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Their Royal Highnesses, The Earl and Countess of Wessex will be making a Royal Visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands on February 22-23, 2023.
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The Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick and First Lady Delthia Misick at the Ecumenical Service & Swearing in Ceremony of the House of Assembly of the Turks and Caicos.
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The newly sworn-in Cabinet met for the first time on Wednesday, 24 February 2021.
**masks were removed briefly for the purpose of the photo.
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Join us in wishing the Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick a very Happy Birthday!
May God continue to bless you today and always!
From the Office of the Premier, Local Government and Community Affairs!
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A water cannon welcome for the inaugural flight since TCI's borders re-opened on 22 July 2020.
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The Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick and Deputy Premier Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders were officially welcomed by the Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams, Executive Director of the Office of the Premier, Ronlee James and staff of the Office on Monday, 22 February 2021.
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The arrival of the inaugural flight in the Turks and Caicos Islands at Providenciales International Airport since TCI's borders re-opened. 72 passengers disembarked American Airlines from Miami International.
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Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, The Honourable Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson.
May you continue to live richly and blessed for many more years in these Beautiful by Nature, Turks and Caicos Islands!
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Today the People of the Turks and Caicos Islands mourn the passing of former Deputy Chief Minister Honourable Hilly Ewing.
TCIG today wishes to honour his memory. The country's flag has been lowered at half-mast and will again be lowered on the day he is laid to rest.
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A curfew is imposed on Providenciales from 10pm to 5am starting tomorrow and lasting until 5am on 13 July 2020
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The Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick being sworn in as a member of the Turks and Caicos Islands Cabinet, on Wednesday 24 February 2021.
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Use of beaches and individual watersports can resume from 4th May for the purposes of fitness and recreation. Strictly no gathering of over four adults may occur. Any gathering must be of those living in one household. No alcohol should be taken onto or consumed on the beach.
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The Turks and Caicos Islands will re-open its borders as planned to regional and international visitors on 22 July 2020.
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The Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick and Deputy Premier Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders being sworn in by @TCIGO HE Nigel Dakin on Saturday, 20 February 2021.
Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams, First Lady Delthia Misick & Deputy First Lady Indrani Saunders also pictured
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"On behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to The Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty The Queen." - Premier Hon. Charles W. Misick
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National Day of Prayer and Fasting scheduled for Monday, 30th March. More details to come
#TurksandCaicos #COVID19 #TCIPremier
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Premier Hon. C. Washington Misick and Acting Governor H.E Anya Williams attended the Coronation Small Island Developing States (SIDS) breakfast at Lancaster House, London, earlier this morning.
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The Premier Hon. Robinson among the first to receive the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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The water cannon welcome for the inaugural flight at the reopening of the Salt Cay Airport today.
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PREMIER MISICK'S 2023 BUDGET ADDRESS:
🏝️CROWN LAND
"Our people must have access to available land at affordable prices. Cabinet has already increased the discount for Turks and Caicos Islanders from 25% to 50% on the purchase conversion of residential CPLs to freehold..."
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A night-time curfew will remain in place from 8pm – 5am each evening, and this shall continue until 5am on Monday 25th May
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All Island curfew in effect starting 9 February from 6pm - 6am daily. Expiry: 16 February 2021
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Today the People of the Turks and Caicos Islands mourn the passing of former Speaker of the Legislative Council, Hon Austin Alexander Robinson OBE.
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands today wishes to honour his memory.
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Join us in wishing the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Charles Washington Misick a very Happy Birthday. May God bless and strengthen you always.
From the staff of the Office of the Premier and Public Policy and the entire TCI Government.
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The Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Ritz Carlton Turks and Caicos.
@TCIG_Press @RitzCarlton
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'Our first obligation is to serve, protect and defend the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands' - Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick
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The Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick on Wednesday, 10 March 2021 received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
To register visit the COVID-19 vaccination registration portal at covidvaccineregistration.gov…
#GetVaccinatedTCI
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NOTICE: PRESS CONFERENCE
The Premier Honourable Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson will be bringing updates on decisions taken during an extraorinary meeting of Cabinet on Sunday, 28 June. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nadia Astwood will be present. Monday 29 June 2020 at 6pm.
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The Premier Hon. Charles W. Misick at Her Majesty The Queen's Birthday Parade and #PlatinumJubilee Celebration at the Parade Grounds, Grand Turk on Saturday.
@TCIG_Press
@TCIGO
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TCIG has upgraded the application process for Police Records to reduce response times and allow online payments. Applicants now receive police records within 72 hours and verified police records are accessible by a QR code!
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TCIG is working to provide transport to Turks and Caicos Islanders who are currently overseas and wish to return home.
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The Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick at the Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday Parade, Parade Grounds, Grand Turk
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Premier Honourable Charles W. Misick along with H.E. Governor Nigel Dakin visited Westminster Hall to pay respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Cabinet has agreed the continued use of Emergency
Powers and for a nation-wide curfew to remain in place until June 22nd. This curfew will begin now from 10pm on June 1st to 5am on June 22nd
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The TCIGovernment is finalizing a development agreement with Carnival Corporation which will facilitate a $25 million investment in the port and the return of cruise ships.
