Air and Cruise Arrivals Surge in Turks and Caicos: High Expectations for Summer
The Turks and Caicos Islands are experiencing growth in visitor arrivals, with increases reported at its primary entry points. According to the Ministry of Tourism, from January to April, the Islands welcomed 271,326 air travelers, marking a 10.46% rise compared to the 245,637 arrivals during the same period in 2023. Tourism Minister Hon. Josephine Connolly expressed her pride in Turks and Caicos continuing to be a top destination for vacationers. She highlighted that preliminary data indicates high air arrival numbers are expected to persist through August. “This is excellent news for the people of Turks and Caicos. Through Experience Turks …
Landmark Development Deal Brings Three IHG-Branded Hotels to Turks and Caicos
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands has signed a major development deal with Molo Hotel Group to build three new IHG-branded hotels: InterContinental Turks and Caicos, Kimpton Turks and Caicos, and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos. Set for completion by 2027, these hotels will offer luxury accommodations and amenities along Grace Bay Beach, enhancing the island’s tourism infrastructure. This agreement not only boosts the tourism sector but also aims to foster economic growth and create jobs. Molo Hotel Group will partner with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College to promote hospitality careers through training programs, career fairs, …
Wessex Fairchild Attorneys rank in Chambers
We proudly announce that our firm has been ranked in Chambers General Business Law category for the third consecutive year, reaffirming our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. Wessex Fairchild is synonymous with excellence in dispute resolution, a reputation earned through years of dedicated service and successful outcomes. We are honoured by this recognition and remain devoted to delivering legal services to clients across Turks and Caicos. See our ranking at: https://chambers.com/department/wessex-fairchild-attorneys-general-business-law-global-2:852:219:1:23166349 …
LawToolBox Unveils AI for Legal Professionals
LawToolBox, a provider of legal solutions unveiled a suite of AI-powered features that transforms its award-winning experience for legal professionals with groundbreaking advancements in deadline extraction and rules-based calendaring in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. LawToolBox AI amplifies core deadline management functions, safely and responsibly by processing AI behind Microsoft’s enterprise-grade security. The introduction of LawToolBox AI facilitates the conversion of handwritten court orders into actionable deadlines, clause extraction from real estate contracts, automatic deadline tracking in commercial agreements, and more. Highlights of LawToolBox AI include: • Extracting deadlines from emails and attachments then add to user/matter calendar • Mapping deadlines …
Coroner’s Court Created in the Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ first Coroner’s Court of the Judiciary of will officially be opened on November 20th, 2023. Her Ladyship Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang in a press release from her office said the establishment of a court dedicated to coronial matters is in response to a growing need to deal with the increasing number of unexplained deaths in the islands. “The resultant backlog requires the focused, urgent attention of a magistrate dedicated to the performance of this very important jurisdiction of the court,” the press release stated. “The function of the Coroner includes the making of orders for …
B. St. Michael Hylton appointed Court of Appeal judge in TCI
Prominent Jamaican attorney B. St. Michael Hylton O.J., KC, has been appointed to the Turks and Caicos Islands Court Appeal. Mr. Justice Hylton, an attorney-at-law with a distinguished career in both the private and public sectors,was in 2022 appointed an acting judge of the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands. During that year he also served as a member of the Committee appointed by the Chief Justice to draft new civil procedure rules for this jurisdiction. A graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School, Mr. Hylton spent the first 24 years …
Moving from human to institutional knowledge in a law firm
Humans have a marvelous capacity for storing knowledge. It can be recalled on demand and applied with flexible in many contexts to solve problems. How can this knowledge be taught to new people to solve old problems, or find answers when there is no access to the expert? Law firms are realizing that systematizing their knowledge and processes can help them serve their clients better, provide better support for their employees, and boost the health of the firm as a whole. They are undergoing cultural shifts and utilizing technology and tools that make it simpler to develop repeatable procedures and …
Keeping up with tech advances in the legal profession
As digital innovations proliferate in the world, they have become disruptive affecting every aspect of life including the legal profession. Business and daily life should run more smoothly thanks to new digital technologies. They do necessitate faster product and service delivery from businesses. However, they also help you run your business more effectively. Traditions and precedents have always been used in the practice of law. Attorneys, on the other hand, have a long history of embracing new technologies that enable them to move more quickly and avoid becoming bogged down in repetitive tasks. Law firms embraced computerized legal research when …
How Covid-19 Changed Legal Service Delivery
Law firms were forced to temporarily close their physical offices and rely on virtual connections as a result of COVID lockdowns and safety concerns. Previously in-person client meetings and firm collaboration suddenly moved online. Instead of visiting the company’s office, customers read and signed documents on their devices. Many of these changes were well received by customers because they saved them time and gave them more flexibility. Among the most well-liked modifications are: The rise of the self-service delivery model Prior to COVID, self-service for legal clients was already a trend that grew during the shutdowns. Many fundamental legal questions …
What is Voir Dire?
Voir dire is a legal term that refers to the process of questioning prospective jurors to determine their qualifications and suitability to serve on a jury in a particular case. The term “voir dire” is derived from French and means “to speak the truth.” This process is an essential part of jury selection and is used to identify any potential biases, prejudices, or conflicts of interest that may affect a juror’s ability to fairly and impartially decide the case. During voir dire, attorneys from both sides (prosecution and defense) have the opportunity to question potential jurors. The goal is to …