Britain to take over Turks and Caicos government

Read storyTURKS & CAICOS: Britain has decided to shift power from the local government to the British Governor after reports of corruption.

Governor Gordon Wetherell has drafted an order that would transfer power from local ministers to him. The order is subject to approval by Queen Elizabeth and a debate in the British parliament on March 25.

Turks and Caicos’ Premier Michael Misick, who recently resigned, is at the centre of the corruption allegations. He is accused of building a multi-million dollar fortune since coming to power in 2003.

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