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

Young participants at The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club will benefit from continued swimming lessons throughout the remainder of 2026 following a recent $2,500 donation. From Left: Alonzo Higgs - Corporate Manager, Parent of Salt Rakers Aquatic Club, Benneth Williams - Owner of Salt Rakers Aquatic Club, Carolaen Padua Rodriguez - Business Support Officer and Tamyra Missick - Corporate Manager The contribution from CIBC Caribbean will help provide continued access to valuable swi

The recent Friday night street party transformed into a vibrant, grand market-style celebration, marking a significant economic windfall for local craft vendors. Set against the lively, music-filled backdrop of the Caribbean Bloc Party, the event doubled as the highly anticipated grand opening of the Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos. This newly unveiled space features an innovative, spacious layout specifically designed to elevate the presence of local entre

When I was a student at Precious Treasures International School, we used to sing a song from our Caribbean School Hymn Book called “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love.” At the time, I did not grasp the weight of what we were singing. We sang it because it was part of school life, part of devotion, part of the Christian rhythm many of us grew up around in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Donnie Gardiner But the older I get, the more that simple line confronts me. It does

H.J. Robinson High School's Brianna Williams has emerged as the top-performing public high school student in the Turks and Caicos Islands Class of 2026, earning Valedictorian honours with an outstanding average of 93.90 percent. Brianna Williams of the H.J. Robinson High School in Grand Turk emerges as the top secondary school student in all the Turks and Caicos Islands Williams led a strong cohort of high achievers at H.J. Robinson High School, where Shakea Forbes secure

The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition welcomed a team of consultants to the Turks and Caicos Islands from Monday, May 25th to Friday, May 29th, as part of ongoing efforts to implement the Turks and Caicos Islands National Quality Policy. The National Quality Policy, which was approved by Cabinet in October 2024, has now entered its implementation phase. The policy serves as a strategic framework for establishing a national quality infrastructure in the Tur

Premier Charles Washington Misick has issued a strong call for greater accountability and stronger leadership throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service, warning that persistent absenteeism, delayed decision-making, and tolerance for underperformance are negatively affecting government productivity and service delivery. Misick... “When individuals are absent without adequate justification or without a commitment to ensuring continuity of service, the burden fall

Grace Bay Resorts, in partnership with Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, recently welcomed real estate brokers and sales agents to an exclusive preview of The Point by Grace Bay Resorts, offering a first-hand look at the construction progress and design vision behind one of Grace Bay Beach’s most anticipated luxury residential developments. Held on-site at The Point, the broker and sales agent event gave attendees the opportunity to tour the development, view cur

Provo Water Company was pleased to install two drinking water fountains at Clement Howell High School as part of the 15th Annual Drinking Water Week, continuing its commitment to promoting safe drinking water, conservation and healthier choices across the community. Students displaying their water bottles received from the Provo Water Company The presentation took place on May 28th and brought together students, school representatives, community partners and government offi

There is an old principle that applies to governments as much as it does to individuals:“You are not required to complete the work, but neither are you free to ignore it.” Yet in the rush to announce a Mortgage Corporation for the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Government has done exactly that — ignored the real work. We are told that the Mortgage Corporation Bill 2026 will “create pathways to home ownership,” “strengthen families,” “build a stronger middle class,” and “ensure

Wymara Resort + Villas, a collection of contemporary, ultra-luxury beachfront retreats in the Turks & Caicos Islands, has been named a winner of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown, a new and highly selective recognition honoring hotels and resorts that have earned a place on all three of the publication's flagship lists (the Hot List, the Gold List, and the Readers' Choice Awards) over the past 30 years. Created by Condé Nast Traveler Global Editorial Director

10-year anniversary Brunch at Land + Sea raises funds for the charity’s breakfast and food bank programmes. On Sunday 31 May 2026, on the lawn at the stunning Land + Sea restaurant at Wymara Villas, Food for Thought welcomed over 200 supporters, both loyal and new, to help celebrate its 10-year milestone. All in attendance were treated to a delicious buffet brunch, complimentary mimosas, and the perfect musical accompaniment of ZG Acoustics. The charity’s younger guests we

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force its inaugural Sports Day at the National Stadium on Saturday, June 6, where three teams competed. They teams are Harvey, Gant and Hall. Harvey’s House celebrate their victory after emerging winners of the inaugural Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Meet at the National Stadium. Harvey emerged winners of the event with 331. Grant ended in second place with 319, with Hall emerging as the third-place winners with 297. There was

A man who was knocked from his bicycle along the Leeward Highway in Providenciales by a hit-and-run driver was airlifted out of the country for further treatment, NewslineTCI was informed. The incident reportedly took place on Wednesday, June 3. It is bandied that that man is a tourist. However, NewslineTCI is unable to confirm this allegation. Up to press time, the police have not issued an official report on the incident. NewslineTCI understands that the incident took p

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has launched an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Five Cays on Friday evening, June 12. According to a police media release issued on Saturday, officers were dispatched to the area behind Liz Baker in Five Cays shortly after 8:00 p.m. following reports of loud explosions believed to be gunfire. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered an unresponsive man suffering from what appeared to be gunsh

An Op-Ed by Martin Black, Rehabilitation versus punishment for people who have committed an offence is an argument that often divides opinion and one that has seen a change in direction within the justice system over time. Whilst breaking the law and committing offences certainly needs to have punitive consequences, rehabilitation and addressing the root causes of offending behaviour is often more effective at achieving long-term desistance. By focusing on the reasons why peo

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) is notifying the public that a large area of Grace Bay will be closed to boat traffic all morning Saturday, 27 June 2026, until noon for the upcoming “Race for the Conch” Eco-Sea Swim. The diagram earmarked for restriction during the Race for the Conch Specifically, per the attached map, the swim race area includes the boat channel by the Club Med dock in front of Rickie’s Flamingo Cafe, as well as the water 100 met

50th Anniversary of Ministerial Government (1976–2026) The Junkanoo Club Incident and Its Impact 5-6 June 1975 and the Awakening of a Nation On the evening of 5 June 1975, few could have known that events unfolding around a youth club in Grand Turk would become part of the political history of the Turks and Caicos Islands. What began as a developing confrontation would soon dominate conversations across the country. Families listened for news. Communities watched anxiously. R

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) has announced a final extension of the Crown Land Amnesty Programme, giving eligible individuals until December 31, 2026, to regularise their land tenure and secure legal ownership of Crown land. The extension provides what officials describe as a last opportunity for qualified applicants to benefit from special concessions designed to help Islanders obtain legal title to Crown land before the programme officially concludes.