Washington Misick
Charles Washington Misick MP | |
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5th Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands | |
Assumed office 20 February 2021 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor | Nigel Dakin |
Deputy | Erwin Jay Saunders |
Preceded by | Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson |
5th Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands | |
In office April 1991 – 31 January 1995 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Oswald Skippings |
Member of Parliament for | |
Assumed office 12 November 2012 | |
Leader of the Progressive National Party | |
Assumed office 20 December 2016 | |
Deputy | Erwin Jay Saunders |
Preceded by | Rufus Ewing |
Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 20 Dec 2016 – 20 February 2021 | |
Premier | Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson |
Governor | John Freeman Nigel Dakin |
Preceded by | Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson |
Succeeded by | Edwin Astwood |
Personal details | |
Born | North Caicos | 13 March 1950
Political party | Progressive National Party |
Spouse(s) | Delthia Misick |
Relations | Michael Misick (brother) Ariel Misick (brother) |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Nickname(s) | Washy |
Charles Washington Misick[1] (born 13 March 1950) is a politician from the Turks and Caicos Islands who has been Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands since February 2021. He has been the leader of the Progressive National Party since December 2016. He previously served as the fifth Chief Minister[2] from April 1991 to January 1995, was Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment from 2012 to 2016 and Leader of the Opposition from 1995 to 2003 and again from 2016 to 2021. Misick has been a Member of Parliament for the All Island District since November 2012 and was previously an MP for Grand Turk from 1991 to 1999.[3]
Misick was educated at West Indies College and studied Business Studies and Business Administration & Accounting at University Technology.
Personal life[]
Misick was born on North Caicos and grew up there with his 12 siblings.[4] He is now married to Delthia Misick.
Misick is the older brother of former Premier, Michael Misick and the uncle of former Minister of Immigration, Donhue Gardiner.
He is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
2021 General Elections[]
Leaving politics[]
Since becoming the Leader of the Opposition in 2016, Misick was assuring everyone that he would be leaving politics after his term had come to an end. So, it was a surprise to all when he, in early 2019, stood for re-election within the party as its leader for the election to be called. Hon. Misick won said election and remained leader as the party geared up for what was expected to be the 2020 general elections.[5] He still told of his readiness to exit politics in a ‘two minute speech’ in the House of Assembly on 4 March 2019 stating,
“Over the past two years, I have been saying that I am done with this and I am leaving, but there comes a time for every man and nation to make a decision… I think I have a legacy that is not all bad and I believe it behoves me in a time like this to stand up, be counted and continue to contribute to these Islands even at my own detriment, my own personal economic loss.” [5]
Landslide Victory[]
The PNP’s “All Aboard Ship PNP” campaign quickly gained momentum as they began campaigning for their 15 candidates well before the opposing party had even chosen its 15 candidates.[6]
This would prove to pay off as the PNP went on to win 14 of the 15 electoral districts in the 2021 general elections.[7] The only seat not won has historically always gone to the PDM.
Upon being sworn in, Misick (70) is the second oldest to lead the nation, with the oldest being Nathaniel Francis who was 73 years old when he was sworn in as Chief Minister in 1985.[8]
Personal life[]
Misick was born in Bottle Creek, North Caicos to Charles and Jane Misick.[9] He is married to Delthia Misick. He has numerous siblings, one being his younger brother, Michael Misick.
His employment history includes senior audit position with PriceWaterhouse-Coopers, Chairman and CEO of the Prestigious Group - Real Estate Sales and Development. In the past held the portfolio of Tourism and Finance.
Misick has attended and presented at many conferences in the Caribbean, Canada, the United States, and Asia on topics ranging from Financial Services, to Investment Opportunities, and Tourism.
Minister Misick’s work in government has earned him the title of Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE).
References[]
- ^ "Hon. Charles Washington Misick". gov.tc. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ Michael O'Mara, ed. (1999). Facts about the world's nations. New York: H.W. Wilson. p. 951. ISBN 978-0-8242-0955-1. Retrieved 2 February 2011.
- ^ "Election Years". www.gov.tc. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Weekly News Person of the Year: Washington Misick A cautious custodian, a unifying presence and a 'most unpolitical politician'". tcweeklynews.com. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ a b "PLOT TWIST: Washington Misick returned as PNP leader". tcweeklynews.com. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ "Twenty-two candidates apply to run with PNP for 2020 elections Names to be revealed soon". tcweeklynews.com. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ "Opposition party wins landslide election in Turks and Caicos Islands". suntci.com. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ "Mr. Nathaniel Joseph Selver Francis". House Of Assembly | Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ "Hon. Charles Washington Misick J.P.; OBE 28". House Of Assembly | Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
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