LETTERS

Next  Letter: Response from David Harshorn Wednesday, March 3, 2010 I refer to the article published in the Caribbean Net News dated 24th Feb 2010 referring to “yet another political activist group” emerging in the TCI. The article is erroneous and I was never contacted for any factual comments. To the best of my knowledge, others listed in the article as so-called “members” were not contacted read more... Letter: Governor overturning Immigration Board decision on expatriates work permit Thursday, February 25, 2010 Today I received an email from a friend of mine who happens to live in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The friend stated that the Governor is in the process of granting work permits to persons whom the Immigration Board had denied. Decisions the Governor overturns should be explained and available to the public. read more... Letter: Open letter to Mr Robert Hall Saturday, January 30, 2010 Please allow me to weigh in yet again on the national discourse that is beginning to resonate throughout the length and breadth of the Turks and Caicos Islands. I shall resist the urge to identify myself as an “unemployed belonger”…that label now applies to the vast majority of us – though. read more... Letter: Regarding paid consultants to the Misick/Williams administration Saturday, January 30, 2010 You say in your leader published January 25, 2010 under the title “PNP members vie for leadership”: “Carlos Simons… was a paid consultant to the Misick/William’s administrations…” That statement is simply not true. I was never a paid consultant to either the Misick or the Williams administration. read more... Letter: What does Salt Cay developer know that we don't? Saturday, January 30, 2010 The following statement appears in a story about the development of Salt Cay in the current edition of the Turks & Caicos Sun: “The sleepy island of Salt Cay, in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is about to receive a major boost with the construction of a US$200 million resort, golf course and spa..." read more... Letter: 'Duly elected' government Wednesday, January 20, 2010 I must say now that I am sick and I am tired of hearing from former disgraced ministers and their cronies about the last internal government being “duly elected”. Without going into the 2003 by-election and the 2007 election, the details of which everyone is well aware. read more... A few bad apples Friday, January 15, 2010 I hesitatingly jump into the chaos involving the public and our police. I agree that the buck stops at the Commissioner's desk, but should he be the scapegoat for a few bad apples? There are certain members of the police force that are corrupt to the core. They fabricate evidence, they lie, they steal, and they abuse people. read more... Letter: Rebuilding our education system Friday, January 15, 2010 Currently everywhere you turn, views are expressed concerning the current political and economical state of the Turks and Caicos Islands. But even more alarming is the view that the locals are not fully capable of running this country. Many things drive an individual to run for politics, whether it is self interest... read more... Letter: Crack sales Monday, January 4, 2010 I have seen the TCI Journal publish letters on a number of occasions from citizens of the Turks & Caicos Islands that have publicly identified known locations on the Islands of Grand Turk and Providenciales where crack cocaine is openly bought and sold. Despite this, the crack cocaine trade continues to flourish. read more... Letter: Let us move forward as one nation in harmony Monday, December 28, 2009 My beloved Turks and Caicos Islanders and all who lives and work amongst us, as we get ready to enter the new year there is no doubt that challenging and difficult times will continue to face us. We know what occurred on that black day (August 14, 2009) and I don't think I need to remind anyone of the consequences... read more... Letter: Open letter to the governor and police force Wednesday, December 23, 2009 I write this letter with great sadness and anger simultaneously. I was informed an armed robbery occurred last night at a private villa, Absolute View, on Venetian Road. Allegedly, four armed men with machetes entered the villa while individuals there were dining. The individuals were visiting the island from Canada. read more... Letter: Suffering in Grand Turk Wednesday, December 23, 2009 A few weeks ago I went to the capital, Grand Turk, and I was shocked to see the way in which some people are still living after Hurricane Ike. Some people are still living in damaged homes. They either did not have insurance or the insurance companies that were their insurers refused to pay them. read more... Letter: Have the courage Wednesday, December 23, 2009 There have not been many times in our nation’s history when we have required a leader to stand up and say wait a minute, we are heading in the wrong direction. As we are looking, jobs are being lost, taxes sky rocketing, and citizens are losing freedom. It is becoming clear there is a serious problem with our society. read more... Letter: Response to Lisa Roll letter in the TCI Journal Saturday, December 19, 2009 Lisa Roll’s article on Thursday’s, 17 December 2009, Turks & Caicos Journal addresses a very important issue affecting governments around the region. It highlights a blatant theft by a number of destination clubs operating in the open and without paying government bed tax or real property tax. read more... Letter: A response from Air Turks and Caicos Monday, December 14, 2009 For the record, Air Turks and Caicos wishes to correct the misinformation contained in your article of 5 December 2009, entitled: Anti UK protest fizzles out in Grand Turk, in which you stated: 'the party resorted to bringing in protesters from Provo via Air Turks and Caicos, which is owned and operated by... read more... Letter: Citizens are crying for help! Monday, December 14, 2009 I always knew that I liked this place; a place of smiling faces, independent thinking, and free spirited people. A place where people worked together for the betterment of all, a place where the older folks watched over a religious culture, and a place called home. North Caicos, a place of loving people... read more... Letter: Cause and effect Thursday, December 10, 2009 It seems that the plan to destroy this country is at work again. On Friday December 5th in Grand Turk, organizers of the PNP instigated by Mike Misick and Floyd Hall went to demonstrate against the Governor and the interim Government. The poor excuse being used was the inability to pay Government salaries. read more... Letter: Politicians not speaking out against the marginalisation of the TCI people Friday, December 4, 2009 This weekend, I took the liberty to revisit some of my old newspapers along with the online archives of the three local television channels, and came to this conclusion: the local politicians aren’t speaking out against the maltreatment of the Turks and Caicos Islands people. read more... Letter: No integrity in the OPSM Tuesday, December 1, 2009 It has become apparent that the Office of Public Service Management is trying to cover up the mess that they, the Governor’s Office and the Chief Executive has created. It was brought to my attention that Ms Savitri Daniel, Information Officer with the Government Information Service received a letter of transfer. read more... Letter: GIS not shut down Tuesday, December 1, 2009 I watched the news last night and heard Christine Shearer say that GIS has been shut down. How is this possible, when as public servants, we are still getting emails from GIS up to yesterday, and the government departments are still going about their business? Who is sending them out? read more... Letter: In hope of restoring our nation Tuesday, December 1, 2009 The Turks and Caicos Islands, located south east of the Bahamas, is home to some of the best beaches in the world. Restaurants and hotels alike await the vast crowd that has rushed to taste the unique serenity and breathtaking views of our lands.  TCI has definitely made its mark on the global scene. read more... Letter: Are we ready for this National Health Plan? Wednesday, November 18, 2009 This information was passed on to me and I found it interesting and I thought I should share it because in my opinion it makes a lot of sense. Here's a better plan. Take the projected $48 million. Stick it in a bank. When someone gets sick and requires more serious medical care, send them by private helicopter to Miami. read more... Letter: Nonsense in the TCI Monday, November 16, 2009 I have refrained from writing for some time because of the nonsense that is going on in this country. I still support the British because I think that they saved us from total destruction. I think the NHIP could be a great thing if it is done at a competitive cost, and there is full disclosure. read more... Letter: Encouraging expat retirees Monday, November 9, 2009 Mr Berke, to answer the questions you recently posted regarding the encouragement of expat retirees, I suggest you review the legislation which was put forth by Douglas Parnell when he was an appointed member of parliament. Initially, when he proposed it, the motion was sidetracked by the Williams gang. read more... Letter: It is a matter of legitimacy; isn't it? Saturday, November 7, 2009 I am rather flattered that there is going on around in the web-media and in the local media that I am part of a group of persons who wrote relentlessly to the Foreign Affairs Committee to have the Commission of Enquiry started and to remove what they call a “legitimately” elected government. read more... Letter: Anyone remember when? Monday, November 2, 2009 I am a long-time Caribbean American reader of TCI Net News. I read each issue and letter, pertinent to the specific problems in TCI currently with a combination of dismay and a “what if” feeling. I distinctly remember some years ago, there was a much talked- about proposal by some in Canada and TCI to be annexed. read more... Letter: PDM leader responds to letter Monday, October 12, 2009 I read with great concern the your letter posted under the caption “PDM playing high and mighty.” This letter contains many false statements and statements that can easily be seen as defamatory. I have great regard for the TCI Net News and would like to urge you not to allow this site to be used by cowards. read more... Letter: Are you not all against these developers, or what? Monday, September 21, 2009 If I read you correct, you both are saying that the TCI Journal and Shaun Malcolm are doing something wrong by... 1. Questioning donations made to the PDM and the PNP by Mario Hoffmann, Dellis Cay, and Lord Ashcroft. 