This is how nutrition affects your kid’s mood, focus, and immunity Children’s bodies are highly sensitive to blood sugar fluctuations. What they eat directly affects their energy, behaviour, mood, sleep, and immune function. Many common childhood challenges are linked to unstable blood sugar rather than behavioural issues alone. Signs of Blood Sugar Imbalance in Children Children may not describe how they feel clearly. Instead, blood sugar imbalance often shows up as: Moo

Special education students from several primary schools across Providenciales gathered for the second annual Kick for Inclusion Soccer Festival at the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) Field on Thursday, March 12 for the second annual Kick for Inclusion. President of the TCIFA Sonia Fulford-Missick guides a young player into the rudiments of dribbling Kick for Inclusion is an initiative designed to ensure children with special needs are included in schoo

The Turks and Caicos Islands will send a strong team of nine swimmers to compete at the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships in Martinique. Representing the country at the prestigious regional competition are Liv McNeil, Kian Jules, Luc Durliat, Anaiah Alleyne, Hayley Williams, Ezekiel Martin, Isaac Farley, Rishith Gururaja, and Ethan Gardiner. For the second time, Martinique will host the CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, which are scheduled to take place from April 3–8, 20

In a compelling display of oratory skill and tourism expertise, Miss A'Navia Mantock of the H. J. Robinson High School emerged victorious over Miss Trenea Wilson of the Marjorie Basden High School at the highly anticipated Tourism Youth Congress Runoff. The event took place on Tuesday, 24th February 2026, at Conference Rooms at Ports of Call, Providenciales. L-R: Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, Miss A’Navia Mantock, Miss Trenea Wilson and Hon. Rachel Taylor The two young tourism advoc

A. Louise Garland Thomas High School in Long Bay, Providenciales has been crowned champions of the 2026 Sports Commission Inter-High School Track and Field Championship following a commanding performance over two days of competition held on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28. One of the races at the National Inter-High School Championship The Providenciales-based institution delivered a dominant display throughout the meet, finishing comfortably at the top of the

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,

The Sprints & Throws Development Meet lit up the National Stadium in Providenciales on Saturday, February 14, as the Turks and Caicos Islands’ young athletes delivered impressive performances across the track and in the field. One of the female events from the Sprints and Throws Development Meets From blistering 100m dashes to commanding throws in the javelin and discus, the meet showcased emerging talent in every age division. In the Under-13 girls division, T’Anne Handfie

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

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty (TCSIR) has announced the advancement of Simone Rigby into the role of Broker Apprentice, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to developing and empowering young Turks & Caicos Islanders within the luxury real estate sector. Simone Rigby elevated to Broker Apprentice Simone has been a dedicated member of the TCSIR team for the past four years, serving as an Executive Assistant and playing a critica

Focal Holdings Limited, operators of SUN Oil, staged its inaugural job fair at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex in Providenciales over two days, Wednesday and Thursday, February 18 and 19 respectively, signaling continued corporate growth and a commitment to developing local talent. Group HR Manager Esaura Cumberbatch said the two-day recruitment initiative marks the first of what is expected to become a recurring event for the company. “This is our inaugural even

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

April Thirumalaiyandi delivered a commanding performance at the prestigious Little Mo Internationals, emerging as one of the tournament’s standout young athletes after competing in three highly competitive divisions. April Thirumalaiyandi (left) and her doubles partner show-off their winning trophy. The international event, staged at the renowned Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego from February 6–11, 2026, brought together top junior players from around the world. Open to at

At just 16 years old, Samuel Harvey— who prefers to go simply as Sammy —is already living a football journey most young players only dream about. Academic and athletic excellence: Harvey accepting his Rookie of the Year award and honours certificate. In the span of 15 months, the international goalkeeper has gone from making a debut at age 14 to earning international headlines, Rookie of the Year honours, and now a place inside Major League Soccer’s elite youth development

Set against the refined elegance of The Shore Club, the 11th Annual An Exclusive Evening of Art Exhibition and Fundraiser unfolded as a dazzling celebration of art, philanthropy, and community spirit. From left - international visual artist Bradley Theodore; Roxann Wake-Forbes – Executive Director of the Edward Gartland Youth Centre; Joe Zahm of Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International; former premier and local business Galmo Williams; and Phyllis Kao – auctioneer extraord

The Department of Youth Affairs proudly hosted the second biennial National Youth Awards on Saturday, 7 February 2026, bringing together Cabinet Members, dignitaries, awardees, students, parents, well-wishers, and members of the media for a grand black-tie ceremony dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements of young people across the Turks and Caicos Islands. The recipients who won awards at the National Youth Awards 2026 With an audience of over 200 attendees,

International singer, rapper and movie star Juan Luis Londono, better known as ‘Maluma’ has donated what has been described by the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) as a substantial number of football boots to the U17 and U20 National Teams. A representative of International Artist Maluma makes a donation to one of the youth players, while another representative at left, and members coaching staff and other players share in the moment. The FA also descri

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands — 30 January 2026 The Ministry of Tourism wishes to formally acknowledge and accept responsibility for an administrative oversight that occurred during the recent Tourism Youth Congress Speech Competition, which affected Miss Kemani Sweeting. The Ministry of Tourism has accepted responsibility for an administrative oversight related to the Tourism Youth Congress. Miss Sweeting delivered an outstanding performance and, based on the judg

The Department of Youth Affairs has announced the staging of the National Youth Awards 2025–2026, which will be held on Saturday, 7 February 2026. Minister of Education Youth, Sport and Culture Hon. Rachell Taylor This prestigious event represents the second biannual hosting of the National Youth Awards in the Turks and Caicos Islands and will celebrate outstanding young people and youth groups who are making meaningful contributions to national development. Held under th