His Excellency the Governor, Nigel Dakin, chaired the
33rd meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 26 August and Friday 28 August
by video conference.
All members were present with the exception of the Honourable
Premier.
Cabinet:
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the Minister for Health updated cabinet on the current
COVID-19 health situation
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approved the Ministry of Health recommendations for the
revised criteria for the discharge of persons from quarantine
and isolation following diagnosis of COVID-19, as well as
person who are primary contacts of confirmed cases. The
revised criteria will be published in the relevant
Regulations
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approved recommendations by the Ministry of Health for the
extension of control measures and additional measures to
control COVID-19 across the Turks and Caicos Islands. The
recommendations will be published in the relevant Regulations
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approved Ministry of Health recommendations regarding
amendments to the Turks and Caicos Islands Public and
Environmental Health (COVID-19) (Control Measures)
Regulations 2020 in order to facilitate COVID-safe State
Funerals
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noted the progress made in the development of the National
Youth Policy 2020 – 2025 by the Ministry of Education, and
obtained approval for further public consultation on the
draft document before finalisation
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approved the renewal of a Phase 1 Wreck and Salvage Licence,
under Section 4 of the Protection of Historic Wrecks
Regulations, to Jannish Ltd
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noted Procurement Board recommendations on the award of a
contract, in line with the process under the provisions of
the Public Procurement Ordinance, for - SSP, Aviation
Equipment – Extensions of the Providenciales Public
Announcement (PA) System, Turks and Caicos Islands Airports
Authority
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noted an Information Paper on a contract award for the supply
and delivery of fresh and frozen rations for Her Majesty’s
Prison Grand Turk (TR 19/97)
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approved a draft Development Agreement (DA) regarding the
South Bank Resort and Marina for execution by parties,
Windward Long Bay Ltd, Ougin Ltd, WW Holdings Ltd and the
Turks and Caicos Islands Government
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approved the recommendation that a Contingency Warrant be
issued for the Ministry of Infrastructure in regard to costs
relating to accommodation for Cuban doctors and operating
costs for quarantine facilities in Providenciales and Grand
Turk
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approved TCIG follow-up with the Pan American Health
Organisation (PAHO) regarding government intention to
participate in PAHO’s COVAX (COVID-19 vaccines and updates)
programme
Further information on these matters will be provided by
Ministers in due course.
