On the heels of a spectacular graduation season, Flow Turks and Caicos has once again solidified its position as a champion of youth development and education, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders. In a powerful demonstration of that commitment, the leading telecommunications provider recently donated sixteen laptops to standout graduates at primary and secondary schools across the Turks and Caicos Islands. The initiative, whi

The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) is warning residents and businesses to be on high alert following reports of scammers posing as Commission representatives in an attempt to obtain sensitive financial information. Kenisha Bacchus, Acting Managing Director, FSC According to the FSC, fraudsters are making telephone calls while falsely claiming to represent the Commission. In some cases, the callers are using spoofed caller ID technology to display

The Turks and Caicos Islands has become the first Caribbean nation to host the deployment of a new regional marine observation network, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen marine monitoring and forecasting across the region. Selvyn Hawkins (second right), CEO of the Turks and Caicos Airports Authority, accepts the Marine Observation device from CIMH Principal Dr. David Farrell. Sharing in the moment are Dr. Holly Hamilton (right), Director of Meteorolog

The Turks and Caicos Islands has recorded its strongest first half on record, welcoming 384,590 stayover visitors between January and June 2026, a six percent increase over the same period last year, according to records from the Ministry of Tourism. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Zhavargo Jolly The Tourism Ministry not that the record performance reflects sustained demand across the destination's key source markets and reinforces the Turks and Caicos Islands' position as one of t

News Release The Turks and Caicos Islands Government notes the press release issued by InterHealth Canada earlier today, which was published without the Government’s prior consent or comment. InterHealth Canada has purported to terminate its contract with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. The Government is urgently reviewing the position. The Government wishes to reassure all hospital staff, patients, residents, and visitors that there is no interruption to healthcare

News Release InterHealth Canada today regrets to announce that it has had no option but to terminate its contract to provide healthcare services in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). This follows the failure of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government ("TCIG") to meet its contractual payment obligations. To ensure continuity of care for patients, InterHealth Canada will continue providing healthcare services throughout the contractual handover period while responsibility for

Academy Eagles FC were crowned champions of the 2026 Pelican Energy Turks and Caicos Islands Under-16 Boys' League, while Cheshire Hall FC claimed the Under-16 Girls' League title during an exciting weekend of championship finals. Academy Eagles FC completed a dominant season with a convincing 3-0 victory over SWA Sharks FC in the boys' championship final, while Cheshire Hall FC edged SWA Sharks FC 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout after the teams finished level at 1-1 in

Michael Saunders, a 21-year-old native Turks and Caicos Islander and student at the University of Waterloo delivered a TEDx talk at TEDxMcGill 2026, one of Canada's most prestigious student-run TED events. Michael Saunders make his presentation at the Global Climate Conversation at TEDxMcGill The talk, centered on Caribbean climate vulnerability and ecological debt, positions the Turks and Caicos Islands at the heart of a critical global conversation about fairness, resilie

The People's Democratic Movement (PDM) is questioning why Turks and Caicos Islanders are being asked to provide extensive personal and financial information to qualify for the Government's $500 cost-of-living payment, calling on the Hon. Washington Misick Administration to explain how the information will be used and whether it will be shared with other agencies. Our people should not receive less relief while giving up more of their privacy The Opposition says applicants a

Contributed by Donavon Eugene Working with difficult clients is one of the most demanding aspects of human services, particularly in probation, juvenile justice, social work, counselling, and rehabilitation. Many clients present with complex needs, including trauma, substance abuse, mental health concerns, family dysfunction, negative peer influences, and repeated involvement with the justice system. These factors often contribute to resistance, distrust, poor compliance, a

The Turks and Caicos Islands is strengthening its position as one of the Caribbean's premier luxury destinations through an aggressive airlift expansion strategy aimed at diversifying visitor markets, increasing accessibility and supporting sustainable tourism growth across the archipelago. Minister of Tourism Hon. Zhavargo Jolly Tourism, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Hon. Zhavargo Jolly says the government's focus on expanding international connectivity is already yie

The Government is stepping up efforts to strengthen consumer protection with a nationwide compliance drive aimed at ensuring retail businesses comply with the Consumer Protection Ordinance. The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition has announced that inspections of retail establishments across the Turks and Caicos Islands will form part of the initiative. Businesses in Providenciales have been advised that inspections will be conducted from July 13–17, 2026. The

The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is warning that strengthening El Niño conditions, combined with steadily warming Caribbean Sea temperatures, are expected to bring more intense heat, prolonged drought in some areas, and an elevated risk of flooding from heavy rainfall during the remainder of the 2026 wet season. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern marked by unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The phenomenon disrupts

Telus Health has delivered a four -module virtual training programme on International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17 to the insurance supervision team at the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission, strengthening the regulator’s capacity to protect policyholders during the accounting transition. Delivered between 4 June and 2 July, the course gave participants a practical, functional grasp of the new insurance contracts accounting standard and its conse

The Turks and Caicos Islands has been nominated for Best Destination in the Caribbean in the 2026 Travvy Awards, one of the travel industry's most respected awards programmes. The world-famous Grace Bay Beach The Turks and Caicos Islands is also represented in the Resorts category, with Salterra nominated for Best New Hotel/Resort in the Caribbean and Beaches Turks and Caicos nominated for Best Renovated Resort in Mexico and the Caribbean. Produced by TravelPulse and AGEN

As part of the bank’s commitment to community engagement and youth empowerment, Janae Rolle, Private Banker of CIBC Caribbean joined a panel of influential women from across the Turks and Caicos at the 4th Annual Teen Girls Community Awareness Summit, sharing insights and words of encouragement to teenage girls. Janae Rolle The Summit has experienced steady growth as a platform for leadership, personal development and confidence building for teenage girls. Held at the Ritz Ca

For far too long, the terminology of “at-risk students” has quietly infiltrated our educational system, shaping not just policies, but the very futures of countless children. Dr. Alces Dor | Facebook/ Alces Dor By labeling students in this dehumanizing way, we are not merely identifying obstacles; we are sentencing bright, capable young minds to a narrative of limitation and despair. These children are not inherently doomed; instead, it is the label that chains them to a

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands has noted the recent update issued by the United States Department of State regarding travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Acting Governor, the Premier, and Minister of Tourism convened a meeting with the Commissioner of Police and key personnel in the National Security Secretariat, the Police, and Ministry of Tourism on Sunday, July 12, 2026, to assess the updated advisory and to develop a coordinated whole-of-government

For more than four decades, the Turks and Caicos Islands has lived under a governance culture defined not by corruption or malice, but by something far more subtle and far more damaging: absence. An absence of continuity. An absence of long‑term planning. An absence of institutional memory. An absence of execution. We have become a country that produces reports, commissions consultants, drafts strategies, announces initiatives, and allocates budgets—yet rarely completes the c

The Environmental Health Department, under the Ministry of Health and Human Services, successfully hosted a five-day Port Health Training Workshop from July 6-10, 2026, aimed at strengthening public health preparedness and response at ports of entry throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Crivanne Adams Deputy Chief Environmental Officer The training was facilitated by Mr. Lionel Michael of JKALM Environmental Health, a senior Environmental Health professional with over 40