Young athletes showcased skill, discipline and determination during the inaugural youth competition hosted by the Turks and Caicos Islands Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Providenciales. The historic event featured competitors between the ages of 8 and 13, marking the first-ever Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament held on Turks and Caicos soil. Participants spent five weeks preparing for the competition, which brought together family members, friends and supporters for an energet

Blue Hills has always been more than a settlement. It is a story, a lineage, a coastline of memory and meaning. It is one of the few places in Turks and Caicos where the soul of the islands is still visible in the open air - where the sea, the people, and the culture still speak the same language. And yet, for all its beauty and potential, Blue Hills remains suspended between what it is and what it could be. Photo Source: Times of the Islands | An authentic seaside settlement

The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) has announced the return of the Premier’s United States Tourism and Investment Roadshow, revitalizing the initiative as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Turks and Caicos Islands’ standing within the global tourism and investment landscape. The Roadshow will place the Turks and Caicos Islands directly before influential travel, business, tourism, and investment stakeholders across major U.S. markets through

The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME), recently coordinated a four-day 'Safe School' training programme in Providenciales, bringing together key stakeholders in the education and law enforcement sectors. The training was facilitated by Mr. Bernez Khodra, Resilience Specialist, currently serving as Lead Consultant of KHODRA’s Advisory Group. Mr. Khodra is also the former senior programme officer for Safe Schools at the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Man

Environmental scientist and sustainability leader, Oshin Whyte represented the Turks and Caicos Islands as a speaker at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026 in Gran Canaria, Spain from April 20-22, 2026. Oshin speaking as a panelist She joined global leaders, policymakers, and innovators advancing climate resilience and sustainable development across Small Island Developing States. As a speaker at the Summit, Whyte contributed to discussions on accelerating the energy

Neighbourhood watch programmes, increased police visibility, traffic congestion and stronger partnerships between law enforcement and elected officials were among the major issues discussed during a recent meeting on Monday, 4th May, 2026, between Members of Parliament and Constituency Representatives, Kyle Knowles and Randy Howell and Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey. Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey is flanked by Minister of Minister of Health and Human Services and Mem

Residents, athletes, families and community organizations across the Turks and Caicos Islands are being encouraged to come together in a powerful display of patriotism and unity during the upcoming Jags McCartney Road Relay, scheduled to take place on Friday, May 23, in Providenciales. The highly anticipated event, which celebrates the life and legacy of National Hero Jags McCartney, is expected to attract a wide cross-section of participants from throughout the country as te

“Where are the local artists?”, This question is not simply about visibility. It’s about structure and law. And more precisely, it is about whether Turks and Caicos has fully come to terms with what it means to exist within the global framework of intellectual property while still failing to execute it locally. The absence of local artists in major developments is not an accident of taste. It is the predictable outcome of a system that recognizes rights in theory but struggle

The Turks and Caicos Islands is taking steps to strengthen its disaster communication systems through a collaborative exercise involving the TCI National Weather Service, the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies, and the Government Communications Directorate. Haley Anderson, Project Development Officer at the Caribbean Meteorological Organization. The initiative is being supported by the Caribbean Meteorological Organization and is aimed at improving coordinati

South Caicos is enjoying a rare moment in the global spotlight after actress and singer Hilary Duff was unveiled as one of the cover stars of the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, with her shoot taking place against the turquoise waters and unspoiled coastline of the Turks and Caicos island. Photo: Sports Illustrated But beyond the celebrity appeal, the feature also shines a broader light on South Caicos itself- an island Sports Illustrated recently described as the “hi