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Government Reinstates Fulltime Physiotherapy Service on South Caicos
The Ministry of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce the reinstatement of full-time physiotherapy services on the island of South Caicos. Monthly physiotherapy services on South Caicos resumed two years ago through the visitation of the Primary Health Care Departments Senior Physiotherapist. However, the physical therapy needs for the people of South Caicos required more frequent service, therefore it was necessary to reinstate a full-time service. Commenting

NewslineTCI
Mar 271 min read


Authenticity & Expression Workshop Empowers TCI Top Model Contestants
Contestants in the 2026 TCI Top Model contest recently took part in a powerful workshop titled “Authenticity & Expression” with a focus on personality and self-expression, designed to help the emerging models and public figures discover and communicate their individuality with confidence. The session was led by Mrs Yolande Robinson, Owner and Managing Director of Learn and Lead Ltd, a personal development and performance coaching organisation. Yolande Robinson, Owner and Man

NewslineTCI
Mar 272 min read


Legasea Media Announces Launch Of Groundbreaking Streaming Platform
A bold new chapter in Caribbean storytelling begins with the official introduction of Legasea, a premium digital streaming platform dedicated to showcasing the people, culture, history, and global excellence of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the wider Caribbean region. André Kerr, founder of Legasea Media Founded by local creative entrepreneur and video producer André Kerr, Legasea has been developed as a modern, digital-first media platform designed to give Caribbean sto

NewslineTCI
Mar 262 min read


Wymara Resort + Villas Honored in U.S. News & World Report
Wymara Resort + Villas, the contemporary beachfront retreat, has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hotels Rankings, earning a gold badge in the 2026 Best Hotels in the Caribbean category. The resort is ranked No. 1 in Turks & Caicos, underscoring its commitment to unparalleled hospitality, service, and the guest experience. Wymara is renowned for its breathtaking ocean views, elegant accommodations, and an abundance of world-class amenities. Wymara

NewslineTCI
Mar 262 min read


Minister of Government Moves to Recover Customs Arrears; Over $200K Already Collected
Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services Jamell Robinson says the Government is intensifying efforts to recover outstanding customs and import duty payments, with more than $200,000 already collected in recent weeks. Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services Hon. Jamell Robinson Speaking on Radio Turks and Caicos’ First Edition, Robinson addressed public concerns following reports that courier companies owed significant sums to the

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Mar 263 min read


North and Middle Caicos Students receive educational material from Sandals Foundation and Beaches Turks and Caicos resort
Beaches Turks and Caicos resort, through the Sandals Foundation, recently expanded its education outreach to North and Middle Caicos, providing new learning materials to every primary school student on the twin islands, as well as a number of students from Raymond Gardiner High School. Sandals Foundation Members share lens with students from North and Middle Caicos The initiative was aimed at strengthening classroom instruction, reducing the burden on families, and ensurin

NewslineTCI
Mar 253 min read


$124 Million and Counting: The SIPT's Staggering Bill and the Cost to Our People
An Op-Ed by Ranaldo Forbes Let me be clear: I am not here to defend corruption, but accountability must never become a blank check. And that is precisely what the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) has become, a blank check drawn on the backs of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Ranaldo Forbes March 13, 2026, Premier Charles Washington Misick stood before Parliament and confirmed what many of us have long suspected: the SIPT process has cost this
Ranaldo Forbes
Mar 253 min read


Department of Tourism Regulations Achieves 90% Compliance in Accommodation Enforcement Initiative
With enforcement initiatives ongoing for 2026, the Department of Tourism Regulations is proud to report that 90% of tourism accommodation properties were registered in 2025. Minister of Tourism Hon. Zhavargo Jolly Using data from AirDNA, approximately 1,300 properties were identified across Turks and Caicos, with over 1,200 now accounted for in the Department’s licensing system. The initiative was led by Quality Assurance Officer Donessia Skippings and Regulations Special

NewslineTCI
Mar 252 min read


Saphora Grace Bay Launched
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ reputation as a premier luxury destination received another boost with the official launch of Saphora in Grace Bay, a mixed-use development hailed as a symbol of continued economic growth, investment confidence, and evolving lifestyle offerings in the territory. The launch event, hosted by the Rockfin Group, brought together government officials, developers, investors, and members of the business community to celebrate what stakeholders describ

Jo-Anne Tyson
Mar 242 min read


The Airport Decision That Will Shape Our Children’s Future
Every Turks Islander understands one truth: our airport is our lifeline . It is how we work, how we travel, how we stay connected to the world, and how our economy survives. When the airport fails, the country fails. When it thrives, every family benefits. The Howard Hamilton International Airport in Providenciales That is why the redevelopment of Howard Hamilton International Airport is not just another government project. It is a national crossroads — one that will determin

