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

Organisers of the Miss International Turks and Caicos Pageant are appealing to the local business community for support as national titleholder Adesha Gustave prepares to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands at the 64th Miss International Pageant in Japan this November. Adesha Gustave, the 2026 Miss International Turks and Caicos Pageant organiser Sharlene Grant Richardson said financial and in-kind contributions are needed to help cover the significant costs associated w

Photos: Liam Booth Saquona Astwood is celebrating graduating from Leeds Conservatoire, while building a growing platform that combines music, education, creativity and cultural representation. Saquona Astwood outside Leeds Conservatoire Library. Originally from the Turks and Caicos Islands, the 29-year-old moved thousands of miles to study Music Production at the specialist creative institution in Leeds. While the transition came with challenges, including adapting to a new

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has charged 22-year-old Jamaican national, Nicalos Alessandro Lewin, residing in Providenciales, in connection with the aggravated burglary reported at Aqua Blue Villa on 6 September 2026. Following investigations conducted by the Serious Crime Unit of the RTCIPF, Lewin has been charged with the offences listed: Obtaining Property by Deception Obtaining Pecuniary Advantage by Deception Handling Stolen Goods The charges

Ashley’s Learning Center ended the 2025-26 school year with a $22,129 net surplus, down nearly 70% from the previous year, as the special-needs school faced rising operating costs while preparing to expand its facilities and services. Members of the Ashley’s Learning Center (ALC) Board. From left: Anasa Jervis, Kendi Jones, Angela Williams, Kier Adams, and Dr. Marcella Malcolm. Occasion was the ALC’s Annual Fundraiser on April 12, 2026, at Land and Sea, Wymara. Missing are:

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty (TCSIR) continued its commitment to the local community with its 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway, welcoming more than 300 students and their families for an afternoon of celebration ahead of the new school year. Students not only showing off their face paintings but also their backpacks The annual event brought together students, parents, TCSIR agents and staff for a fun-filled afternoon designed to help children start the scho

Momentum is building across the Turks and Caicos Islands in anticipation of the 2026–27 Concacaf Nations League, as the territory prepares to welcome two regional opponents for six international matches between September 23 and October 6. A file photo of Turks and Caicos Islands Football Team (blue) tackling Guyana National Team The Turks and Caicos Islands men’s national team will compete against Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands in League C, Group A. All six match

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 Salt Rakers Aquatic Club Mini-Triathlon is generating a great deal of interest ahead of its scheduled staging on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The event is expected to attract swimmers, cyclists and runners from across the Turks and Caicos Islands, bringing athletes and supporters together for a day of competition, fitness and community involvement. Participants will compete in the three traditional triathlon disciplines of swimming, cycling and running. The format will

Pelican Energy TCI hosted its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, a capstone event of the Company’s annual Summer Student Employment Program (SSEP), bringing together six remarkable college and university-level students to address the Turks and Caicos Islands’ most urgent energy challenges. President Devon Cox (center) celebrates the achievements of the 2026 Youth Energy Roundtable participants, commending their innovative ideas, confidence, and passion for the future of

Residents of Five Cays and surrounding communities have access to a growing range of sporting and recreational opportunities at the Felix Morley Community Center. Photo Source: Felix Morley Community Centre / Facebook The center offers activities including basketball, soccer, boxing, karate and Zumba as part of an effort to encourage active lifestyles and provide a safe environment for children and adults. Hon. Rachel Marshall-Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sport a

The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club will host its second annual Mini-Triathlon on Saturday, October 31, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m. at The Bight Park in Grace Bay. The community sporting event will bring together swimmers, cyclists and runners across four age divisions: 9–10, 11–15, 16–18, and 19 and older. Beginners, experienced athletes and relay teams are invited to participate. Competitors ages 9–10 will complete a 1-kilometre swim, 1-kilometre bicycle ride and 1-kilometre run

More than 700 children attended the annual Electoral District 9 back-to-school giveaway at the Felix Morley Community Center in Five Cays on Sunday, August 23. From left: Hon. E. Jay Saunders – Minister of Technology, Innovation and Energy; Hon. Jameka Taylor – Deputy Speaker of the House of Parliament; Adesha Gustave – the 2026 Miss International Turks and Caicos; and Hon. Rachel Marshall Taylor – Minister of Education, Youth, Sport and Culture. Now in its eighth year, the

Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Summer READY Programme, a two-week internship initiative designed to provide high school students in Forms 3-5 with hands-on exposure to the healthcare environment and an opportunity to explore careers within the sector. Participating students from the 2026 Summer READY Programme show-off their certificates The programme, organised and hosted by the Training and Education Department, wel

Anyone caught riding an e-scooter on a public road without the required driving credentials could face legal consequences, according to the authorities. Parents and guardians may be held accountable if they unlawfully allow underage children to operate the vehicles The Department of Motor Vehicles and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force issued the warning after observing an increase in children, other underage riders and unlicensed individuals using e-scooters o

The Turks and Caicos Islands Boys’ Under-14 national football team gave a good account of itself despite failing to advance from the group stage of the 2026 Caribbean Football Union Boys’ U14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic. A TCIFA Photo shows the U14 Boys in training Competing in Tier II Group B, the young TCI side finished fourth after three competitive matches against Antigua and Barbuda, the Cayman Islands and Dominica. TCI began its campaign with a narrow

Historic inauguration marks the beginning of a new chapter of service, responsibility, and student-centered leadership at Howard University Antwon Walkin (right) being sworn in along with other elected members Antwon H.F. Walkin was officially inaugurated as Chairman of the Senate of the 15th Administration of the Howard University Student Association (HUSA), assuming the responsibility of leading the legislative branch of Howard University’s student government. The inaug

Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture Hon. Rachel Taylor has praised Beaches Turks and Caicos for providing meaningful opportunities and renewed hope to young people across the Turks and Caicos Islands. Minister Rachel Taylor addressing the Beaches 2026 Beaches Interns Graduation at the Caribbean Village on Thursday, August 13 She delivered the remarks during the resort’s 2026 Summer Internship Graduation Ceremony, held on Thursday, August 13, at the Caribbean Vi

Four young swimmers representing the Turks and Caicos Islands delivered encouraging performances at the 30th Goodwill Swimming Championships, held from August 14–16, 2026, at the National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couva. From left - Ella Martin, Daniel Martin, Michael Martin, Isabelle Martin, Samuel Martin and Bennett Williams The national delegation comprised Isabelle Martin, Samuel Martin, Michael Martin and Daniel Martin. The swimmers were accompanied by Team Manager M

Andy Missick has emerged as the CIBC Unsung Hero for 2026, for his outstanding commitment to youth empowerment, community service and creating opportunities for vulnerable individuals. The CIBC Caribbean Unsung Heroes initiative celebrates individuals whose actions have made a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Nominations were reviewed by an independent panel of judges - Sonia Fulford, Drewell Seymour, Angela Musgrove and Judith L. Garland, Legal and Compliance Of