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Image via Wikipedia TEXT OF THE PREMIER'S SPEECH From the Office of the Premier, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands PREMIER, DR. MICHAEL MISICK: ADDRESS TO THE NATION My Fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders: Today, the Turks and Caicos Islands stands on the threshold of a New Year -- a New Year of opportunities and challenges. Rest assured that your government is committed to taking full advantage of all opportunities while at the same time meeting these challenges at all costs in the interest of country first. In the past, we have demonstrated our determination to provide for the greatest number of Turks and Caicos ... Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia The biggest news over the past months in Turks and Caicos has been the British Government's investigation into government corruption in this territory. While we have a British Governor, this territory has up until now been governed independently by the Turks Islanders with an independent constitution. I have been following the Turks and Caicos inquiry with great interest, as has everyone I know who lives and works here. It is a fascinating time in this country's history. Today the Commissioner's interim report was publicly released. To start, the commission indeed found evidence of corruption along with amorality, immaturity, and incompetence, leading ... Read Full Story

Some research into The Tuscany Resort on Grace Bay, Providenciales Island Turks and Caicos to see if it would be a good choice for your Caribbean Vacation Looking for a Turks and Caicos Resort on Providenciales, then look no further than The Tuscany Resort on Grace Bay. It is the newest build, and so is at the end of the line, which makes it calm and peaceful compared to other resorts. There are 30 luxury suites, in this extremely private luxurious boutique resort. The Tuscany Resort has been described as completely unbelievable, and so well thought out that it never seems to be crowded. ... Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia According to several news sources the final report of the UK Commission of Inquiry into Turks and Caicos government corruption is done and will be publicly released at the end of this month. Former Premier Michael Misick (who according to the NY Times is still running things behind the scenes) is still attempting to block UK takeover of this government, and several big real estate developers who were named in the inquiry are trying to keep their names out of the report. Related articles by Zemanta Turks and Caicos Constitution to be Suspended (pilatesandreikiinparadise.com) UK plans to seize control of tax ... Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia With all the development going on in the Turks and Caicos Islands you would think this country would be flowing with cash, especially the government which takes in taxes on the real estate transfers, planning fees, work permits, custom duties, and all the other bits and pieces that go along with a booming tourist market. However, there is some trouble in our beautiful adopted paradise. In a stunning move the TCI government started 2009 with a bang by not paying government workers in January because there wasn't enough money. "The monthly payroll, which includes everyone with permanent government positions, including all ... Read Full Story