The People’s Democratic Movement calls itself a movement. But the political party has to ask itself a simple question: Are we actually moving? Because from where many people are standing, the answer is becoming obvious to see. The movement isn’t moving. A political movement is supposed to move ideas forward. It's supposed to organize people around a vision. Develop solutions. Challenge bad decisions. It's supposed to give the public something to believe in. It should create

The People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) has rejected Premier Washington Misick’s suggestion that Opposition Leader Edwin Astwood surrendered his constitutional responsibility to someone outside Parliament, insisting that its leadership speaks with one united voice. In a strongly worded statement, the PDM said Astwood and party leader Douglas Parnell represent a position reached through the organisation’s internal democratic processes—not the wishes of any single individual.

Premier Hon. Washington Misick has accused Hon. Edwin Astwood of relinquishing his constitutional responsibility to someone outside Parliament, in a pointed attack that appeared to target newly elected opposition leader Doug Parnell without mentioning him by name. Premier Hon. Washington Misick (right) and Opposition Leader Hon. Edwin Astwood Speaking in the House of Parliament last week, Misick suggested that Astwood had abandoned a position he previously supported on expa

People's Democratic Movement (PDM) Leader Douglas Parnell is calling on the Progressive National Party (PNP) government to provide greater transparency surrounding its planned $80 million interim terminal at the Howard Hamilton International Airport, arguing that significant questions remain unanswered about procurement, project planning and the future of the country's long-promised airport redevelopment. PARNELL... “The issue is how government is planning, procuring and sp

The People's Democratic Movement (PDM) is questioning why Turks and Caicos Islanders are being asked to provide extensive personal and financial information to qualify for the Government's $500 cost-of-living payment, calling on the Hon. Washington Misick Administration to explain how the information will be used and whether it will be shared with other agencies. Our people should not receive less relief while giving up more of their privacy The Opposition says applicants a

The Office of the Leader of the Opposition has formally written to the Honourable Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, after a detailed presentation to the Party's National General Council on a report commissioned by Party Leader Hon. Douglas Parnell concerning reported proposals for mid-term constitutional amendments affecting the Turks and Caicos Islands. Doug Parnell, Leader of the Opposition The correspondence, dated 6

The People’s Democratic Movement has confirmed the appointment of Mark A. Fulford as Secretary General of the Party, following his unanimous ratification by the Party’s National General Council on Friday, July 3rd 2026. Mark Fulford Mr. Fulford was sought after by PDM Leader Hon. Doug Parnell, who invited him to serve in the role based on his principles, professional experience, organisational capacity, and commitment to national service. Hon. Parnell subsequently presented M

The People's Democratic Movement (PDM) is calling for an end to the continued importation of senior police leadership, arguing that qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders should be given a clear pathway to lead the country's police force. PDM Leader Doug Parnell In a bullet-point statement, PDM Leader Douglas Parnell said the absence of a local leadership plan is failing both officers and the public, contending that capable Turks and Caicos Islanders are being overlooked for

Sixteen months after suffering a second consecutive general election defeat, the People's Democratic Movement (PDM) has taken what may be its most significant step yet toward rebuilding its organisation and redefining its future. Doug Parnell Delegates at the party's National Convention on Saturday unanimously elected former leader Doug Parnell to once again lead the party, replacing Edwin Astwood, who did not seek another term as political leader. Astwood will continue ser

Former Progressive National Party (PNP) candidate for North and Middle Caicos, attorney-at-law Mark Fulford, has defected from his party and joined the ranks of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM). Mark Fulford Fulford made the announcement via his social media account on Friday, describing the move as the beginning of “a new chapter” in his public service. “This decision was not made lightly,” Fulford, who is also President of the Turks and Caicos Bar Council wrote. “The

Government backbencher and former tourism minister Josephine Connolly has delivered a sharp critique of her own administration’s more than $500 million national budget, describing it as lacking innovation and ambition while warning of troubling economic signals. CONNOLLY...“It is equivalent to a retread, old ideas recycled.” Speaking during her contribution in the House of Assembly last week, Connolly, who obviously broke rank, compared the 2026/27 $550.8-million budget to

Premier Washington Misick has issued a strong warning about foreign and domestic forces allegedly seeking to undermine the Turks and Caicos Islands, as he presented the 2026/2027 Estimates of Expenditure in Parliament on Tuesday, April 21. Premier Washington Misick Delivering his address in the House of Assembly of the Turks and Caicos Islands in Grand Turk, Misick cautioned that despite the country’s progress, powerful interests remain intent on preserving systems that do

Hon. Edwin Astwood, Leader of the People's Democratic Movement My fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders, Today, I stand before you with a...

The Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) has condemned the double murder of two of the country's young men near the Howard Hamilton...

Former Chief Minister Oswald Skippings has come out swinging against the Washington Misick-led Progressive National Party (PNP)...

Opposition Leader Hon. Edwin Astwood said he would like to see an independent Turks and Caicos Islands but would only support such a move...

Member of Parliament for Cheshire Hall or ED7, Hon. Samuel Been has begun engaging with the various government agencies to bring an end...

By Geert De Clercq PARIS, Oct 14 (Reuters) - French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said on Thursday she would end all...