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	Nov. 20, 2008 - Letter - Re: Honorary Doctorate - 1 Full Story Nov. 20, 2008 - Letter - Re: Honorary Doctorate - 2 Full Story Nov. 19, 2008 - Pretending they did not Cause this Mess - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Nov. 19, 2008 - Letter - Re: Is there a Doctor in The House Full Story Nov. 18, 2008 - TCI Commission of Inquiry - Press Release - 17th November 2008 Full Story Nov. 17, 2008 - There is a need for the Interim Government - By Henry Jolson Full Story Nov. 15, 2008 - Letter - Individual and Collective Pain, or Honesty Full Story Nov. 15, 2008 - Letter - Re: Economics 101 Full Story Nov. 15, 2008 - Letter - ACTA NON VERBA Full Story Nov. 14, 2008 - The case for an Interim Government in the Turks and Caicos Islands - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Nov. 14, 2008 - Request by the Editors of the Journal for the Submission of Names Full Story Nov. 14, 2008 - To Tell the Truth - By David Tapfer Full Story Nov. 14, 2008 - Letter - Re: Minister States Agreement with Salt Cay Development Is A Secret Full Story Nov. 14, 2008 - Letter - The Big Chill in the PDM Full Story Nov. 13, 2008 - Economics 101 - By Erwin Ewing Full Story Nov. 13, 2008 - Pigs Can't Fly - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 13, 2008 - Committing Political Suicide - By David Tapfer Full Story Nov. 13, 2008 - Letter - Irrelevent Politicans Full Story Nov. 12, 2008 - Forced to Speak Truthfully - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Nov. 12, 2008 - The PNP Curse Is Upon Us Once Again - By Oswald O Skippings Full Story Nov. 12, 2008 - Response to Sean Astwood - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 11 - It's the Economy, Stupid! - By Sean R. Astwood Full Story Nov. 11, 2008 - Istrokapital delisting with remaining oustanding shares purchased by related firm; Weylin Investment, LLC Full Story Nov. 11, 2008 - Letter - Re: Minister states agreement with Salt Cay developer is 'secret' Full Story Nov. 10, 2008 - Minister states agreement with Salt Cay developer is 'secret' Full Story Nov. 9, 2008 - Lord Michael Ashcroft - The Influence of Money in the Politics of Britain and the TCI Full Story Nov. 8, 2008 - Letter - Re: Crooked or Absent Cops Full Story Nov. 8, 2008 - Letter - Re: Recent Articles Full Story Nov. 7, 2008 - TCI Commission of Inquiry - Press Release - 06th November 2008 Full Story Nov. 7, 2008 - Crooked or Absent Cops Full Story Nov. 7, 2008 - Letter - Re: Premier's Congratulations of Barack Obama Full Story Nov. 6, 2008 - From Ayn Rand's - Atlas Shrugged More Nov. 6, 2008 - Response to Malcolm and Skippings - By David Tapfer More Nov. 5, 2008 - Practicing Medicine on Yourself - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Nov. 5, 2008 - Let’s Work Together For The Good Of Our Country - By Oswald O Skippings Full Story Nov. 5, 2008 - The PDM Leadership Responds Full Story Nov. 5, 2008 - Letter - Astrom and the Veranda Full Story Nov. 5, 2008 - Lord Ashcroft in UK Media Full Story Nov. 4, 2008 - Setting the Record Straight Full Story Nov. 4, 2008 - Letter - What’s Done In The Dark Must Come To The Light – A Universal Order Full Story Nov. 4, 2008 - Letter - Chaos in the PDM Full Story Nov. 4, 2008 - Mr. Robinson, Please - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 4, 2008 - Letter - Re: Mr. Robinson and Mr. Seymour Full Story Nov. 3, 2008 - Environmental Concerns about attempts to Re-Start Dredging Full Story Nov. 3, 2008 - Mr. Robinson - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 2, 2008 - Letter - Re: Chinese workers and Arthur Robinson's Response Full Story Nov. 2, 2008 - Letter - Re: Salt Cay and Our Leaders Full Story Nov. 1, 2008 - Letter - Re: Arthur Robinson's Response - 1 Full Story Nov. 1, 2008 - Letter - Re: Arthur Robinson's Response - 2 Full Story Nov. 1, 2008 - Letter - Re: Betrayal Full Story Oct. 31, 2008 - UPDATE: Turks & Caicos Islands Commission of Inquiry - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Oct. 31 & 30, 2008 - Betrayal Full Story Oct. 31, 2008 - Open Letter to the Editors Full Story Oct. 31, 2008 - Response to BETRAYAL Article - By Arthur T. Robinson Full Story Oct. 29, 2008 - Thievery in the Turks and Caicos - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Oct. 29, 2008 - Praying Isn't Enough - By Richard Berke Full Story Oct. 28, 2008 - Concerns about TCI Politicans and Links with questionable Eastern Europeans Full Story Oct. 28, 2008 - Letter - A New Party Full Story Oct. 28, 2008 - Predators Among Us - By David Tapfer Full Story Oct. 27, 2008 - The Economic Hurricane Around Us - An Explanation of the Global Crisis of Debt Deflation - By John Hartley Full Story Oct. 27, 2008 - Corporate Extortionists On The Loose - By Oswald O. Skippings Full Story Oct. 26, 2008 - Oligarchs: How Even They Are Running Out of Money - By Diana de Gara Full Story Oct. 26, 2008 - Personal Freedoms Arrested in Favour of Ministerial Corruption - By Henry Jolson Full Story Oct. 25, 2008 - In Parallel to the work of the Commission Full Story Oct. 24, 2008 - Signs of Being Treated like Adults Full Story Oct. 24, 2008 - Re: You Got Me Thinkin Full Story Oct. 24, 2008 - We Have a Dream - By David Tapfer Full Story Oct. 24, 2008 - Letter - The Former Governor Should have left In Chains Full Story Oct. 23, 2008 - Press Release from Governor Wetherell on Commission of Inquiry Full Story Oct. 23, 2008 - Modern Day Slave Owners - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Oct. 23, 2008 - Immunity from Prosecution - By Richard Berke Full Story Oct. 21, 2008 - TCI Commission of Inquiry - Press Release 20 Oct 08 Full Story Oct. 21, 2008 - Meg Munn replaced at the FCO by Gillian Merron Full Story Oct. 21, 2008 - Link to submissions made to British Government - By Richard Berke Full Story Oct. 21, 2008 - Wake Up Call - By David Tapfer Full Story Oct. 20, 2008 - A Sign of Progress; and the Role of Attorneys Full Story Oct 20, 2008 - A Major National Crisis Is On Our Hands - By Oswald O Skippings Full Story Oct. 20, 2008 - Leveling the Playing Field - By Richard Berke Full Story Oct. 20, 2008 - What's Wrong with Us - By Sean R. Astwood Full Story Oct. 20, 2008 - The PNP is disappointed - By Henry Jolson Full Story Oct. 19, 2008 - English Translation of Slovakian Article on Parent Company of Salt Cay Developer Full Story Oct. 19, 2008 - Letter - Concern for Events at Home Full Story Oct. 18, 2008 - West Caicos Labour Unrest Update Full Story Oct. 18, 2008 - West Caicos: More Questions Than Answers For the TCI - By Diana de Gara Full Story Oct. 18, 2008 - Creating Jobs in the TCI NOW! - By Richard Berke Full Story Oct. 17, 2008 - Situation between Chinese workers and Ashtrom Construction reaches world-wide media Full Story Oct. 17, 2008 - Letting Them Do It (To You) - By Richard Berke Full Story Oct. 17, 2008 - Letter - What are the British Doing? Full Story Oct. 16, 2008 - Chinese Labour Unrest Returns to the TCI - By David Tapfer Full Story Oct. 16, 2008 - What is an Oligarch? And, Why Should the TCI Care? - By Diana de Gara Full Story Oct. 16, 2008 - Letter - Re: Immigration Full Story Oct. 15, 2008 - The Inquiry and using our time Productively - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Oct. 15, 2008 - Cash for Government - By Richard Berke Full Story Oct. 15, 2008 - Letter - Relocate the Dump Full Story Oct. 14, 2008 - Czech shark is a problem in the Caribbean Full Story Oct. 14, 2008 - Letter - TCI Commission of Inquiry Full Story Oct. 14, 2008 - Letter - Lessons for the TCI Full Story Oct. 13, 2008 - Our Focus while we wait for the Commission of Inquiry to Complete its Work Full Story Oct. 13, 2008 - Letter - Re: Greneda Full Story Oct. 12, 2008 - Merry Christmas To: Michael Misick et al - By David Tapfer Full Story Oct. 12, 2008 - Letter - Serious Steps in Obstruction and Lying Full Story Oct. 12, 2008 - Letter - PPC Bills Full Story Oct. 11, 2008 - TCI Commission of Inquiry - Press Release - 10th October 2008 Full Story Oct. 11, 2008 - Letter - Re: David Tapfer's article 'The Russian are Coming' Full Story Oct. 11, 2008 - Letter - Job Creation Full Story Oct. 10, 2008 - The No Way Causeway - By David Tapfer Full Story Oct. 10 , 2008 - Letter - Is Providenciales A Part Of Haiti? Full Story Oct. 9, 2008 - Contracting Firm Ashtrom involved with Chinese worker controversy in Anguilla as well as TCI More Oct. 9. 