New gov’t takes the reins in TCI
A new administration will be sworn in after the general elections in Turks and Caicos on Friday (February 19).
The
Progressive National Party (PNP) defeated the ruling People’s Democratic Movement
(PDM) in a landslide 14-1 victory.
Supervisor
of Elections Dudley Lewis confirmed the results on Saturday.
Charles
Washington Misick, 70, will become premier on Monday and subsequently submit
the names of his Cabinet to Governor Nigel Dakin.
Misick
told supporters he plans to have a “fully-functioning” PNP Government
by Wednesday.
The
PDM blow was so devastating even the former premier Sharlene
Cartwright-Robinson lost her seat. The only successful candidate from the
party was former health minister Edwin Astwood who won the Grand Turk
South seat.
Misick
is a former chief minister and brother of former premier Michael Misick.