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jamerinbow
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Actually, if I'm reading things correctly, the population of the Turks and Caicos fluctuates between 18,000 and 25,000 through the year.
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caltrane74
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First thing to do when they join canada is get some construction equipment down there and start building some luxury hotels for us. yeah baby yeah!!!!8)
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Are Be
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The Are Be Center for the study of the Synergies between the Beach, Booze, and Partying. (ABCSBB&P? - Ok, needs work.)
Where do I sign up for a government grant?
:cheers: :smokin :tup:
Where do I sign up for a government grant?
:cheers: :smokin :tup:
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unimaginative2
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I'll let these pictures do the talking for me.
Voted “Best Beach†by Conde' Nast magazine.
"The average temperature ranges between 85 and 90 degrees (29-32 degrees celsius) from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid 90's (35 degrees celsius), especially in the late summer months. From November to May the average temperature is 80 to 84 degrees (27-29 degrees celsius). Water temperature in the summer is 82 to 84 degrees (28-29 degrees celsius) and in winter about 74 to 78 degrees (23-26 degrees celsius). A constant trade wind keeps the climate at a very comfortable level.
There is an annual rainfall of 21 inches on Grand Turk and South Caicos, but as you go further west the average rainfall could increase to 40 inches. In an average year the Turks and Caicos has 350 days of sunshine."
Turks and Caicos Tourism Board
Voted “Best Beach†by Conde' Nast magazine.
"The average temperature ranges between 85 and 90 degrees (29-32 degrees celsius) from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid 90's (35 degrees celsius), especially in the late summer months. From November to May the average temperature is 80 to 84 degrees (27-29 degrees celsius). Water temperature in the summer is 82 to 84 degrees (28-29 degrees celsius) and in winter about 74 to 78 degrees (23-26 degrees celsius). A constant trade wind keeps the climate at a very comfortable level.
There is an annual rainfall of 21 inches on Grand Turk and South Caicos, but as you go further west the average rainfall could increase to 40 inches. In an average year the Turks and Caicos has 350 days of sunshine."
Turks and Caicos Tourism Board
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afransen TO
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Hmmm...
Sounds like paradise to me, at least in the climatic sense.
Sounds like paradise to me, at least in the climatic sense.
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ganjavih
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Nice! I'll take it!
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Canuck 36
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From a history book written in the year 2195:
"The Great Canadian Empire began its expanse with a friendly takeover of the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2006. Legions of Canadians used the islands during the cold winter months - so much so that the islands were unable to provide space for all vacationers. To rectify this situation, Canada began scouting out new Caribbean islands to incorporate into its territories.
With the death of Castro in 2008, Cuba was in desperate upheaval and in need of international relief. Canadian peacekeepers were sent to the island to retain order, but upon completion of their 3 year assignment, refused to leave the island. By that time numerous snowbirds had taken permanent or extended temporary residences on the island, and in 2012 Cuba was annexed by Canada.
Over the next 20 years numerous other Caribbean nations fell under Canadian domain, including the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Nassau. As the world community grew increasingly concerned over Canadian activities, tempers flared over as the state of Florida, which was inhabited by an overwhelming number of snowbirds, voted in favour of succeeding the Union of the United States and joining with Canada. The President of the United States, Chris Rock [ See List of Greatest US Presidents, or Chris Rock Film Career ] vowed to stop the Florida independence drive by military force. Unfortunately America's Empire was in a steep decline after rapid military pullouts from Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Libya, North Korea, France and Iran; as they were unable to maintain an effective fighting force. From there Canada continued to annex nations, with the United States finally being absorbed in 2067 (and promptly divided up into 9 reasonably sized provinces).
Other notable Canadian territorial gains were Germany in 2075, Brazil in 2077, Japan in 2084, Australia in 2088, Italy in 2089, Russia in 2095, and Easter Island in 2099.
Glory be to the Empire."
"The Great Canadian Empire began its expanse with a friendly takeover of the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2006. Legions of Canadians used the islands during the cold winter months - so much so that the islands were unable to provide space for all vacationers. To rectify this situation, Canada began scouting out new Caribbean islands to incorporate into its territories.
With the death of Castro in 2008, Cuba was in desperate upheaval and in need of international relief. Canadian peacekeepers were sent to the island to retain order, but upon completion of their 3 year assignment, refused to leave the island. By that time numerous snowbirds had taken permanent or extended temporary residences on the island, and in 2012 Cuba was annexed by Canada.
