Voices from the Streets Part 65... This week’s Voices in the Streets highlights the story of Rendy Rigby, a man known by several aliases, including “Bob Cat” and “Give Me Dollar.” Too often, Rendy is overlooked or shunned by community members because of his appearance.   Voices from the Street Writer Nixon Dickenson (right) shares a photo with Rendy Rigby Yet I had the privilege of sharing a short but meaningful conversation with him, one that reminded me of the simple power

There is an old saying: “We are not required to complete the job, but neither are we free to abandon it.” It is a reminder that nation-building is not a sprint, not a single administration’s burden, and certainly not a matter of political convenience. It is the work before all  of us — citizens and leaders alike. In February 2021, the Progressive National Party presented A Citizen’s Contract , a sweeping manifesto that promised transformation across every sector of national l

Every Turks Islander understands one truth: our airport is our lifeline . It is how we work, how we travel, how we stay connected to the world, and how our economy survives. When the airport fails, the country fails. When it thrives, every family benefits. The Howard Hamilton International Airport in Providenciales That is why the redevelopment of Howard Hamilton International Airport is not just another government project. It is a national crossroads — one that will determin

An Op-Ed by Audley A. Astwood   Elections are promises dressed as hope. People line up in the sun, mark a box, and trust that life might work a little better after. That’s the deal. Votes in exchange for results in a small country where everyone feels the impact of government decisions up close.   But here’s the problem. A government can win an election and still not fully run the system that turns promises into action. That’s where frustration is born in the Turks and Caicos

Several articles have been written in the last few weeks concerning Housing in Turks and Caicos, especially the Island of Providenciales. I have read them all and did not see where there was an answer to (2) basic Questions: 1.     Is there enough Land to sustain the Model that is no “favored”? (Everyone has a yard of some kind?) 2.     Why is the Affordable Housing Projects not placed closer to the jobs... (Right now, live in Blue Hills but work on Grace Bay?) With this Op-E

An Op-Ed by Paladin   Why is there no bridge that links North Caicos to Providenciales? Yes, many years ago this idea would have been cost-prohibitive, but today it can be discussed with all seriousness, and a cost–benefit analysis can be mapped and given genuine consideration.   How is this a viable idea, you ask? The answer lies in the total amount of “wasted” funds over the last 20 years and the total amount of government tax monies that were forgiven and not paid into the

An Op-Ed by by Hynetta Karen Forbes   I am calling on Crown land unit Turks and Caicos Islands (The Turks and Caicos Government) to address the urgent need for the legalization of indigenous Turks Islanders who have been residing in informal settlements for over a decade (10 years).   Hynetta Karen Forbes The current legal framework, which prohibits building without proper permits, has inadvertently marginalized many local families who are simply seeking shelter and stability

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

Whilst there is no universal agreement, or definition of who a national hero is, and/or who should be a national hero, there are certain...