GRAND TURK CRUISE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME UPDATE

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government on 15th November 2021, opened its application portal to accept online submissions from eligible Grand Turk Businesses involved in the Cruise- Tourism Sector; many of whom were impacted by the economic fallout…

Premier and Deputy Premier discussed high-priority issues with UK Government at Joint Ministerial Council Forum in London

UK Ministers, Overseas Territory(OT) elected leaders and designated representatives gathered in London, United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 November for the first in-person Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) since 2018. The Turks and…

JENIKA LAPORTE APPOINTED AS HEAD OF SECRETARIAT

The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Jenika Laporte to the post of Head of Secretariat in the Ministry of Immigration and Border Services. Ms. Laporte originates from the…

Integrity Commission Held a Post Behaviour Change Seminar in November

On Tuesday, 9th November 2021, at the Behaviour Change Seminar at The Atrium Resort Conference Room, Providenciales, Opening Ceremony; the Director of the Integrity Commission, Paul Martin shared some of the Anti-Corruption challenges here in the…

New Senior Appointments Announced Across Turks and Caicos Islands Government

The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the following new senior management appointments: Shonia Thomas-Been - Permanent Secretary, Office of the Premier and Public Policy James Astwood - Permanent…

U.S COVID-19 Entry Requirement: RESIDENTS TO SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION E-CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO ENTRY

The Ministry of Tourism wishes to update the travelling public of the CDC guideline of Acceptable Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination. In accordance with the guideline, all residents must show proof of Vaccination E-Certificate prior to entry, either in…

TCI’s 1st-ever certificate of analysis following post-marketing surveillance.

The Pharmacy Unit, Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) is pleased to report that it is in receipt of the TCI’s 1st-ever certificate of analysis following testing and analysis of medicines utilized within the country. This significant…

SHONIA THOMAS-BEEN APPOINTED AS PERMANENT SECRETARY

The Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Shonia Thomas-Been to the post of Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Premier and Public Policy.  For the past 20 years Mrs. Thomas-Been has held senior managerial…

PREMIER AND DEPUTY PREMIER MET WITH UK DIASPORA

The Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick and Deputy Premier Honourable Erwin Jay Saunders met with approximately 70 Turks and Caicos Islanders living in the United Kingdom on Saturday, 13 November 2021 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The aim…

TCI observes World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2021

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among the general public, health care providers, farmers, animal health professionals and policy makers to…