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Eleven-year-old tennis standout April Thirumalaiyandi has achieved an extraordinary milestone on the international junior tennis circuit, winning five championship titles across two prestigious tournaments in Colorado, USA, in a remarkable display of skill, determination and resilience. April Thirumalaiyandi and her coach Reynaldo Garcia (right) collect the winning trophies from a league organizer of the Little Mo Tennis Competition Representing the Turks and Caicos Islands

Following a competitive application and interview process, Candia Ewing, TCIFA Acting General Secretary, was selected as one of just eighteen emerging female leaders from National Associations, Confederations, and Sport-for-Development organizations across Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Germany to take part in the seventh edition of the Future Leaders in Football (FLF) Program, held in Mexico City from June 10–15, 2026, during the opening week of the FIFA Men's W

The Pelican Energy TCIFA Under-16 League delivered another exciting round of fixtures as the boys' and girls' divisions produced entertaining contests, standout individual performances and plenty of goals. The Teachers FC Female Under 16 Team Girls U16 – Teachers FC Edge Cheshire Hall FC Teachers FC continued their impressive campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cheshire Hall FC in Match #6, on Monday, June 29 at the TCIFA Field located at Venetian Road in Providenc

Hayley Williams, Gabrielle Martin, and Ezekiel Martin will travel to Ibagué, Colombia, to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands at the PanAm Aquatics Swimming Championships, scheduled for July 8–13, 2026. The delegation will attend under the Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation, with Mr. Lincoln Martin serving as Head Coach and Mr. Bennett Williams, President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation, serving as Team Representative. This championship is an import

Six students from Raymond Gardiner High School proudly represented at the 50th Northwest Track and Field Classic held in Miami, Florida, on June 13–14, 2026. The team was accompanied by their Physical Education teacher and coach, Ms. Nerissa Forbes. The Raymond Gardiner High Athletes who presented their school at the 50th Northwest Track and Field Classic held in Miami, Florida During the two-day competition, the athletes performed admirably and brought home three medals for

Teachers FC staged a spirited comeback to defeat SWA Sharks FC 3-2 in an exciting Under-16 Girls clash, while Cheshire Hall FC's Kommalapate Scott delivered a stunning four-goal performance to headline the Under-16 Boys action during last weekend's Pelican Energy Youth League matches at the TCIFA Playing Field in Providenciales. The Provo United Team The girls' contest provided the most dramatic encounter of the weekend, with SWA Sharks racing into an early two-goal lead be

On Saturday, 20 June 2026, under bright and welcoming skies, Bellefield Landing in North Caicos became the starting point for a remarkable display of national pride and unity, as participants arrived by ferry, boat, car, and bus to take part in the annual Rt. Excellent JAGS McCartney Road Relays. From left: Former government minister and radio talk show host Hon. Robert Hall; Karlene McIntosh, a representative of the Ports Authority; former district commissioner Cynclair Mu

The Turks and Caicos Islands Commonwealth Games Association (TCICGA) and the Turks and Caicos Islands Amateur Athletic Association (TCIAAA), in partnership with the Department of Culture, will host the Rt. Excellent JAGS McCartney Road Relay on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Grand Turk. File photo of the Provo leg of the JAGS McCartney earlier this year The relay, which begins promptly at 4:30 p.m., carries special significance this year as it coincides with the birthday of the

GK Foods are the new champions of the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association (TCICA) National T20 Cricket Competition after defeating Beaches by four runs in a tense and exciting final at the Downtown Ball Park on Sunday, June 21. The victorious GK Foods Cricket Team, who were crowned Champions of the TCICA T20 Competition after defeating Beaches in the final. Batting first after winning the toss, GK Foods posted a competitive 138 all out in 18 overs, before producing

The FIFA Women’s League Development U8/U10 Girls Inter-Primary School Competition got underway last week, signalling an exciting new chapter for the growth of women’s football in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Participants in the FIFA Development Competition at the TCIFA Playing Field Young players from schools across the islands took to the field with enthusiasm and determination, delivering impressive performances that showcased the increasing talent, discipline, and passi

