April 5, 2015
TCIG SIGNS $220M MOU WITH COOPER JACK DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cooper Jack Development Limited to build a $220 million dollar hotel, spa and residences today, April 2, 2015. The proposed development will consist of…
April 5, 2015
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT SIGNS $224M RITZ CARLTON AGREEMENT
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government has signed a Development Agreement with the Desarrollos Hotel Group to build a $224 million dollar Ritz Carlton hotel, resort, casino & spa in the Grace Bay area of Providenciales, April 2, 2015.…
April 5, 2015
FortisTCI Prepared for Projected Growth with Arrival of Third Wartsila Engine
A third Wartsila 20V32 generating unit, purchased by FortisTCI Limited (the Company) in August of 2014 arrived in Providenciales (Provo) today. This latest engine will replace a recently retired Caterpillar unit at the Company’s power plant in…
April 5, 2015
NIB Announces increases to take effect in April
The Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board informed the general public of the following increases in various benefits provided by the National Insurance Program which will take effect on April 15, 2015. 1. Increase in minimum Retirement…
April 1, 2015
Hon. Sean Astwood returns to the Turks & Caicos Islands
The Peoples Democratic Movement is extremely excited to announce the return of their Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament for Five Cays, Hon Sean Astwood. Hon Astwood has been overseas seeking medical treatment and returned to the islands on…
April 1, 2015
March was observed as National Nutrition Month
The month of March was internationally and locally observed as National Nutrition Month. The theme for this year’s observation was “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” Nutrition in Demand, a local non profit aimed at raising awareness to health and…
April 1, 2015
CHTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FROM TURKS & CAICOS
Turks & Caicos students and industry professionals are encouraged to apply for a scholarship from the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) so they can pursue higher education or professional development in the…
March 25, 2015
COMPLAINTS COMMISSION EDUCATES CITIZENS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS
Turks and Caicos Islanders have a new champion to support their complaints about public authorities in the Territory, said Complaints Commissioner, Cynthia Astwood, who introduced herself to the media today, Tuesday, 24 September 2014. Astwood’s…
March 25, 2015
Border Control and Labour advises public of amendments to the Immigration Regulations
The Ministry of Border Control and Labour is advising the general public of a number of amendments to the Immigration Regulations, among them the:- 1- Provision of the following forms that are to be used during the application and processing and…
March 25, 2015
CIBC FirstCaribbean Supports Soroptimist International for Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day, CIBC FirstCaribbean Bahamas has contributed to one of the nation’s leading programmes for women – the Providenciales chapter of the all women volunteer movement Soroptimist International. As a part of the bank’s…