Road to 1976 series; Golden Anniversary Profile… When Bottle Creek elected Daniel Williams on 29 September 1976, they chose an Independent representative. Within a day, his decision would help determine who could form the country’s first Ministerial Government. Hon. Daniel Williams The People’s Democratic Movement had won five of the eleven elected seats. The Progressive National Organisation held four, while two Independents won. Neither party had secured a majority. On 30 S

The Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development wishes to provide an update on the temporary closure of the Three Degrees Building in Grand Turk and the ongoing efforts to ensure its safe reopening. A microscopic image of Legionella bacteria | Source: Cura Terrae Following initial environmental assessments, Legionella bacteria were detected in the building's water system. In response, the building's landlord, working in close coordination with the Public Work

The Turks and Caicos Islands House of Parliament has passed the Immigration Bill 2026 into law on Thursday, October 22, marking a major step toward sweeping reforms of the territory's immigration system, including stricter work-permit rules, a longer pathway to permanent residence and stronger border enforcement measures. Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services Hon. Jamell Robinson The legislation, introduced in September by Deputy Premier and Minister

The Turks and Caicos Islands faces a growing demographic and democratic question that can no longer be ignored: What happens to young people born and raised here who reach adulthood without qualifying for Turks and Caicos Islander Status, and what does this mean for our country’s future? file photo outside polling station This is not simply an immigration issue. It concerns population growth, national identity, political representation and the future relationship between th

Cabinet has approved the appraisal process by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for the proposed Coastal Protection Project, taking another step towards assessing investment in shoreline protection in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Premier for the Turks and Caicos Islands Hon. Washington Misick The decision was taken at the September 4 Cabinet meeting. The announcement did not specify the proposed project’s construction cost, financing arrangements, implementation timetab

For the better part of almost two decades, the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands have enjoyed something that many residents of other countries can only dream about: relatively affordable access to a healthcare system that can provide everything from routine medical care to major surgery and, when necessary, treatment overseas. But there is a question we can no longer avoid: Can we afford to continue providing healthcare the way we have been providing it? I have lived a

The Youth HELP Foundation, in collaboration with the Hamilton Education Community Foundation (HECF), has donated laboratory equipment and supplies to Helena J. Robinson High School to strengthen practical science teaching and learning. The donation holds special significance for foundation co-founder Dr. Rufus Ewing, who attended the school and subsequently served as its laboratory technician after completing high school. Dr. Ewing and his wife, Dr. Dawn Perry-Ewing, co-f

The Department of Library Services has announced the full opening of the Victoria Public Library Historical and Cultural Division located on Front Street, Grand Turk. Victoria Public Library Historical and Cultural Division | Photo: TCIG Communication Directorate The Historical and Cultural Division serves as a dedicated research hub for the community and visitors by providing access to a growing collection of materials that document and highlight the history, heritage, cul

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is turning to the International Labour Organization (ILO) to develop a $2.1 million Labour Market Information System aimed at identifying available skills, improving employment opportunities for Islanders and providing better evidence for decisions on foreign labour. ROBINSON: “We have to make sure that we are the leaders of our own destiny,” Deputy Premier Jamell Robinson announced the initiative during an appearance on This Is What’

Working residents must have a realistic opportunity to secure a safe, affordable home in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam has said, warning that access to housing has not always kept pace with the territory’s economic and population growth. GOVERNOR: Good government must both protect the integrity of our communities and widen access to safe, lawful and affordable housing. In remarks for the Informal Settlements Unit roundtable

This year’s Walk for the Cure has been hailed as a tremendous success, with organisers reporting strong corporate support, an estimated turnout of at least 500 people and the sale of 1,500 shirts to support cancer awareness and fundraising in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam (left) share a finish line photo moment with Her Excellency Deputy Governor Anya Williams. A throng of individuals flocked to the Graceway Gourmet parking

There are moments in the life of a nation when a single headline reveals more than the story beneath it. It exposes a pattern, a habit, a way of governing that has gone on too long without correction. The headline that did this for the Turks and Caicos Islands appeared last week: “Cabinet‑approved projects worth $1.18 billion advancing across TCI – Gov’t.” A billion‑dollar pipeline. Five major developments. Sixteen projects under construction. Cruise port expansions. Hotel de

News Release The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force can confirm that at approximately 2:29 p.m. today, an incident occurred involving a Police Marine Branch vessel, Sea Protector 2, while it was being refueled at Turtle Tail Marina. Sea Protector 2, one of the police force’s newly commissioned vessels, pictured before it was damaged in an explosion during refuelling at Turtle Tail Marina on October 7. No injuries were reported. Photo: TCIG Communications Directorate.

News Release The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), working alongside the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment and Border Force, has detained 110 irregular migrants following a maritime interdiction operation today. Photo Source: RTCIPF RTCIPF Marine assets Sea Guardian and the newly commissioned Sea Protector 2 transported the migrants to the Dock, where a final count confirmed: 87 males 23 females All individuals are being processed by the relevant authoriti

There comes a time when an older generation has to speak plainly to a younger one. So, to the young people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, I want to ask a simple question: Who will protect the country you will one day lead? Audley Astwood The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force needs people. Not just people looking for a pay cheque, but young Turks and Caicos Islanders willing to build a career while serving the communities that raised them. Policing can lead to sp

Turks and Caicos stands today in the middle of the largest development wave in its history. Airports, ports, resorts, cruise expansions, marinas, retail complexes—more than US$3 billion in projects are in motion or under negotiation. Cabinet speeches celebrate progress. Ministers announce timelines. Developers promise transformation. But the ordinary Turks Islander still asks the same question every month: Why does my rent rise faster than my wages? Why do my bills grow whil

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

First Lady of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Mrs. Delthia Russell-Misick, called for stronger communities and greater international cooperation during a high-level forum of First Ladies and Gentlemen held on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Mrs. Delthia Russell-Misick , First Lady of the Turks and TCI addresses the UN Sidelines Forum The forum focused on stability, resilience and the future of communities, bringing together

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

50th Anniversary of Ministerial Government…Road to the 1976 Series On 1 October 1976, the Turks and Caicos Islands entered the age of Ministerial Government. Yet the new administration inherited a country in which communication could not be taken for granted. Caicos Sloop, the traditional Traditional sloops The Islands were separated by sea. Telephones were limited. There was no internet or mobile service. Mail, passengers, government papers, medicines and supplies moved by b