The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) has taken a major step towards securing its financial future and expanding opportunities for students with the official launch of the TCICC Foundation and Endowment. Minister of Education, Youth, Sport and Culture Hon. Rachel Taylor (right) is assisted by Anique Archer of the Community College in unveiling the Foundation’s logo. The initiative was unveiled during the College’s second Board of Governors’ Annual General Mee

The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) has earned international recognition after receiving the 2026 Educational Engagement Firebrand Award at the Ignition Community Conference (ICC) 2026. Dr. P. Vijay Daniel (right), Lecturer in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics accepts the award at the Ignition Community Conference The College was represented by Dr. P. Vijay Daniel, Lecturer in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, who pr

Students at the BEST Institute experienced a blend of storytelling, music and creative expression when Beaches Turks and Caicos and the Sandals Foundation hosted a Reading Road Trip featuring the international KIDZ BOP Kids. The visit brought the young vocalists and dancers into classrooms, where they encouraged students to embrace confidence, celebrate creativity and use their talents to make a positive impact. Their message also challenged students to be bold in expressing

Words became a bridge to knowledge, confidence and community service as nine young students took centre stage at the inaugural Rotaract Spelling Bee, hosted by the Rotaract Club of Providenciales on Friday, October 9, 2026, at The Salvation Army. First place was Venroy Brown of Richmond Hill Bringing together Grade 5 and 6 students from five primary schools across Providenciales, the event transformed an evening of friendly competition into a celebration of learning, persever

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, through its Quality Assurance Unit (QAU), will begin the roll-out of the National School Inspection Programme in October 2026. The Programme is a core part of the Unit's quality assurance function and aims to raise standards and outcomes for every learner in the Turks and Caicos Islands. TAYLOR:“…Our efforts are about the students and student learning…” From the outset, the QAU has been very clear in its function as it r

Ashley’s Learning Center ended the 2025-26 school year with a $22,129 net surplus, down nearly 70% from the previous year, as the special-needs school faced rising operating costs while preparing to expand its facilities and services. Members of the Ashley’s Learning Center (ALC) Board. From left: Anasa Jervis, Kendi Jones, Angela Williams, Kier Adams, and Dr. Marcella Malcolm. Occasion was the ALC’s Annual Fundraiser on April 12, 2026, at Land and Sea, Wymara. Missing are:

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty (TCSIR) continued its commitment to the local community with its 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway, welcoming more than 300 students and their families for an afternoon of celebration ahead of the new school year. Students not only showing off their face paintings but also their backpacks The annual event brought together students, parents, TCSIR agents and staff for a fun-filled afternoon designed to help children start the scho

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture welcomes the improved performance in the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. A total of 488 students - 213 males and 275 females - registered across 20 subjects for the 2026 examinations representing 2428 subject entries. Minister of Education Hon. Rchel Taylor The Country’s results reveal that the national pass rate for Grades I-III increased from 71.0% in 2025 to 80.2% in 2026, an improve

Historic inauguration marks the beginning of a new chapter of service, responsibility, and student-centered leadership at Howard University Antwon Walkin (right) being sworn in along with other elected members Antwon H.F. Walkin was officially inaugurated as Chairman of the Senate of the 15th Administration of the Howard University Student Association (HUSA), assuming the responsibility of leading the legislative branch of Howard University’s student government. The inaug

Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture Hon. Rachel Taylor has praised Beaches Turks and Caicos for providing meaningful opportunities and renewed hope to young people across the Turks and Caicos Islands. Minister Rachel Taylor addressing the Beaches 2026 Beaches Interns Graduation at the Caribbean Village on Thursday, August 13 She delivered the remarks during the resort’s 2026 Summer Internship Graduation Ceremony, held on Thursday, August 13, at the Caribbean Vi

Dr. Candice Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC), has been appointed First Vice-President of the Association of Caribbean Higher Education Administrators (ACHEA) for the 2026–2028 term. Dr. Candice Williams (fourth from left) is pictured with the ACHEA Executive. At third left is President Dr. Helen Williams Cumberbatch, and at first left is Second Vice President Ms Louri Clare. The appointment followed ele

Artificial intelligence (AI) should be used to empower teachers rather than replace them, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Social Services Hon. Rachel Taylor declared as the Turks and Caicos Islands celebrated its historic victory at the Wisdom CRM National Awards Ceremony. Minister of Education, Youth Sports and Culture, Hon. Rachel Taylor Addressing students, educators, government officials and regional partners virtually, Taylor emphasized that while AI is transf

Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services, Hon. Jamell Robinson, has successfully concluded an island-wide graduation tour, attending each of the four Government high school graduation ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 and reaffirm the Government’s commitment to investing in the nation’s youth. Deputy Premier and Minister of immigration and Border Services Hon. Jamell Robinson (left) and Minister Education Hon. Rachel Taylor (r

What started as a single effort to help one student achieve her dream of studying abroad has evolved into a growing national initiative aimed at preparing Turks and Caicos Islands students for academic and professional success. A group photo with the attendees at the event The Island Scholars Program (ISP), an initiative of the TCI Education Foundation, hosted its First Appreciation Night on Wednesday at Pelican Bay Restaurant and Bar in Grace Bay, bringing together educato

On Saturday, June 6th, Orange County University conferred an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Communications and Leadership on Dr Courtney S. Robinson, recognising a distinguished career that has married creative practice with institutional reform, cultural stewardship and public service. The degree was awarded during a convocation ceremony, drawing civic leaders, alumni and family to celebrate a life devoted to creative arts and sustained, sacrificial, and transf

Seven TCICC students begin paid, dual work-and-study training on active construction sites in a first for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Windward, Core Construction, and the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) have launched an apprenticeship program that is the first of its kind in the Turks and Caicos Islands, creating a direct, structured pathway from education to skilled employment in the construction industry for youth in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Ky

Tianna Gabrielle Miracle Taylor of B.E.S.T. Institute and Sevyn Carolie Louis of Charles Hubert James Primary School have emerged as the top performers in the 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), sharing the number one position nationally with an impressive average score of 96.6 percent. Sevyn Carolie Louis of Charles Hubert James Primary School The results, released Tuesday by the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, reveal another year of strong aca

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

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 Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture will be celebrating Education Week 2026 across the Turks and Caicos Islands from Sunday, March 1st to Friday, March 6th, 2026 under the theme: ‘Where Parents Lead, Children Succeed.’ Minister of Education Hon. Rachel Taylor This theme reinforces the Ministry’s strategic focus on strengthening parental engagement as a cornerstone of student success and school advancement. Education Week 2026 will highlight the collective eff