The Dental Department within the Ministry of Health and Human Services joins the Turks and Caicos Islands community in observing Oral Health Month 2026 under the theme “Brush, Floss and Smile.” Throughout October, residents are being reminded that a healthy smile begins with simple, consistent daily habits. Good oral health is about much more than appearance: it is an important part of overall health and well-being. Oral diseases, including tooth decay and gum disease, re

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, through the Ministry of Health and Human Services, is inviting the public and stakeholders to participate in the consultation on the Health Services Authority Bill 2026. Minister of Health and Human Service Hon. Kyle Knowles The Bill proposes the establishment of a Health Services Authority (HSA) as a statutory body to manage and deliver designated public health services and operate designated public healthcare facilities. T

News Release The People’s Democratic Movement calls on the Misick Government to pause final passage of the Immigration Bill 2026 and the proposed Health Services Authority Bill and hold meaningful public consultations across every inhabited island. The PDM demands that town hall meetings be held across the country and that the proposed regulations accompanying these Bills be published for public review before the Immigration Bill 2026 and Health Services Authority Bill are gi

Graceway Communities, the charitable arm of Graceway Supermarkets, collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Human Services for the Caribbean Wellness Health Fair, held on September 18 at Graceway IGA, Leeward Highway. Held as part of Caribbean Wellness Week, the Fair brought health services, education, nutrition and physical activity directly to the community, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about their health and make healthier lifestyle choices. The Health

Hundreds of residents received free, high-quality eye care in Providenciales through the 2026 iCARE outreach programme, a partnership involving the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Great Shape! Inc. and the Sandals Foundation. The signing of the MOU Between Government and iCARE. At third from left is Hon. Kyle Knowles – Minister of Health and Human Services; fourth from left is Steven Stern of Icare, and at fifth from left is Deryk Is Derek Meany, General Manager for Be

For more than a decade, Turks and Caicos Islands has lived inside a slow‑moving healthcare disaster—one that every Government saw forming, every Government had the power to prevent, and every Government chose to ignore. The implosion now unfolding at the Providenciales and Grand Turk Hospitals is not a surprise. It is not sudden. It is not accidental. It is the final stage of a decline that was noticed, documented, warned about, and repeatedly dismissed. Today, with InterHeal

Opposition Leader Douglas Parnell has called for the ministers responsible for Finance and Health to be relieved of their portfolios while an independent examination reviews the government’s handling of its dispute with hospital operator InterHealth Canada. Leader of the Opposition PDM Doug Parnell (right) addresses a news conference at its Headquarters in Providenciales on Tuesday, September 22. Looking on is party Chairman Ezra Taylor Premier Hon. Washington Misick is the

Thirty days remain before InterHealth Canada’s exit, yet the PNP Government expects our people to trust a healthcare plan they have neither seen nor had properly explained to them. That is not leadership. It is reckless secrecy with the health of an entire country. Despite repeated calls from PDM Leader Hon. Douglas Parnell, Premier Washington Misick and Minister of Health Kyle Knowles have not held one press conference to face the people and answer questions. Who will operat

Government Assures There Will Be No Healthcare Gap as Controversial InterHealth Agreement Is About to Change Hands The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is preparing to transition away from its longstanding and controversial hospital arrangement with InterHealth Canada while promising that patient care will not be interrupted. Minister of Health Hon. Kyle Knowles The transition plan was outlined in the 2026–2027 Speech from the Throne, read by Governor Dileeni Daniel-Se

Something is not quite right with the Turks and Caicos Islands National Hospital. Sixteen years after its grand opening, rooms built in 2010 still sit empty. Equipment purchased with public money still sits in plastic. Services we were promised have never materialized. And while the public waits for answers, we are treated to glowing anniversary articles celebrating “advances” that somehow never reach the patient experience. The question is no longer whether something is wron

Every country has a moment when it must choose whether to keep patching an old system… or build a new one. In the Turks and Caicos Islands, that moment has arrived for healthcare. In my previous Op‑Ed, I spoke about the long‑standing pressures on our health system — pressures we have lived with for more than a decade. But identifying a problem is only half the work. The real question is: What do we build next? Because the truth is this: We cannot keep sending our people overs

Three senior leaders from the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital successfully completed an intensive Accreditation Canada International Internal Assessor Training Programme held in Barbados from June 1–3, 2026, further strengthening the organization's commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement. Representing InterHealth Canada TCI Limited and the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital were: Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dawn Pe

The Government’s decision to remove work permit holders from the Treatment Abroad Programme (TAP) is being framed as fiscal responsibility. Premier Washington Misick’s State of the State Address made the numbers sound dire: TAP costs rising from $40 million in 2024 to $61 million in 2025, now consuming over 10 percent of the national budget. In a small island state, that is indeed a heavy burden. But the applause in the room should not distract from the deeper reality: this p

Dear Editor, Several weeks ago, an article by Sabrina Greene resonated deeply with many indigenous Turks and Caicos Islanders. In it, she highlighted an uncomfortable truth: locals are increasingly marginalized, while those in positions of power place greater value on the opinions of outsiders—individuals who often lack a true understanding of the social, cultural, and economic realities of these islands. This is not a partisan issue. I have experienced it under both PDM