Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, following consultation with the Bar Council, has announced the appointment of Mr. Jonathan M. Katan KC, as the attorney member of the Integrity Commission, in accordance with Section 3(2)(c) of the Integrity Commission Ordinance. Jonathan M. Katan KC Mr. Katan has a strong background in complex litigation, trusts and estate planning, regulatory compliance and cross-border advisory work. His multidisciplinary expertis

Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles has urged parliamentarians and citizens across the Turks and Caicos Islands to recommit to the core values that underpin democracy and national unity, as she delivered a reflective Easter message in the House of Assembly. Braithwaite-Knowles: The lessons of this season speak directly to us as leaders,” Addressing members of Parliament, individuals in the public gallery, and those listening via various media platforms, the Attor

Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon. Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands, further to the advice of Judicial Services Commission, in accordance with section 87(1)(a) of the Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Hon. Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards Hon. Justice Cummings-Edwards brings over thirty-seven years’ experience across the judiciary, having served at

The Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association hosted its First Annual AGM Awards Ceremony recently at the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club, marking a significant and historic moment for the legal profession in the Islands. Awardees pose for the camera at the TCI Bar AGM Awards The introduction of the AGM Awards establishes a new institutional tradition, one grounded in recognising service, leadership, and the enduring contributions of those who have shaped the development of

Outgoing Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang has been hailed as a transformational leader who reshaped the judiciary of the Turks and Caicos Islands, as senior officials and members of the legal fraternity gathered for a valedictory sitting in her honour on March 23, 2026. Mark Fulford, President of the TCI Bar Council, shares a photo moment with outgoing chief justice Mabel Agyemang The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court Annex in Providenciales, marked the end of her six-year te

The Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association today held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Key West Village Conference Centre, Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort, at which the entire Bar Council was re-elected unopposed for a second consecutive term. The Council, led by President Mark A. Fulford, will continue in office alongside Vice President Arnelle Taylor-Hall and Council Members Kenisha Bacchus, Devon McLean, and Shayone Handfield-Gardiner, with continued administrativ

Bar President Mark Fulford paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam at the Office of the Governor on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. Bar President Mark Fulford presents an autographed copy of Law & Constitution to Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam during a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor on 24 February 2026. During the meeting, Mr. Fulford presented Her Excellency with an autographed copy of his book, Law & Constitution: Navi

The Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara Jervis as Head of the Bar Association Secretariat, effective 1 March 2026. Dr. Barbara Jervis The appointment marks an important step in strengthening the administrative capacity and institutional structure of the Bar Association as the legal profession in the Turks and Caicos Islands continues to grow and evolve. The Secretariat has been established to support the work of the B

The Turks and Caicos Islands has officially welcomed a new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), with Jeremy C. Taylor formally sworn into office following his appointment by Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam under Section 91 of the Constitution. Jeremy C. Taylor (left), the new Director of Public Prosecution (DDP), is greeted by Mark Fulford, President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Council Mr. Taylor now assumes one of the country’s most critical co

Remarks by Mark A Fulford President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association May it please Your Ladyship. I have the honour, on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association, to rise in support of the Motion for the Opening of the Legal Year. Mark A Fulford The opening of the legal year invites us not only to mark the passage of time, but to reflect on the stewardship of justice in our jurisdiction. It is a moment for accountability, continuity, and renewe

Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, has announced the appointment of Jeremy C. Taylor KC as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the Turks and Caicos Islands, following a what the Governor’ Office described as competitive recruitment process. Jeremy C. Taylor KC, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the TCI The consultation was done with the Hon. Washington Misick, Premier, the Leader of the Opposition Hon. Edwin Astwood, and the Judici

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