The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, through the Department of Culture, has launched the Turks and Caicos Islands National Artist Registry, a national digital database designed to formally recognise, catalogue, and promote the country’s creatives.   The Registry provides a central, searchable platform for artists, musicians, cultural practitioners, and creative businesses. It strengthens visibility, supports access to opportunities, and positions Turks and Ca

The Department of Family and Children Services wishes to inform the general public that all individuals who have registered, or intend to register, as Community Cab Drivers are required to complete mandatory Child Safeguarding Training with the Department of Family and Children Services.   This training is essential as Community Cab Drivers will be responsible for transporting minors, including children who may be vulnerable to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or harm. As such,

Providenciales has a traffic problem. Not a mild inconvenience, not a seasonal annoyance—an everyday, three-times-a-day gridlock that has become part of the island’s identity. Yet, strangely, one of the simplest, most proven solutions used across the Caribbean remains completely absent from our shores: water taxis. Example of a regional water taxi system in operation. Photo Source: Epic Water Taxi Bonaire If you’ve ever visited Freeport, Grand Bahama, you know exactly how sea

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government has announced that it will fully finance the redevelopment of the Howard Hamilton International Airport, rejecting all bids previously submitted for the project.   The Howard Hamilton International Airport Premier Washington Misick made the declaration during his State of the State Address on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Shore Club Resort.   Misick told the nation that after reviewing the proposals, the Government determined that

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government has announced sweeping changes to its Treatment Abroad Programme (TAP), removing work permit holders from eligibility and tightening residency requirements, citing spiralling costs that officials say are no longer sustainable.   Premier Charles Washington Misick Premier Washington Misick made the announcement during his State of the State Address on Thursday, February 26, at The Shore Club, drawing applause from attendees as he outlined

By Hon. Edwin A. Astwood As Leader of the Opposition, I address all our people of the Turks and Caicos Islands with clarity about the failures that have defined this government’s term after the first year of their second term. Opposition Leader Hon. Edwin Astwood Tonight, the people of our country expect their government to deliver a progress report on all completed government initiatives that would make their lives and the country better. What we got was the same State of th

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government’s new e-Pay system has generated more than $1 million in revenue in less than two weeks, marking what officials describe as a strong start for the territory’s push toward digital transformation.   Minister of Innovation, Technology and Energy Hon. E. Jay Saunders The electronic payment platform, which was officially launched on Friday, February 13, 2026, is already showing impressive uptake among residents and businesses. Speaking to Ne

Up until Wednesday, February 18, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said nine vehicles were towed and 28 tickets issued, while 35 traffic checks were conducted during the second week of Operation Safe Passage.   Officers also issued five warnings of intended prosecution for tint removal and three tint removal notices as part of the exercise.   The impounding of vehicles forms a central pillar of Operation Safe Passage, which officially commenced with a soft launc

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) this past week welcomed international experts leading the consultations on the proposed Virtual Asset Business Bill.   L to R: Maxine Binns, Claudia Coalbrooke and Loretta Joseph.  This marks a key milestone in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ development of a comprehensive legislative and regulatory framework for virtual assets.   On Monday, FSC executives and staff received an overview of the draft Paper, including background on virtual

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture will be celebrating Education Week 2026 across the Turks and Caicos Islands from Sunday, March 1st to Friday, March 6th, 2026 under the theme: ‘Where Parents Lead, Children Succeed.’ Minister of Education Hon. Rachel Taylor This theme reinforces the Ministry’s strategic focus on strengthening parental engagement as a cornerstone of student success and school advancement. Education Week 2026 will highlight the collective eff

There is a move by Government to crack down on visa overstayers after such incidences have become increasingly prevalent, while also seeking to clarify inaccuracies being posted online about the measures to be enforced.   Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration Hon. Jamell Robinson in a file photo Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services, Jamell Robinson, confirmed that a targeted crackdown is coming, particularly focusing in the first instance on sur

Today marks a defining milestone for the Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands. For the first time in history, South Dock successfully facilitated the simultaneous berthing of two distinct vessel classes at the same pier: the container vessel MV Pelagic Express and the barge Marina Caribe.   An aerial view of South Dock in Providenciales Representatives from the Ports Authority, Provo Stevedoring Ltd (PSL), Island Site Development (ISD), King Ocean, and BML Shipping

Hon. Charles Washington Misick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands has warned that crime fighters across the Northern Caribbean are confronting a new era of criminality that is increasingly sophisticated, interconnected and adaptive.   Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam (third from left seated), and Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick (fourth from left seated), share lens with fellow cabinet colleagues, regional represen

The Turks and Caicos Islands has officially welcomed a new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), with Jeremy C. Taylor formally sworn into office following his appointment by Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam under Section 91 of the Constitution.   Jeremy C. Taylor (left), the new Director of Public Prosecution (DDP), is greeted by Mark Fulford, President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Council Mr. Taylor now assumes one of the country’s most critical co

The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) conferred two special awards at the 17th annual Star Awards, recognizing exceptional leadership in national security and regional aviation - two pillars essential to the strength and sustainability of the tourism industry.   Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey (centre) his award from James McAnally (left), President of the TCHTA and Stacy Cox, CEO of the TCHTA. The Distinguished Civil Service Award was presented to Commis

An Op-Ed by Paladin   In an article published on January 31, 2026, in a local newspaper, it was reported that Premier Hon. Missick received approval to establish the first Mortgage Company in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The company will be initially financed with $20 million from the TCI Government.   This is undeniably a step in the right direction. However, we must ask a more important question: Is it the best step in that direction?   One of the inherent limitations of a

The Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services, Hon. Jamell Robinson, has moved a motion in Parliament seeking the appointment of a Select Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the Turks and Caicos Islands Employment Act.   Hon. Jamell Robinson The motion was presented during the sitting of the House of Parliament on Friday, February 20.   According to the document tabled in Parliament, the existing Employment Act, which came into force on Novem

The 24th Annual Inter High School HIV and AIDS Debate was held on January 28, 2026, at the Salvation Army Brighter Futures Community Centre, bringing together students from across the Turks and Caicos Islands for an engaging and thought-provoking competition focused on strengthening the national HIV response.   L-R Dr. Camelia Clarke; Best Speaker Tianna Kerr, Alpha Christian Academy; and Mr. Giovanni Delancy (HIV Advocate). The program opened with a prayer by Ms. Saneka Setr

Officers from the North Caicos Police Station, on Thursday, February 12, conducted a series of Stranger Danger Safety Awareness presentations across North Caicos and Middle Caicos, reaching students at Doris Robinson Primary School, Adelaide Oemler Primary School, and Lighthouse Christian Academy.   The sessions were delivered to students from Kindergarten one  through Grade Six and were led by acting Sgt. Crystal Stubbs, with support from Insp. Winston Diamond and Constable

Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam has hailed the significant success in the fight against crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands, revealing that major crimes fell by an extraordinary 40 per cent in 2025. Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands Hon. Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam, and Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands Hon. Washington Misick marches into the Northern Caribbean Crime Summit at the Shore Club Resort in Providenciales. Photo: Vivian Tyson The governor’s a