OCTOBER 4TH, 2014 – OCTOBER 11TH, 2014
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WEST CAICOS DELAYED Apex, the new developers of the failed West Caicos Resort development is to tear down the entire project, which was about 80 percent complete and redesign it altogether, The SUN understands. The decision should could push back the start and completion date of the development which the new owners did not confirm from the outset. Finance Minister Washington Misick, who was asked to comment on the development, said that the new owners have planned to redesign the entire project, including the marina. The
Constable Mikhail Hinson
Marina, it is understood, had begun to deteriorate hence the decision to tear it down as well. “My understanding is that they are redesigning the entire project, which has resulted in a delay. I think that is a fair assessment. I believe that the entire project, as it was originally conceived, is going to be totally demolished and something new is going to be constructed. My understanding is that everything is going to be redeveloped, including the marina itself. I also understand that they have engaged new architects, and
because of that, the whole process has now been delayed,” Misick said. The finance minister noted further that in the next few days he would seek more information on the state and stage of the venture. Christine Shearer, who is the local public relations liaison for the West Caicos development, said that a great deal of work has been taking place behind the scenes, even while one does not see construction workers busy on site. She said that more precise information on the project would be given as soon as the developers, who
Sergeant Winston Grant
are based in the United Kingdom, provide further details. “Things are still happening; it is not a dead project. We told the press sometime ago that there would be some delay because of redesigning of the whole project. There is work happening behind the scenes,” she said. Hundreds of construction workers and contractors in the Turks and Caicos Islands are anxiously awaiting the start of the project, which they believe could provide long term jobs and well-needed income for them and their families. Continued on page 2
Constable Chevell McPhee
THREE COPS IN THE SPOTLIGHT In recent weeks, some members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have made the headlines, and not in the most favourble light. Constable Chevell McPhee was placed on suspension with pay after he was accused of wounding a suspected burglar during interrogation at the Police Headquarters in Provideciales on September 24, 2014. Constable Mikhail Hinson was arrested and charged on Saturday, September 27, 2014, after he was accused of setting three cars, including a police cruiser on fire, and the attempted torching of the Chalk Sound Police Station. Sergeant Winston Grant, a mentor at the Clement Howell High School, had to seek medical attention after he was attacked by a former student on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. McPhee is still on suspension. Hinson is on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison, while Grant is recuperating from his injuries.
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