Okay, I am starting to really feel bad for Miss Lisa Raye now.  She returned to the Turks and Caicos islands this week to reconcile with her husband and was refused entry to their home.  The Premier has been parading woman all over the island, while she was away and made a public statement that He was divorcing HER.  She still refers to herself as the First Lady and says the island is and will remain her home.  This is such a sad turn of events for her.  I just have a few questions:
1.  Where are all of her so called Hollywood friends now that the party is over?
2.  Didn’t her husband already have a bad reputation for being a womanizer?  All of the islanders say Yes.
3.  Do you think the Premier used her status as an actress and is just tossing her aside now?  Some islanders say she was just a show piece for the Premier
4.  Should she fight for her marriage or just walk away with her head held up high?

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The following is a statement that was released by Lisa Raye McCoy Misick, First Lady of Turks and Caicos Islands

“It is with great sadness that I have to announce that my husband and I have separated.

Last night, Wednesday August 13, 2008, an attempt was made by and on behalf of my husband to first prevent my entry into our home and then, later, to make me leave our home by force.

It was necessary for me to receive medical treatment for injuries suffered and in relation to those injuries I shall continue to assist the police force with its enquiries.

Whilst it is my sincere wish to avoid unnecessary conflict, I shall not be intimidated, nor shall those individuals whose job it is to protect and represent me.

I ask that my privacy be respected in these difficult times and I believe that the people of the TCI will understand and support my wish to receive the necessary independent representation from the legal counsel of my choosing. I hope that, in time, the TCI government will come to share that view.

Although I have always been a supportive wife even in light of the very serious allegations currently pending against the Premier, there are limits even for me.

I continue to have the utmost respect for the people of the TCI who have always shown me kindness and support. I vow to continue my work amongst the people of Turks and Caicos Islands.

Until recently I had hoped that I would be able to continue to assist my husband during what will undoubtedly be difficult times ahead for him. I do not wish to have to add to his difficulties.”

LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
First Lady of the Turks & Caicos Islands.