April Thirumalaiyandi continues to elevate the profile of Turks and Caicos Islands tennis, delivering a strong and memorable performance at the 19th Annual “Little Mo” Internationals, one of the most prestigious junior tennis tournaments in the United States.   April Thirumalaiyandi in action at the 19th Annual “Little Mo” International Tennis Tournament The event featured approximately 650 elite junior players from 68 countries, placing April among the world’s top young comp

The Turks and Caicos Islands have surpassed the one-million mark in cruise passenger arrivals for 2025, underscoring the continued strength and growth of the destination’s cruise tourism sector.   The Star Princess Cruise Ship docking at the Grand Turk Cruise Center Preliminary figures show that cruise passenger arrivals for October 2025 totaled 51,308, representing a 53 percent decrease compared to October 2024. The decline was attributed to at least three cruise cancellatio

Former Jamaican and West Indies batting star, Marlon Samuels (second left), took time from his vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands to pay a visit to the office of the Sports Commission in Providenciales recently.   Samuels who was a key member of the West Indies team that won the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 and 2016 ICC World Twenty20 Tournament and was named man of the match in the final of both tournaments, met with Sports Director Jarrett Forbes (left), Deputy Director Al

How sodium, potassium, and magnesium support your whole body Holistic Health Coach, Turks and Caicos Minerals are often overlooked, yet they influence nearly every system in your body. Your energy levels, mood, sleep quality, digestion, and even your stress response all depend on having the right mineral balance. When your mineral stores run low, your body shows it. Fatigue creeps in, cravings spike, anxiety rises, and staying asleep can feel impossible.   Modern diets and hi

The Government has approved a minimum salary increase of 15 percent for all staff employed under the Clinical Services Contract with InterHealth Canada, marking a major pay adjustment for frontline health care workers. These staff have been waiting for a very long time for this increase The announcement was made by Minister for Health and Human Services, Hon. Kyle Knowles, during his Two-Minute Statement in the House of Assembly on Thursday, December 18.   According to Minist

Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams has confirmed that two suspected gang members were fatally shot during a police-involved incident in Blue Hills on Monday, December 15, 2025.   Gerson Pierre was wanted for a number of murders A 9mm pistol along with a magazine containing several rounds of ammunition was taken from Keith Reid’s body According to the Acting Commissioner, the shooting occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m. when officers from the Royal Turks and Caicos Island

Graceway Supermarkets proudly brought its team together on December 9, 2025, for its Annual Staff Awards Ceremony, an evening dedicated to celebrating the people who make Graceway a trusted part of everyday life across the Turks and Caicos Islands. The ceremony welcomed team members from both retail and non-retail operations, highlighting the dedication, teamwork, and commitment that continue to strengthen Graceway Supermarkets and the communities it serves. From long-serving

Dear Editor, I write in response to the article on the cover of the Weekly News, December 6–12 publication, “Healthcare Strained: Over 1,000 Flown Out in Eight Months.” I note that the Minister of Health, Hon. Kyle Knowles, stated that the system is “in need of serious repair.”   First and foremost, one of the major issues contributing to the strain, an issue Minister Knowles did not highlight, is the Government’s own responsibility in allowing employers to bring in workers w

Minister of Health and Human Services Hon. Kyle Knowles The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) has dismissed as false a report circulating on social media titled “Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Health and Human Services Public Health Advisory; Critical Biohazard Alert,”  dated December 19, 2025. In a statement, the Ministry confirmed that it did not issue the document and warned that the information contained in the report is misleading. MoH

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands - Tuesday, 25 November 2025: The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture is pleased to announce that registrations for the NIAP Cycle 2026 officially opened 24th November 2025. Tertiary students across the islands and abroad are encouraged to apply before the deadline on 30th January 2026.   NIAP provides valuable work-based learning opportunities for students, helping them gain practical experience, develop professional skill

One man has died following a boating mishap at North Creek, Grand Turk, on Tuesday, 16 December, according to police reports. Police say that at approximately 4:14 p.m., the Police Control Room received a report of a vessel in distress in the area. Officers responded promptly and observed a boat at sea with five individuals on board at the time of the incident. According to police, four of the occupants were able to safely make it to shore, while one male was reported missing

While employers and workers in the formal economy of the Turks and Caicos Islands are largely compliant with National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution requirements, participation from the informal sector continues to lag significantly, according to NIB Chief Executive Officer Rhesa Cartwright-Rolle.   NIB Chief Executive Officer Rhesa Cartwright-Rolle (left), and Stewart Haynes, Director of National Insurance Services in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and a representative o

A Blue Hills man has been charged in connection with a firearm-related offence stemming from a shooting incident at the Island Hookah Lounge on July 27, 2025. ANDERSON GEORGE, 34, of Blue Hills, was formally charged on December 14, 2025, by detectives from the Serious Crime Unit with Conspiracy to Possess Firearms with Intent to Injure. George is expected to make his first appearance in the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands P

Windward, developer of some of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ most exclusive residential waterfront communities, has announced that sales at its flagship South Bank development have now surpassed $300 million.   An aerial view of the South Bank Resort The milestone comes as the team celebrates the topping out of Arc at South Bank, the resort’s signature six-story residential building and the first of its kind in the TCI, designed by acclaimed Italian architect Piero Lissoni.  

Khalid Hamid has been appointed as the Turks and Caicos Islands’ new Auditor General following what the Governor’s Office has described as a rigorous and highly competitive recruitment “My focus will be on strengthening audit quality, building capacity within the National Audit Office" process.   The appointment was announced by Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, after consultation with the Hon. Premier and the Hon. Leader of the Opposition.   Mr Hamid

Two individuals are believed to be deceased following a confrontation with police officers during the execution of a warrant in the Blue Hills area on Wednesday evening, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF). Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams confirmed that officers were operating just north of Millennium Highway when the incident occurred. Speaking from the scene, Adams stated that police came under gunfire while carrying out their la

Hakeem Lloyd, Guerline Herilien, Yves Missick, Lotoya Smythe-Penn, Antonio Lazario and Jazrie Williams emerged as the winners at the Grace Bay Club Resort’s Employee, Leaders and Supervisor of the Year 2025 Awards. Lloyd, from the Food and Beverage Department captured the Leader of the Year for the front of House. Herilien, from the House-keeping Department took home the Leader of the Year for the Heart of the House.   Misick, who works at the Grill, snared the Supervisor of

Why they happen and how to support your body   Evening cravings are rarely about willpower. They are signals. Often, they reflect imbalanced blood sugar, unmet energy needs, or unmanaged stress during the day.   When you understand the root cause, you can respond with support rather than guilt.  If you restrict through the day or eat too little protein, your blood sugar dips at night. This can trigger cravings for quick energy. Stress can push your cortisol higher in the even

Caribbean Health Medical Services is excited to announce the grand opening of its new primary care clinic, which officially opened on December 1, 2025, at the Old Business Solutions Building, next to Napa on Leeward Highway, Providenciales.   David Bernardo Under the leadership of long-time TCI physician Dr. David Bernardo, who has served the community for over 18 years, the clinic provides accessible, reliable, and patient-centered healthcare to individuals, families, and em

The Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission successfully hosted the 2025 Integrity Speak-Off Competition on Monday, November 24th, 2025, at Beaches Resort, East Caicos Boardroom.   From 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the event delivered an energizing display of intelligence, moral conviction, and youth leadership. Students showcased not only their academic strength but their commitment to ethical principles that shape strong nations.   Round 1 featured the powerful moot: “Be