Michael Misick
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| Michael Misick | |
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| In office August 9, 2006 – incumbent |
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| Preceded by | Derek H. Taylor |
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| Born | February 2, 1966 Bottle Creek, North Caicos |
| Political party | Progressive National Party |
| Spouse | LisaRaye McCoy |
| Religion | Christianity |
Michael Eugene Misick (born February 2, 1966) has been the chief minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands from August 15, 2003 to August 9, 2006 and the first Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands from August 9th, 2006 to the present.
Misick is a member of the liberal Progressive National Party, and became chief minister when his party, after eight years as the opposition party, gained two parliamentary seats in by-elections. In addition to being Premier, he is also the minister for Civil Aviation, Commerce and Development, Planning, District Administration, Broadcasting Commission, Tourist Board, Turks and Caicos Investment Agency, and Tourism.
Several other members of Misick's family have been politicians in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and important leaders in the PNP. Washington Misick, his brother, is a former chief minister and leader of the Progressive National Party.
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[edit] Early life
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Born in Bottle Creek, North Caicos, Misick is the last child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Misick. He received his foundation education in North Caicos, and then furthered it at the Turks and Caicos High School (Helena Jones Robinson High School), the Miami Lakes Technical Institute (where he graduated with a certificate in Business Studies), and the University of Buckingham (LLB, Hons. Bachelor of Law). Hon. Misick is a Barrister at Law of England and Wales and an Attorney at Law of Turks and Caicos Islands. He is a member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.
Misick spent several years in the private sector where he was Sales Manager for Prestigious Properties Ltd. from 1984 to 1986 and Managing Director from 1986 to 1988. From 1988-1991 he was Chairman and CEO of Paramount Group of Companies; a property and financial services company.
Misick was the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Buckingham. On June 11th, 2006 he was inducted as an Honorary Member of 100 Black Men Of America. He became engaged to actress LisaRaye McCoy in July of 2005. Originally planning to wed in December 2005, it was postponed. They were married on April 8, 2006.
[edit] Political career
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Misick was first elected to the Legislative Council in 1991, when he became Minister of Tourism, Transportation and Communications. He was re-elected in 1995. In March 2002 he was elected leader of the then opposition Progressive National Party (PNP) thus succeeding Washington Misick. In the April 2003 General Elections, Hon. Misick’s party won 6 out of the possible 13 seats in the legislature. The successful petitioning and winning of by-elections held in two constituencies resulted in Hon. Misick being sworn in as Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands on August 16th 2003. On January 7th, Hon. Misick called for general elections on February 9th. His party, the PNP, won 13 of the 15 seats, making it one of the most lopsided election results in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
[edit] Assault accusation
In April 2008, Misick became the focus of a criminal investigation after a woman identified by news outlets as an American citizen residing in Puerto Rico accused him of assaulting her sexually on March 27.[1] On April 10, Misick issued a videotaped statement forcefully rejecting the charge, stating: "I strongly and categorically deny these false allegations…. I am confident that I will be completely and fully exonerated of these false and outrageous allegations."[2]
According to Turks and Caicos authorities, the charges are being investigated by local police and the American FBI.[3]
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- ^ "Turks and Caicos premier faces rape investigation; calls allegations 'outrageous'" Associated Press, April 16, 2008
- ^ "Hall, Anthony, Commentary: TCI Premier Michael Misick accused of rape! April 11, 2008, on Caribbean Net News at http://www.caribbeannetnews.com
- ^ "Turks and Caicos premier faces rape investigation; calls allegations 'outrageous'"
| Preceded by Derek Hugh Taylor |
Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands 2003–2006 |
Succeeded by Position abolished |
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Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands 2006–present |
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