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	Feb. 9, 2010 – Further to the Article by Sir Hilary Beckles Full Story Feb. 9, 2010 -To Hire…or Not to Hire – By Cynclair Musgrove Full Story Feb. 9, 2010 - Letter - New Business License Renewal Policy Full Story Feb. 8, 2010 – Beckoning the Courage for Tough Decisions Full Story Feb. 7, 2010 - Diana’s Agenda on Salt Cay, First Hand – By Diana de Gara Full Story Feb. 7, 2010 - Letter - Re: Hiring Nationals Full Story Feb. 7, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - World Wetlands Day Full Story Feb. 6, 2010 - Fascinating Perspective on Haiti Full Story Feb. 6, 2010 - Letter - Hiring Nationals Full Story Feb. 6, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Next Advisory Council Meeting Full Story Feb. 6, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Human Rights Commission Full Story Feb. 5, 2010 - Salt Cay Ping Pong - By Diana de Gara Full Story Feb. 5, 2010 - Letter - Re: Still No Action Full Story Feb. 5, 2010 - Letter - Reflections on Work & Crime Full Story Feb. 5, 2010 - Consultative Forum - Agenda for Fifth Sitting - Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010 Full Story Feb. 5, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Animal Management Unit in Grand Turk Full Story Feb. 5, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Avian Botulism Facts Full Story Feb. 5, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Trapping for Stray Dogs on Grand Turk Full Story Feb. 4, 2010 - Director for Overseas Territiories - Colin Roberts' visit to the TCI - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Feb. 4, 2010 - Still No Action against Open Drug Dealing Full Story Feb. 4, 2010 - Letter - Re: Hiring Nationals Full Story Feb. 3, 2010 - Letter from Herbie Ingham - Chairman of TCIAA Full Story Feb. 3, 2010 - Journal's Response to Herbie Ingham of the TCIAA Full Story Feb. 3, 2010 - Letter from Mr. Carlos Simons - Re: Propaganda War for Salt Cay Full Story Feb. 3, 2010 - Letter - The Police - The Continuing Saga.... Full Story Feb. 3, 2010 - Letter - Re: Hiring Nationals Full Story Feb. 3, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Notice from Road Safety Department - Re: Concerns expressed by Taxi Drivers Full Story Feb. 2, 2010 - Propaganda War for Salt Cay Full Story Feb. 2, 2010 - Letter - Hospital Construction Materials Full Story Feb. 2, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Director for the Overseas Territories Visit Full Story Feb. 1, 2010 - Three Scandals - New and Old (Ongoing) Full Story Feb. 1, 2010 - The Guardian - Tories evasive over Ashcroft tax status, says watchdog Full Story Feb. 1, 2010 - Letter - Re: Sphere of Influence Full Story Jan. 31, 2010 - Haiti and Our Sphere of Influence – By Diana de Gara Full Story Jan. 31, 2010 - Letter - To Hire or Not to Hire Full Story Jan. 31, 2010 - The Telegraph - Peers to be forced by law to pay taxes in the UK - or quit Parliament by Autumn Full Story Jan. 31, 2010 - The Guardian - William Hague's Cuba trip raises new questions on Lord Ashcroft's Tory role Full Story Jan. 30, 2010 - Repatriation of Haitian Arrivals Full Story Jan. 30, 2010 - Reflections on Job Seeking and Hiring – By W. Hurd Full Story Jan. 30, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Advisory Council Meeting - 28th January, 2010 Full Story Jan. 30, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Tender Notice - Supply of Fuel Full Story Jan. 30, 2010 - Letter - Re: Tsunami Press Release - 1 Full Story Jan. 30, 2010 - Letter - Re: Tsunami Press Release - 2 Full Story Jan. 29, 2010 - 90% Air - By Diana de Gara Full Story Jan. 29, 2010 - Letter - Why? Full Story Jan. 29, 2010 - Employment for Nationals Full Story Jan. 29, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Hazard Awareness - Details about Tsunamis Full Story Jan. 28, 2010 - The Charter Form of Government - By B.C. Full Story Jan. 28, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - First Sitting of the Environmental Health Board Full Story Jan. 28, 2010 - Letter - Open Letter to Robert Hall - By Cynclair