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Turks & Caicos post-cabinet meeting statement: 19 November 2020

His Excellency the Governor, Nigel Dakin, chaired the 45th meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday 19 November by video conference.

Hon. Hilly Ewing Building

All members were present, with the exception of Hon Ministers for Tourism, Immigration and Home Affairs.

At this meeting Cabinet:

  • were updated by the Ministry of Finance Debt Advisor on short term debt funding options following four proposals received. Members discussed and agreed next steps on their preferred option for submission to the House of Assembly.

  • approved an offer of Covid-19 vaccines from the United Kingdom.

  • were updated on recent discussions and progress with Beaches TCI surrounding the ongoing tax dispute, for further discussion by Members, and submission to the House of Assembly.

Further information on these matters will be provided by Ministers in due course.

Published 30 November 2020