For twenty years, we have heard the same promise from government after government: “We must diversify our economy. We cannot rely so heavily on tourism.” Yet every year, the opposite happens. Tourism grows, everything else shrinks, and our national dependence deepens. We talk diversification, but we build nothing to support it. We warn about fragility, but we reinforce the same fragile structure. And nowhere is this contradiction more glaring than in the one sector that shoul

Teachers FC staged a spirited comeback to defeat SWA Sharks FC 3-2 in an exciting Under-16 Girls clash, while Cheshire Hall FC's Kommalapate Scott delivered a stunning four-goal performance to headline the Under-16 Boys action during last weekend's Pelican Energy Youth League matches at the TCIFA Playing Field in Providenciales. The Provo United Team The girls' contest provided the most dramatic encounter of the weekend, with SWA Sharks racing into an early two-goal lead be

On Saturday, June 6th, Orange County University conferred an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Communications and Leadership on Dr Courtney S. Robinson, recognising a distinguished career that has married creative practice with institutional reform, cultural stewardship and public service. The degree was awarded during a convocation ceremony, drawing civic leaders, alumni and family to celebrate a life devoted to creative arts and sustained, sacrificial, and transf

Seven TCICC students begin paid, dual work-and-study training on active construction sites in a first for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Windward, Core Construction, and the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) have launched an apprenticeship program that is the first of its kind in the Turks and Caicos Islands, creating a direct, structured pathway from education to skilled employment in the construction industry for youth in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Ky

On Saturday, 20 June 2026, under bright and welcoming skies, Bellefield Landing in North Caicos became the starting point for a remarkable display of national pride and unity, as participants arrived by ferry, boat, car, and bus to take part in the annual Rt. Excellent JAGS McCartney Road Relays. From left: Former government minister and radio talk show host Hon. Robert Hall; Karlene McIntosh, a representative of the Ports Authority; former district commissioner Cynclair Mu

The Department of Agriculture has successfully concluded a two-and-a-half-day Horizon Scanning Workshop from the 17th - 19th June 2026 aimed at identifying the invasive non-native species that pose the greatest future threat to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The workshop was funded under the Darwin Strategic Biosecurity Project and facilitated by the Department of Agriculture. It brought together leading international scientists and local experts to review scientific eviden

Tourism Minister Hon. Zhavargo Jolly is seeking to reassure vendors at Sapodilla Bay that a planned redevelopment project will ultimately create greater economic opportunities for Turks and Caicos Islanders while transforming one of Providenciales' most popular beaches into a world-class tourism attraction. This file photo shows Sapodilla Bay Vendor Jerome Rigby at his establishment. The project has generated significant public discussion in recent months, particularly amon

The Turks and Caicos Islands Commonwealth Games Association (TCICGA) and the Turks and Caicos Islands Amateur Athletic Association (TCIAAA), in partnership with the Department of Culture, will host the Rt. Excellent JAGS McCartney Road Relay on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Grand Turk. File photo of the Provo leg of the JAGS McCartney earlier this year The relay, which begins promptly at 4:30 p.m., carries special significance this year as it coincides with the birthday of the

Tianna Gabrielle Miracle Taylor of B.E.S.T. Institute and Sevyn Carolie Louis of Charles Hubert James Primary School have emerged as the top performers in the 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), sharing the number one position nationally with an impressive average score of 96.6 percent. Sevyn Carolie Louis of Charles Hubert James Primary School The results, released Tuesday by the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, reveal another year of strong aca

Turks and Caicos Islander Almando Rigby has been appointed General Manager at the luxurious Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences in St. Lucia, which took effect on June 15, 2026. Almando Rigby Rigby brings more than 20 years of progressive experience leading ultra-luxury resorts across the Caribbean. Rigby most recently served as Executive Assistant Manager at Rock House Resort, part of the Grace Bay Resorts, Turks & Caicos sorts portfolio in Turks and Caicos. In this

GK Foods are the new champions of the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association (TCICA) National T20 Cricket Competition after defeating Beaches by four runs in a tense and exciting final at the Downtown Ball Park on Sunday, June 21. The victorious GK Foods Cricket Team, who were crowned Champions of the TCICA T20 Competition after defeating Beaches in the final. Batting first after winning the toss, GK Foods posted a competitive 138 all out in 18 overs, before producing

Sixteen months after suffering a second consecutive general election defeat, the People's Democratic Movement (PDM) has taken what may be its most significant step yet toward rebuilding its organisation and redefining its future. Doug Parnell Delegates at the party's National Convention on Saturday unanimously elected former leader Doug Parnell to once again lead the party, replacing Edwin Astwood, who did not seek another term as political leader. Astwood will continue ser

Former Progressive National Party (PNP) candidate for North and Middle Caicos, attorney-at-law Mark Fulford, has defected from his party and joined the ranks of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM). Mark Fulford Fulford made the announcement via his social media account on Friday, describing the move as the beginning of “a new chapter” in his public service. “This decision was not made lightly,” Fulford, who is also President of the Turks and Caicos Bar Council wrote. “The

Police have recovered a loaded handgun hidden beneath a storage container in Grace Bay as investigations continue into the discovery. Photo Source: RTCIPF According to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF), officers responded to a location on Grace Bay Road at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. During a search of the area, officers found a black sock concealed beneath a 40-foot storage container. Further examination revealed the sock contained a

Four fully funded places available. Apply by 17th July 2026. The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) today announced the launch of its Air Traffic Services (ATS) Scholarship Programme, a fully funded pathway designed to train Turks and Caicos Islanders for careers as air traffic controllers. Hon. Arlington Musgrove, Minister for Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development This year’s programme offers four (4) scholarships covering the cost of training

The Turks and Caicos Islands is celebrating another major airlift milestone with the announcement that United Airlines will launch new nonstop service between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Howard Hamilton International Airport in Providenciales (PLS) beginning December 2026.* Premier, Hon. Charles Washington Misick The new weekly service marks a significant expansion of United Airlines’ established presence in the Turks and Caicos Islands and is the result of exten

At-risk youth frequently experience a range of social, emotional, familial, and environmental challenges that can impact their wellbeing and future outcomes. Early intervention strategies aim to identify and address these risk factors at the earliest opportunity through coordinated support services, positive engagement, and evidence-based programs that promote healthy development, enhance protective factors, and reduce the likelihood of adverse outcomes. Why Early Interve

The FIFA Women’s League Development U8/U10 Girls Inter-Primary School Competition got underway last week, signalling an exciting new chapter for the growth of women’s football in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Participants in the FIFA Development Competition at the TCIFA Playing Field Young players from schools across the islands took to the field with enthusiasm and determination, delivering impressive performances that showcased the increasing talent, discipline, and passi

50th Anniversary of Ministerial Government (1976–2026) Series. Road to 1976 Series… History often remembers the explosion. It remembers the confrontation. It remembers the headlines. It remembers the incident. But history is rarely changed by a single moment. Long before an eruption occurs, pressure builds beneath the surface. Conversations begin to change. Frustrations grow. People question old assumptions. By the time the explosion arrives, the real story has often been unf

Local author and finance professional Sabrina Palmer-Isaac has launched a targeted community literacy initiative rooted in a deeply personal family story, benefiting young learners and children with special educational needs on Providenciales. Sabrina Palmer-Isaac with Principal for the Oseta Jolly Primary School Rachel Handfield SABRINA personally distributed 44 copies of her custom-designed educational book collection, Turks and Caicos ABC,123, ABC Activity, 123 Activity