Misick and Selvaratnam to work on Constitution 

By Dana Malcolm 

Staff Writer 

#TurksandCaicos, July 2, 2023 – Washington Misick, TCI Premier is hoping to harness the legal expertise afforded to the country by Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam to speed up constitutional reform.  He made the request to the new governor during her swearing in this past Thursday June 29.

“To advance the changes needed we hope that with your professional qualifications, skills and experience in the areas of public policy law procurement and strategy together with your network in the power halls of the United Kingdom—we will find a way to expedite the changes needed in these areas.”

The Premier advised too, that the status of an overseas territory was fraught with potential for misunderstandings and the UK had many times misunderstood the ‘ground level realities’ and that had cost the country dearly, though they were working to improve.  He had encouragement for the newly appointed governor as well.

“What does matter will be your commitment to come to know us and use your high office in collaboration with the government— towards the aspirations of the people of these islands,” Misick maintained.

He said that the country’s economic boom had brought its own challenges including security threats and lop-sided development and admitted that social development is lagging despite the massive amount of money the country has stored away.

At the same time Misick maintained that to move forward, the Government would need more flexibility, a task with which Selvaratnam is expected to help.

During his speech, Misick recognized Anya Williams, Deputy Governor for her excellent service and lauded Selvaratnam for hitting a ‘double record’ being the first female governor and first governor of color.

Selvaratnam is a lawyer by trade with years of experience in the UK legal space.  Her Excellency, the sixteenth governor for the TCI, was sworn in on June 29th 2023 and is expected to serve a two year term as Governor.