Cabinet has approved the appraisal process by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for the proposed Coastal Protection Project, taking another step towards assessing investment in shoreline protection in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Premier for the Turks and Caicos Islands Hon. Washington Misick The decision was taken at the September 4 Cabinet meeting. The announcement did not specify the proposed project’s construction cost, financing arrangements, implementation timetab

For a nation whose prosperity depends so heavily on healthy reefs, pristine waters, and thriving marine life, renewed investment and collaboration in conservation must become a national priority. Ed Forbes Ecotourism is the lifeblood of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Our reputation as “Beautiful by Nature” is not just a slogan, it is the foundation of our economy, identity, and global appeal. Yet, as the country experiences rapid growth, our commitment to marine and coastal