1995A court of appeals is implemented.
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Court of Appeals in Turks & Caicos Islands
1995
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1995A court of appeals is implemented. |
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Quest for a selective tourism in Turks & Caicos Islands
1994
1994Between 1994 and 1995, the government cuts down on the number of charter flights as a way to boost a selective tourism. |
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Turks & Caicos’ ministers resign
1985
1985Between 1985 and 1986, four ministers step down charged with embezzlement. There were other cases of bribery and drug involvement. |
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Second elections in Turks & Caicos
1980
1980The National Progress Party win the elections. |
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First elections in Turks & Caicos
1976
In the first legislative elections held on the islands, the People’s Democratic Movement wins parliamentary majority. |
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Turks & Caicos’ first governor
1972
1972The very first permanent governor is appointed. |
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Turks & Caicos Islands are associated to the Bahamas
1962
1962In 1962, after Jamaica’s independence, the islands become separate colonies and are associated to the Bahamas |
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Jamaican administration on Turks & Caicos Islands
1874
1874From 1874 to 1959, the islands were administered by Jamaica. |
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First population settlement
1781
The very first population settlement on the islands consisted mostly of North American exiles loyal to Great Britain. |
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Discovery and colonization of Turks and Caicos Islands
1512
1512These islands were inhabited by aborigines. Then, the first-ever colonizers started coming down from Bermudas and from other former British colonies in North America. |