2008 - The Russians are Coming - By David Tapfer More Oct. 9, 2008 - Letter - Re: Cost of Living More Oct. 8, 2008 - Rebuilding the Country's Foundation - by Shaun Malcolm Full Story Oct. 8, 2008 - Cost of Living through the Roof - By David Tapfer Full Story Oct. 8, 2008 - We Need To Wake Up Now - By Oswald O. Skippings Full Story Oct. 7, 2008 - Justice delayed, but not denied, for O.J. Simpson - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Oct. 7, 2008 - How is your electrical bill this month! - By Sean Astwood Full Story Oct. 7, 2008 - Infrastructure built of Sand - By David Tapfer Full Story Oct. 5, 2008 - The Blessings of Ike From The Viewpoint of Mike - By Diana de Gara Full Story Oct. 4, 2008 - TCI Commission of Inquiry - Press Release - 3rd October 2008 (Full Text and Pdf) Full Story Oct. 4, 2008 - Letter - Insurance Payout Full Story Oct. 3, 2008 - Crane at Providenciales Port falls onto Ship Full Story Oct. 2, 2008 - Scan of Article on Michael Misick in Bahamas newspaper Full Story Oct. 1, 2008 - Attorneys and Singing - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Oct. 1, 2008 - The Hospitals; The people need to be told the Truth - By Henry Jolson Full Story Sept. 30, 2008 - In Memoriam - Delores E. Duncanson - Posted by Anthony L. Hall Full Story Sept. 29, 2008 - Who is watching our economy? - By Sean R. Astwood Full Story Sept. 28, 2008 - Bringing forth the Inevitable, Quickly Full Story Sept. 27, 2008 - Letter 1 - Re: The Bar Association and the Real-Estate Professionals More Sept. 27, 2008 - Letter 2 - Re: The Bar Association and the Real-Estate Professionals More Sept. 26, 2008 - The Bar Association and the Real-Estate Professionals Full Story Sept. 25, 2008 - Salt Cay Update - Two Weeks after Hurricane Ike Full Story Sept. 25, 2008 - Letter & Response - Re: Turmoil in Financial Markets and their relevance to TCI Public Finances Full Story Sept. 25, 2008 - Conclusion of Youth Program Full Story Sept. 24, 2008 - A Simple Idea that May Accomplish Much - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Sept. 23, 2008 - Turmoil in Financial Markets and their relevance to TCI Public Finances Full Story Sept. 22, 2008 - Sharks, Options and Remembering What has Worked for Us Before - By Richard Berke Full Story Sept. 22, 2008 - Letter - Commision of Inquiry Requests for Information Full Story Sept. 21, 2008 - Letter - Providenciales: A Lucky Escape Full Story Sept. 20, 2008 - Article on the TCI in British domestic media Full Story Sept. 20, 2008 - The Government Ministers refuse to cooperate with the Commission of Enquiry - By Henry Jolson Full Story Sept. 19, 2008 - Commission of Inquiry Press Release - Full Text Full Story Sept 19, 2008 - TCI hurricane relief: fewer criticisms, more helping hands…please - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Sept. 19, 2008 - Letter - Premier's Actions and Intentions Full Story Sept. 18, 2008 - Missteps in the Rebuilding Effort! - By Joseph Carter More Sept. 18, 2008 - Salt Cay Update: The Hat Collection - By Michele Belanger-McNair More Sept. 18, 2008 - Letter - Re: Open Letter from Ben Roberts More Sept. 18, 2008 - Pine Cay and Meridian Club Respond to Salt Cay’s Plea For Help More Sept. 18, 2008 - It’s Not Easy Being A Prophet - By Diana de Gara More Sept. 17, 2008 - Competence and Incompetence - By Shaun Malcolm More Sept. 17, 2008 - We Are So Badly In Need Of A Mature and Responsible Government - By Oswald Skippings More Sept. 17, 2008 - Letter - Open Letter to British Government - By Ben Roberts Full Story Sept. 16, 2008 - Georgia and Salt Cay; both proxies for larger Struggles of Fundamental Principles Full Story Sept. 15, 2008 - A Turning Point has been Reached Full Story Sept. 15, 2008 - Governor Wetherell, Why are you in the Turks and Caicos Islands? - By Richard Berke Full Story Sept. 14, 2008 - Letter - Open Letter to Hon. Floyd Seymour, Leader of the Opposition and Representative for Salt Cay Full Story Sept. 14, 2008 - Salt Cay Update: Let Us Not Forget…. - By Michele Belanger-McNair Full Story Sept. 13, 2008 - Profound Truths Revealed by Hanna and Ike - By Oswald O Skippings Full Story Sept. 13, 2008 - Why? I'll Tell You Why - By Richard Berke Full Story Sept. 12, 2008 - Thanks for supporting the TCI victims of Hurricane Ike - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Sept. 12, 2008 - Why is Salt Cay NOT a Disaster Zone? - By Michele Belanger-McNair Full Story Sept. 12, 2008 - And Now, Does The Trouble Begin? - By Diana de Gara Full Story Sept. 12, 2008 - Update on Red Cross activiites to be provided this Evening Full Story Sept. 12, 2008 - Operations of the Youth Centre in Providenciales Full Story Sept. 12, 2008 - Chart of Wind Speed on Pine Cay during Hanna and Ike Full