TCI and UK Governments Review Management of Crown Land
TCI and UK Governments recently commissioned a joint independent review of the management of Crown Land in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Members of the public and a wide range of stakeholders were consulted by Attorney at law Mr R Donhue Gardiner, TCI Attorney with experience in land law and policy development in TCI, and Professor Simon Cooper PhD, an expert in Caribbean land law and registration systems. The final report, published on 1st December 2022 contains 146 joint recommendations, to improve the management of this resource and maximise its use for the benefit of all the people of TCI. …
Digital Access to Turks & Caicos Laws Imminent
Attorney-General of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, QC, announced that the laws of the land will be digitized and made public for residents of the country. With the passing of a motion in the House of Assembly, the preparation and publication of the revised laws will be made available online with free access to them. “The Cabinet has made the decision that in terms of the laws which are kept up to date and available on the Attorney General’s website and are updated as they are passed in the house of assembly and as they are made by …
Turks and Caicos Islands wins 2021 International Travel Awards
The Turks and Caicos Islands wins International Travel Awards for Best Beach Holiday Destination in Americas 2021 and Best Honeymoon Destination in Americas 2021. International Travel Awards on Monday made the announcement of the winners for Americas, Africa and Oceania region for the year 2021. The Award program is organised and managed by Golden Tree Events Dubai, and have partnered with Dark Sky Association Portugal – First Starlight Tourism Destination in the World, HotelApp – No.1 Touchless Mobile App for Hotels / Resorts, Mr.Resto – The leading restaurant QR Menu app, Next Brain Technology and Travel CEO – Best Travel Agency CRM Software. All …
Explorer to attempt 1st human-powered crossing of Turks and Caicos Islands
Toronto-based explorer Mario Rigby spent two years crossing the African continent on foot. Last summer, he paddled the length of Lake Ontario in 20 days. Now, the Canadian-Turks and Caicos Islander is returning home to paddle, run, hike, cycle and swim across the eight main islands that make up the Turks and Caicos archipelago. If he succeeds, he’ll be the first known person to make the crossing. The six-day expedition scheduled for the end of April will rival the difficulty of his past feats, Rigby said. The mission will be gruelling, but it’s also a sentimental one that will connect him to …
New Legal Aid Rules Comes Into Force in Turks and Caicos
A new set of Legal Aid Rules made by the Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands came into force on 8th February, 2021. …
How to Buy Property in Turks and Caicos Islands
Anyone may purchase land in the Turks and Caicos Islands(TCI), save, if the purchaser wishes to hold property through a company, the company must be a TCI company. Foreign companies are unable to directly purchase property in the TCI. However, there are no restrictions on a foreign company holding the shares of a TCI company that owns property in the TCI. There is no restriction on a non-TCI citizen or non-TCI resident owning land the TCI or holding the shares of a TCI company, which owns property. The TCI’s Registered Land System Land in the TCI is registered under the Registered …
TCI suffers highest % of GDP loss due to COVID-19 impact on tourism
According to Visa service provider Official-esta.com, Turks and Caicos suffered the highest percentage of GDP lost due to the financial impact of Covid-19 on world tourism. The country has lost USD$94 million in revenue representing 9.2% of GDP, and is among five other Caribbean nations occupying the top 10 list. The Caribbean islands which have suffered the highest percentage loss in GDP, alongside the Turks and Caicos Islands are Aruba, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia and Grenada. The United States, from which most tourists visit the TCI, reported the most Covid-19 cases (5.7 million cases) and has suffered the biggest …
Turks and Caicos welcomes first post-COVID-19 guests
On the first day flights resumption in Turks and Caicos Islands, two American Airlines flights and 18 private jets were welcomed into the country. Turks and Caicos Islands’ Premier Honourable Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson and other government officials were on hand at the Providenciales International Airport (PLS) to welcome guests for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic begun. American Airlines flight 1279 carrying 77 passengers from Miami was the first to arrive around mid-day and was greeted by the customary water cannon salute given to a first flight at airports around the globe . As part of the new modus operandi, …
The Advantages of Incorporating a Turks and Caicos Company
Opening or expanding your business into the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) can be an exciting prospect. The TCI is fully open for business and investment, and offers a number of different business structures under the law, each offering unique benefits. This article looks at starting a company in the TCI – specifically the features of incorporation. Wessex Fairchild Attorneys and its associated company management business Lex Corporate Services Ltd is here to help you at every step of the process. The formation of TCI companies is regulated pursuant to the Turks and Caicos Islands Companies Ordinance 2017. Incorporating a …
New Chief Justice Takes The Bench in Turks and Caicos
JUSTICE Mabel Agyemang, a Ghanian judge of the highest calibre, officially took up her post as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands on April 1. Joining her on the judicial bench this past Wednesday was former Chief Magistrate Tanya Lobban-Jackson. Lobban-Jackson, a native of Jamaica, now serves as a judge of the Supreme Court. The two were sworn in by Governor Nigel Dakin on Monday (March 30) at the Governor’s Office in Providenciales. Commenting on the appointment via his Instagram page, Governor Dakin stated: “An enormous privilege to do this – under the strangest of circumstances – but …