Musgrove Full Story Jan. 28, 2010 - Correction to the TCI Net News from Carlos Simons Full Story Jan. 27, 2010 - Urgent Issues Unfolding Regarding Management of the Airport Full Story Jan. 27, 2010 - Letter - Hiring at the NHIP Full Story Jan. 26, 2010 - Airport Renovation Contract: The 'Fix' is In Full Story Jan. 26, 2010 - Letter - Community Policing Full Story Jan. 25, 2010 - Fixing the Broken Political System Full Story Jan. 25, 2010 - Overseas Territories Review - British Virgin Islands' Political Culture - By Benito Wheatley Full Story Jan. 25, 2010 - Corruption-Free Anguilla - System Malfunction - By Don Mitchell CBE QC Full Story Jan. 24, 2010 - Recovering Ill-Gotten Gains from Michael Misick & Associates Full Story Jan. 24, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Summary of Advisory Council Meeting of Jan. 20, 2010 Full Story Jan. 23, 2010 - Letter - Re: Diana Full Story Jan. 23, 2009 - The Telegraph - Peers who fail to pay taxes could face jail Full Story Jan. 22, 2010 - Details on Mario Hoffmann's New Agenda in Salt Cay Full Story Jan. 22, 2010 - Can't You See the Signs? Full Story Jan. 21, 2010 - Potential Changes in Policing - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Jan. 21, 2010 - Response to McAllister Hanchell from Carlos W. Simons, QC Full Story Jan. 21, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Illegally Erected Signs [ Some Examples Given ] Full Story Jan. 21, 2010 - Letter - Re: Struck by an Arrow Full Story Jan. 20, 2010 - From McAllister Hanchell Full Story Jan. 20, 2010 - Letter - Cable TV Full Story Jan. 20, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - 600th Meeting of the Physical Planning Board Full Story 13:50hrs - Jan. 19, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - No Tsunami Watch or Warning Issued Full Story 11:45hrs - Jan. 19, 2010 - Earthquake measuring 5.8 strikes 65 km from Cayman Islands Full Story Jan. 19, 2010 - Struck by an Arrow - By Diana de Gara Full Story Jan. 19, 2010 - The Provo Airport Full Story Jan. 19, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Public Notice - Ministry of Health & Human Services Full Story Jan. 19, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - The Salvation Army Disaster Relief Fund Full Story Jan. 18, 2010 - Courage Full Story Jan. 18, 2010 - Consultative Forum Meeting of Jan. 12th Full Story Jan. 17, 2010 - Letter - Inflection Point Full Story Jan. 17, 2010 - Letter - On The Lam Full Story Jan. 17, 2010 - Letter - Crime in the TCI Full Story Jan. 17, 2010 - The Guardian - Labour tries to block Lord Ashcroft's Tory cash Full Story Jan. 16, 2010 - The Rumours about Salt Cay Full Story Jan. 16, 2010 - Press Release - Land Holding Companies Ordinance Full Story Jan. 16, 2010 - Press Conference Notice - Re: The Airport Renovations Full Story Jan. 16, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Haiti Relief Effort Full Story Jan. 16, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Fellowship Opportunity Full Story Jan. 15, 2010 - The Tendering of the Airport Renovation Full Story Jan. 15, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Haiti Relief Efforts Full Story Jan. 15, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Statement from the Immigration Department Full Story Jan. 14, 2010 - Caribbean Tectonics More Jan. 14, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Statement on Haiti Situation from the Governor More Jan. 14, 2010 - Statements by UK Secretary of State Re: Haiti More Jan. 13, 2010 - Earthquake Hits Region Full Story Jan. 13, 2010 - NY Times - Fierce Quake Devastates Haiti Full Story Jan. 12, 2009 - Crime in the TCI – Myths and Facts - By Fred Skovberg Full Story Jan. 11, 2010 - On Becoming a Judge - By Don Mitchell OBE QC Full Story Jan. 11, 2010 - Letter - Testifying in Court Full Story Jan. 10, 2010 - Bid Rigging: Follow the Money Full Story Jan. 10, 2010 - Letter - Crime and Economic Development Full Story Jan. 9, 2010 - Press Conference in Providenciales - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Jan. 9, 2010 - PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS: