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Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation makes $100K donation for refurbishment of Oseta Jolly Primary School Computer Lab

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#PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos –April 6, 2018 The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation has today announced a donation of US$100,000 to aid in the refurbishment of the Oseta Jolly Primary computer lab, which was destroyed along with the entire facility after the passing of the recent hurricanes.

Dellerience Hall, Country Manager, Flow Turks & Caicos, said: “We’re indeed grateful for the generous and significant financial contribution of the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation that will allow students and staff of the Oseta Jolly Primary to return to a learning environment that gives them the great start in life they deserve.”  

The donation from the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation will be used to provide computers, printers, desks, and chairs to complete a state of the art e-learning environment for the 500+ students and faculty members to further inspire learning and the advancement of education.

Minister of Education, Youth, Culture, & Library Service, Hon. Karen Malcolm, said: “On behalf of the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services, I would like to say thank you to C&W for this substantial donation they are providing to the Oseta Jolly Primary. We know that C&W has been a supporter of this school for many years; we know that our students and teachers will appreciate this generous gift.”

The Oseta Jolly Primary School, formally the Blue Hills Primary, is one of the oldest government educational institutions in this community. Its history dates back to the 1940s, and today it continues serves as a pinnacle of our heritage, resilience, and determination as a people. Since the passing of the recent hurricanes, the school remains displaced as they mark repairs ahead of the upcoming school term.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Wesley Clearveaux, said: “Hurricane Irma and Maria did significant damage, impacting 95% of school inventory in the TCI. With the help of our friends, C&W Charitable Foundation and Flow, I am happy to say, we are rebounding and rebuilding, stronger, safer than ever before.

These resources provided today is a large step into our students educational future. The days of chalk and dust are going behind the scene, and as we move into the new age of technology, these resources will help our students to compete with the region and by extension the international market. We have plans in the pipeline to move to e-learning and e-marking by 2019 and these resources will be a great asset in moving us forward.” 

Speaking on behalf of the Oseta Jolly Primary School’s principal, staff and students, Director for the Ministry of Education, Mr. Edgar Howell, added: “Students will now have full access to ICT learning and use the resources that you are now providing the enhance the learning outcome and overtime to become better and productive citizens in TCI. I am sure the teachers and students would be excited upon receiving the resources and they will make extremely good use of it.”

The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation was set up by C&W Communications initially as a response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the devastating hurricane season of 2017. The Foundation is increasingly the company’s platform for advancing social development, as it strives to fulfil its mission of connecting communities and transforming lives, by funding education and empowerment programs across the Caribbean and Latin America.

To find out more about the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation, visit cwc.com, or follow C&W Communications on Twitter.

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About C&W Communications

C&W is a full-service communications and entertainment provider that delivers market-leading video, broadband, telephony and mobile services to consumers in 18 countries. Through its business division, C&W provides data center hosting, domestic and international managed network services, and customized IT service solutions, utilizing cloud technology to serve business and government customers. C&W also operates a state-of-the-art submarine fiber network – the most extensive in the region.

Learn more at www.cwc.com, or follow C&W on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Magnetic Media is a Telly Award winning multi-media company specializing in creating compelling and socially uplifting TV and Radio broadcast programming as a means for advertising and public relations exposure for its clients.

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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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