Leader of the People’s Democratic Movement, Hon. Douglas Parnell, announced on 3 September 2026 that Pelican Energy has applied to the Governor for a 50-year licence to generate and distribute electricity, initially in Grand Turk. Parnell warned that the proposed agreement would bind the Turks and Caicos Islands for two generations.
Calling for transparency, the PDM urged the Governor and the Government to confirm receipt of the application, publish its proposed terms, and explain how it will be assessed. Hon. Parnell stated that the party opposes granting any utility licence of that duration without public consultation, independent reviews, and clear evidence of lower electricity costs.