Asphalt - Rubber - By Richard Berke Full Story Jan. 8, 2010 - Questions Still Not Answered Full Story Jan. 8, 2010 - Response to the Bid Rigging Article Full Story Jan. 8, 2010 - Letter - Re: Evaluating Priorities Full Story Jan. 7, 2010 - Bid Rigging - By Richard Berke Full Story Jan. 7, 2010 - Letter - The Situation with the Police Full Story Jan. 7, 2010 - Letter - Evaluating Priorities Full Story Jan. 6, 2010 - The Longer Range Vision - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Jan. 6, 2010 - Letter - Combating the Rising Crime in the TCI Full Story Jan. 6, 2010 - Letter - Labour & Immigration Full Story Jan. 6, 2010 - TCIG Press Release - Payment of Driving and Vehicle License Fees Full Story Jan. 5, 2010 - Dear Governor Wetherell and the TCI Journal Full Story Jan. 5, 2010 - Thoroughly Dysfunctional Full Story Jan. 5, 2010 - Letter - Interim Government and Salt Cay Full Story Jan. 5, 2010 - Letter - The Police on Grand Turk Full Story Jan. 4, 2010 - Passion and Resolve Full Story Jan. 4, 2010 - The Authorities and the Providenciales Airport Full Story Jan. 4, 2010 - The TCIAA Website - By Richard Berke Full Story Jan. 4, 2010 - Letter - Signups for the NHIP Full Story Jan. 3, 2010 - Holiday Reprint - Dec. 16, 2009 - Sustaining a People - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Jan. 2, 2010 - Holiday Reprint - Nov. 10, 2009 - The Path to Economic Viability – Managing TCIG Finances – By Fred Skovberg Full Story Jan. 1, 2010 - Holiday Reprint - Sept. 28, 2009 - Who Owns Leeward? - By Richard Berke Full Story Dec. 31, 2009 - Holiday Reprint - Oct. 26, 2009 - An Alternate Healthcare Plan – Part A Full Story Dec. 31, 2009 - Holiday Reprint - Oct. 28, 2009 - An Alternate Healthcare Plan - Part B Full Story Dec. 31, 2009 - Holiday Reprint - Oct. 29, 2009 - An Alternate Healthcare Plan - Part C Full Story Dec. 30, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - Invitation to Tender - Airport Expansion and Redevelopment Full Story Dec. 30, 2009 - Holiday Reprint - August 31, 2009 - Beyond Voting Rights: The Rationale for a Master Plan Full Story Dec. 29, 2009 - Holiday Reprint - March 19, 2009 - Liquidating Assets Full Story Dec. 28, 2009 - Review of Statements made by Alex Milne - Compiled by Richard Berke Full Story Dec. 27, 2009 - Holiday Reprint - March 14, 2009 - Raising the Bar (Association) Full Story Dec. 26, 2009 - Holiday Reprint - April 7, 2009 - Southern Health Network - Fired Full Story Dec. 25, 2009 - Merry Christmas Full Story Dec. 24, 2009 - Holiday Reprint - Jan. 6, 2009 - Awakening and Participation Full Story Dec. 24, 2009 - Letter - Re: Role of HMG in TCI Affairs Full Story Dec. 23, 2009 - Holiday Postings Full Story Dec. 23, 2009 - Prayer for 2010 - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Dec. 23, 2009 - Letter - Openly Selling Drugs Full Story Dec. 23, 2009 - Letter - Technology for Hydroponics Full Story Dec. 23, 2009 - Letter - The Role of HMG and Good Ideas Full Story Dec. 23, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - Approved Christmas Holidays Full Story Dec. 23, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Scholarships Full Story Dec. 23, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - 599th Meeting of the Physical Planning Board Full Story Dec. 22, 2009 - Statutory Bodies Full Story Dec. 22, 2009 - Letter - Role of HMG in TCI Affairs Full Story Dec. 22, 2009 - Letter - Re: Tough Love Full Story Dec. 22, 2009 - Letter - Re: Tax Treaties Full Story Dec. 22, 2009 - Letter - Re: Response to Letter on Destination Clubs Full Story Dec. 21, 2009 - The Financial Industry and Tax Treaties - By Richard Berke Full Story Dec. 21, 2009 - Letter - Suffering in Grand Turk Full Story Dec. 20, 2009 - Letter - Resources for the Police Full Story Dec. 20, 2009 - Letter - Tough Love Full Story Dec. 20, 2009 - Letter - Re: Letter on Destination Clubs Full Story Dec. 19, 2009 - Letter - Law and Order Full Story Dec. 19, 2009 - Letter - Destination Clubs Full Story Dec. 19, 2009 - Letter - I Knew it Would Come to This Full Story Dec. 18, 2009 - Airport Oversight Full Story Dec. 18, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - TCIAA Acquisition of Provo Airport Company Assets Full Story Dec. 18, 2009 - Letter - Airport Finances Full Story Dec. 18, 2009 - Letter - Picking Up on the Good Ideas Full Story Dec. 18, 2009 - Letter - Response to Letter from Lisa Roll Full Story Dec. 17, 2009 - Hydrophonic Farming - By Richard Berke Full Story Dec. 17, 2009 - Letter - Getting Things Done Full Story Dec. 17, 2009 - Letter - Finance Department in the News Full Story Dec. 17, 2009 - The Guardian - Mysterious peer Lord Ashcroft is an inconvenient truth for Cameron Full Story Dec. 17, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - TCI Reaches Internationally Agreed Standard for the Exchange of Tax Information Full Story Dec. 16, 2009 - Sustaining a People - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Dec. 16, 2009 - Letter - The Police Full Story Dec. 15, 2009 - Office of the CEO - The Hospitals Project Full Story Dec. 15, 2009 - Commentary on the Press Release regarding the Hospitals Project Full Story Dec. 15, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - Physical Planning Board Meeting Dates Full Story Dec. 15, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - Advisory Council Meeting of Dec. 14th Full Story Dec. 15, 2009 - Letter - Re: Fiduciary Responsibility of NHIB Board Full Story Dec. 15, 2009 - Letter - Private Sector Concerns Full Story Dec. 14, 2009 - UK Parliamentarians and TCI Political Reform Full Story Dec. 14, 2009 - Fiduciary Responsibility of NHIB Board Members Full Story Dec. 14, 2009 - The Guardian - Cameron attempts to end rumpus over Ashcroft's tax status Full Story Dec. 13, 2009 - Office of the Governor - Overseas Territories Consultative Council Full Story Dec. 13, 2009 - Office of the Governor - Advisory Council Meeting on Monday Full Story Dec. 13, 2009 - Letter - EMI Resorts Court Documents Full Story Dec. 12, 2009 - Court Documents from alleged $170 million Scam Full Story Dec. 12, 2009 - The Way Forward - By John Wildish Full Story Dec. 11, 2009 - Respect Evidences Itself as Transparency - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Dec. 11, 2009 - Letter - Re: Type of Society Full Story Dec. 11, 2009 - Letter - Police and the Providenciales Police Station Full Story Dec. 11, 2009 - Letter - Taxation without Representation Full Story Dec. 10, 2009 - Why is the Airport Expansion Project Needed at this Time? - By Fred Skovberg Full Story Dec. 10, 2009 - Letter - No Representation Full Story Dec. 10, 2009 - The Times - Home Truths: David Cameron needs a Full Disclosure from Lord Ashcroft on his Tax Status Full Story Dec. 10, 2009 - The Independent - Hague reveals details of his Trip to Turks and Caicos Full Story Dec. 10, 2009 - Letter from the Kidney Foundation - Re: Article of Dec. 8, 2009 Full Story Dec. 10, 2009 - Letter - Re: What type of Society are we Building - 1 Full Story Dec. 10, 2009 - Letter - Re: What type of Society are we Building - 2 Full Story Dec. 9, 2009 - Consultative Forum Meeting of Tuesday Full Story Dec. 9 ,2009 - The Independent - Critics round on Hague for staying Silent about Trip to Corrupt Isles Full Story Dec. 9, 2009 - The Independent - Leading Article: The Virtues of Transparency Full Story Dec. 9, 2009 - Letter - What type of Society are we Building? Full Story Dec. 8, 2009 - Crime and [Lack of] Police Leadership Full Story Dec. 8, 2009 - Action taken regarding Medications for Kidney Patients Full Story Dec. 8, 2009 - Consultative Forum meets Today Full Story Dec. 7, 2009 - Promised Transparency, Accountability and Responsibility Full Story Dec. 7, 2009 - Letter - Ulterior Motives? Full Story Dec. 7, 2009 - Letter - Dilemma Full Story Dec. 7, 2009 - Letter - Cause and Effect Full Story Dec. 6, 2009 - Rent a Mob Full Story Dec. 6, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - Mark Capes is Acting Governor Full Story Dec. 6, 2009 - Letter - Unpaid Bills Full Story Dec. 5, 2009 - Consigliere Full Story Dec. 5, 2009 - Third Consultative Forum Meeting on 8th December Full Story