Story Sept. 11, 2008 - Letter - Grand Turk / South Caicos Children on Provo Full Story Sept. 11, 2008 - Please Forgive Me - By Richard Berke Full Story Sept. 11, 2008 - A Little Hurricane History - By Michele Belanger-McNair Full Story Sept. 10, 2008 - A Way to Finance Rebuilding - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Sept. 10, 2008 - Reprint from The iPINIONS Journal - Getting donations directly to Turks and Caicos victims of Hurricane Ike - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Sept. 10, 2008 - Salt Cay Photos and Update - By Michele Belanger-McNair Full Story Sept. 10, 2008 - Press Release from PDM re: Relief Fund Full Story Sept. 10, 2008 - Where do we go from here? Full Story Sept. 9, 2008 - Salt Cay Update - By Michele Belanger-McNair Full Story Sept. 9, 2008 - Press Release from parent company of PPC - Fortis Inc. Full Story Sept. 9, 2008 - Pictures of Grand Turk after Hurricane Ike - Part 1 Full Story Sept. 9, 2008 - Pictures of Grand Turk after Hurricane Ike - Part 2 Full Story Sept. 8, 2008 - Hurricane Ike: a test of TCI leadership and our people’s resolve… - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Sept. 8, 2008 - The Day After Full Story Sept. 8, 2008 - Press Release from UK Red Cross - Red Cross Responds to Hurricane Ike Full Story Sept. 7, 2008 - HMS Iron Duke diverted to the Turks and Caicos Full Story Sept. 7, 2008 - Updated 10:40 - Hurricane Ike makes Direct Hit on Turks and Caicos as a Cat 4 Storm Full Story * Updated with Pictures * - Sept. 6, 2008 - Last Minute Preparations for Ike and Concern for Foreign Workers without Shelter and Food Full Story Sept. 5, 2008 - Tropical Storm Hanna lashes the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Ike’s on the way - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Sept. 5, 2008 - Yesterday in Provo & The British Overseas Branch of the Red Cross Full Story Sept. 4, 2008 - After Hanna and before Ike Full Story Sept. 4, 2008 - Where Is Our Premier In Our Time Of Distress - By Oswald O. Skippings Full Story Sept. 4, 2008 - Press Release from the PDM Re: Aftermath of Hanna Full Story Sept. 1, 2008 - WIV Media Statement Full Story Sept. 1, 2008 - TCI Journal's response to WIV Media Statement Full Story Sept. 1, 2008 - Woman in threesome with TCI Premier Misick exculpates him of rape - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Sept. 1, 2008 - Your Demons Have Come Home To Haunt You - By Oswald O. Skippings Full Story Sept. 1, 2008 - Stand By to be Boarded - By David Tapfer Full Story Sept. 1, 2008 - Re: Third Force - By Erwin Ewing Full Story August 31, 2008 - Powerful Video of Pastor Bradley Handfield's Television Program Full Story August 30, 2008 - Official Address to the Nation By Premier Full Story August 30, 2008 - A Day of Prayer and Fasting Full Story August 30, 2008 - Classic Michael Misick Trickery - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story August 30, 2008 - The Premier's Address - By David Tapfer Full Story August 30, 2008 - Press Release from the Office of the Leader of the Opposition Full Story August 29, 2008 - Beauty and Ugliness Full Story August 29, 2008 - Letter - Response to David Tapfer & more Full Story August 29, 2008 - Letter - Open Letter to Hayden Boyce - by David Tapfer Full Story August 28, 2008 - Fools Rush In Where Wise Men Fear To Tread - By Oswald Skippings Full Story August 28, 2008 - Dear Mr. Lloyd Stubbs - From Richard Berke Full Story August 28, 2008 - Followup to Question for all Citizens & Residents Full Story August 27, 2008 - Response received by Richard Berke and TCI Journal from WRB Enterprises (Parent of WIV) Full Story August 27, 2008 - Slippery Slope - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story August 27, 2008 - Letter - Dear Mr. Blanchard Full Story August 27, 2008 - Letter - Educate Voters Full Story August 27, 2008 - Letter - A Brother can't make some money? Full Story August 26, 2008 - Copy of Letter Sent to Chairman of the Board of WRB Enterprises (American Parent of WIV) Full Story August 26, 2008 - Sweet Dreams are Made of This - By David Tapfer Full Story August 26, 2008 - History in the Making Full Story August 25, 2008 - A Third Party or a Third Force Full Story August 25, 2008 - Letter - The Need For Debate In the TCI and WIV - By Henry Jolson Full Story August 24, 2008 - Recommendation is disbarring of WIV's Lawyers or