POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT- 29TH JULY 2026

Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam chaired the 24th meeting of the Cabinet held on Wednesday July 29th at the Premier’s Office, Providenciales. All members of Cabinet were present with the exception of Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister for Health. Hon Akierra Missick, Minister for Home Affairs and Hon. Rachel Taylor participated via TEAMS.

At this meeting Cabinet:

Education Scholarships

Cabinet endorsed the recommendations of the Education Advisory Board for the awarding of scholarships for the financial year 2026.

TCI Diaspora Office – The Bahamas

Cabinet approved the renewal of the lease agreement for the TCI Diaspora Office in New Providence, Nassau, The Bahamas.

Overseas Long-Term Care

Cabinet approved supplementary funding for long-term care to support the ongoing management of clients requiring long-term care overseas.

Supplementary Appropriations

Cabinet approved the Supplementary Appropriations No. 1 (2026/2027) Bill 2026 and its tabling in Parliament.

Resolution of Longstanding Matters

Cabinet noted an information paper concerning the resolution of longstanding matters.

Visitor Visas for Haitian Nationals

Cabinet approved an extension to the moratorium on visitor visas for Haitian nationals.

Digitisation of Border Services

Cabinet noted an update on the Digitization of Border Services project.

Casino Licence Matter

Cabinet noted an information paper concerning a Casino Licence matter.

Planning Application PR 18577

Cabinet approved Planning Application PR 18577.

Telecommunications Fee Structure

Cabinet clarified the transitional provisions for the Telecommunications Fee Structure Amendments.

Further information on these matters will be presented by Ministers in due course.