The prestigious Queen’s Baton is currently making its way through the Caribbean having completed its African Adventure.
The eyes of the Commonwealth of Nations will focus on the Baton’s every move when it arrives in our Beautiful by Nature Turks and Caicos on Tuesday July 11 – Friday 14, where it will be embraced by the country’s culture, its hospitality, but most of all our friendly people.
The Queen’s Baton Relay, is the curtain raiser to the Commonwealth Games, having visited 70 Commonwealth nations and territories before arriving for the Opening Ceremony of the 21st Commonwealth Games, which is a much loved tradition of the 4 yearly festival of sport and culture and symbolizes the coming together of all commonwealth nations and territories.
In the Caribbean, all eyes are now on the young athletes who will compete at the Youth Games, which will be held in Nassau Bahamas. The TCI will be featured heavily at the event, with some 31 Athletes and 7 officials from 16 – 24 July. It will be the first time the Queen’s baton will visit the Youth Games.
The Secretary General of the Commonwealth Games Association, Mrs. Rita Gardiner, is calling on the entire Turks and Caicos to come out and join in the Baton’s magic as it travels throughout the islands on Wednesday the 12th July, beginning in South Caicos, then on to Salt Cay. The Relay will end on the evening of the 12th with a touchdown in the nation’s capital, Grand Turk with a huge celebration from the Carnival Cruise Port, having made its way from Salt Cay by way of the Salt Cay Boat. The Queen’s Baton Relay will commence with Athletes and persons who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Sports in the TCI.
The Relay will end at the Parade Grounds for a formal celebration where Government Officials and Commonwealth Games Executive Members will be in attendance. The Relay will continue on Thursday 13th July from Grand Turk to North Caicos, then Middle Caicos and climaxing at Grace Bay in Providenicales with the finale at the famous Fish Fry.
The country will be featured every step of the journey.
“When people come together amazing things happen. As the Baton is passed from hand to hand, a bright boundless energy will light up the Baton in colors that reflect the warmth and spirit of the Gold Coast. Everyone is invited to be a part of this magnificent adventure and showcase our spirit, culture and hospitality around the Commonwealth,” said Mrs. Gardiner.