Dec. 5, 2009 - Agenda for Consultative Forum - Part One Full Story Dec. 5, 2009 - Agenda for Consultative Forum - Part Two Full Story Dec. 4, 2009 - Loans Meant to End in Receivership Full Story Dec. 4, 2009 - Mariculture - By Richard Berke Full Story Dec. 4, 2009 - Press Release - Advisory Council Meeting of December 2nd Full Story Dec. 4, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - Closure of Players Club Full Story Dec. 4, 2009 - TCIG Press Release - Monday December 28th, 2009, is declared a Public Holiday Full Story Dec. 3, 2009 - Life and Death Decisions Full Story Dec. 2, 2009 - Voice of the People at a Critical Time- By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Dec. 2, 2009 - Dr. Cem Kinay expected back on Island Today Full Story Dec. 2, 2009 - NHIB Vehicles Full Story Dec. 1, 2009 - Alas, it’s full steam ahead on the NHIP - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Dec. 1, 2009 - The Case for Focusing upon the NHIB Full Story Nov. 30, 2009 - $11 Million Dollars – By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 30, 2009 - Mike and The Mansion: The People React - By Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 30, 2009 - Letter - Clear Evidence of Bad Faith Full Story Nov. 29, 2009 - Brian Hogan: The Sounds of Silence Full Story Nov. 29, 2009 - The Independent - Belize PM Warns Cameron about Role for Ashcroft Full Story Nov. 29, 2009 - Letter - Size of Government Full Story Nov. 29, 2009 - Letter - Government Payrolls Being Missed Full Story Nov. 28, 2009 - How Do You Spell Lien? - By Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 28, 2009 - Brian Hogan: Artful Dodger or Just too Busy? Full Story Nov. 28, 2009 - Transcript from the House of Commons, Re: Monster and Corrupt Reference Full Story Nov. 28, 2009 - Letter - Letter to Cameron, the TCI Sun, and Insanity Full Story Nov. 28, 2009 - Letter - Re: Lack of Transparency: Missing Resumes Full Story Nov. 28, 2009 - Letter - Do Not Give Them a Moment of Peace Full Story Nov. 27, 2009 - Lack of Transparency: Missing Resumes - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 27, 2009 - London Mirror - Tory backer Lord Ashcroft dubbed Monster of the Caribbean Full Story Nov. 27, 2009 - The Times - Calling Lord Ashcroft a Monster not Worst thing to say in Parliament Full Story Nov. 27, 2009 - Office of the Governor - Advisory Council Meeting of November 18th, 2009 Full Story Nov. 27, 2009 - Letter - Re: Rights: Use Them or Lose Them Full Story Nov. 26, 2009 - Another Scandal Full Story Nov. 26, 2009 - Imagine - By Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 26, 2009 - Chicken Cay - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 26, 2009 - Letter - Pity the Nation Full Story Nov. 25, 2009 - Rights: Use Them or Lose Them - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Nov. 25, 2009 - A 142 Room Hospital - By Vernon R. Tatem Full Story Nov. 25, 2009 - Mugabee and Misick Full Story Nov. 24, 2009 - Issues Relating to the TCI raised in the British Parliament Full Story Nov. 24, 2009 - In Bad Faith - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 24, 2009 - Judicial Review - By J.K. Full Story Nov. 24, 2009 - Brian Hogan and Colina Imperial Insurance Ltd. Full Story Nov. 24, 2009 - Letter - Recent Events Full Story Nov. 24, 2009 - GIS Press Release - TCI National Awards Committee Full Story Nov. 24, 2009 - GIS Press Release - First Sitting of the Physical Planning Board Full Story Nov. 23, 2009 - Behind the Scenes of the Healthcare Debate – By Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 23, 2009 - Taking Out the Trash Full Story Nov. 23, 2009 - What Happened to Colina? - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 23, 2009 - Letter - Awake Good Governor, Awake Full Story Nov. 23, 2009 - Letter - Quarterly Summaries Full Story Nov. 23 - Nov. 21, 2009 - Governors Quarterly Statement Full Story Nov. 23 - Nov. 21, 2009 - Special Prosecutor - Press Statement from Helen Garlick Full Story Nov. 23 - Nov. 21, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Viewing of Healthcare Contracts Full