Over the next 20 years numerous other Caribbean nations fell under Canadian domain, including the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Nassau. As the world community grew increasingly concerned over Canadian activities, tempers flared over as the state of Florida, which was inhabited by an overwhelming number of snowbirds, voted in favour of succeeding the Union of the United States and joining with Canada. The President of the United States, Chris Rock [ See List of Greatest US Presidents, or Chris Rock Film Career ] vowed to stop the Florida independence drive by military force. Unfortunately America's Empire was in a steep decline after rapid military pullouts from Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Libya, North Korea, France and Iran; as they were unable to maintain an effective fighting force. From there Canada continued to annex nations, with the United States finally being absorbed in 2067 (and promptly divided up into 9 reasonably sized provinces).
Other notable Canadian territorial gains were Germany in 2075, Brazil in 2077, Japan in 2084, Australia in 2088, Italy in 2089, Russia in 2095, and Easter Island in 2099.
Glory be to the Empire."
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afransen TO
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lol
There will be a global government eventually... how funny would it be if it were called Canada?
There will be a global government eventually... how funny would it be if it were called Canada?
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caltrane74
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These guys have been begging to join us now for 30 years. whats the problem???
Just let'em join Canada. Im gonna send my mp an email. this is ridiculous.
Just let'em join Canada. Im gonna send my mp an email. this is ridiculous.
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unimaginative2
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Hehe...That's hilarious, Canuck.
I've always thought Cuba would be an interesting fit for Canada... Castro always sort of liked us, and who better to take it over after he dies than us? I mean, few things would piss off the Americans more!
I've always thought Cuba would be an interesting fit for Canada... Castro always sort of liked us, and who better to take it over after he dies than us? I mean, few things would piss off the Americans more!
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GeekyBoyTO
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Very funny Canuck - you should expand this concept into a full tome 
unimaginative:
Good point. Perhaps we should be a bit more imperialistically minded - and I do think both sides would benefit if we've gotten Cuba. They have massive amounts of untapped resources and manpower - we do have the technical and managerial expertise.
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unimaginative:
Good point. Perhaps we should be a bit more imperialistically minded - and I do think both sides would benefit if we've gotten Cuba. They have massive amounts of untapped resources and manpower - we do have the technical and managerial expertise.
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building babel
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If there is a global government eventually, I think it will be called China.
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dan e 1980
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Top Stories - AFP
Canada could ditch winter blues by annexing Caribbean paradise
Fri Mar 26, 2:14 AM ET
MONTREAL (AFP) - Ask anyone their image of Canada -- and it's a fair bet that a tropical nirvana shaded by palm trees, with an emerald sea lapping miles of golden sands would be the last thing to come to mind.
That could soon change, if an ambitious project makes the sun-kissed Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos the eleventh -- and warmest -- province of ice-bound Canada.
Peter Goldring, a Conservative member of parliament from the frigid plains of Alberta, has launched a bid to annex the small tropical archipelago between Haiti and the Bahamas -- which is now a British Crown colony.
His drive is gathering pace, backed up by a petition, a motion in Canada's House of Commons, a proposed parliamentary committee of friendship, an effort to lobby businessmen and a website evoking the joys of "a place in the sun." (www.aplaceinthesun.ca).
Goldring is not the first Canadian politician to launch such a Caribbean crusade.
In 1917, Canadian prime minister Robert Borden had the same idea.
However, it was affordable jet travel in the 1970s and 1980s that carried heat-seeking Canadians to the Caribbean and the annexation idea really take off.
The Turks and Caicos government requested a link-up with Canada in 1987, but a Canadian Foreign Ministry study turned down the idea.
Today, Goldring told AFP, things are different.
In January he met the archipelago's Chief Minister Michael Misick who, he said, was "very interested in discussing with Canada."
Massimo Pacetti, a Liberal member of parliament for Quebec, has joined Goldring's crusade, and said in an interview with CBC Thursday that he had even kicked the idea around with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin.
"He told me, 'I am not for it, I am not against it. Give me the facts'."
Goldring says there is a huge upside to his scheme, for both the islands and Canada.
"Canada is a trade country and it came to my mind that there was a market, the islands are a small market but they are the doorway to the Caribbean.
"From there, we could have shipping to Cuba, the Bahamas, even touching the north of South America ... this represents two billion a year in exports for Canada."
And for the islanders, life could be good as Canadians, he said.
"When I was there, I went to a grocery store and I saw rib steak at 16 US dollars a pound ... we have a beef business in difficulty, and our beef is at 14 Canadian a kilo! (10.5 US)," he said.