Truth Telling by WIV Management Full Story August 23, 2008 - Recent Media Reports on Lord Michael Ashcroft and his Corporate Activities Full Story August 23, 2008 - Letter - Re: Belongership for Judges Full Story August 23, 2008 - Letter - Dear Lisa Raye Full Story August 22, 2008 - Turks and Caicos Islands Ltd. Full Story August 22, 2008 - Questions - By Erwin Ewing Full Story August 22, 2008 - Letter - Re: Belongership for Judges Full Story August 22, 2008 - Letter - RE: The ’50 Women of TCI' Do Not Represent The Views of the TCI Women! Full Story August 21, 2008 - Laundering Money for Dummies Full Story August 21, 2008 - Question for all Citizens & Residents Full Story August 21, 2008 - PNP Redux - By Diana de Gara Full Story August 21, 2008 - American Shareholders of WIV4 News - By Richard Berke Fulll Story August 21, 2008 - 50 Missionaries for the Premier Full Story August 20, 2008 - Add Laughing Stock to the List - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story August 20, 2008 - Letter - Re: Response to Comments on PNP Internal Document Full Story August 20, 2008 - Letter - Re: Disagreement Regarding Belongership for Judges Full Story August 20, 2008 - Pictures of LisaRaye's Injuries Full Story August 19, 2008 - Full, and Fulfilling, Employment Full Story August 19, 2008 - PNP Internal Letter Needs In Depth Investigation by Commission of Enquiry - By David Tapfer Full Story August 19, 2008 - Letter - Re: Belongership for Judges Full Story August 19, 2008 - Letter - Re: Ms. Terry Clare and Women's Press Conference Full Story August 18, 2008 - Accountability of the Police and Attorney General's Office Full Story August 18, 2008 - Re: Internal PNP Document Full Story August 18, 2008 - A Letter to His Excellency GORDON WETHERELL - By Richard Berke Full Story August 18, 2008 - Reprint - Turks and Caicos developers threatened with imprisonment - By Tess Hennigan Full Story August 17, 2008 - CORRECTION Full Story August 17, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: Freedom of speech squelched in the TCI - By David Tapfer Full Story August 17, 2008 - Letter - Re: Internal PNP Document - By Richard Berke Full Story August 17, 2008 - Letter -Re: Women Supporting Premier on WIV Full Story August 16, 2008 - Letter - Stop the Madness - By Sharlene Cartwright Robinson Full Story August 16, 2008 - Blatant Corruption - Personal View By Gladstone M. Ewing Full Story August 16, 2008 - Letter - Re: Generating Government Revenue (without choking the citizens) Full Story August 15, 2008 - Internal PNP document confirms Party knew of Misick abuses Full Story August 15, 2008 - Heard on the Street Full Story August 15, 2008 - Mike and LisaRaye: Our Moral Compasses? - By Diana de Gara Full Story August 15, 2008 - Generating Government Revenue (without choking the citizens) - By Richard Berke Full Story August 15, 2008 - Reprint - Turks and Caicos Premier and First Lady each accuse other of assault - By Tess Hennigan Full Story August 14, 2008 - Reprint - Video of Interview with LisaRaye on Wednesday Morning Full Story August 14, 2008 - Michael Misick and LisaRaye in physical altercation Full Story August 14, 2008 - Reprint - Turks and Caicos Premier and First Lady involved in violent confrontation Full Story August 14, 2008 - Where are your Leaders - By Richard Berke More August 14, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: News from the Turks and Caicos - Interesting or boring? - By David Tapfer More August 14, 2008 - Letter - Frenchman's Creek National Reserve More August 14, 2008 - No Freedom of Speech in the TCI - By Henry Jolson More August 13, 2008 - Speaking and Listening to Us - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story August 13, 2008 - Response to O.O. Skippings and More Full Story August 13, 2008 - Of Frogs and Scorpions - By Diana de Gara Full Story August 13, 2008 - Reprint - Turks and Caicos Premier and First Lady to separate - By Tess Hennigan Full Story August 12, 2009 - Perceived Value vs. Real Value - By David Tapfer Full Story August 12, 2008 - PNP have started their Campaign - By Henry Jolson Full Story August 12, 2008 - Letter - What We Seek Full Story August 12, 2008 - Press Release from PDM regarding Media, and recent events at WIV Full Story August 11, 2008 - The New Media Network and Free Speech Full Story August 11, 2008 - Letter - Another Response to Shanta