October 17, 2024
Barbados Government asked to back Israel’s war with the Hamas terrorist organisation.
The government of Barbados has been called on to back Israel’s war with the Hamas terrorist organization. The call was made by Israel’s non-resident Ambassador to Barbados, Itai Bardov, during an interview with Barbados Today. Speaking from his base…
October 17, 2024
Department of Agriculture Marks World Food Day 2024 with Safe Pesticide Use Workshop
In celebration of World Food Day 2024, the Department of Agriculture hosted a workshop on the “Safe Use of Pesticides” to promote responsible pesticide handling and raise awareness on key agricultural practices. The workshop, held in Providenciales,…
October 17, 2024
TCIG CELEBRATES PARTICIPANTS OF INAUGURAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXCELLENCE TRAINING
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) is delighted to announce the successful completion of its inaugural Administrative Excellence Training, celebrating the achievements of 21 administrative professionals, including Heads of Secretariats…
October 17, 2024
Hon. Rachel Taylor hosts sports delegates from Commonwealth Sport and CANOC
To start the week of sporting activities, the Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister responsible for sports, hosted a delegation of high-level sporting officials from around the world for a cocktail evening on October 15th. Turks and Caicos Islands was…
October 17, 2024
No stepping up and No taking responsibility by Hon. Edwin A. Astwood, Leader of the PDM
My People, I address you as we gather under the shadow of a tragedy that has shaken our community to its core. On Tuesday of this week, in the heart of Five Cays, we witnessed a horrifying act of violence that claimed the life of yet another young…
October 17, 2024
Unauthorized Occupation served in Five Cays
A multi-agency enforcement exercise, led by the Crown Land Unit (CLU) and coordinated by the Informal Settlements Unit (ISU), with security support from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), was conducted on Wednesday, October…
October 17, 2024
Turks and Caicos Islands Government Awarded the 2024 Transformative Solution Award
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCIG) was honoured with the 2024 Transformative Solution Award during the Hyland Innovation Awards programme at Community LIVE 2024, held from 22 –26 September. Hyland, the leading global provider of…
October 17, 2024
SHOOTING INCIDENT NEAR THE ENID CAPRON PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Ministry of Education is deeply saddened to confirm that a shooting incident occurred near the Enid Capron Primary School on October 15, 2024. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority as we navigate this…
October 17, 2024
Kendrick Lamar wins big at BET Hip Hop Awards 2024
There was a mix of old and new school at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024. The annual event aired Tuesday night, continuing its annual celebration of the genre and those in it. Though on hosting duties, Fat Joe kicked off the show as an MC, welcoming…
October 17, 2024
A Condemnation of PNP Government Coverup
A few weeks ago, on September 24, 2024, around 2:30 pm, an alarming incident unfolded at our Solid Waste Management site, Providenciales —an incident that should shake us all to our core. The manager of the site, while conducting his routine patrol,…