There comes a time when we must put politics aside and look at what matters to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. One of those things is our safety. People want to live in peace, raise their children, go to work and return home without fear. That should be our common goal, no matter which political party we support. There have been complaints about the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and its current Commissioner. Some of these complaints may deserve answe

Despite a high settlement rate for disputes referred to mediation, the Turks and Caicos Islands Judiciary is concerned that too few people are taking advantage of the process to resolve their legal matters outside the courtroom. SELOCHAN: “We hope to spread the word as far as possible that mediation works.” Chairman of the Mediation Committee, Justice Chris Selochan, raised the concern during Mediation Week 2026 celebrations held on Thursday, October 15, at Emily House, Leewa

ROAD TO 1976 SERIES: GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY PROFILE... Charles William “Liam” Maguire, businessman, tourism pioneer, elected representative, and one of the first Ministers of the Turks and Caicos Islands. His decision to run as an Independent helped make the formation of the first Ministerial Government possible in 1976. Photograph courtesy of Joan Astwood’s collection. Charles William “Liam” Maguire and his wife Charles William “Liam” Maguire was not born in the Turks and Caicos

Police Commissioner says murders fell by 43.8 per cent in 2025 as he vows to continue crackdown on criminal elements Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey has declared that he makes no apology for confronting violent criminals, vowing that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force will use every lawful means at its disposal to protect the Turks and Caicos Islands. Police Commissioner for the Turks and Caicos Islands Fitz Bailey Speaking at a news conference at Police Headquar

The Spa by Island House gives back to the TCI, whilst bringing massages, facials and body rituals to private villas across Providenciales. Discover luxurious treatments that pair ILA's plant and mineral-based formulations with local island ingredients. Island House LVM, the luxury villa rental and management company behind more than 19 staffed beachfront and seafront villas in Turks & Caicos, has launched The Spa by Island House. The new service brings a range of spa experien

The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) has earned international recognition after receiving the 2026 Educational Engagement Firebrand Award at the Ignition Community Conference (ICC) 2026. Dr. P. Vijay Daniel (right), Lecturer in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics accepts the award at the Ignition Community Conference The College was represented by Dr. P. Vijay Daniel, Lecturer in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, who pr

Students at the BEST Institute experienced a blend of storytelling, music and creative expression when Beaches Turks and Caicos and the Sandals Foundation hosted a Reading Road Trip featuring the international KIDZ BOP Kids. The visit brought the young vocalists and dancers into classrooms, where they encouraged students to embrace confidence, celebrate creativity and use their talents to make a positive impact. Their message also challenged students to be bold in expressing

Windsong Resort has claimed two honours among the Turks and Caicos winners of the 33rd annual World Travel Awards, securing the titles of Leading Boutique Hotel and Leading Hotel Suite for 2026. The Windsong Resort on Grace Bay, Providenciales | Photo: Windsong website The winners were recognised at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony, held at Princess Grand Jamaica on October 11, 2026. The resort sits on Jamaica’s northwest coast between Montego

Turks and Caicos is living through a quiet emergency. The towers rise. The rents rise. The cost of land rises. But the People — the teachers, nurses, hospitality staff, construction crews, civil servants, and young families — remain locked out of the very housing market they sustain. We have reached a point where the average Islander cannot reasonably expect to own a home without leaving the country or inheriting one. This is not a market failure. It is a structural failure.

Chief Justice Yonnette Cummings-Edwards has highlighted the progress of the Turks and Caicos Islands' court-connected mediation programme, revealing that dozens of disputes have been referred for mediation in recent years, with a number successfully settled without the need for a full trial. Chief Justice Yonnette Cummings-Edwards Speaking during Mediation Week 2026 celebrations held on Thursday, October 15, at Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, the Chief Justice p