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

Robotics, a drone demonstration and reading activities centred on car trunks brought learning to life at Ianthe Pratt Primary School in the Bight on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6, as students celebrated the Week of the Young Child. The activities reflected this year’s theme, “Building a Love for STEM through Everyday Exploration,” while also highlighting the role of literacy in early childhood development. Principal Neekimo King said the annual initiative, hel

The Department of Special Education Needs Services (SENS) is highlighting progress in inclusive education through programmes aimed at strengthening student support, developing practical skills and preparing learners for greater independence. The front page of the SENS July to September Newsletter The initiatives, featured in the Department’s latest quarterly newsletter, include Summer Speech Camps, student internships, teacher development and the launch of SNAP Forward. T

HJ Robinson High School and Clement Howell High School have each recorded two wins from two matches to lead their respective boys’ groups in the Inter-High football competition, according to the supplied standings. The Clement Howell High School Team HJ Robinson tops Boys’ Group B with six points, having scored 15 goals and conceded just two. A. Louise Garland Thomas High School follows with three points from one match, boasting an impressive 19 goals scored and none conced

Turks and Caicos Islands head coach Aaron Lawrence was left fuming over the officiating after his side went down 3–1 to Montserrat in their final Concacaf Nations League, League C match at the TCIFA field on Tuesday. Lyle Taylor (airborne) of Montserrat celebrates one of his two penalties against the TCI in their final Concacaf Nations League game at the TCIFA Field Speaking after the defeat, Lawrence said he believed decisions by referee Alexi Perry had influenced the cont

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, through its Quality Assurance Unit (QAU), will begin the roll-out of the National School Inspection Programme in October 2026. The Programme is a core part of the Unit's quality assurance function and aims to raise standards and outcomes for every learner in the Turks and Caicos Islands. TAYLOR:“…Our efforts are about the students and student learning…” From the outset, the QAU has been very clear in its function as it r

The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is inviting all primary schools to register for its 2026 Inter-Primary Schools Football competitions, scheduled for November, with separate Under-12 boys/co-ed and girls divisions. Schools are encouraged to enter teams in the U12 Boys/Co-Ed Primary Schools Football Competition and the U12 Girls Primary Schools Football Competition. The association said schools unable to field a full girls’ team can include their fe

The Turks and Caicos Islands have kept their Concacaf League C Nations League group-topping hopes alive with a comfortable 3-0 blanking of the British Virgin Islands at the TCIFA Field on Sunday, in their return game. Turks and Caicos Islands Football Team celebrate the second goal of their Concacaf Nations League encounter at the TCIFA Field on Sunday, October 4. The goals were shared amongst number 10 Dominic Hutchinson, substitute, number 20 John Robertson and number 15 Se

Photos: TCI Sports Commission The Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission successfully concluded its two-day Foundational Movement Skills professional development workshop, the opening phase of the Foundational Movement Skills Development Initiative, a new approach to Physical Education delivered in collaboration with the Department of Education. PE teachers across all islands complete the Foundational Movement Skills Workshop at Gustartvus Lightbourne Sports Complex. Phot

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

Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services, Hon. Jamell Robinson, has successfully concluded an island-wide graduation tour, attending each of the four Government high school graduation ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 and reaffirm the Government’s commitment to investing in the nation’s youth. Deputy Premier and Minister of immigration and Border Services Hon. Jamell Robinson (left) and Minister Education Hon. Rachel Taylor (r

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture and the Department of Education join the staff, students, parents, and wider school community of the Enid Capron Primary School in mourning the passing of Mrs. Denise Kanhai-Gupta. Denise Kanhai Gupta Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, expressed profound sadness at the news, noting that Mrs. Kanhai-Gupta's dedication to teaching and commitment to her students made her an invaluable membe

Louise Garland Thomas High School (LGT) emerged as one of the dominant forces at the TCI Rugby Football Union (TCIRFU) youth championships, capturing both the Under-15 Boys and Under-15 Girls titles during a day of exciting competition at Meridian Field. Victorious Long Bay Hawks, coaches and TCIRU Meanwhile, British West Indies Collegiate (BWIC) secured the Under-18 Girls crown after a dramatic overtime victory, while Wesley Methodist School claimed the Under-18 Boys champ

An Op-Ed By Antwon HF Walkin For many young people, 2016 was a memorable year. Fetty Wap and Drake dominated the rap scene, while Vybz Kartel continued to shape the sound of the Caribbean from behind bars. Antwon Walkin It was also a time when many of us believed deeply that we were being invested in, that our futures mattered, and that opportunities would continue to grow alongside our ambitions. Nearly a decade later, that commitment to education remains. The continue

Tessenya Pyne of H.J. Robinson High School in Grand Turk has been crowned champion of the Department of Rehabilitation and Community Supervision’s (DRCS) 3rd Annual Speech Competition, held Tuesday at the Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort in Providenciales. Tessenya Pyne, (centre) of H.J. Robinson High School and winner of the 2026 DRCS Speech competition, is joined by second place winner Jonathon Malabre, (third from right) of the Precious Treasures International School, Mer

Antwon Walkin, a National Youth Parliamentarian from the Turks and Caicos Islands, has made history after earning top honours at a prestigious diplomatic conference in the United Kingdom. During the event, Walkin was elected Chairman of the Ubuntu Group of Countries and later received the Most Outstanding Diplomat Award, distinguishing himself as one of the youngest, if not the youngest, trained diplomats in the Caribbean region. The conference, hosted by Best Diplomat

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