If the islands did join up with Canada there would be plenty of work to do.
Bridges need to be constructed over shallow straits between islands, as do retirement properties for Canadians desperate to escape their chilly homeland.
Authorities must also build tourist facilities for the nearly half-million Canadian "snow birds" who head south to the Caribbean each year, to escape the winter blues.
Businessmen are also pushing the idea, hoping to make a fast buck as the tourism trade heats up.
But there is still a long way to go.
First Britain needs to give the green light, for one of its final colonies to go its own way.
"It's a little bit like in 1949, when Newfoundland joined Canada," said Goldring.
There will also need to be a referendum in the islands and then negotiations to decide how exactly the tie-up would work.
Goldring wants the islands to elect to become a province of Canada, to avoid any whiff of colonialism.
Then there is the question of racism. How will Canadians feel seeing their tax dollars pumped into the country's new possession?
But Pacetti insisted: "we have 300,000 immigrants a year. It's something we can handle."
Canada could ditch winter blues by annexing Caribbean paradise
Fri Mar 26, 2:14 AM ET
MONTREAL (AFP) - Ask anyone their image of Canada -- and it's a fair bet that a tropical nirvana shaded by palm trees, with an emerald sea lapping miles of golden sands would be the last thing to come to mind.
That could soon change, if an ambitious project makes the sun-kissed Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos the eleventh -- and warmest -- province of ice-bound Canada.
Peter Goldring, a Conservative member of parliament from the frigid plains of Alberta, has launched a bid to annex the small tropical archipelago between Haiti and the Bahamas -- which is now a British Crown colony.
His drive is gathering pace, backed up by a petition, a motion in Canada's House of Commons, a proposed parliamentary committee of friendship, an effort to lobby businessmen and a website evoking the joys of "a place in the sun." (www.aplaceinthesun.ca).
Goldring is not the first Canadian politician to launch such a Caribbean crusade.
In 1917, Canadian prime minister Robert Borden had the same idea.
However, it was affordable jet travel in the 1970s and 1980s that carried heat-seeking Canadians to the Caribbean and the annexation idea really take off.
The Turks and Caicos government requested a link-up with Canada in 1987, but a Canadian Foreign Ministry study turned down the idea.
Today, Goldring told AFP, things are different.
In January he met the archipelago's Chief Minister Michael Misick who, he said, was "very interested in discussing with Canada."
Massimo Pacetti, a Liberal member of parliament for Quebec, has joined Goldring's crusade, and said in an interview with CBC Thursday that he had even kicked the idea around with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin.
"He told me, 'I am not for it, I am not against it. Give me the facts'."
Goldring says there is a huge upside to his scheme, for both the islands and Canada.
"Canada is a trade country and it came to my mind that there was a market, the islands are a small market but they are the doorway to the Caribbean.
"From there, we could have shipping to Cuba, the Bahamas, even touching the north of South America ... this represents two billion a year in exports for Canada."
And for the islanders, life could be good as Canadians, he said.
"When I was there, I went to a grocery store and I saw rib steak at 16 US dollars a pound ... we have a beef business in difficulty, and our beef is at 14 Canadian a kilo! (10.5 US)," he said.
If the islands did join up with Canada there would be plenty of work to do.
Bridges need to be constructed over shallow straits between islands, as do retirement properties for Canadians desperate to escape their chilly homeland.
Authorities must also build tourist facilities for the nearly half-million Canadian "snow birds" who head south to the Caribbean each year, to escape the winter blues.
Businessmen are also pushing the idea, hoping to make a fast buck as the tourism trade heats up.
But there is still a long way to go.
First Britain needs to give the green light, for one of its final colonies to go its own way.
"It's a little bit like in 1949, when Newfoundland joined Canada," said Goldring.
There will also need to be a referendum in the islands and then negotiations to decide how exactly the tie-up would work.
Goldring wants the islands to elect to become a province of Canada, to avoid any whiff of colonialism.
Then there is the question of racism. How will Canadians feel seeing their tax dollars pumped into the country's new possession?
But Pacetti insisted: "we have 300,000 immigrants a year. It's something we can handle."
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afransen TO
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In fact, the jump in population would be 1/10th of our typical immigration in a year.
I think if this happens you could see Turks and Caicos jump in population substantially in the first few decades... but how much can the islands really sustain?
I think if this happens you could see Turks and Caicos jump in population substantially in the first few decades... but how much can the islands really sustain?
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caltrane74
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This makes for a great selling point for canada.