Turks and Caicos Islander Status Commission Inducted

Premier Hon. Washington Misick (fourth from right), along with Minister of Home Affairs, Religions Affairs and Transportation Hon. Shaun Malcolm (fourth from left), and Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles (second right) are photographed with the newly-inducted members of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Commission. Sixth from left is the Chairman of the Commission Clara Gardiner.

The Turks and Caicos Islander Status Commission has officially welcomed its newly appointed board, marking a renewed national commitment to integrity, fairness, and responsible governance in the administration of Islander Status.

At the induction and orientation ceremony held Monday, 3 November 2025, Premier Charles Washington Misick reaffirmed the importance of the Commission’s mandate.

The new Commission comprises Mrs. Clara Gardiner as Chair; Sarah Knight, Legal Representative; members Curtis Simmons, Hon. O’Neal Delancy, Jajuan Harvey, and Ben Walkin; with Shakia Francis serving as Secretary.

According to the government, appointment of the individuals to the body underscores the critical role the entity plays in safeguarding one of the nation’s most significant responsibilities: determining who is formally recognized as a Turks and Caicos Islander.

 The Commission’s work will help preserve the dignity of citizenship, uphold national identity, and ensure that Islander Status is granted with fairness, integrity, and respect for the future of the Turks and Caicos Islands.