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Interview with Hon. Derek Taylor & Hon. Sharlene Robinson (April 2016)
The Leader of the Opposition - Hon. Sharlene Robinson - as well as the Hon. Derek Taylor were guests on Expressions hosted by Pastor Chad Archibald on April 4, 2016.
Written on Monday, 04 April 2016 03:56
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PDM AGAIN CALLS FOR DELAY TO INTRODUCTION OF IMMIGRATION BILLS (March 2016)
Today PDM Leader wrote to the Minister of Border Control and the Premier in an attempt to have them reconsider the introduction of the Immigration and Turks and Caicos Islander Status Bill start date of April 1st. We have based this on what we can only term as a serious…
Written on Thursday, 31 March 2016 09:07
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PDM LEADER ON JITNEYS AGAIN: JITNEYS MUST BE ADDRESSED (March 2016)
Yesterday, I was appalled to see an argument between one of our senior, long serving Taxi drivers and an alleged jitney driver in the front of a resort. The argument was captured on video and shared on social media. It was a public display of a huge problem that this…
Written on Thursday, 10 March 2016 09:49
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PDM Opens Candidate Selection Process
Press release attached.
Written on Monday, 25 January 2016 05:36
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Leader of The Opposition Christmas Message 2015
What a blessing it is to have made it this far in 2015. It is only by God’s grace and mercy we are alive and at our station in life. I am indeed grateful for the gift of life and for the privilege to address you from this platform another…
Written on Monday, 28 December 2015 15:26
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REMARKS DELIVERED BY THE HON LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION DURING THE OPENING OF THE TCI TOURISM SYMPOSIUM ON NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Salutations removed I am ... absolutely in love with this year's theme. In my mind, it embodies all that needs to be said to take care of this bustling but fragile industry. In the single phrase, "Tourism is key", we are reminded of the fundamental and important major role this…
Written on Monday, 23 November 2015 09:51
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Contribution to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development BIll 2015
Good morning Mr. Speaker, Honourable colleagues, all Turks and Caicos Islanders, and the entire resident population in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lend my support to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Bill 2015. Please allow me to congratulate this Government for presenting…
Written on Monday, 23 November 2015 10:38
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PDM Leader on Hurricane Joaquin: Buck Stops With Elected Government (October 2015)
The PDM wishes to publicly express its thanks to God for the safety of our residents as we experienced the effects of Hurricane Joaquin. The damage experienced to property was minimal and we urge the Government to assist where it can in providing relief to those who have experience loss…
Written on Thursday, 08 October 2015 17:53
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Leader of the Opposition's National Youth Day Message (September 2015)
Having celebrated the first National Youth Day in these Islands in 1995, this 20th year is therefore a commemorative one for the PDM who first introduced it under the Taylor Administration and directly under the leadership of the Hon Clarence Selver. National Youth Day when introduced was held to be…
Written on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 16:17
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Freedom of Information Debate Averted (August 2015)
The Private Member’s Motion submitted about a month ago by PDM Leader and Leader of the Opposition, Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and seconded by Deputy Leader Hon Sean Astwood was not debated during the 2 day sitting of the House of Assembly on August 17th and 18th, 2015. The Hon…
Written on Monday, 14 September 2015 16:46
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Speech Delivered by Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson (August 2015)
Mr Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and congratulate the Tourist Board on the recent headlines that suggest that TCI is moving towards all year round tourism. This is a positive thing at this time but whilst I am grateful for the much needed revenue in this period, I wish…
Written on Monday, 17 August 2015 16:21
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Greetings Delivered by The Hon Leader Of The Opposition National Heroes Day 2015
I greet each of you in your respective places. It is certainly a privilege to be given this opportunity to bring brief greetings on behalf of the Peoples Democratic Movement and the Official Opposition. I therefore wish to extend my sincerest thanks to the National Honors and Awards Committee. Another…
Written on Monday, 25 May 2015 12:34
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Shadow Minister of Border Control Budget Address (March 2015)
Written on Friday, 27 March 2015 12:39
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Shadow Minister for Environment's 2012 – 2014 Midterm Report (December 2014)
My fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders, here is my Midterm Report for the past two years. It is of great importance that you know what I have accomplished as the Shadow Minister for Environment. Since being elected, my party and I have decided to pull the country out of the…
Written on Wednesday, 08 July 2015 12:26
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Greetings Marking International Anti – Corruption Day
It is an honor to offer Greetings on behalf of the Official Opposition on this historic occasion, that of the Turks and Caicos Islands for the first time recognizing the UN’s Anti - Corruption Day. I congratulate the Integrity Commission for seeing the value and the immediate benefits in recognizing…
Written on Wednesday, 08 July 2015 11:46
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MIDTERM REVIEW AND ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE HON LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION “EWING LED PNP GOVERNMENT, A DISMAL FAILURE”
Good Morning Members of the Media. Thank you for coming. The Hopes and The Let Down Two years ago, the Turks and Caicos Islands was excited to see a return to elected Government – our very own Elected Government. Having lived through a period where the Administrators wanted the power…
Written on Wednesday, 08 July 2015 10:41
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Remarks Delivered by The National Chairman Half Term Press Conference (December 2014)
I would like to extend greetings to members of the Press and Officers and Members of the PDM to this mid - term Press Conference called by the PDM. This is a very important time in the term of this Government for us to do our review of the PNP…
Written on Wednesday, 08 July 2015 11:03
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Hon. Astwood Addresses Manatee Incident
For the past several weeks, we have all been following the unfolding saga of the manatee that found its way to our beautiful by nature shores. Sadly, despite valiant efforts to save it and return it to its natural environment, it did not survive. I wish, now, to give a…
Written on Wednesday, 19 November 2014 05:00
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Statement from the Hon Vaden Delroy Williams (October 2014)
Whilst we are hoping to see some level of repairs for the 14 Government Schools around the Islands, focus has also been turned to the state of the Department of Education in Grand Turk where the administrators of our Schools are to operate and where the Minister of Education and…
Written on Tuesday, 14 October 2014 05:00
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Shadow Minister of Foreign Trade House Motion (October 2014)
There is an increasing and long term problem of children being born in the Turks and Caicos Islands to parents who are not Turks and Caicos Islanders and those children who may have not been born in the Islands but have been here all of their lives. While recognizing this…
Written on Tuesday, 14 October 2014 05:00
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Leader of the Opposition's National Youth Day Message (September 2014)
This week has over the past years been celebrated as Youth Week with a culmination on National Youth Day. This year unfortunately seemed to have been marred with challenges and as a result has not been given the prominence that it deserves. Though regrettable, I encourage us to focus on…
Written on Thursday, 25 September 2014 05:00
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PDM Says TS Cristobal Raises Serious Issues and Pledges Assistance To The Government and Others
Each year we brace ourselves for events during the hurricane season that have the potential to be catastrophic. Thankfully, most years we are spared by the mercies of God. A few days ago, our Islands experienced heavy rainfall during the passage of TS Cristobal. Unfortunately there are areas that suffered…
Written on Wednesday, 27 August 2014 05:00
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Deputy Leader of the Opposition's Budget Speech (July 2014)
Written on Thursday, 17 July 2014 19:22
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Shadow Minister of Education Budget Speech (July 2014)
Written on Thursday, 17 July 2014 19:20
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Shadow Minister of Finance Budget Speech (July 2014)
Written on Thursday, 17 July 2014 19:17
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Leader of the Opposition's Budget Speech (July 2014)
Written on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 19:00
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Shadow Minister of Border Control Budget Speech (July 2014)
Written on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 21:55
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