Turks and Caicos Islands international Maddox Zaidan-Jones has signed a professional contract with English Premier League club Fulham FC ahead of the 2026/27 season. Zaidan-Jones has primarily played in midfield for the national programme but has also been deployed as a striker. Fulham announced that the versatile 18-year-old midfielder will initially join the club’s Under-21 squad. “It feels amazing to sign for Fulham,” Zaidan-Jones told the club’s website. “It’s the typ

Consumer protection is supposed to mean something. In most countries, it signals a government’s commitment to shield its people from exploitation, unfair pricing, deceptive practices, and predatory markets. But here in the Turks and Caicos Islands, “consumer protection” has become a phrase without a structure, a promise without a plan, and now—after twenty years of silence—a hurried “exercise” meant to placate a population pushed to the brink. Let’s be honest: the Government

By Roneta Huntley Thomas, Jordinae E. C. Williams and Noel Tawatao AT A GLANCE More than 30 ant species have been collected so far—and most are non-native to the region. They may be tiny, but ants can have an enormous impact on island life. Some invasive species threaten native wildlife, damage crops, disrupt ecosystems and create health and safety concerns for communities. That is why the Darwin Plus locally funded project DPL00130 launched the first island-wide effort to d

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is stepping up capacity-building efforts among its ranks, sending four officers to Jamaica for advanced training in professional detective practice. BAILEY “... If we are going to modernize the Force, we have to build capacity...” FiLE...Fitz Bailey The officers are among 35 participants welcomed by the National Police College of Jamaica as Semester Two of the Advanced Diploma in Professional Detective Practice programme gets

50th Anniversary of Ministerial Government (1976–2026)…Road to 1976 Series History often remembers elections. But ordinary people often remember something different. They remember when roads improved. They remember when electricity became more reliable. They remember when water systems expanded. They remember when schools grew. They remember when healthcare services improved. They remember when opportunities increased. For many families, progress is measured not by speeches o

The management and staff of the hospital are proud to congratulate the interns who have spent the past six weeks at both Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre gaining valuable workplace experience through the Ministry of Education’s National Internship and Apprenticeship Programme (NIAP). Since the inception of the National Internship and Apprenticeship Programme, the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital has proudly partnered with the Ministry of Educatio

Traffic congestion in Providenciales, driven by the island's rapid development since the COVID-19 pandemic, has become one of the most pressing issues facing residents today. Photo Source: With Norwegian Eyes Travel Inspiration Daily commutes that once took just ten to fifteen minutes can now take thirty minutes or even an hour, depending on the level of congestion. As Providenciales continues to grow, traffic delays will only become more common unless we begin thinking beyon

In 2026, the Turks and Caicos Islands celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Ministerial Government—a once-in-a-generation milestone of profound historical significance that deserves extraordinary national recognition. As part of the national commemorations, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government has mandated the National Honours and Awards Committee to play an integral role in recognising those individuals whose service has helped shape our nation over the past five decades.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, welcomed the new Board of the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourism Authority on Friday, August 7, 2026, as members convened for their inaugural meeting. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, with members of the new Turks and Caicos Islands Tourism Authority Board The Minister met with the Board alongside Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Mr. Wesley Clerveaux, and Chief Financial Officer of Experience Turks and Caicos, Mr

A new chapter in child development and family support has officially begun with the grand opening of Adventure Minds, an innovative childcare and structured learning program founded by Mrs. Synovia Jackson, formerly known throughout the community as Ms. Thomas. With more than a decade of experience working with children, Mrs. Jackson established Adventure Minds to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where children can build confidence, develop social and l

Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam has urged participants in the National Internship and Apprenticeship Programme to work hard, remain proactive and take responsibility for their own success, warning that “no one is owed anything.” Governor Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam presents a certificate of completion to Roneika Johnson, one of the Apprentices under the Government Apprentices and Internship Programme Speaking at the programme’s closing ceremony at Beaches

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) wishes to advise the public that the western section of the Bight Park, Providenciales, will be temporarily cordoned off to facilitate civil works from Monday, 27th July to Sunday, 23rd August 2026. The Bight Park in Providenciales To ensure visitor safety during construction, public access to the western portion of the Bight Park will be strictly prohibited. However, general park access via the main entrance gate w

Ashley’s Learning Center (ALC), the Turks and Caicos Islands’ only private special education school dedicated to children with mild to moderate learning disabilities, autism, and developmental delays, has once again received significant support from the Corporate Charity Challenge (CCC), reinforcing the business community’s ongoing commitment to inclusive education. Through this year’s Corporate Charity Challenge, $76,426 was raised in support of ALC. The funds have enabled

News release The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB), is closely monitoring the situation in Colombia following the recent earthquake, with particular attention to Turks and Caicos Islands patients currently receiving medical care in the country. Photo Source: BBC News | Colombia earthquake aftermath The Ministry and NHIB have been in contact with healthcare providers in Colombia to ascertain the stat

Despite the murder of Ashanio Robinson in Grand Turk, serious crime has fallen sharply across the Turks and Caicos Islands this year, with official figures showing substantial declines in every major violent crime category measured. Robinson was found unresponsive near the Overback Basketball Court in Grand Turk during the early hours of the morning. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) said officers responded to reports of an incident in the area and

Turks and Caicos is witnessing something extraordinary, and deeply troubling. A tourism governance model that: Failed to meet KPIs for three years Failed to hire qualified staff Failed to produce a strategic marketing plan Failed to maintain international presence Failed to comply with the Public Finance Management Ordinance (PFMO) Failed to deliver measurable outcomes Failed to retain its CEO Failed to earn public trust …has now been reinstated, repackaged, and elevated int

The Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation (TCISF) will send a six-member delegation, comprising of four swimmers to the 30th Goodwill Swimming Championships, scheduled for August 14–16, 2026, at the National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago. The championships are one of the Caribbean's premier age-group swimming competitions, bringing together many of the region's most talented young athletes in an atmosphere of friendship, sportsmanship, and high-l

The inaugural Trevor Ariza Celebrity Impact Weekend raised $50,000 for the Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission’s Athlete Development Fund while bringing professional athletes, youth programming and a celebrity golf tournament to Providenciales. Gabriel Saunders (Windward's Brand Marketing Manager) and Nick Henry (BIG Limited's Co-Founder) present Joddy Harvey (Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission's Head of Compliance and Support & Chair of the Athlete Development

The aroma of sizzling burgers and barbecue filled the parking lot of CIBC on Saturday, August 1, as staff came together for Grill for the Cure, a fundraising event dedicated to supporting the Cancer Society and helping individuals battling cancer. The event is one of several initiatives organized by the CIBC Walk for the Cure team throughout the year to raise funds for cancer patients in need. Ticore Seymour-Rigby, one of the walk managers for CIBC Walk for the Cure, said

Premier Hon. Washington Misick has accused Hon. Edwin Astwood of relinquishing his constitutional responsibility to someone outside Parliament, in a pointed attack that appeared to target newly elected opposition leader Doug Parnell without mentioning him by name. Premier Hon. Washington Misick (right) and Opposition Leader Hon. Edwin Astwood Speaking in the House of Parliament last week, Misick suggested that Astwood had abandoned a position he previously supported on expa