The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a lifeless male at 6.21 am today in the vicinity of the Overback Basketball Court in Grand Turk. Officers responded to reports of the incident, upon arrival discovered an unresponsive male at the scene. The District Medical Officer attended the scene and pronounced the man dead. Investigators from the Serious Crime Unit are actively conducting inquiries to establish

Two lucky CIBC Bank customers are celebrating after receiving brand-new 65-inch Samsung Smart TVs as winners of the bank’s FIFA Visa Debit promotion. Alonzo Higgs (left), Corporate Manager at CIBC Caribbean, congratulates Lena Sanches Santana on winning the television set. The social media campaign encouraged customers to make three purchases totalling US $250 with their CIBC Visa Debit card for a chance to win one of the premium televisions. The initiative rewarded clients

Voices from the Streets Article 68... Contributed This week's Voices in the Streets proudly highlights the inspiring journey of Mr. Elvis Talbot Smith, a man whose life is a testament to perseverance, resilience, and unwavering faith. Elvis Talbot Smith (right) with writer Nixon Dickenson Elvis and I shared a meaningful conversation about the importance of never giving up, regardless of life's challenges. Throughout his life, he has faced numerous obstacles, yet he rem

Deputy Speaker and Chair of the Select Committee of Parliament Hon. Jameka Williams, has defended the Committee's takeaway on the Crest Report regarding the Integrity Commission against criticism raised in a correspondence from Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam, arguing that the issue before Parliament concerns not only the Committee's findings but also the constitutional independence of the Legislature. Deputy Speaker and Chair of the Select Committee of P

The inaugural Reel Deal Bottom Fishing Tournament proved to be a resounding success, bringing together anglers, families, businesses and supporters for a day of competition, community spirit and charitable giving. Overall champions: Team Hand Line members (from left) Joseph Musgrove, Zarek Swann, Pendieno Brooks and Javonio Fulford celebrate after being crowned champions of the inaugural Reel Deal Bottom Fishing Tournament. Team Hand Line, comprising Joseph Musgrove, Zarek

July 27, 2026 marks an important milestone in Aaliyah’s professional journey as she was formally called to the Bar of the Turks and Caicos Islands before the Honourable Chief Justice Yonnette Cummings Edwards, members of the Judiciary, the legal profession, family and friends. Newly-minted attorney Aaliyah K.T. Rigby share in a photo op with (from left) Attorney Mark Fulford; Chief Justice Yonnette Cummings Edwards. The application for Aaliyah’s admission was moved by Mr. M

A senior representative from the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission (TCIFSC) attended the Group of International Insurance Centre Supervisors (GIICS) Annual Seminar and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London, England; 2–3 June 2026. The Commission, represented by Kenisha Bacchus, Managing Director (Ag), engaged with insurance regulators from international financial centres to discuss regulatory developments, supervisory priorities and emerging risks in the

The Turks and Caicos Islands Under 15 Girls, did not leave the Inaugural Goombay Cup Football Tournament in the Bahamas empty-handed as two of their players – Edna Jeanty and Jai Robinson walked away with Individual accolades. Edna Jeanty collecting the Collecting the Golden Ball Award | Photos: Bahamas Football Association The tournament was in Nassau between July 24 and 26. The promising Edna Jeanty copped the Golden Ball Award, outshining all the other players in tournamen

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government has recorded a robust start to the 2026/27 financial year, with first-quarter revenues exceeding budget expectations and reinforcing the territory's strong fiscal position. Premier and Minister responsible for Finance Hon. Washington Misick The impressive performance was highlighted by Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Washington Misick during his presentation of the Supplementary Appropriation (No. 1) Bill, 2026, and the First Sup

There comes a moment in the life of every small nation when it must decide whether it will continue drifting on the currents of convenience or finally take hold of the wheel. Turks and Caicos has reached that moment. We can no longer pretend that governance is a matter of announcements, ribbon cuttings, or slogans. Governance is the architecture of a nation — the quiet machinery that determines whether a country rises, stagnates, or collapses under its own contradictions. For

In the summer of 2006, I was a college intern at TCI New Media Network, a government media company that had just been formed. Its job was simple on paper: cover government events and produce content that showed the public what the administration was accomplishing. André Kerr In practice, it put a twenty-year-old with a camera in the middle of rooms most twenty-year-olds rarely enter, standing a few feet from Ministers, close enough to hear them rehearse their remarks before

Young athletes across the Turks and Caicos Islands will have the opportunity to develop their volleyball skills and enjoy the outdoors as the Turks and Caicos Islands Volleyball Federation (TCIVF) hosts its Kids Beach Volleyball Camp. The camp is scheduled for August 4, 5, and 8, with sessions running from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kids Park in Providenciales. The program is open to children and teenagers ages 7 to 18. Organized by the TCIVF, the camp aims to introduce pa

People's Democratic Movement (PDM) Leader Douglas Parnell is calling on the Progressive National Party (PNP) government to provide greater transparency surrounding its planned $80 million interim terminal at the Howard Hamilton International Airport, arguing that significant questions remain unanswered about procurement, project planning and the future of the country's long-promised airport redevelopment. PARNELL... “The issue is how government is planning, procuring and sp

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) can confirm that Josh Andrew McIntosh, who was the victim in the shooting incident that occurred in Kew Town, Providenciales, on 30 July 2026, has succumbed to his injuries. Mr McIntosh was warded and receiving treatment at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre following the incident. The RTCIPF extends sincere condolences to Mr. McIntosh’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Following the death of Mr

News Release The Ministry of Immigration and Border Services advises the general public that the existing moratorium on the issuance of first-time work permits and visitor visas for Haitian nationals has been extended for a further period of six (6) months. The extension takes effect on 1 August 2026 and will remain in force until 31 January 2027. Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration Hon. Jamell Robinson in a file photo This measure forms part of the Government's ongoin

News Release The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force can confirm that officers responded to a reported shooting incident shortly after midnight in Kew Town, Providenciales. Preliminary information indicates that one male victim sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, where he is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. As part of the ongoing investigation, a firearm was recovered a

Press Release The Honourable Charles Washington Misick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, has welcomed the appointment of Uma Kumaran MP as the United Kingdom's Minister for the Overseas Territories, extending his congratulations on behalf of the Government and people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Uma Kumaran | Source: UK Parliament Premier Misick said: "I warmly welcome the appointment of Uma Kumaran MP as the United Kingdom's Minister for the Overseas Territories.

50th Anniversary of Ministerial Government (1976-2026) Series... Some elections change governments. Some elections change policies. And some elections change the course of history. The General Election of 29 September 1976 was one of those moments. For the first time, the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands would elect representatives under a constitutional system that introduced Ministerial Government and fundamentally altered the relationship between elected leaders and

National Summit Champions Equality, Equity and Opportunity for Approximately 250 Girls The Amani Youth Foundation successfully hosted its 4th Annual Teen Girls Community Awareness Empowerment Summit on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos. Dr. Cutella Talbot, organiser of the Teen Girls Summit Held under the theme “Empowered Girls, Limitless Futures,” the summit brought together approximately 250 girls from schools and communities throughout the Turk

Something is not quite right with the Turks and Caicos Islands National Hospital. Sixteen years after its grand opening, rooms built in 2010 still sit empty. Equipment purchased with public money still sits in plastic. Services we were promised have never materialized. And while the public waits for answers, we are treated to glowing anniversary articles celebrating “advances” that somehow never reach the patient experience. The question is no longer whether something is wron