Story Nov. 23 - Nov. 21, 2009 - Special Prosecutor - Resume of Senior Members of Prosecution Team Full Story Nov. 23 - Nov. 22, 2009 - Letter - Privacy Rights Full Story Nov. 23 - Nov. 21, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Support urged for the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics Full Story Nov. 22, 2009 - A Tin Ear Full Story Nov. 22, 2009 - Letter - Reciprocity - By M.T. Full Story Nov. 22, 2009 - Letter - Give H.E. a Break Full Story Nov. 22, 2009 - Letter - Gilley Full Story Nov. 21, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Refurbishment of the Grand Turk Lighthouse Full Story Nov. 20, 2009 - Lord Ashcroft: The Real Concern Full Story Nov. 20, 2009 - The Independent - How Ashcroft became the banker to paradise Full Story Nov. 20, 2009 - The Independent - Ashcroft asked Questions in Lords about Tropical Idylls Full Story Nov. 20, 2009 - Letter - Why would the NHIP be any Different? Full Story Nov. 20, 2009 - Press Release from Christian Community Full Story Nov. 20, 2009 - Office of the Governor - National Day of Prayer Full Story Nov. 19, 2009 - The Independent - Exclusive: Lord Ashcrofts Bank lent Millions to Disgraced Premier Full Story Nov. 19, 2009 - Breast Cancer And The Women of the TCI – By Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 19, 2009 - The NHIP: Why pleading for a referendum is pointless - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Nov. 19, 2009 - The Vision of Lloyd Rodney – By Robert DArceuil Full Story Nov. 19, 2009 - Office of the Chief Executive - Press Notice - TCI New Media Full Story Nov. 19, 2009 - Letter - Relief is on the Way Full Story Nov. 19, 2009 - Letter - Re: Performance Review Full Story Nov. 18, 2009 - Letter to David Cameron: The Turks and Caicos Islands and Lord Michael Ashcroft Full Story Nov. 17, 2009 - Boycotting The NHIP Boondoggle – By Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 17, 2009 – Performance Review – By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 17, 2009 - Trinidad & Tobago Newsday - Lord Ashcroft Full Story Nov. 17, 2009 – Letter - Unfair, Impractical and Inequitable Full Story Nov. 17, 2009 - Letter - No One Left Free of Culpability Full Story Nov. 17, 2009 – Letter – Re: The Honouries are….. Full Story Nov. 17, 2009 – Letter - Nonsense Full Story Nov. 16, 2009 - The Honouries Are...... Full Story Nov. 16, 2009 - A Boycott to Reform Health Care in TCI..?! Yes - By Anthony L. Hall Full Story Nov. 15, 2009 - Consultative Forum & Gilley - By W. Hurd Full Story Nov. 15, 2009 - Accountability of the Civil Service, and Transparency - By T.S. Full Story Nov. 15, 2009 - Letter - Re: $235 Million Hospital Monopoly Full Story Nov. 14, 2009 - Three Month Anniversary of the Interim Government Full Story Nov. 14, 2009 - Letter - $235 Million Hospital Monopoly Full Story Nov. 14, 2009 - Letter - First Caribbean Bank Acting as Agents Full Story Nov. 14, 2009 - Letter - Honourariums Full Story Nov. 13, 2009 - Respect for State Authority - By M.T. Full Story Nov. 13, 2009 - Consultative Forum & Response from Carlos Simons - By W. Hurd Full Story Nov. 13, 2009 - Letter - The Fight, Even Now, Is Still Not Over Full Story Nov. 13, 2009 - Letter - Keeping My Doctor ! Full Story Nov. 13, 2009 - GIS Press Release - New Boards Appointed [Members Listed] Full Story Nov. 13, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Lionfish Tasting in the Capital Full Story Nov. 13, 2009 - GIS Press Release - 10th Anniversary of Women in Development Full Story Nov. 12, 2009 - The Need for Freedom of Information Legislation – By Fred Skovberg Full Story Nov. 12, 2009 – Statement Regarding the National Kidney Foundation – By Trish and Curtis Selver Full Story Nov. 12, 2009 - Letter - Response to Consultative Forum Article - By Carlos W. Simons Full Story Nov. 12, 2009 - Letter - Outraged and Despondent Full Story Nov. 12, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Uniting in the Battle for Uptimum Health Full Story Nov. 12, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Second Meeting of Consultative Forum, Opening