OUR MOST WORTHY GUARDIAN OF THE FOURTH ESTATE THE BROKEN DOLL

Reporting for the duty he loves the best, Consistent and capable when put to the test. Fearing no dogmas of love or hate, He’s an excellent guardian of the Fourth Estate.

Most honorable most excellent our noble Editor; He has proven his worth and his reporting to the letter, Two score and more years he has proven his merit, The laudation of his fellowmen he will inherit.

His ingenuity and his honesty are legendary, And he fears nor friend nor adversary, A journalist whose time has come, To be noted and honored in his home.

Fourth pillar of democracy wrapped in freedom and truth, He reports what is real and abhors what’s uncouth, Ingenuous, unflappable in all circumstance, Blythe Duncanson this poem is not happenstance.

You have modeled such a distinguished example, And your character is one that no one can trample, You have kept the faith and persevered, And for your diligence you will always be revered.

Sandra E. Garland April 2023

That Walked

The doll is walking, she is walking again!! Not with a walker and not with a cane!! Balanced and stronger and back on her feet, She’s got places to go and people to meet. This doll is not broken!!

This road to recovery is demanding and tough, Physiotherapy on sore muscles is really rough, But this journey the doll is resolved to complete Four years in rehab is no mean feat. The doll is healing!!

Some people said she’ll never, never make it, Some still say she’s trying to fake it, But the doll is confident in faith and hope; She is determined to climb this slippery slope The doll is expectant!!

But this journey is not for the faint of heart, And the doll knew this from the very start, has this equilibrium about him,” she continues. “He’s always fair, balanced and unbiased.

“Over the years I really enjoyed his editorials. I used to save them and reread them because I was fascinated by his writing style. CONTINUED 

She knows full well she must persevere, And pain and discomfort she must not fear. The doll is fearless.

Not broken in limb not broken in phyche, Devoting her life to health and beauty, This doll has resolved that nothing will stop her, She will ride this wave and write the next chapter.

The doll is exhilarated!!

Confinement is certainly not for this doll, She loves the freedom of being on a roll, Learning new things and enjoying life, Loving and happy and avoiding strife. This doll is truly thankful.

Sandra E. Garland

September 18, 2022 we can strengthen our efforts towards the green energy transition in regulating the sector.

Fortis TCI’s energy conference explores ...

“The government has a major role to play in implementing updated legislation that speaks to the current times and a strong regulatory framework upon which the energy transition can be executed,” she stressed.

PEOPLE, POWER, AND PARTNERSHIP

In an effort to establish a collective vision of what the Turks and

Caicos Islands' energy future looks like, President and CEO of Fortis TCI, Ruth Forbes said harnessing people power and partnership underpins the strategic steps that FortisTCI is taking to change the territory’s energy landscape.

She said: “We all know that the energy industry is changing in response to climate change, also driven by market forces, and technology.

“We live in a world where energy demand continues to grow and is expected to increase by 3% on average over the next three years, according to the International Energy Agency, and we all know in the Turks and Caicos Islands, we are also impacted by a tremendous amount of growth that is also affecting our energy demand.

“Renewable energy is also accelerating and renewables could become the biggest source of global electricity by 2025, this is according to the International Energy Agency.”

She posited transformation cannot and will not take place

CONTINUED without people at the centre of the utility sector.

She said: “As new technology drives energy production, employees will require new skills, new training, and greater access to technology to equip them to contribute meaningfully in a changing energy landscape.

“Our customers’ demands are also changing, requiring utilities like us to develop stronger connections with our stakeholders and to understand and meet their needs.