Forbes Full Story August 11, 2008 - Why honesty in one's private life must impact honesty at the highest levels - By Henry Jolson Full Story August 11, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: The Turks and Caicos Premier and his lady - By David Tapfer Full Story August 10, 2008 - Letter - Reply to TCI Journal Turns on PDM Full Story August 10, 2008 - Letter - Re: Michael Misick: A National and International Embarrassment Full Story August 9, 2008 - Letter - Re: TCI Journal Turns on PDM Full Story August 9, 2008 - Letter - Re: TCI Journal Turns on PDM - 2 Full Story August 9, 2008 - Reprint -Commentary: Are the Turks and Caicos Islands ready to leave the nest? - By David Tapfer Full Story August 8, 2008 - What We Seek Full Story August 8, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: Whither Emancipation Day... - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story August 8, 2008 - Letter - Re: TCI Journal Turns on PDM Full Story August 8, 2008 - Letter - Response to Oswald Skippings Full Story August 8, 2008 - Letter - Re: God Help Us; Totalitarianism Is Upon Us Full Story ugust 7, 2008 - Choice is between Country First or Political Ambition Full Story August 7, 2008 - God Help Us; Totalitarianism Is Upon Us - By Oswald O. Skippings Full Story August 7, 2008 - Reprint - Another attempt to delay Commission of Enquiry rejected by Turks and Caicos court Full Story August 6, 2008 - Michael Misick: A National and International Embarrassment - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story August 6, 2008 - When the Blind Leads the Blind - By Oswald O. Skippings Full Story August 6, 2008 - Confession Is Good for the Soul and It Gives People the Right to Know - By Edward E. Smith Full Story August 6, 2008 - Reprint - Tempers flare in Turks and Caicos parliament - By David Tapfer Full Story August 6, 2008 - Reprint - Accusations have no basis in fact - By Former Chairman of TCInvest Full Story August 6, 2008 - Letter - Re: Anthony Hall - By Richard Berke Full Story August 6, 2008 - Letter - Re: Anthony Hall - 2 Full Story August 5, 2008 - The PNP Convention: One for the History Books Full Story August 5, 2008 - Why Independence? - By David Tapfer Full Story August 5, 2008 - Letter: ILL-Gotten Gains Full Story August 5, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: Is everything going to be alright in the Turks and Caicos? - By David Tapfer Full Story August 5, 2008 - Press Release (TCI-GIS) - Gordon Wetherell, Governor Designate Arrives In The Turks and Caicos Islands Full Story August 4, 2008 - Moral Authority Full Story August 4, 2008 - Premature elections or interim government? - By Oswald Skippings Full Story August 4, 2008 - We must continue to be vigilant; our country is at stake - By Finbar A. Grant Full Story August 3, 2008 - UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum - Major damage to the environmnet in Turks and Caicos Full Story August 2, 2008 - Associated Press & Others - American Entertainer arrested in fight at Providenciales Airport Full Story August 2, 2008 - Letter - Re: Israeli PM Olmert resigns... and TCI Premier Misick should too! Full Story August 1, 2008 - 12:30 p.m. - PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS TO THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY GETS ON THE WAY! Full Story August 1, 2008 - Letter - Re: Labour White Paper - 1 More August 1, 2008 - Letter - Re: Labour White Paper - 2 More August 1, 2008 - Letter - Re: Labour White Paper - 3 More August 1, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: Israeli PM Olmert resigns... and TCI Premier Misick should too! - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story July 31, 2008 - A TCI Heritage Fund Full Story July 31, 2008 - From TimesOnline.co.uk - Coral reefs dredged in Britains own Caribbean paradise Full Story July 31, 2008 - Into the Wilderness - By John Hartley Full Story July 31, 2008 - Letter - Re: Response from Carlos Simons Full Story July 31, 2008 - Letter - Re: Accusations Full Story July 31, 2008 - Letter - Re: Response from Mr. Simons Full Story July 30, 2008 - Creating our Future - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story July 30, 2008 - Letter - In Reply to EES, a TC Islander - By Carlos W. Simons Full Story July 30, 2008 - Letter - Re: Labour White Paper Full Story July 30, 2008 - Letter - How Local Dictators are