An Op-Ed by Hon. Jameka Williams   For too long, the topic of independence has been treated like something dangerous, tiptoed around, avoided, and kept in the shadows by those who fear the responsibility that comes with it. But with the realities unfolding in our country today, silence is no longer an option. Our political climate demands honesty, courage, and a serious conversation about the direction we want these islands to take.   Jameka Williams Everywhere we turn, we se

A landmark policy aimed at increasing local ownership of national assets and ensuring economic participation keeps pace with the country’s growth has been officially launched by the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands.   Angela Musgrove, CEO for Invest Turks and Caicos addresses the event.  The Turks and Caicos Islander Investment Incentive Policy, officially branded as the HTCI Policy, was introduced during a ceremony on Monday, November 17, at The Shore Club Resort i

David Bowen, former Director of Culture and widely credited as the pioneer behind Maskanoo, says the iconic cultural celebration has yet to reach the scale and cultural impact he originally envisioned largely because it was never properly funded.   David Bowen demonstrates the playing of the Ripsaw at a TIDES Training. Bowen, who now serves as Wellness Director at Grace Bay Club, has walked away from the event, while maintaining his role as an advisor. For many residents, Mas

Grace Bay Resorts, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, officially launched a transformative two-year hospitality training program on Friday, November 14, at the Kisiwa Villa in the Bight, Providenciales.   Members of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Management and Staff and staff across the Grace Bay Resorts share in a photo moment with students at the Clement Howell High School at the Kisiwa Village, which is part of the Grace Bay Resorts Private Villa Col

Opposition Leader Hon. Edwin A. Astwood has reiterated a firm call for the government to immediately bring forward a supplementary Bill to deliver long-promised stimulus payments to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands before the end of the year.   Astwood: “Relief Must Come Now. Not as Election Theatre” Astwood stressed that residents are currently facing real and mounting financial pressures, from rising living costs to persistent inflation, and can no longer wait on

An Open Letter to the TCI Governor and the TCI Integrity Commission   I struggled for days contemplating whether or not I should write this article. I told myself to let it go, to move on quietly, as so many of us are expected to do when the system fails us. Sabrina Elizabeth Green, Translator & Founder, ProLingo Solutions Ltd., Turks and Caicos Islands In speaking out we often fear ridicule, victimization, being labelled as troublemakers or even worst, blackballed all togeth

I accept the protocol which was established but I would like to pay my respect to the Honorable Premier Charles Washington Misick, my...

Premier rebukes former Tourism Minister Ralph Higgs for disclosing living location of foreigners invited to assist with setting up DMO...

In an effort to streamline its communication process and to ensure that all queries are handled promptly and efficiently, the Citizenship...

The Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Otis Morris along with the Postmaster General, Mrs. Elizabeth Garland-James, attended the 18th Meeting...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) through the Ministry of Health and Human Services conducted an Expanded Program on...

Representatives from the Ministry of Education and the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) embarked on a tour of various...

Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Anya Williams, chaired the 9th meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 5 April 2023 at the Governor’s...

The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands has announced the appointment of Ms. Shanetta Thompson to the post of...

After the stellar performance by bronze medalists Antwon Walkin and Love Joseph at the 2023 CARIFTA Games, the athletes were invited to...

Government, Stakeholders sign DMO Bylaws to replace Tourist Board The articles of incorporation and bylaws for the Destination Management...

Health Minister and Human Services Hon. Shaun Malcolm led a delegation to sister British Overseas Territory Anguilla and the French...

A team of delegates from the Turks and Caicos Islands recently visited the Bahamas on a comprehensive fact-finding mission on local...

The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition has opened application for Turks and Caicos Islanders to apply for a position on...

Her Excellency Anya Williams, the Deputy Governor under departed governor Nigel Dakin was sworn in as interim head of state for the Turks...