In late March, the Palms Resort staged its first quarterly staff awards on property in Grace Bay. A number of staff were awarded for their sterling services in the back and front of house, and for guests’ satisfaction. The nominees were feted and entertained at the event. The following are photo highlights of the occasion.

The Office of the Deputy Governor in the Turks and Caicos Islands has officially relaunched the Government Central Switchboard, a key step aimed at strengthening customer service access and enhancing overall public service delivery. Head of the Civil Service, Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams The switchboard is now fully operational and will serve as the main point of contact for residents and visitors seeking assistance from government ministries and departments

Students from the Clement Howell High School were recently welcomed to Beaches Turks and Caicos for an immersive fine dining and etiquette session at one of the resort’s signature à la carte restaurants. For the second consecutive year, the resort’s learning and development, public relations and food and beverage teams designed and delivered practical training that exposed students to the standards and expectations of a world class hospitality environment. General Manager

Statement from the Director of Sports , Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission The Turks and Caicos Islands has much to be proud of following the performances of our athletes at the 2026 CARIFTA Games. Jarrett Forbes, Director of Sports | Photo Courtesy: TCI Sports Commission Across both Track & Field and Swimming, our athletes demonstrated not only talent, but discipline, resilience, and belief on the regional stage. These performances were highlighted by outstanding pod

The Turks and Caicos Islands Red Cross (TCIRC) hosted its 2nd Annual Petals & Purpose Brunch on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Land & Sea, Wymara, bringing together community members, partners, and supporters for an inspiring afternoon of connection, creativity, and purpose. Set against a vibrant and elegant backdrop of the South Side Marina, the event featured live entertainment, a curated brunch experience, live painting, and opportunities for guests to engage directly with a

A group of inmates from His Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk have taken a significant step toward rehabilitation after successfully completing an anger management and substance abuse programme. The graduation ceremony, hosted by the Department of Behavioural Health Services (DBHS), was held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the House of Bethel Church under the theme “Celebrating Progress, Empowering Change: Honouring New Beginnings.” The initiative was a collaborative effort be

Public Voting Runs 15–21 April The 2026 TCI Top Model Contest heats up with the launch of the Fan Favourite Challenge, an interactive social media campaign that empowers the public to select their favourite contestant. Running from Wednesday, 15 April through Tuesday, 21 April 2026, fans can vote by engaging with individual contestant posts on the official TCI Top Model social channels. How to vote Voting window: 12:00 AM, 15 April – 12:00 noon, 21 April 2026 (closing time lo

If confidence alone could fix a country, Savitri Daniels would have solved everything in a single argument. Unfortunately, governing requires more than dramatic tone and sweeping claims. It requires facts, discipline, and a basic respect for evidence, all of which are in short supply with her. Daniels doesn’t just raise concerns. She unloads them with the certainty of someone presenting a case already proven. Ministers are failing. The country is slipping. Leadership is abs

The Turks and Caicos Islands has secured a major regional achievement after being selected as one of the winning countries in a competitive World Bank-led artificial intelligence initiative, according to Minister of Innovation, Technology and Energy, Hon. E. Jay Saunders. Minister of Innovation, Technology, Energy and Information Hon. E. Jay Saunders Minister Saunders announced that the TCI Government successfully submitted a proposal to the Digital Latin America and Caribb

The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos underscores the growing importance of wellbeing as an essential pillar of modern health and luxury living. In a world defined by constant connectivity, increasing stress levels, and fast-paced lifestyles, wellbeing has emerged as a critical driver of physical vitality, emotional resilience, and overall quality of life. No longer considered a luxury, wellbeing is now widely recognized by health professionals and wellness experts as a fundam

When emotional load becomes inflammation, fatigue, and hormone imbalance Stress does not stay in the mind. It always shows up in the body. When stress is short-term, the body adapts and recovers. When stress becomes chronic, without enough recovery, it begins to change how systems function. Many people live in a constant low-grade stress state. They are not in crisis, but they are never fully at ease. Over time, this affects digestion, hormones, immunity, and energy levels. T

These nominations once again underscore the destination’s strength in offering a diverse and high-quality tourism product across our multi-island landscape. Paul Pennicooke, Director of Tourism The Turks and Caicos Islands has been nominated in the following categories: Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination Caribbean’s Leading Destination Caribbean’s Leading Dive Destination Caribbean’s Leading Family Travel Destination Caribbean’s Lea

The Turks and Caicos Islands is being asked to accept one of the largest borrowing exercises in our history—$370.4 million in new debt—at the same time the government has committed to a $400 million airport redevelopment that will not involve borrowing, public share offerings, or citizen participation. Photo Courtesy: Outlook Travel This represents a profound shift in how national development will be financed, who will bear the risks, and who will benefit from the returns.

Public confidence in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has surged significantly in recent months, according to Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey, who attributes the increase to strengthened community engagement and strategic policing reforms. BAILEY...“We will operate lawfully and decisively to protect our people and our economy.” Speaking in sit-down with NewslineTCI earlier this week, Commissioner Bailey revealed that recent perception surveys indi

PUBLIC STATEMENT FROM: HON. OTIS MORRIS DATE: 10 APRIL 2026 I wish to address the article published today regarding my removal from the Cabinet and the allegations that have been circulated. I do so out of respect for the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the constituents of Over Back who entrusted me with their representation, and the office I have had the honor to hold. Otis Morris First and foremost, I emphatically and categorically deny any involvement in the conduc

A coordinated multi-agency operation near East Caicos has resulted in the apprehension of 106 migrants across two separate vessel interceptions this week, according to authorities. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force confirmed that the most recent incident occurred on Friday, April 10, when officers responded around 7:30 a.m. to a developing situation involving a suspected migrant vessel that had run aground off East Caicos. Initial reports indicated that several

Voices from the Streets Part 65... This week’s Voices in the Streets highlights the story of Rendy Rigby, a man known by several aliases, including “Bob Cat” and “Give Me Dollar.” Too often, Rendy is overlooked or shunned by community members because of his appearance. Voices from the Street Writer Nixon Dickenson (right) shares a photo with Rendy Rigby Yet I had the privilege of sharing a short but meaningful conversation with him, one that reminded me of the simple power

The Shore Club Resort on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, recognised its outstanding team members during its Heartbeat Awards Ceremony, held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Long Bay property. The awards celebrate exceptional service and dedication among staff, highlighting both front-of-house and back-of-house employees across the first quarter of the year. For the month of December, Kaylesa Basden was honoured as Front of House standout, while Jean Mislo earned recognition for

The Acting Supervisor of Elections, Ms. Willette Pratt, would like to inform the general public that the 2026/2027 Electors Register is now published in accordance with the Elections Act (reprint) 2024, to allow Registered Electors the opportunity to view the Electoral Register. Registered Electors who seek to inspect the 2026/2027 Electoral Register can view it at The Office of The Governor, The Public Library, The Post Office on the Islands of Providenciales and Grand Turk,

And the Five‑Year Roadmap to Finally Achieve It Readers, by now you’ve seen the headlines. Both the Premier and the Deputy Governor have expressed deep concern about the standard of service delivered to the public. They want to see a “marked improvement.” The question is: improvement toward what? What does excellence actually look like in a modern public service? Before we talk about fixing anything, we must first define the Gold Standard . Only then can we build a serious,