Formed - By Andre Thompson Full Story July 30, 2008 - Press Release - Governor Wetherall Arrives Monday and Sworn in Tuesday - by TCI-GIS Full Story July 29, 2008 - Working together to produce a Comprehensive Employment Strategy Full Story July 29, 2008 - Reprint - Turks and Caicos politics: Evidently, when A.L. Hall speaks, people should listen Full Story July 29, 2008 - To Deny or Not to Deny - By David Tapfer Full Story July 29, 2008 - Letter - Re: $235 Million in Financing of Hospitals Full Story July 29, 2008 - Letter - The Need for proper Political Organization Full Story July 28, 2008 - BREAKING NEWS - Supreme Court rejects motion for Injunction regarding Commission of Inquiry Full Story July 28, 2008 - How the British can most help the Turks and Caicos Islands Full Story July 28, 2008 - Clear and Present Danger Full Story July 28, 2008 - Letter - Preachers must encourage us to obey the law and not continue to break it Full Story July 28, 2008 - Reprint - Regarding Candy Herwin's recent letter - By David Tapfer Full Story July 28, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: Independence or pride in the Turks and Caicos? - By David Tapfer Full Story July 27, 2008 - The PNP Convention could decide the Future of the TCI - By Henry Jolson Full Story July 27, 2008 - Letter - Salt Cay Support Full Story July 27, 2008 - Letter and Article from P.R.I.D.E. Full Story July 26, 2008 - Not the Promised Land (with diagram) - By John Hartley Full Story July 26, 2008 - Letter - Re: Moses Full Story July 26, 2008 - Letter - Salt Cay Response Full Story July 25, 2008 - Attempted Felonies from the Pulpit - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story July 25, 2008 - 12 cents vs. 50 cents - By Richard Berke Full Story July 25, 2008 - Something had to Give - By Sean R. Astwood Full Story July 25, 2008 - Reprint - 'Pulpit Pimps'...Too Harsh? Full Story July 25, 2008 - Letter - Re: Rate of Belonger Unemployment Full Story July 25, 2008 - Letter - Re: 'Will the motion to limit the Turks and Caicos Enquiry have legs' Full Story July 25, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: FAC testimony and defending our Haitian brothers and sisters - By David Tapfer Full Story July 25, 2008 - Reprint - UK charity accuses Turks and Caicos government of failing to focus on real issues - By Tess Hennigan Full Story July 24, 2008 - Is the Real Rate of Belonger Unemplyment closer to 25% ? Full Story July 24, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: Will the motion to limit the Turks and Caicos Enquiry have legs? - By David Tapfer Full Story July 23, 2008 - The Changing Face of Politics - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story July 23, 2008 - Letter - Conflict of Interest Full Story July 23, 2008 - Reprint - Letter - Response to 'Salt Cay stands united with developers' Full Story July 22, 2008 - Priorities Full Story July 22, 2008 - Playing Ping Pong with Fort George Cay - By David Tapfer Full Story July 22, 2008 - Reprint - Decision in Turks and Caicos inquiry challenge deferred Full Story July 22, 2008 - Press Release - Donkey Sanctuary receives news of Caribbean donkeys' future Full Story July 22, 2008 - Letter - Re: Bishop Colletta Williams Full Story July 21, 2008 - Attempts at Manipulation - Bishop Coletta at it again Full Story July 21, 2008 - Letter - Re: Freedom of Speech in the TCI Full Story July 21, 2008 - Reprint - Commentary: Don't ignore the 'Check Engine Light' - By David Tapfer Full Story July 20, 2008 - United Kingdom Political Blog - Reprint - Trouble in Paradise (TCI, UK Politics and Lord Ashcroft) Full Story July 20, 2008 - Are we ready for Good Government in the Turks and Caicos Islands - By Henry Jolson Full Story July 20, 2008 - Letter - Re: National Parks and Salt Cay Full Story July 19, 2008 - Salt Cay’s Riding Lawn Mowers - By Michele McNair Full Story July 19, 2008 - Letter - Re: Prospecting for New Tourists Full Story July 19, 2008 - Letter: Our George Bush of Turks and Caicos Islands Full Story July 18, 2008 - TCI government attempts to halt British Inquiry into corruption…? - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story July 18, 2008 - EU Insider trading scandal includes Salt Cay developers Full Story July 18, 2008 - Prospecting for New Tourists - By Richard Berke Full Story July 18, 2008 - On the Defense - By Edward E. Smith, Phd Full Story