Remarks by Carlos Simons, QC Full Story Nov. 12, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Budget Books for 2009/10 Ready for Collection Full Story Nov. 12, 2009 - GIS Press Release - One World Foundation Principals Visit TCI Full Story 10:11 EST - Nov. 11, 2009 - Blood Donors Needed for Former Public Servant Full Story Nov. 11, 2009 - The Good and The Bad from the Consultative Forum Full Story Nov. 11, 2009 - The Responsibilities of the NHIB - By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Nov. 11, 2009 - Letter - Re: Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 11, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Emergency Exercise for Providenciales Airport Full Story Nov. 11, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Gender Affairs Celebrates 10 Years Full Story Nov. 10, 2009 - The Path to Economic Viability – managing TCIG finances – By Fred Skovberg Full Story Nov. 10, 2009 - Fort George Cay: My Favorite Kind of Tourist Trap - By Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 10, 2009 - Letter - A petition to the God of Heaven Full Story Nov. 10, 2009 - Letter - No economic solution without political progress Full Story Nov. 10, 2009 - GIS Press Release - TCIG to Remove Unoccupied Structures from Informal Settlement Full Story Nov. 10, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Canadian Minister to Meet TCI Top Functionaries Full Story Nov. 9, 2009 - The Dubai Connection Full Story Nov. 9, 2009 - Reply to Healthcare Statements from the TCI CEO: Part 2 - By J.K. Full Story Nov. 8, 2009 - Letter – Mark Capes: At risk of inheriting this healthcare maggots nest as if it were of his own making Full Story Nov. 8, 2009 - Letter - Honoraria Full Story Nov. 8, 2009 - Letter - A Vibrant Economy Full Story Nov. 8, 2009 - Letter - Re: A New Economic Engine Full Story Nov. 7, 2009 - Note on Hosting Maintenance Full Story Nov. 7, 2009 - Reply to Healthcare Statements from the TCI CEO: Part 1 - By J.K. Full Story Nov. 7, 2009 - Letter – An Issue of Paramount Importance Full Story Nov. 7, 2009 - Letter - Re: Richard Berke / A New Economic Engine Full Story Nov. 7, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Consultative Forum Meeting of Nov. 10th [ Press Release plus Agenda] Full Story Nov. 7, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Remembrance Day Service Full Story Nov. 6, 2009 - In Other News - By Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 6, 2009 - Intermediary - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 6, 2009 - Letter - Inward Investment Strategies Full Story Nov. 5, 2009 - Healthcare: The Way Forward is Becoming Clear- By Shaun Malcolm Full Story Nov. 5, 2009 - A New Economic Engine - By Richard Berke Full Story Nov. 5, 2009 - Letter - Why Richard ?? [Tauwhare] Full Story Nov. 5, 2009 - Letter – Re: Risk of Trading while Insolvent Full Story Nov. 5, 2009 - The Guardian - Billionaire donor Lord Ashcroft tipped for top Tory foreign job Full Story Nov. 5, 2009 - GIS Press Release - TCHTA Continues Promotional Efforts in Canada Full Story Nov. 5, 2009 - GIS Press Release - WestJet Launches Non-Stop Service to Providenciales Full Story Nov. 4, 2009 - The Numbers to Focus Upon Full Story Nov. 4, 2009 - TCIG: Risk of Trading while Insolvent – By J.K. Full Story Nov. 4, 2009 - The Economist - Belize and Lord Ashcroft: Crossed lines in the Caribbean FullStory Nov. 4, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Public Invited to Attend Consultative Forum Meeting Full Story Nov. 4, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Progress in Meeting OECD Standard Full Story Nov. 3, 2009 - Pardon My Absence…. – By Diana de Gara Full Story Nov. 3, 2009 - The Independent - Ashcroft & Belize: The only thing he respects is dollars Full Story Nov. 3, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Lion Fish, Good to Eat Full Story Nov. 3, 2009 - GIS Press Release - Leadership Training

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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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