Minister Clarifies: No Agreement for 250 Vincentians to Work at Beaches Turks and Caicos

 



PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands — Reports that 250 workers from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are set to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands to work at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort have sparked public concern, but the Government says there is no official agreement in place for such a move.

The issue came to national attention after regional news outlets and social media posts suggested that the group of Vincentian workers would soon take up jobs at the popular all-inclusive resort as part of a staffing plan linked to Beaches' expansion. The reports claimed the workers would support the new Treasure Beach Village project, a major addition to the resort expected to open in the near future.

However, Minister of Immigration and Labour, Hon. Jamell Robinson, has firmly stated that the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) has not entered into any agreement to allow the mass employment of foreign workers for Beaches or any other local resort.



"There is no agreement in place between the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands and Beaches Resorts to bring in 250 Vincentians," Minister Robinson said. "Before any work permits can be approved, the proper legal process must be followed, and Turks and Caicos Islanders must be given first opportunity to fill available positions."

 

The Minister explained that under local labour laws, any company seeking to hire workers from overseas must first demonstrate that no suitably qualified Turks and Caicos Islander is available for the job. He assured the public that the Government remains committed to protecting local employment rights and ensuring fair opportunities for residents.

The reports have triggered mixed reactions across the territory. Many locals expressed frustration that foreign workers were being discussed for positions that, they believe, could be filled by citizens or residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Others argued that regional labour sharing is common practice in the Caribbean and can help fill short-term staffing gaps in industries like tourism and hospitality.


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Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort, which operates under the Sandals Resorts International brand, has not yet issued a detailed public statement on the matter. The company has previously emphasized its commitment to regional development and training, noting that staff exchanges between its resorts in different Caribbean countries are part of its broader workforce development strategy.

Still, the Government's position remains clear. Minister Robinson reiterated that any employment initiative involving foreign nationals must go through the required procedures and approvals. He emphasized that the Government is focused not only on creating more jobs but on improving the quality of employment available to Turks and Caicos Islanders.

"Our priority is ensuring that the people of these islands benefit first and foremost from the growth of our tourism industry," Robinson said.

For now, the reports of 250 Vincentians heading to Turks and Caicos remain unconfirmed and unauthorized, with the Immigration Minister making it clear that no official agreement exists to bring them in. 

Widlor Virgil

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