Washington Misick
Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands | |
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In office 3 April 1991 – 31 January 1995 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor | Michael J. Bradley Martin Bourke |
Preceded by | Oswald Skippings |
Succeeded by | Derek Hugh Taylor |
Leader of the Progressive National Party | |
Assumed office 20 December 2016 | |
Deputy | Erwin Jay Saunders |
Preceded by | Rufus Ewing |
Member of the House of Assembly for All Island District | |
Assumed office 12 November 2012 | |
Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 20 December 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 | Charles Washington Misick 13 March 1950 North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands |
Political party | Progressive National Party |
Spouse | Delthia Misick |
Relations | Michael Misick (brother) Ariel Misick (brother) |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Nickname | Washy |
Charles Washington Misick
Misick was educated at
Early life
Misick was born on North Caicos on 13 March 1950 and grew up there with his 12 siblings.[4] Misick is the older brother of former Premier, Michael Misick and the uncle of former Minister of Immigration, Donhue Gardiner.
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. Thus, 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. 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.
He is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
In the
References
- ^ "Hon. Charles Washington Misick". gov.tc. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- 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.
- ^ "No. 55710". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1999. p. 35.