October 30, 2013
DEMA Sets the Record Straight on Pelagic Fishing Study
The Ministry of Environment, Home Affairs and Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) are clarifying misleading information regarding a UK-funded pelagic fishing now being carried out in TCI Waters. The study which…
October 30, 2013
TCICC Foundation will be hosting their first major fundraiser
The TCICC Foundation will be hosting their first major fundraiser under the patronage of the Hon. Minister of Education, Ms. Akierra Missick, at the Regent Palms Ballroom on November 8, 2013 The proceeds from this venture will be to (1)…
October 30, 2013
TCHTA and TCI Chamber of Commerce, are shocked by Government’s decision to increase Customs Processing Fee
The TCHTA and TCI Chamber of Commerce, are shocked by Government's alleged decision to increase the country's Customs Processing Fee (CPF), a move that will undermine the tourism and hospitality industry and ultimately threaten the destination's…
October 30, 2013
Makayla Tucker, Miss Unique Creations, crowned queen
After 8 weeks of immense training the grand finale for the HJ Robinson's Evening of Excellence Pageant under the theme "Beauty anchored upon Intelligence took place on Saturday night at the school's auditorium. 11 young ladies ranging between 3rd…
October 29, 2013
LOBSTER HABITAT STUDY SECURES FCO FUNDING
The Department for the Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) has been successful in its application to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office for $65,000 of funding to carry out a project to improve the habitat for spiny lobsters in TCI waters it…
October 29, 2013
DEMA FIRST RESULTS FROM FISHING STUDY
The Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs has released the first results from the off-shore fishing study now going on in the waters off the Turks and Caicos Islands. On Tuesday, October 22ND, Dayboat I returned to port at South Caicos…
October 29, 2013
Ministry of Education Partners with UNICEF to Develop TCI Education Strategy
The Ministry of Education has partnered with UNICEF to review of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Five Year Education Development Plan and to develop an Implementation Plan. UNICEF is providing technical support in the person of Mr. Geoffrey Thompson…
October 29, 2013
Geographical Information System Workshop – 28-29 October, 2013
In a continuous effort to upgrade the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands Geographical Information System (GIS), the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies will be hosting a two days Geographical Information System s (GIS)…
October 29, 2013
SENIOR HAITIAN DELEGATION WELCOMED TO WATERLOO
His Excellency, Governor Peter Beckingham, received the high-ranking delegation of Haitian Officials that is visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands 22-28 October, at his official residence in Waterloo this morning, 24 Oct 2013. Their discussion…
October 29, 2013
Director for UK’s Overseas Territories will visit next week
Six international kite boarders will attempt the first ever non-stop 6,000km Atlantic Ocean Crossing departing from the Canary Islands in late November 2013 In late 2013, between November 20 and November 25, the six kite boarders will soar from the…