We are confident that cruise passengers will be back in time for the high season 21/22.
@TCIG_Press
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Citizen Relief Stimulus recipients who are disabled or confined to their home (in Turks & Caicos Islands), the Treasury will be providing a cheque delivery service to the applicants’ home.
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There will be a National Address by the Premier Hon Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson on Tuesday, 28 April at 6pm.
Watch and listen live on the Office of the Premier Official Facebook and on Radio Turks and Caicos, 89.1 Fm (rtc89fm.com)
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On behalf of the people of this country TCIG wishes to thank Her Majesty's Government for the support through Public Health England, the Ministry of Defence UK and the Foreign Commonwealth Office generally. We found in @TCIGO an avid supporter, advocate and a true partner.
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An agreement has been made with Cuba and this agreement is being advanced for 20 persons to assist TCI. The delegation will consist of 9 medical specialists, 10 registered nurses and 1 administrative support staff.
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Visitors will be required to undergo testing from a reputable laboratory before entry into the TCI. Just announced by the Minister for Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs
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Today, the Premier and leaders from other British Overseas Territories attended the UKOTA Political Council Meeting. The Political Council provides a platform for the BOTs to collaborate on matters relevant to them and devise a plan to engage the UK Government.
ALT The Premier was joined by Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance Mrs. Athanee Harvey-Basden, Deputy Permanent Secretary Office of the Premier, Mr. Miguel Swann and London Representative Ms. Tracy Knight.
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Cabinet has agreed with Ministry of Health's guidance, that the 22 July border re-opening date will remain the same.
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2024-25 NATIONAL BUDGET DEBATE ADDRESS:
" This November, American Airlines will fly directly into South Caicos, we are currently negotiating direct flights from Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Turk..."
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Operators to be assisted include:
•Water Sports
•Taxi/Tour
•Trams
•All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
•Golf Cart Operators
•Beach Vendors
•Cabana Vendors
•Pre- Pandemic Grand Turk Centre Vendors
•Wedding Planners; and
•Massage Therapists
@TCIG_Press
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Providenciales will undergo a delay to the start of Phase 3 of the Phased Re-Opening of the country.
ALL the new measures and extensions apply to ONLY PROVIDENCIALES. All other Islands will continue as they are and move to Phase 3 commencing today, 6th July.
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With pomp and fanfare, the Turks and Caicos Islands celebrated His Majesty The King Charles III in an official Birthday Parade.
Here are some photos captured during the event:
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The Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick bringing remarks at the reopening ceremony for the Grand Turk Cruise Port today.
@TCIG_Press
@tourismtci
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Happy J.A.G.S. McCartney Day TCI!
In honour of our National Hero the Right Most Excellent J.A.G.S. McCartney.
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The Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, @TCIGO HE Nigel Dakin and other TCI Officials on Monday evening, 6 April 2020, welcomed critical UK assistance for TCI. Read more: facebook.com/OfficeOfPremier…
#COVID19Response #UKOT #PremierPress
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Citizen Relief Stimulus
The TCI Government on 3rd March 2021 will open its the database to accept online submissions from eligible TCI residents; many of whom were impacted by the economic fallout from the #COVID19Pandemic
CLICK LINK TO APPLY: stimulustci.gov.tc/
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No person shall host or attend any public gathering or social activity of any description on any island as at 13 Jan until 5am 27 Jan.
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The Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick is pleased to formally announce his recommendations for appointments to form the Turks and Caicos Islands Cabinet.
READ MORE: facebook.com/306013699517366…
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Applicants already in receipt of the preapproved benefit cheques distributed in August 2022 should not apply.
This programme will only address new applications for persons meeting the qualifying criteria.
Visit tcistimulus.gov.tc/ for more information and to apply.
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TCIG is allocating an additional $4M for the RTCPF:
• $1.5M will be used for equipment and additional manpower
• $1.5M to build a hangar for the new surveillance aircraft being donated by the UK government.
Additionally, $2M will be used to purchase and install new CCTV systems
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PRESS STATEMENT
FROM THE HONOURABLE C. WASHINGTON MISICK
PREMIER OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
PREMIER OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS RESPONDS TO RECENT MEDIA REPORTS
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Today, Wednesday 22 July, we welcome the Royal Navy, HMS Medway.
This again signifies the great tangible ongoing support that we have been receiving from the UK Government as we respond to COVID-19 and as we prepare during this hurricane season.
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The date for the reopening of the TCI borders is continuously under review and should there be any changes, that information will be disseminated to the public.
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The Premier on 1 February completed second dose of the Pfizer #COVID19vaccine.
@TCIGO Governor Dakin and Deputy Governor @TCIG_Press both recieved their second dose as well.
