Turks and Caicos Islands’ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes continue to make their mark on the global stage, delivering an impressive performance at the prestigious Pan American Championships hosted by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Alex Yablong (far right ) on the 3rd-place podium Four competitors represented TCI at the elite tournament, one of only four major events on the IBJJF calendar, alongside the European Championships, Brasileiros, and World Champions

Beaches Turks & Caicos, a PADI-certified dive resort in Providenciales, continues to invest in its watersports team by training and certifying four team members to become qualified dive instructors to its operation. The resort operates one of the most comprehensive resort diving programmes in the region, offering on-site PADI courses and daily dives for guests of varying experience levels. The four new PADI Instructors added to the Beaches Watersports Department These latest

Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles has urged parliamentarians and citizens across the Turks and Caicos Islands to recommit to the core values that underpin democracy and national unity, as she delivered a reflective Easter message in the House of Assembly. Braithwaite-Knowles: The lessons of this season speak directly to us as leaders,” Addressing members of Parliament, individuals in the public gallery, and those listening via various media platforms, the Attor

The passing of Lt. Col. Nimrol Beckles Tributes continue to pour in across the Turks and Caicos Islands following the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Nimrol Devon Beckles, a respected law enforcement officer and Commandant of the Turks and Caicos Islands Cadet Corps, whose life of service has left an enduring national legacy. He championed leadership training, discipline, and civic responsibility, ensuring that cadets were not only prepared for potential careers in uniformed

The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission (TCIFSC) has issued a public advisory warning residents and potential investors about an entity falsely claiming to be a regulated investment firm operating in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Kenisha Bacchus, Acting Managing Director of the TCIFSC. According to the Commission, a company using the name “Turks and Caicos Island Expertsperfect Investment” has been representing itself as having ties to the TCIFSC and offe

The Wine Cellar Golf and Fishing Tournament made a hefty donation of $60,000 to youth-centered entities in the Turks and Caicos Islands, reinforcing its commitment to sports development and community upliftment. The recipients of the Wine Cellar Golf and Fishing Tournament display their cheques in front of the Wine Cellar, located along Leeward Highway in Providenciales, on Monday, March 30. At left are representatives of the Swim Federation. At centre is the Edward Gartlan

Cheshire Hall FC emerged as the undisputed headline-makers in the Beaches-sponsored Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) Provo Premier League, delivering two commanding performances to underline their title ambitions at the TCIFA Field in Providenciales. Cheshire Hall FC The standout showing came midweek as Paulsaint Standley produced a brilliant hat trick to lead Cheshire Hall to a 4-2 victory over Teachers Young Strikers. The attacking display set the ton

The Turks and Caicos Islands Red Cross (TCI Red Cross) has officially launched its Hello Baby Bundle program at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, marking a meaningful step forward in strengthening support for new mothers and their newborns across the Islands. Governor Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam (sixth from left), along with Minister of Education Hon. Rachel Taylor (fourth from left), Minister of Health and Human Service Hon. Kyle Knowles (second from left) share i

Two individuals have been charged following a targeted police operation in Blue Hills, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit carried out the operation, which resulted in charges against a 34-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, both of the Blue Hills community. George Andre Lacroy Seymour was formally charged on April 4 with multiple offences, including sending letters threatening to murder, possession of a firea

The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is proud to announce that our Women’s National Team will compete in the inaugural expanded FIFA Series 2026™️, a landmark global tournament bringing together 48 national teams from across all six FIFA confederations. This historic opportunity represents a major milestone for women’s football development in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the wider Caribbean region. With women's matches hosted across Brazil, Côte d’Ivo

The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club delivered another standout event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, hosting a highly successful Open Water Competition at Rickie’s Flamingo Café in the heart of Grace Bay, Providenciales. Set against the backdrop of turquoise waters and clear skies, the competition brought together swimmers of all ages and skill levels for a morning of spirited racing, sportsmanship, and community engagement. From seasoned competitors to emerging young talent, partici

It’s not just sugar. It’s stress, hormones, and daily patterns Type 2 diabetes is often framed as a simple result of eating too much sugar. In reality, it develops through a combination of metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors that build up over years. Many people with similar diets and activity levels have very different outcomes. That’s because diabetes risk is not only about food choices. It’s about how the body handles stress, insulin, and inflammation over time. I

Thoughts, Prayers and Poems... An Op-Ed by Chrystal Charles Hi, my name is Chrystal Charles, and I am A Voice of Turks and Caicos. This, being the first of multiple series, is a body of expression that has been accumulated over many years that I’ve decided to share. Chrystal Charles This series will be called “Thoughts, Prayers and Poems.” Here’s a thought for you: “An artist’s duty is to reflect the times”: Nina Simone. I took a stance recently to be quiet, because i

Police have recovered an illegal firearm and ammunition following an operation in Blue Hills, Providenciales. According to a media release from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, officers from the Serious Crime and Tactical Unit executed an Authority to Search at a residence on John Grant Street/Bay Road on Thursday, April 2. During the operation, a male occupant attempted to flee but was quickly restrained by officers. A search of the premises led to the seizur

Over the weekend, the TCI Top Model organising committee held a professional development workshop for its 2026 contestants titled “Radiate Authenticity: Building Your Personal Brand & Public Presence". Led by communications strategist Takara Bain, the session equipped aspiring models with practical skills to manage their digital reputations and professional identities. Takara Bain The training, designed to help contestants navigate the transition from private individuals to p

The Ministry of Public Safety and Utilities announces the appointment of the Prison Visiting Committee for a period of two (2) years. The Visiting Committee serves as an independent oversight body of HMP Grand Turk. Photo credit: HM Prison Facebook page. As a closed institution, HMP Grand Turk must operate with transparency and accountability in the delivery of its principal duties of public protection and rehabilitation. The Committee serves to ensure HMP Grand Turk is ope

A spectacular display of power hitting from Man of the Match Garvin Bruno lit up the Downtown Ball Park in Providenciales on Sunday, March 23, as Police cruised to a dominant victory over KISHCO in the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association T20 Competition. Man of the Match Garvin Bruno accepting his award In a match that promised excitement, KISHCO took first strike and posted 136 for 7 from their allotted 20 overs. While the total appeared competitive on a good batt

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has announced the promotion of forty-six officers, marking the largest promotion exercise undertaken by the Force in recent times. In a media release issued on April 2, 2026, the RT&CIPF confirmed that six officers were promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent, fifteen to Inspector, and twenty-five to Sergeant. The Force stated that all officers successfully completed a rigorous promotion process, which include

Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon. Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands, further to the advice of Judicial Services Commission, in accordance with section 87(1)(a) of the Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Hon. Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards Hon. Justice Cummings-Edwards brings over thirty-seven years’ experience across the judiciary, having served at

The Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association hosted its First Annual AGM Awards Ceremony recently at the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club, marking a significant and historic moment for the legal profession in the Islands. Awardees pose for the camera at the TCI Bar AGM Awards The introduction of the AGM Awards establishes a new institutional tradition, one grounded in recognising service, leadership, and the enduring contributions of those who have shaped the development of