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NEOC UPDATE AFTER MARIA

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#TurksandCaicos, September 23, 2017 – Providenciales – The Premier & Governor held a briefing with the DDME, NGOs and other key stakeholders in Providenciales on Saturday September 23rd, 2017.

HE Governor Freeman thanked key stakeholders for  tirelessly working through Irma & Maria.   The Governor mentioned the DDME team, volunteers, the Police, the hospital teams, the telecoms company, Government staff, Fortis, the media and others for keeping essential functions going and commended them for the tireless and hard work executed.

IMG-20170923-WA0009At that briefing, following the passage of hurricane Maria, the Director of the TCIAA through the Premier opened all airports for domestic and International flights following the “All Clear” issued by the DDME Director, Dr. Clerveaux.   While some flights will be slow to resuming on the International front, American Airlines announced that they will resume regular scheduled flights into the TCI as of today.‎

The country was also informed from the Ports Authority, that 6-7 boats will arrive in the next 2 days to continue providing key support to the TCI.  The Premier shared that Caicos Express will resume flights at noon and that Inter-Caribbean will resume normal operations in short order.

The Premier also gave brief updates from the family islands after the passage of Maria.   A complete assessment will be done and a more detailed report will be shared at a later date.‎

On the matter of utilities, Fortis provided a comprehensive update on the state of damages, adding that crews will be doubling up efforts as they return to work today and the rest tomorrow to the affected areas and islands. ‎   Key focus for power restoration in the capital by next week will include the R.O plant, the Prison and the JAGS McCartney International airport.   The Premier thanked Fortis for the hard work thus far and mentioned that 26 additional trucks will be coming to the TCI to help fast track the necessary work for restoration.

Telecommunication heads from Digicel & Flow also shared that services remained operational following Maria but added that lots of work still needs to be continued throughout the family islands, following the destruction to key equipment from the passage of Irma.

Shelters in Providenciales will be reduced from three to one as members from DFID & the DDME look to assess the needs of those displaced and are in need.   The main shelter in Provo will now be at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex.‎

The Public Works Permanent Secretary shared that more clean ups will be done in Blue Hills & Five Cays in Providenciales this weekend, he stated that while Maria did not impact us severely as did Irma, the drains functioned well in the downtown area.

In light of both storms affecting the TCI, a bit of good news was shared with the team.    The TCI hospital reported that 2 babies were delivered and that the mothers are doing well.   NHIP reported that overseas patients are also doing well and that transfers were done for patience from Grand Turk to Providenciales.

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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGULATIONS INTRODUCES “RATE YOUR RIDE” SYSTEM FOR TOURISTS VISITING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March, 2024 – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: The Department of Tourism Regulations is proud to unveil the “Rate Your Ride” system, a new initiative designed to enhance the vacation experience for tourists exploring our picturesque islands.

The “Rate Your Ride” system empowers tourists to provide valuable feedback on the quality of transportation services they receive while visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. Through an easy-to-use online form, tourists can rate factors such as cleanliness, comfort, safety, and professionalism of drivers, helping us to assure the highest quality of service standards across all modes of transportation.

By participating in the “Rate Your Ride” system, tourists play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation services in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Their feedback will enable us to identify areas for improvement and ensure that every visitor enjoys safe, comfortable, and convenient travel throughout their stay in the Turks and Caicos.

The code will also be publicly accessible through the cooperation of volunteer drivers who will make the rating code available in their vehicles. Flyers and stickers displaying the code will be distributed at hotels, resorts and airports. The mandated display of these codes is expected to align with the rollout of our tourism regulations in 2025.

For more information about the “Rate Your Ride” system and other initiatives by the Department of Tourism Regulations, please visit gov.tc/tourismregulations/or contact us via telephone at 946-4970 and email at tourismregulations@gov.tc.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONDEMNS RECORDING OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CRISIS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March 2024– The Department of Behavioral Health Services is appealing to the general public to refrain from recording and circulating videos of persons who may appear to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Anyone can experience a mental health crisis at some point in their life. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year. Persons may struggle with very common conditions such as Anxiety and Depression or be diagnosed with more serious conditions like Bipolar Disorder or Psychosis.

“There are a lot of misunderstandings about various mental health conditions and how they may manifest. In addition, there are a number of negative perceptions and misconceptions that society exhibits towards people with mental health problems. However, just as we would show care and concern for someone diagnosed with Cancer, or any other physical illness, in the same way, we need to be as caring and helpful to persons with mental illnesses”– stated Director of the Department of Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Alicia Malcolm.

The Department is urging the public to call the following numbers if you see someone who appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis:

338-5473/338-3616: Providenciales, North or Middle Caicos

338-3614/338-3612: Grand Turk, South Caicos, Salt Cay

338-6301: Nights and Weekends

If someone is putting themselves or someone else in immediate, serious risk of harm, call 911.

The Department of Behavioral Health services is here to help and provides the following services which are free and confidential:

Location of above services:

o             Sam Harvey Building, Down Town, Providenciales,

o             Primary Health Care Department, Cheshire Hall Medical Center, Providenciales 

o             Department of Behavioural Health, Duncombe Alley, Grand Turk

 

Let’s all do our part in creating a community where people with mental health problems feel respected, supported and cared for. 

For additional information, please visit the Ministry of Health’s Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/tciministryofhealth/ or the Department of Behavioral Health Services Faceebook on https://www.facebook.com/TCIDBHS/.

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Breaking Ground: TCI Could Lead in Regional Communication Standards

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, 27th March 2024: The PR, marketing, and communications sector is poised for potential growth and could lead the Caribbean region in terms of industry standards says Damian Wilson. Wilson’s suggestion comes after the release of a new research report into the current trends and future direction of the sector as a possible emerging industry in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).

Wilson is the report’s author, which conveys the findings of research which he initiated. “One of the key research results is the considerable optimism by industry practitioners and government alike, with persons seeing growth potential. I believe that we can become regional leaders in this field. I believe that one of the initiatives that could be used to do this is by establishing a ‘TCI Centre of Communications Excellence’ within the TCI Community College. Such an institute would be dedicated to communication and media innovation with a particular focus on digital communications and ICT,” says Wilson.

He further explained, “I believe that the PR, marketing, and communications sector, like much of the country, is at a crossroads and could have an even greater impact on our socio-economic fabric. Some may have concerns about our small size, but I believe this makes us far more agile than our neighbours. All in all, any potential growth must be underpinned by new investments, professional development, and a strategy to integrate the sector into the broader economy.”

Wilson also said that he sees his research as a first step in understanding our own industry sectors in the TCI and would love to see more profound research and analysis conducted. He’s hoping that the report will spark discussion along those lines. The report is entitled ‘Current Trends and Future Direction: A Preliminary Report on the PR, Marketing, and Communications Sector in the Turks & Caicos Islands’. Anyone wanting a copy of the report can contact Damian Wilson via his email, damian.wilson.pr@gmail.com.

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