The Turks and Caicos Islands has become the first Caribbean nation to host the deployment of a new regional marine observation network, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen marine monitoring and forecasting across the region. Selvyn Hawkins (second right), CEO of the Turks and Caicos Airports Authority, accepts the Marine Observation device from CIMH Principal Dr. David Farrell. Sharing in the moment are Dr. Holly Hamilton (right), Director of Meteorolog

The Environmental Health Department, under the Ministry of Health and Human Services, successfully hosted a five-day Port Health Training Workshop from July 6-10, 2026, aimed at strengthening public health preparedness and response at ports of entry throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Crivanne Adams Deputy Chief Environmental Officer The training was facilitated by Mr. Lionel Michael of JKALM Environmental Health, a senior Environmental Health professional with over 40

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) wishes to remind all residents and visitors to practice safety and awareness when swimming, snorkelling, or enjoying activities along the shorelines of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Our marine ecosystem is home to a rich variety of marine life, including sharks, barracudas, and rays. While these animals are a natural and important part of our healthy reef systems, sharing the water safely requires mindfulness and re

The Department of Agriculture has successfully concluded a two-and-a-half-day Horizon Scanning Workshop from the 17th - 19th June 2026 aimed at identifying the invasive non-native species that pose the greatest future threat to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The workshop was funded under the Darwin Strategic Biosecurity Project and facilitated by the Department of Agriculture. It brought together leading international scientists and local experts to review scientific eviden

The Turks & Caicos Reef Fund is celebrating the continued success and growth of its Reef Keeper program, a hospitality partnership initiative that is directly funding marine conservation initiatives across the Turks and Caicos Islands. Photo Source: Experience Turks & Caicos In the first quarter of 2026 alone, participating Reef Keeper partner Wymara Resort + Villas, who’s tag line is ‘Luxury with a Conscience’, raised nearly $30,000 through optional guest contributions. Thes

Environmental scientist and sustainability leader, Oshin Whyte represented the Turks and Caicos Islands as a speaker at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026 in Gran Canaria, Spain from April 20-22, 2026. Oshin speaking as a panelist She joined global leaders, policymakers, and innovators advancing climate resilience and sustainable development across Small Island Developing States. As a speaker at the Summit, Whyte contributed to discussions on accelerating the energy

In celebration of Earth Day, Grace Bay Resorts Foundation, in partnership with Graceway Communities, hosted its impactful “Trash to Treasure” initiative—an event designed to promote sustainability, creativity, and environmental awareness among the next generation. This year’s initiative brought together students from Enid Capron Primary School, The International School of Turks and Caicos, and Ashley’s Learning Center, each showcasing innovative projects created from recycled

Youth leader Brianna Walcott concluded her engagement at the ECOSOC Youth Forum, held April 14–16, 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Representing the Turks and Caicos Islands as part of a Caribbean youth delegation, she delivered a strong call for more equitable, coordinated, and action-driven partnerships. Convened under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for al

The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos proudly announces its achievement of the internationally recognized Green Key certification, marking the resort’s first major sustainability accolade and a significant step forward in its commitment to responsible luxury. The Ritz-Carlton Turks and Caicos Awarded to tourism establishments that meet a rigorous set of environmental and sustainability standards, Green Key certification reflects the resort’s dedication to reducing its environmen

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) and the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources Management (DFMRM) have announcd their collaboration with joining UK scientists on the Blue Belt Programme - Beyond the Reef: Caribbean Expedition. This ground-breaking mission will take place aboard the RRS James Cook, a British Royal Research Ship operated by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), from 30 January to 10 February 2026 in the Turks and Ca

The Turks & Caicos Reef Fund (TCRF) announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement for a 1.45-acre waterfront property on Blue Water Road, Long Bay, establishing the organization’s first permanent headquarters and research center with dock access and space to house a living coral biobank, wet and dry laboratories, and education facilities. The property includes an existing two-storey building, a 50-foot concrete dock, and space for modular lab units. Stage 1, alrea

Twenty-five-year-old Turks and Caicos Islander and Co-Founder of Decomp, Gabriel Saunders was invited as a Guest Speaker for the final...

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The Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR) is saddened to report on the fate of an adult hawksbill turtle Eretmochelys...

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Footsteps 4 Good, the (water) wading, swimming, kayaking, rowing and terrain-treading island-hopping charitable endeavour embarked upon...