BSc (Hons), MSc, CIPD, MP
Service History:
In 2012, Josephine embarked on her political journey, securing a seat as one of the five all-island members of the House of Assembly. Her dedication and leadership qualities soon earned her the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly. Re-elected as an all-island member in 2016, when she was appointed Minister of Education. Re-elected in 2021 she was appointed as Minister of Tourism. In September 2022, Hon. Connolly was elected to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Executive Committee as the Deputy Chairman for the British Overseas Territories for a tenure of two years, in 2025 she returned to the backbenches where she continues to vocally represent her people.
Hon. Connolly continues to be actively involved in assisting her community. Her altruistic spirit shines through her charitable activities, where she dedicates her time as a volunteer with the Cancer Society, providing support and comfort to those battling the disease. Additionally, as one of the organizer of "In the Pink," she spearheaded initiatives aimed at raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment. Beyond these endeavors, Hon. Connolly is deeply committed to various community engagements, where her leadership and dedication leave a lasting impact.
Key Achievements:
As the Minister of Tourism her initiatives have reshaped the tourism landscape, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under her visionary leadership, the tourism industry has experienced a remarkable resurgence.
One of her crowning achievements has been the establishment of Experience Turks and Caicos, a pioneering Destination Management and Marketing Organization dedicated to showcasing the unique attractions and offerings of the islands to the world, with a commitment to ensuring that every Turks and Caicos Islander benefits from the ‘economic boom’ of the tourism industry.
Additionally, she was also tasked with the spearheading the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the first of its kind in our Parliament history. She also implemented a capacity study in relation to the tourism sector.
Personal Philosophy:
Work hard, be kind and be thankful to God