GK Foods claimed a thrilling one-wicket victory over the Red Strikers on Sunday, November 30, in Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association League action at the Downtown Ball Park. The match went down to the final ball, delivering one of the season’s most dramatic finishes.   Bharandidtharan Thirunavukkarasu of GK Foods collects his man of the match award Batting first, the Red Strikers posted 103/6 from their 12 overs. After early wickets fell, Levaughn Mathurin steadied t

Operation Shepherd, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force’s (RTCIPF) major seasonal crime-prevention initiative, is now in its second week, with Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey affirming that the Force is “fully mobilised” to protect residents, citizens, and visitors throughout the busy Yuletide and peak tourism period.   Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey Commissioner Bailey provided the update during a recent news conference held at Police Headquarters in Provi

The Strand Turks and Caicos, a luxury resort community in Providenciales part of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with additional property enhancements, including the debut of an exclusive marina and private boating excursions, new culinary concepts, a Kids Club and teen Adventure Club with new daily programming, and a new villa building.   Photo of the beach-side of The Strand Turks and Caicos/Photo: The Strand Turks and Caicos Th

The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is gearing up to host an action-packed Women’s Football Festival from December 11–14 at the TCIFA National Academy, bringing together regional talent in a vibrant showcase of women’s football.   This year’s festival features a thrilling three-day series of matches leading into a championship final on December 14. The event will see the Turks and Caicos Islands Women’s National Team, Antigua and Barbuda, and the visitin

The Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club is once again in the international spotlight, and the destination’s premier course is calling on supporters to help secure a historic achievement.   The award-winning Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Golf Course The award-winning facility has been nominated yet again for USA TODAY’s Top 10 Best Caribbean Golf Course, and public voting is now open through December 31st. A win this year would mark an unprecedented five consecutive victories fo

An Op-Ed by Audley Astwood   Keno Hall earned his place in Turks and Caicos music by doing what the greats do. He made the islands sound like themselves. News of his recent passing struck with a clarity that left no space for doubt. The country lost more than a musician. It lost one of the voices that shaped its cultural spine.   Keno Hall Keno and Kaz built their sound together from the first note. They shaped a path that gave the islands a music rooted in instinct and trust

United Way Turks and Caicos Islands proudly launched the Deputy Governor’s Authors Book Challenge on Tuesday night, December 2nd, in honor of Her Excellency Anya Williams, Deputy Governor. The initiative was created in partnership with her as a tribute to her seven years of continuous commitment to the United Way TCI Reading Programme and her unwavering presence at every major literacy event since the programme began. From left: Mark Fulford - Chairman of United Way Turks Isl

Turks and Caicos has once again proven its growing strength on the regional culinary stage, returning from the 2025 Taste of the Caribbean competition with multiple accolades, including the prestigious Caribbean Junior Chef title won by rising local talent Gabrielle Martin.   Gabrielle Martin (left), led the TCI to second place overall in the Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Competition, by winning the Caribbean Junior Chef title. The TCI placed second overall.   Martin, repre

The Informal Settlements Unit (ISU) supported the Planning Department and other government agencies in a two-phase reclamation exercise in Kew Town, Providenciales.   The operation, which was carried out at the request of the private landowner who engaged the services of a private contractor, involved the removal of illegal structures that had been erected without authorisation.   The landowner formally sought the assistance of the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands t

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Chavion Capron Four individuals, including two minors, have been formally charged with firearm-related offences stemming from the July 27th, 2025 shooting incident at the Island Hookah Lounge, along Leeward Highway in Providenciales. Police said three persons were killed and 10 injured in the predawn shooting, as heavily-armed men stormed the nightspot and fired on the patrons. Dario Butterfield Detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) Serious C

Elite Primary School of Five Cays reaffirmed their dominance in youth football after storming to a second consecutive Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) Inter-Primary League title with a commanding 4–0 victory over Eliza Simons Primary School on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the TCIFA Field in Providenciales.   Elite Primary celebrate after receiving the championship trophy. The final, played under clear skies and in front of an energetic crowd of student

Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey has been elected as the Second Vice President of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP).  The election took place during the ACCP’s Intersessional Meeting, being held from December 3rd to 5th at the Sheraton Miami in Miami, Florida, USA. Commissioner Bailey’s appointment underscores his leadership and commitment to advancing regional collaboration on law enforcement matters. The ACCP brings together Commissioners of Poli

The Road Dogs Running Club (RDRC) is gearing up to usher in the new year with the inaugural Run of Nations Fun Run on Saturday, January 17, 2026, beginning at Grace Bay Market, 51 Allegro Road. The RDRC, made up of both local and international runners, is committed to promoting fitness as a way of life while bringing people of various backgrounds together.   This new Run of Nations event represents the first step toward the club’s vision of establishing the Turks and Caicos I

As Experience Turks and Caicos continues to engage travel advisors across the United States to drive increased bookings to the destination, the team was pleased to promote the Turks and Caicos Islands at two dedicated jetBlue Vacations training sessions earlier this month.   The Turks and Caicos Islands contingent with jetBLue Vacations staff at jetBlue University, Orlando The destination trainings were held on November 5th in Salt Lake City, Utah, and November 13th at the je

Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kendall Grant Acting Deputy Commissioner Kendall Grant recently attended a two-day, high-level conference in Panama on empowering nations to strengthen cooperation on the illegal trafficking of firearms in the Caribbean.  Senior law enforcement staff, international partners, and United Nations officials met to discuss the increasing threat posed by unauthorized firearms entering the region, especially through networks that are connected to

A key suspect in the July mass shooting at the Island Hookah Lounge has been repatriated to the Turks and Caicos Islands and formally charged by police.   Authorities confirmed that JAEL De JESUS RIGBY, 19, of Providenciales, was deported from the Dominican Republic on 16 November 2025. Upon landing at Howard Hamilton International Airport, he was immediately taken into police custody.   Jael Rigby was caught in the Dominican Republic and deported to the TCI. Rigby, who had b

Jared Meritus of the Oseta Jolly Primary School in Blue Hills, Providenciales, topped the region in the prestigious Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Youth for Voices Competition, with his winning entry was, a powerful poem entitled “I Want a Good Life”.   Josue Meritus (right), shares in the moment as his son, Jared, is presented with the PAHO Regional Youth for Voices Competition first place prize by Alrissa Gardiner, Primary Health Care Manager in the Ministry of Hea

Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam The Governor’s Office is pleased to announce that the deadline for submitting nominations for the 2027 New Year Honours has been extended, with the final deadline now set for Friday 5 December 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The Honours system offers the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands a meaningful opportunity to highlight individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to life across our Islands. These awards recognise teache

As an integral component of the TCIFA Talent Development Pathway (TDP), a Nutrition Workshop was conducted at the Providenciales branch with the aim of fostering the overall growth and development of young football players.   Maya Saunders, Senior Program Officer at the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit within the Ministry of Health and Human Services pauses for a photo with TPD Players. Held on Thursday, November 20th, the workshop was attended by TDP players and their fam