Supreme Court Finds No Case to Answer American businessman Robert Koenig has been found not guilty in the Airports Authority corruption trial after the Supreme Court ruled that there was no case for him to answer. Robert Koenig The ruling was delivered by Justice Selochan on 25 June 2026. Mr. Koenig had been charged with conspiracy to defraud in connection with a lighting contract between the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority and LED Industrial Group. He denie

Beaches Turks and Caicos continued its strong commitment to sports development in the Turks and Caicos Islands with its sponsorship of the 2025/2026 Provo Men’s Premier League, a partnership that has significantly elevated the competition for a second consecutive year. Lenford Singh (centre), coach for the Premier League Champions Academy Eagles, accepts the Beaches Turks and Caicos- sponsored Championship cheque from Orville Morgan (left), the Beaches TCI Public Relations

The Ministry of Home Affairs convened an Induction and Orientation Training session for the 2026 Turks and Caicos Islander Status Commission on Thursday, June 11, 2026, completing the final administrative step ahead of the Commission’s adjudication of applications for the current cycle. Members of the Status Commission Established under Part III of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance (Cap. 5.05), as amended, the Commission is the independent statutory body respon

Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey says the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is prepared to defend its recent promotion exercise amid plans by a group of officers to seek a judicial review of the process. Speaking during a news conference on Tuesday, June 16, Bailey responded to concerns raised by officers who believe they were unfairly overlooked during a promotion exercise that saw approximately 40 men and women elevated to higher ranks within the force. Bail

The Turks and Caicos Fly Fishing Association (TCFFA) is raising concerns about the future management of the country's bonefish industry, calling for greater involvement in conservation discussions while questioning aspects of the sector's regulatory and economic framework. Turks and Caicos Fly Fishing Association The concerns come after the association learned of upcoming bonefish workshops scheduled by the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources Management (DFMRM) in pa

In response to the global economic pressures, the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands has approved a one-time Cost of Living Relief Payment of $500 for approximately 13,000 eligible British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTCs) and Turks and Caicos Islands Status Holders, providing direct financial assistance to households across the Islands as they continue to contend with rising global costs. The relief initiative, approved by Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday, Jun

A new cultural entertainment event is set to light up the night sky later this month as organizers prepare to host the inaugural Burning Conch Fire Festival, the first event of its kind in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at the Lower Bight Basketball Court, the festival will showcase the talents of local fire performers in a dazzling display of artistry, skill, and cultural expression. The event will feature performances from Turks and Caico

The Rotaract Club of Grand Turk has been named Club of the Year for the 2025–2026 Rotaract Year in District 7020, earning the highest honor presented to a Rotaract club within the district. Members of the club recently attended the District 7020 Rotaract Conference, held under the theme “NEXUS: The 360° Experience” from June 10–14, 2026, at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny, Jamaica. The conference brought together Rotaractors from across the Caribbean to celebrate se

Turks and Caicos did not wake up one morning and collectively decide that shipping containers should become shops, homes, offices, worker camps, and storage yards. Yet that is exactly what has happened across Providenciales. Containers now sit on vacant lots, in residential neighborhoods, along main roads, and behind businesses—many of them converted into makeshift structures that the law never intended and does not permit. Photo: Cayman Compass showing shipping containers fi

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture and the Department of Education join the staff, students, parents, and wider school community of the Enid Capron Primary School in mourning the passing of Mrs. Denise Kanhai-Gupta. Denise Kanhai Gupta Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, expressed profound sadness at the news, noting that Mrs. Kanhai-Gupta's dedication to teaching and commitment to her students made her an invaluable membe

Salt Rakers Aquatic Club has received approval from the Planning Department for the construction of a new swimming pool facility in The Bight community, marking a significant milestone for the development of swimming and water safety programmes in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Recently the car was on display at the Graceway Gourmet Supermarket Parking lot in Grace Bay, Providenciales. Here in photo, Bennett Williams, the Head of the club, sharing in a photo a fan, who purch

Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey has revealed that investigators know the identity of the teenager believed to be responsible for the Turks and Caicos Islands' first murder of 2026 and are actively pursuing him. The fatal shooting occurred on the evening of June 12 in the community of Five Cays. According to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, officers responded shortly after 8:00 p.m. to reports of loud explosions in the area behind Liz Baker. Upon arrival, off

InterCaribbean Airways has launched one of the most ambitious fleet expansion programmes in its history with the arrival of the first of eight new Embraer ERJ170 regional jets expected to join its operations by the fall. Government officials, led by Premier Hon. Washington Misick (eighth from left) and InterCaribbean Airways operators participate in the ribbon-cutting to officially to officially introduce a new fleet, the Embraer 170 Jet. The inaugural aircraft arrived in the

A magnificent five-goal haul from Wilsony Charles carried Academy Eagles FC to an emphatic 11-0 mauling of Provo United SC in Match No. 3 of the Pelican Energy League Under-16 Boys competition. The Academy Eagles Team Charles delivered a sensational second-half performance, finding the back of the net five times as Academy Eagles produced one of the most dominant displays of the season to remain in control from the opening whistle to the final minute. The Eagles got off t

Grace Retail and Residences, in partnership with Christie's Turks and Caicos International Real Estate and CIBC FirstCaribbean, officially launched an exclusive financing program on Wednesday aimed at making investment property ownership more accessible to residents and investors. Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development Hon. Arlington Musgrove (centre) share a photo moment with team members of Christie’s Turks and Caicos International Real Estate and CI

A few weeks ago, throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands, we proudly honored and celebrated the life, leadership, vision, and enduring legacy of the Right Excellent James Alexander George Smith McCartney, our National Hero and the first Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Apostle Dr. Ruth Ariza JAGS McCartney was not merely a political figure; he emerged as a transformational leader, nation-builder, and pioneering voice who carried the hopes and aspirations of a

Oseta Jolly Primary School have successfully defended their Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association (TCICA) Cricket Festival's six-over-a-side competition, defeating Thelma Lightbourne Primary School in the final at the Downtown Ball Park on Friday, June 5. Maxine Salmon of the TCICA presents the winning trophy to the Oseta Jolly Primary School after retaining their title Shirley Star of Enid Capron was adjudged to be the top player Thelma Lightbourne, who batted first

Three senior leaders from the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital successfully completed an intensive Accreditation Canada International Internal Assessor Training Programme held in Barbados from June 1–3, 2026, further strengthening the organization's commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement. Representing InterHealth Canada TCI Limited and the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital were: Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dawn Pe

Youth Activism, Black Consciousness, and the Emerging Movement of the 1970s in the Turks and Caicos Islands Road to 1976 Series…PART FOUR By the early 1970s, the political atmosphere within the Turks and Caicos Islands was no longer changing quietly. A photo from the Hon. Lewis Edwin Astwood Research Library, Museum and Learning Facility depicts a section of Grand Turk back in the day Something deeper was happening beneath the surface of ordinary life. What had once existed a

Residents who rely on air travel between Grand Turk and South Caicos will face disruptions following the temporary discontinuation of commercial air service on the route, effective today, June 18, 2026. In a press release issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Investment and Trade announced that commercial flights between the two islands have been suspended while efforts continue to secure a long-term solution for the subsidized route. The Turks an