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Our reports are currently focusing upon five major themes:

The right (lack of at the moment) of free speech within the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Bringing issues of government corruption to light, as there is evidence of corruption present, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. An incredibly high level of corruption for a country with a population of 30-35,000 people, of which only 11-12,000 are citizens.A level of corruption that threatens the country’s very existence as a lawful society.
The work involved in the protection of our natural and cultural heritage. The protection of our pristine environment from threats foreign and domestic. The country is blessed with the third largest coral reef system in the world and has consistently been judged by multiple independent groups as one of the top 10 locations ON EARTH, to experience the marvels of the underwater world.
The work necessary to support all elements of good governance. To hold Turks & Caicos elected officials and British appointed officials accountable for their decisions.
The work necessary to stimulate a discussion, through exploring policy options and approaches, that will help build and maintain a flourishing civil society.

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What is Star Island? And Why are People Upset?

What is Star Island?

Star Island is an artificial island being created by dumping thousands and thousands of cubic yards of sand into the ocean.

((.Star Island is the construction outlined in yellow, in the top right hand corner......article continues below image.))

Why are people upset about it?

This island is being built in the middle of a National Marine Park that is currently under legal protection.

The silt and sand from this development will kill significant amounts of coral, as it drifts over a wide area, as well as damage the natural fish hatcheries that comprise the Princess Alexandria National Park; the most prominent National Park in the Country, comprising most of the North Shore of Providenciales.

Internationally and locally, this project has hit emotionally at the very heart of the image of this Country, as one with a pristine natural environment, and upset people from all walks of life and all levels of society. Its' level of foolishness and destructiveness is breathtaking.

The planning board for the Turks and Caicos Islands refused this project, but were overturned by Floyd Hall and Michael Misick of the current PNP Government.

Who is the developer?

The developer is Rodney Propps, Chairman of Tahl-Propp Equities, a real estate developer out of New York City.

What is being done to stop this project?

1. Legal action protesting this project on environmental grounds has been launched.

2. Attention is being brought to the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and to the International Press about the rampant corruption of the current government. Attention is also being brought to the activities of Rodney Propps.

3. A petition has been posted to gather public response at:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/time-to-draw-a-line-in-the-sand-in-the-tci

This petition is being spearheaded by "The Mangrove Cay Defense Fund".

4. Various civic leaders have been contacted and are mobilizing to stop this project.

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Fort George Cay

Where is Fort George Cay?

Fort George Cay is located between Dellis Cay and Pine Cay, in the chain of cays between Providenciales and North Caicos. The image below, at the bottom of this article, can also be downloaded in pdf format here: Small_Cays.pdf

It is currently designated a National Park.

Why is Fort George Cay in the news?

The current Government of Michael Misick has approved in Cabinet a concept that will see the development of a Sea-World style aquarium, that includes captured dolphins, and related developments on the cay.

Why are people upset?

It is a National Park, meant for the use of all and it is also a cay with significant historical significance for the Turks & Caicos. One can see elements of the old fort that used to be there plus submerged cannons, and other items of historical interest.

It continues the steady distruction of the natural, pristine environment that is the REAL economic life blood of this Country.

What can be done to stop this?

Publicze this as much as possible within the belonger and resident populations. Next time you see the Governer, ask him what he is doing to stop this.

Creating alliances with International Environmental Organizations to bring attention to this and other Environmental Crimes unfolding under this government. Various civic leaders are taking steps in this direction.

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The UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF) exists to promote the coordinated conservation of the diverse and increasingly threatened plant and animal species and natural habitats of the UK Territories Overseas.

The table below is published in their July 2008, Forum News Publication:

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