Beaches Turks and Caicos continued its strong commitment to sports development in the Turks and Caicos Islands with its sponsorship of the 2025/2026 Provo Men’s Premier League, a partnership that has significantly elevated the competition for a second consecutive year. Lenford Singh (centre), coach for the Premier League Champions Academy Eagles, accepts the Beaches Turks and Caicos- sponsored Championship cheque from Orville Morgan (left), the Beaches TCI Public Relations

Salt Rakers Aquatic Club has received approval from the Planning Department for the construction of a new swimming pool facility in The Bight community, marking a significant milestone for the development of swimming and water safety programmes in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Recently the car was on display at the Graceway Gourmet Supermarket Parking lot in Grace Bay, Providenciales. Here in photo, Bennett Williams, the Head of the club, sharing in a photo a fan, who purch

A magnificent five-goal haul from Wilsony Charles carried Academy Eagles FC to an emphatic 11-0 mauling of Provo United SC in Match No. 3 of the Pelican Energy League Under-16 Boys competition. The Academy Eagles Team Charles delivered a sensational second-half performance, finding the back of the net five times as Academy Eagles produced one of the most dominant displays of the season to remain in control from the opening whistle to the final minute. The Eagles got off t

Oseta Jolly Primary School have successfully defended their Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association (TCICA) Cricket Festival's six-over-a-side competition, defeating Thelma Lightbourne Primary School in the final at the Downtown Ball Park on Friday, June 5. Maxine Salmon of the TCICA presents the winning trophy to the Oseta Jolly Primary School after retaining their title Shirley Star of Enid Capron was adjudged to be the top player Thelma Lightbourne, who batted first

Young participants at The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club will benefit from continued swimming lessons throughout the remainder of 2026 following a recent $2,500 donation. From Left: Alonzo Higgs - Corporate Manager, Parent of Salt Rakers Aquatic Club, Benneth Williams - Owner of Salt Rakers Aquatic Club, Carolaen Padua Rodriguez - Business Support Officer and Tamyra Missick - Corporate Manager The contribution from CIBC Caribbean will help provide continued access to valuable swi

Wymara Resort + Villas, a collection of contemporary, ultra-luxury beachfront retreats in the Turks & Caicos Islands, has been named a winner of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown, a new and highly selective recognition honoring hotels and resorts that have earned a place on all three of the publication's flagship lists (the Hot List, the Gold List, and the Readers' Choice Awards) over the past 30 years. Created by Condé Nast Traveler Global Editorial Director

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force its inaugural Sports Day at the National Stadium on Saturday, June 6, where three teams competed. They teams are Harvey, Gant and Hall. Harvey’s House celebrate their victory after emerging winners of the inaugural Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Meet at the National Stadium. Harvey emerged winners of the event with 331. Grant ended in second place with 319, with Hall emerging as the third-place winners with 297. There was

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) is notifying the public that a large area of Grace Bay will be closed to boat traffic all morning Saturday, 27 June 2026, until noon for the upcoming “Race for the Conch” Eco-Sea Swim. The diagram earmarked for restriction during the Race for the Conch Specifically, per the attached map, the swim race area includes the boat channel by the Club Med dock in front of Rickie’s Flamingo Cafe, as well as the water 100 met

GK Foods booked their place in the final of the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association (TCICA) Senior Men’s Cricket Competition after defeating Omars by 15 runs in an entertaining semifinal encounter at the Downtown Ball Park on Sunday afternoon. The GK Foods Team After winning the toss and electing to bat first, GK Foods posted a competitive 149 for 9 from their allotted 20 overs, thanks largely to a powerful innings from Rajakumar Kasi, who top-scored with 45 runs o

Sonia Fulford has secured another four-year term as President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) after being re-elected unopposed during the Association's Congress held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the TCIFA National Academy. L-R Front, Seated: Lisa Garland (2nd VP), Sonia Fulford (President), Michael Mcdonald (1st VP). The L-R Back: Kenneth Adams, Ryan Blain (Director of Finance), Jamaine Malcolm, Paula Garland, Patrick Baptist, Patrice Senior,