#DontWaitVaccinate
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Earlier this evening in London, Acting Governor H.E. Anya Williams & Mr Darren Williams, joined by Premier Hon. C. Washington Misick & Mrs Delthia Misick, attended a reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by His Majesty King Charles III on the eve of His Majesty's Coronation.
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Are you unemployed or someone in your family is facing unemployment? Have you been recently laid-off or made redundant? The Employment Services Department urges you to register.
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Happy Emancipation Day from the Office of the Premier, Local Government and Community Affairs.
Click the link to read more on the re-instatement of the historic holiday: m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…
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Student & Diaspora Event Manchester
You are welcomed to attend if you reside in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, the Northeast, Northwest or any surrounding Boroughs, Towns and Cities.
Please RSVP via: info@tcilondon.org.uk
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HAPPENING NOW: The Re-Opening of the newly refurbished Oseta Jolly Primary School and the opening of the Cecily Rigby-Ewing Early Childhood Development Center, Blue Hills, Providenciales.
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What will change: A limited number of key government departments will reopen on May 11, 2020, to provide critical services to the country. This will be done on the basis of a reduced staffing and customer service plan that allows for appropriate social distancing.
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The Turks and Caicos Government is pleased to announce the arrival of the Cuban Medical Brigade in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The 20 member team arrived in the TCI on Monday, June 15th, 2020. Read more here: facebook.com/OfficeOfPremier…
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The 22 July re-opening of the TCI borders will remain. However this is a fluid situation and will be continuously review by TCI Government under the advice of the Ministry of Health.
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Morning Meetings: The Premier Hon. Charles W. Misick and the Minister for Immigration and Border Services Hon. Arlington Musgrove attending the 1st Plenary session of the #44thCARICOMHeads of Government Meeting at the Grand Hyatt, Baha Mar, The Bahamas.
#CARICOMHeadsMeet
ALT Image courtesy of CARICOM: Caribbean Community Facebook
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Ministry of Health advises public to remain calm and if you experience any COVID-19 symptoms to contact #Coronavirus hotline numbers: (649) 333-0911 and (649) 232-9444.
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The Honourable Premier will be hosting a press conference to update the Nation on TCI’s COVID-19 response and a number of other ongoing Government initiatives.
Watch live on the Office of the Premier Official Facebook and listen via @RTCFM on Tuesday, 14 July 2020 at 2pm.
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PREMIER MISICK'S SPEECH FROM THE THRONE:
"Mr. Speaker, my government believes that our public servants must be properly compensated. A comprehensive review of all salaries & allowances across government is underway, implementation is scheduled for December 2023..."
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The Premier Honourable Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson will be hosting a press conference to bring updates to the general public on a number of ongoing Government initiatives. When: Wednesday, 20 May 2020 @ 2pm.
Watch live on the Office of the Premier Official Facebook.
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The Premier Honourable Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, @TCIGO HE Nigel Dakin and the Minister for Education, Hon. Karen Malcolm on Tuesday, 21 July visited recruits for the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment during a day of training.
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Join the Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Hon. Erwin Saunders for the latest #COVID19 update on Monday, 15 March at 6pm!
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The Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick and wife Mrs Delthia Russell-Misick and a delegation from the Turks and Caicos Islands arrived in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas on Sunday, 12 February for the 44th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM
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As of 9 May 2021, a total of 19,515 persons in the #TurksandCaicos have received their 1st dose of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. This represents roughly 56% of the adult population in TCI.
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"So long as I am in this seat, my priority will be taking our people from poverty to prosperity."
- Hon. Charles Washington Misick, Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands.
To read the National Budget Address in full, visit gov.tc
@TCIG_Press
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The Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick and First Lady Mrs. Misick at the celebration ceremony in honour of the late Right Most Excellent J.A.G.S McCartney, National Hero of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Season's Greetings from the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands Honourable Charles Washington Misick, his wife Mrs Delthia Misick and family.
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The Turks & Caicos Islands Government has revised its entry requirements for visitors.
The TCI Assured Authorization Portal will be available by July 15, 2020. Please visit turksandcaicostourism.com for more information.
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The Premier Honourable Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson today, 7 July visited TCI Hospital and met with the Cuban medical delegation. During the visit, the Premier & Hon. Karen Malcolm viewed the progress on infrastructural upgrades at the facility which will support ventilator care.
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Businesses on all islands to close at 5pm.
Hotal restaurants will remain open for usual operating hours for their guests only.
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The Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick met with officials from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance to discuss pressing matters on Monday, 22 February 2021.
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The Premier Hon. Charles W. Misick will be hosting a press conference at 6pm today to address the recent upsurge in gun crimes.
@TCIGO H.E. Nigel Dakin and @Chief_of_Police Trevor Botting will join the Premier for the briefing.
Watch LIVE facebook.com/officeofpremier…
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The TCI Government wishes to announce that the first batch of payments for Tranche No. 2 of the Citizens Inflation Adjustment Stimulus, will be available for collection commencing Friday, 16th December, 2022 at 10:00 am.
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