All members were present with the exception of the Hon.
Minister for Home Affairs (on the first day).
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were updated on the recent increase in Covid-19 cases,
Public Health’s response and ongoing work to mitigate
further risk incl. testing, staffing, hospital
capacity, international engagement and public
communications
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approved reallocation of existing funds to the
sub-projects listed under PN 005579-Backup Generators
for all Government Essential Facilities and PN 005567 –
Furniture and Equipment for Schools Phase 2
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approved the waiving of all import duties on a food
trailer with equipment and a tow truck for Crackpot
Kitchen Restaurant and Catering Services
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approved use of the Contingency Fund to cover the cost
of the State Funeral for the late Hon. Austin A.
Robinson, Former Speaker of the House of Assembly
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approved a further extension of three business days of
the Business Licence Renewal deadline of 31 July 2020
to 6 August 2020 following the tropical storm Isaias
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approved a budget for the extension of leased
accommodation for Cuban health staff; government
Quarantine facilities on both Providenciales and Grand
Turk; and associated costs
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approved Planning Application GT 4923 for the
construction of a Youth Center / Hurricane Shelter on
Block and Parcel (10404/198) North Back Salina, Grand
Turk
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approved a policy to amend the existing Limited
Partnerships Ordinance and Partnerships Ordinance and
related Ordinances to ensure the collection and
retention of beneficial ownership information
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were updated on the processing and implementation of
the Social Enhancement Aid Stimulus Policy for people
affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
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approved the appointment of Ruth Ariza (Chair), Wesley
Clerveaux, Sriya Smalling, Selvon Whatley, Dixie Smith
and Darron Hillaire as appointed members and the Prison
Superintendent as ex-officio member of the Parole Board
for a period of two years with effect from 1 September
2020
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noted the financial performance of the Turks and Caicos
Islands Government for the period April to June 2020
and approved the publication of the quarter report
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approved amendments to current regulations prohibiting
gatherings of 10 and 25 (depending on the island) to
facilitate, at the discretion of shelter managers,
higher shelter occupancy levels where necessary during
a natural disaster whilst adhering to strict Covid-19
protocols
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approved the implementation of a phased approach for
the reopening of Schools throughout the Turks and
Caicos Islands in order to mitigate health risks and
facilitate efficient learning:
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phase 1 - Orientation and Assessment period- from
31st August to 11th September, schools will operate
online, finalize plans for online learning, build
capacity of their teachers and parents to using
online portals and assess the students on their
stage of learning in preparation for the next
phase.
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phase 2 - Online Learning - (14th September - 2nd
October 2020) - All Schools continue with online
learning.
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phase 3 - Online with Blended Classroom Learning
for Forms 4 & 5 (5th - 30th October 2020) - All
schools continue with online learning, with
exception of 4th, 5th Forms as well as students
attending Higher Education such as TCICC to attend
physical classes and online.
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phase 4 - Online with Blended Classroom Learning
for all Schools / Classes (Except Providenciales
Schools) (2nd November - 16th December 2020)
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phase 5 - January 4th onwards we will bring all
students back to classroom with Online and Blended
Learning
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were updated on the recent extradition of a detainee to
the USA and the status of Sri Lankan nationals who
remain in TCI
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were updated on recent events at HM Prison and steps
being taken to address areas of concern
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were updated on preparations being made for adverse
weather conditions expected over the weekend
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were updated on potential implications of recent travel
advice issued by the UK Government and discussed next
steps
Further information on these matters will be provided by
Ministers in due course.