2. Demanding that both political parties disclose the reasons and the source of donations. read more... Letter: Customer harassed by IGA security Monday, September 21, 2009 Today I write this letter with a lot of anger and much frustration. Today Saturday 19 September 2009 my younger brother, my sisters and I visited IGA along Leeward Highway where we did grocery shopping. Before this our day was great but I know things can change unexpectedly, and they did. read more... Letter: PDM is playing high and mighty Monday, September 14, 2009 I don’t know what to make of the PDM and the way to make these high and mighty statements about PNP corruption, but they are no better than Paul. Iam shocked that they took money from Mario Hoffmann and was talking about they never met the man and now have to come back to say they met the man. read more... Letter: Response by former opposition member of parliament Monday, September 14, 2009 I am forwarding my budget address of 2008 in response to a letter written by one Edward E. Smith where he attacks me with his comment. For the record my salary while being a member of the House of Assembly was $2,800 per month, the least paid member of the House. read more... Letter: Government spending cut back Saturday, September 12, 2009 “TCI Net News has learned from two reliable sources that a moratorium on spending of any nature has been imposed on the government for a period of not less than three weeks. This new directive was issued last week.” Exceptions and/or critiques (constructive) to the explanations follow. read more... Letter: The future of the Turks and Caicos Islands does not rest with the Bahamas Thursday, September 3, 2009 In an exclusive interview given to The Tribune of the Bahamas by the former Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, which was published on Monday 31st August 2009, the former Premier advocated on behalf of his former government for the Turks and Caicos Islands to become an autonomous State. read more... Letter: Trouble in the PNP yard Thursday, September 3, 2009 I read with delight in the Turks & Caicos Sun newspaper that the PNP is falling apart. You would wonder much about the spin coming out the hidden quarters of the PNP and its disaffected dissidents. They are saying that Gilley “lacked” the skills that would commend him to the Leadership. read more... Letter: Injustice in the Turks and Caicos Islands banking system Thursday, September 3, 2009 One of our leading banks in these islands has recently advised their staff that at least five of them will be laid off from their duties and their positions will be made redundant. This is clearly understood, given the fact that a number of organizations on the island are being forced to take similar actions. read more... Letter: The PNP Militia mission statement Thursday, September 3, 2009 The mission statement: "The PNP Militia is an organization of born Turks and Caicos Islander who are devoted to country, party, maturity and justice. We are committed to the prevention of any individual or entity from destroying the Party or the Country in pursuit of their own selfish interest..." read more... Letter: PNP militia Monday, August 31, 2009 This talk of a “PNP militia” comes as no surprise but it is a major national security issue. The PNP is funded by developers' monies and we have seen how relentless these developers are in their attempts to stop the Commission of Inquiry’s Final report and the court cases filed by Mike Misick. read more... Letter: Advisory Council - Great decision Friday, August 21, 2009 Once again the Governor has made a great decision in choosing the members of the Advisory Council. The men and women that he chose are from the finest and most honourable in this country. The Governor has been vindicated in his decision by the fact that supporters from both political parties are criticising him. read more... Letter: Response to Royal S. Robinson Friday, August 21, 2009 From one Taliban government and back to Adolf Hitler who started it all. Over the past few weeks, many Turks & Caicos Islanders were praying for an end of the terrorist PNP government and hoping for a clean change. However, we are now faced with an Advisory council made up of a group of participants from WWII. read more... Letter: Surprising crime statistics Tuesday, August 18, 2009 I have just noticed that the excellent Ms Forbes of the DEPS, has posted her 2008 "Social Statistics" report to the web. This takes the data up to the year ending 2006. Many disturbing trends come out of this data, and we must look forward eagerly to the publication of more recent statistics. read more... Next