Entrepreneurs, artisans, producers, creatives and business owners across the Turks and Caicos Islands are invited to register for two major trade events taking place this November. Image Source: Inspiration Travel The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition has opened vendor registration for the inaugural Grand Turk Trade Expo and the 5th Annual Made in TCI Trade Show & Exhibition. Both events will give local businesses an opportunity to showcase their products

50th Anniversary of Ministerial Government (1976–2026)… History usually introduces political change through the names of men. It records the men who spoke from platforms, contested elections, negotiated constitutions, became Ministers and occupied the most visible positions of leadership. But political change does not occur only on platforms or inside government chambers. Mildred Astwood It also takes place inside homes, classrooms, clinics, churches, offices and communities.

The Youth Tribunal will return for its second edition on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Hall, Providenciales, bringing together young people, government representatives, private-sector leaders, community stakeholders and members of the public for an evening of youth-led national dialogue. This year’s Tribunal will explore the topic: “How Can TCI Preserve Its Culture and History While Preparing Young People to Lead the Future?” The Youth Tribun

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

The Turks and Caicos Islands economy is projected to grow by approximately 2.5 per cent in 2026, a more modest expansion than the Government anticipated at the beginning of the year. Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick The economic outlook was presented in the 2026–2027 Speech from the Throne, read by Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam in Parliament on September 8, 2026, on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. According to the Throne Speech, the Statisti

Approximately 86 percent of people under probation or parole supervision in the Turks and Caicos Islands successfully complete their supervision without reoffending, Minister responsible for Public Safety Hon. Shaun Malcolm has said. Hon. Shaun Malcolm speaking at the Third Annual CAPP Conference Malcolm disclosed the figure while addressing the Caribbean Association of Probation and Parole (CAPP) Conference at The Ritz-Carlton on September 2. The conference, held from Se

Drive down certain backroads of Providenciales and you will witness a scene that should trouble every resident of these islands: a full kilometre of burnt vehicle shells, stripped chassis, twisted metal, leaking fluids, and improvised workshops repairing everything from family sedans to dump trucks. Welding sparks fly without protective gear. Paint is sprayed into the open air. Oil seeps into the soil. Children walk past it on their way home from school. This is not a mechani

Geopolitical and security threats facing the Turks and Caicos Islands topped the agenda during the inaugural visit of United Kingdom Overseas Territories Minister Uma Kumaran, as local and British officials discussed border pressures, crime and national preparedness. Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam (right) updates United Kingdom Overseas Territories Minister Uma Kumaran (third from left) about pressing issues relating to TCI on the ministers visit to Kew Town. Looking o

Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development Arlington Musgrove has outlined plans for approximately $100 million in infrastructure investment across the Turks and Caicos Islands, including upgrades to roads, airports, ports, drainage systems and serviced land. Musgrove stressed that the $30 million allocation was intended for immediate and temporary works while the airport’s long-term redevelopment plan is finalised. Speaking during the parliamentary debate

VOX POP The Turks and Caicos Islands is celebrating 50 years of Ministerial Government. In 1976, the people were granted the right to elect political representatives from among themselves. As the country commemorates this historic milestone, NewslineTCI asks members of the public: “What does 50 years of Ministerial Government mean to you?” Ashley Adams Fifty years of Ministerial Government means, for me, double my age, which means that there has been a long-standing histo

Turks and Caicos has doubled down on tourism as the singular pillar of its economy. Ministers celebrate record arrivals, new resorts, and the creation of a Tourism Authority. Yet beneath the headlines lies a stark paradox: the very policies hailed as progress are eroding the natural environment — the core product upon which tourism depends. The country is building itself out of paradise. The Government’s Celebrated Milestones The administration points to a series of achieveme

Minister of Immigration and Border Services Hon. Jamell Robinson has defended the government’s decision to allocate $1 million for activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of ministerial government in the Turks and Caicos Islands. ROBINSON.... The core budget is a million dollars that we’re looking to spend over the next month for the various host of activities Speaking Thursday on the First Edition programme on Radio Turks and Caicos, Robinson confirmed that the celeb

On Monday, August 31, Member of Parliament for North and Middle Caicos and Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructural Development Hon. Arlington ‘Chuck’ Musgrove, staged his Back-to- school giveaways for the children of the twin islands. The day’s event saw a great deal of activities, a bouncy house and facepainting. There were also a variety of foods for children and adults alike. The children were also presented with school supplies, including backpacks, with books,

The Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment may be one of the most underutilized national assets in our fight against some of the social problems facing the Territory. Members of the TCI Regiment constructing a house in Jamaica Established in 2020 with the support of then-Governor Nigel Dakin and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, the Regiment was created to strengthen national security while providing capabilities in disaster relief, humanitarian assistance and border prote

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) Marine Branch successfully intercepted a vessel carrying 93 irregular migrants during maritime border security operations conducted today. Photo Source: Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force The vessel was detected and safely intercepted by RTCIPF officers before it could pose a risk to the safety of its occupants or the security of the Turks and Caicos Islands. All individuals on board were brought ashore without

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government has approved an immediate six-month moratorium on the acceptance, processing and approval of new applications for grants, leases or allocations of Crown Land for commercial purposes on the island of Providenciales. The decision was approved by Cabinet at its meeting on August 7, 2026, with notice issued on August 17, 2026. Against this backdrop, and in recognition of the significant and continuing demand for Crown Land on Providencial

The Department of Citizenship and Naturalization has stopped publishing applicants’ full names in collection notices, replacing them with partially anonymised identifiers intended to offer greater privacy while allowing people to recognise their applications. The change took effect immediately following an announcement dated August 24, 2026. Under the new system, notices will identify an applicant by the initials of their first and middle names, their full surname and the

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has officially debunked a highly circulating rumour claiming a local man was among those detained on an illegal migrant boat early Wednesday morning. The boat laden with Haitian Migrants is being ushered ashore to have the occupants processed A high-level officer confirmed to NewslineTCI that authorities launched an immediate investigation into the claims after the rumours were raised, but official checks revealed them

The United Kingdom is pressing the Turks and Caicos Islands to improve access to information identifying the people who ultimately own or control companies, saying the territory’s current beneficial-ownership system requires further work. Photo Source: Turks & Caicos Government Communications Directorate In a written parliamentary answer published on September 1, UK Overseas Territories Minister Uma Kumaran confirmed that application fees are among the issues Britain is dis

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) Marine Branch intercepted an overcrowded vessel carrying 207 Illegal migrants during the early hours of this morning. Photo Source: Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force The vessel was detected and safely intercepted by officers conducting maritime border operations. All individuals on board were brought ashore without incident and are currently being processed by the relevant authorities. Acting Commissioner Grant