The Elections Office has announced a week-long Voter Registration Drive across Providenciales beginning Monday, November 3, 2025, as part of efforts to encourage qualified residents to register ahead of the November 30, 2025 deadline. The public campaign, promoted under the theme “Your Vote is Your Voice,” will begin in Electoral District 7, Cheshire Hall, at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on November 3.An afternoon session will be held the f

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has recovered two illegal firearms during a targeted search operation in Blue Hills, underscoring ongoing efforts to stem the flow of weapons into communities. Around 10:30 p.m. on October 30, officers executed an Authority to Search at a residence along Millennium Highway. During the search, they discovered two Taurus 9mm pistols, two loaded magazines, and several masks, gloves, and other items believed to be connecte

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has opened an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body early this morning in Five Cays, Providenciales. According to police, the Control Room received a call around 5:02 a.m. reporting a male lying motionless near Liz Bakery. Responding officers located the body of 58-year-old John Noel Parker, found face down along the right shoulder of the roadway near nearby bushes. Preliminary checks revealed a small wo

Premier, Hon. Washington Misick addressing the country on Thursday. The Turks and Caicos Islands Government has committed to providing financial aid and deploying manpower to assist Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday, October 28. Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a Category 5 storm, ripping off roofs, causing widespread flooding, severing roadways, destroying crops, and leaving most of the country without power. The storm’s impact is exp

Residents walk through Lacovia Tombstone, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Matias Delacroix/AP The Turks and Caicos Islands are returning to full activity following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which caused no effects on the country except for brief light showers. The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) issued the “All Clear” for all islands at 6:00 a.m. today, confirming that the system has safely moved away

The Miami HEAT, in partnership with the Mickey & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation and Carnival Corporation & plc, has donated $1 million to Direct Relief to aid recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, and continues to impact parts of the Caribbean. Direct Relief, a global humanitarian nonprofit, works to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, regardless of politics, religion, o

In anticipation of potential impacts from Hurricane Melissa, the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) has convened a strategic planning meeting with Dr. Virginia Clerveaux, Permanent Secretary in the Governor’s Office. The session focused on reviewing readiness levels and coordinating key response efforts. Acting Director Kevern De Bellot provided an in-depth briefing on the latest storm forecasts and critical updates as the system advances toward the regi

Photo shows devastation in the Parish of St. Elizabeth Jamaica is reeling from the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa, which has left a trail of devastation across the island, with recovery costs expected to run into the billions of dollars. The storm made landfall along the southwestern coast between Manchester and St. Elizabeth before exiting between Trelawny and St. Ann on the northwestern side. However, Melissa’s massive reach caused widespread destruction far beyon

Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam (third from left) addresses the press briefing on Tuesday. From left are: Kevern DeBellot of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergency (DDME); Dr. Hollie Hamilton of the TCI Weather Centre; Deputy Premier Hon. Jamell Robinson; Minister of Education Hon. Rachel Taylor; Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Braitwaite-Knowles Hurricane Melissa is projected to impact the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 29,

Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Arlington Musgrove (second right) address the nation during a news conference on Monday. Looking on from left are: Premier Hon. Washington Misick, Deputy Premier and Miniter of Immigration and Labor Hon. Jamell Robinson and Colonel Ennis Grant of the TCI Regiment. Preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa are in high gear across the Turks and Caicos Islands as government agencies, private partners, and regional

The Department of Education has announced that all schools across the Turks and Caicos Islands, including the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, will be closed from Monday, October 27, 2025, until further notice as the country prepares for the potential impact of Hurricane Melissa. Forecasters warn that the system could bring heavy rainfall and possible flooding beginning as early as Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025. The early closure is a proactive safety measure t

James Godet   A 62-year-old man from Providenciales has been convicted of sexual assault following a case investigated by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF).   According to police, James Stanley Godet was found guilty on October 20, 2025, in connection with an incident that occurred in North Caicos on November 30, 2023.   Godet was fined $2,500, payable within 30 days, and ordered to pay $500 in compensation to the victim within 14 days. The court warne

Sonia Fulford The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is once again basking in international recognition as two of its distinguished leaders take on influential roles within the global football governing body, FIFA.    This latest achievement further cements the TCIFA’s growing presence and impact in world football governance, which is a testament to the remarkable leadership and talent emerging from these islands.   At the forefront of this accomplishment i

Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sport and Culture In what is said has been a testament of transformation, trust, and national pride, the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) has seen a meteoric and historic 32% increase in student enrolment compared to the 2024 academic year, marking the largest enrolment growth in the institution’s three-decade history. This milestone, according to the institution, underscores its ongoing transformation under

Winston Quelch accepts his long service awards invitation from Leateacher Ennis Winston Quelch, a dedicated and long-serving member of the Beaches Turks and Caicos (BTC) family, has spent his life embodying the values of loyalty, strength, and dedication. Born and raised in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, Winston's journey has been one of resilience and unwavering commitment. Coupled with his commitment to being a father and leader, he has honed his craft in being an ex

Mark. A. Fulford, President of the Turks  and Caicos Islands Bar Council is flanked by Joseph Magazi (right), President of the Zanzibar Council and Fatna Ngomou, Council Member Advocate. Mark A. Fulford, President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Counil, paid a courtesy visit on Thursday, 16 October 2025, on the Zanzibar Law Society (ZLS) at its Secretariat in Stone Town, where he met with President Joseph Magazi and Council Member Advocate Fatna Ngomou. The meeting marked

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Sponsors and organizers of the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival toast the 15th staging of the event, during a news conference at the...

Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructural Development Hon. Arlington Musgrove In the wake of residents of Cheshire Hall, Blue...

Takara Bain to run the newly-established Department of Public Service Affairs The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced the...