Crown Land Unit to Host Special Assistance Days for Leaseholders and Offer Letter Recipients

Justice Carlos Simons, Head of the Informal Settlements Unit

Turks and Caicos Islands Crown Land Unit has announced two upcoming Crown Land Assistance Days on Providenciales, designed to provide targeted support to individuals who hold a residential crown land lease or offer letter and require guidance on their next steps.

The outreach events are scheduled for:

• Thursday, July 10th at Sunny Food Supermarket, Blue Hills

• Friday, July 11th at the Felix Morley Community Centre, Five Cays

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days Members of the public are encouraged to attend and bring their crown land documents with them. CLU officers will be available on-site to provide one-on-one consultations, helping attendees better understand their lease agreements, offer letters, and the procedures involved in securing crown land ownership.

“These Assistance Days are about making the process more accessible and transparent for the communities we serve,” said Keisha Holder-Lopez, Director of Crown Land.

“We are committed to bringing our services directly to the people and offering clear guidance and practical support.”

Crown Land Amnesty Programme - A Pathway to Resolution

A key feature of the Assistance Days is the opportunity for attendees to learn more about the Crown Land Amnesty Programme, a special initiative developed to assist qualified individuals who have fallen behind on their financial obligations related to residential Crown Land.

Eligibility for the Amnesty Programme includes:

• Residential leaseholders with outstanding arrears

• Individuals whose offer letters have expired due to non-payment

• Applicants who have partially fulfilled their financial obligations.

Approved participants may benefit from partial or full write-offs of outstanding arrears, subject to specific eligibility criteria and a formal review process.

“This is a rare and time-sensitive opportunity for individuals to resolve long-standing account issues and move forward,” Holder-Lopez said. “We encourage all potentially eligible applicants to take advantage of the Amnesty Programme while it is available.”

Whether individuals are in the early stages of the application process or working to finalize legal ownership, the Crown Land Assistance Days present an opportunity to receive accurate information, resolve concerns, and take the next step toward land security.

The public is encouraged to stay informed by following official government communication channels and to contact the Crown Land Unit with any inquiries related to the Amnesty Programme or other crown land matters.

For additional information or to begin the application process, individuals may call 946 -1145 or 338-2645, visit www.gov.tc/crownland/rcplamnesty, or follow the Unit on social media at @tcicrownlandunit.

The Crown Land Unit said it remains committed to empowering residents through land access and ownership, and to helping make the dream of land security a reality for all Turks and Caicos Islanders.