His Excellency the Governor, Nigel Dakin, chaired the 7th meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 7 April 2021 at the Office of the Premier on Providenciales.
All members were present.
At this meeting Cabinet:
Was given an update by the Ministry of Health on the measures being taken to address and mitigate against the threat of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the country, including
- surveillance testing through the use of lateral flow devices and PCR;
- the progression of the uptake of the COVID vaccine(s),
- staffing plans for both the Cheshire Hall Medical Center on Providenciales and the Cockburn Town Medical Center on Grand Turk, and
- overall compliance by businesses and persons with the current COVID-19 measures and protocols.
Approved amendments to the Turks and Caicos Islands and Environmental Health (Covid-19 (Control Measures) Regulations to make provisions for Official Funerals, allowing a maximum of 50 persons plus 20 government officials - not including the Police Officers participating in the funeral - for outdoor funerals (only).
Were updated on ongoing works by the Ministries of:
- Immigration,
- Infrastructure,
- Health,
- Tourism,
- Education,
- Finance, as well as
- the Office of the Premier.
Approved the appointment of Stuart Taylor as Deputy Director of Gaming Inspectorate for a period of 4 months with effect from 12 April 2021.
Further information on these matters will be provided by Ministers in due course.