In an opinion column published on 25 August 2026, the author argues that the community of Blue Hills in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, suffers from official neglect marked by abandoned public projects and decaying infrastructure despite years of government promises.
The column contends that a waterfront project featuring five gazebos started during the administration's first term remains unfinished, with only one gazebo roofed and another reduced to posts in the ground. The author contrasts the physical state of the settlement with funds outlined in the 2026 Budget Debate, which included $650,000 for upgrades to Fuller and Clementina Walkin Park, $150,000 for road signage, and clinic fencing works. While the Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development stated that design work is done and demolition contracted for a new clinic, the author maintains that residents still face deteriorating roads and unkempt clinic grounds.
To address the backlog, the author proposes designating Blue Hills as a priority constituency for 2026–2027, establishing an online infrastructure tracking dashboard, publishing quarterly progress reports, and enforcing penalties or contract reassignments when builders fail to deliver completed works.