'Paladin'
Mar 244 min read


Government Moves To Fix Work Permit, PRC And Passport Backlog
Government is moving to overhaul the processing of Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs), passports, and other key documents, including work permit applications, following years of delays. Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Shaun Malcolm Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Shaun Malcolm and Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services Hon. Jamell Robinson announced at a town hall meeting at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex in Providenciales on Tuesday, Marc

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Mar 242 min read


Beaches Defeat Jaguars by 65 Runs to Maintain Top Spot in TCICA Standings
Beaches secured an emphatic 65-run victory over Jaguars in the TCICA Senior Men’s Cricket Competition on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Downtown Ball Park in Providenciales, strengthening their position at the round robin league. Beaches lead the competition tying with GK Foods on 10 but, but with a superior net run rate Following the win, Beaches now sit comfortably at the summit of the standings with 10 points from 6 matches, boasting an impressive net run rate (NRR) of 2

NewslineTCI
Mar 242 min read


Police Clarify Ammunition Incident, Deny Link to Deployed Officers
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has moved to correct what it describes as misleading information circulating in the public domain regarding a recent incident involving the discovery of ammunition in the possession of a police officer. In a media release issued today, the RT&CIPF confirmed that the officer charged in connection with the matter is not a member of the contingent of officers recently deployed to the Turks and Caicos Islands to support cr

NewslineTCI
Mar 231 min read


Don’t Allow TCI to Become Jamaica, Businessman Warns
Businessman John Wildish has cautioned leaders in the Turks and Caicos Islands against implementing sweeping policy changes too quickly, warning that missteps could weaken the country’s economy and discourage investment. Businessman John Wildish addressing the government at the town hall meeting in Providenciales Wildish delivered the remarks during a government town hall meeting at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex in Providenciales on March 10, where residents gath

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Mar 232 min read


Kids And Blood Sugar
This is how nutrition affects your kid’s mood, focus, and immunity Children’s bodies are highly sensitive to blood sugar fluctuations. What they eat directly affects their energy, behaviour, mood, sleep, and immune function. Many common childhood challenges are linked to unstable blood sugar rather than behavioural issues alone. Signs of Blood Sugar Imbalance in Children Children may not describe how they feel clearly. Instead, blood sugar imbalance often shows up as: Moo
Monica Uttamchandani
Mar 232 min read


Salt Rakers Aquatic Club to Host Open Water Swimming Competition in Grace Bay
The turquoise waters of Grace Bay will come alive with energy and competition on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as the Salt Rakers Aquatic Club stages its highly anticipated Open Water Swimming Competition. Set to begin at 8:30 a.m. from Rickie’s Flamingo Café, the event promises an exciting morning of endurance, speed, and community spirit, bringing together swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in four race categories, 2K, 1

NewslineTCI
Mar 231 min read


Police Officer Nabbed at Airport With Multiple Rounds of Ammunition
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has launched an investigation after several rounds of ammunition were discovered in the luggage of a serving police officer during routine security screening at the Howard Hamilton International Airport. According to a media release issued by the Police Public Affairs and Communications Office, the ammunition was found concealed inside the officer’s suitcase by airport security personnel, who immediately alerted law en

NewslineTCI
Mar 221 min read


Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Council Re-Elected Unopposed at 2026 Annual General Meeting
The Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association today held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Key West Village Conference Centre, Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort, at which the entire Bar Council was re-elected unopposed for a second consecutive term. The Council, led by President Mark A. Fulford, will continue in office alongside Vice President Arnelle Taylor-Hall and Council Members Kenisha Bacchus, Devon McLean, and Shayone Handfield-Gardiner, with continued administrativ

NewslineTCI
Mar 212 min read


TCI Man Sentenced to 20 Years in U.S. Teen Sextortion Case
Press Release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Judge Joshua M. Divine on Thursday sentenced a man from the Turks and Caicos to 240 months in prison followed by lifetime supervised release for the sextortion of a Missouri teen. Alexander Gardiner, 25, of Providenciales, pleaded guilty to one count of coercion and enticement of a minor in U.S. District Court in St. Louis in November. Gardiner, who is a citizen of both the United States

NewslineTCI
Mar 202 min read


TCI Government Ends 2025–2026 Fiscal Period with Surplus Due to Underspending
Chair of the Expenditure Committee Hon. Tamell Seymour informed the House of Assembly on Friday March 13th that the Turks and Caicos Islands Government ended the 2025–2026 fiscal period with a budget surplus largely attributed to underspending rather than revenue exceeding projections. Hon. Tamell Seymour, Member of Parliament for South Caicos and Chair of the Expenditure Committee Presenting the committee’s findings during debate on the Audited Half-Year Report for April 1

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Mar 203 min read
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