and achievements from 1992 to 2017.
The TC National Trust is very grateful to all who showed up to join in the celebration launch and would like to express special gratitude to the following persons who played a role in the Annual General Meeting’s program: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Culture and Gaming, Mrs. Cheryl Ann Jones, Change Manager in the Tourist Board, Mrs. Cheryl-Ann Foreman and Mr. O’Brien Forbes, Moderator for the evening.
The Governance Council, Executive Director and Staff of the Trust give thanks to Almighty God for guiding this noble institution through the years and look forward to His continued lead as they forge forward in the service of country.
