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Team TCI finishes strong at 2018 Flow CARIFTA Games!

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#TurksandCaicos, April 5, 2018 – Providenciales – This past Easter weekend, March 31st – April 2nd, the team of thirty one (31) strong athletes from the Turks and Caicos Islands left their mark at 2018 Flow CARFITA Games hosted at the Thomas A Robinson (TAR) National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas (named after the Olympic sprinter from The Bahamas whose first medal was in 1956).

In the overall medal standing after three (3) days of events, Team Turks and Caicos returns home today with a total of four (4) medals, putting them in ninth place out of a total of twenty eight (28) participating Caribbean countries.

“This is the third year of Flow’s three year partnership with NACAC as the title sponsor and exclusive broadcast partner of the CARIFTA Games and for the first time Flow customers in more than twenty countries including the Turks and Caicos had mobile access to unprecedented live coverage of the world’s best junior track and field meet via the Flow Sports Mobile App,” explained Flow Country Manager, Delleriece Hall.

Day 1 – Saturday, March 31st

On Day One of the competition, first time CARIFTA athlete hailing from South Caicos, Katrelle Pierre, threw a distance of 45.24m in the U17 Boys Javelin event, earning his place on the medal stand with a bronze, and TCIs first medal at the games.

Day 2 – Sunday, April 1st

On Day Two, the team of first time CARIFTA Junior athletes – namely, Darren Pierret, Wooslyn Harvey, Daveon Durham, and Joshua Meghoo – won the bronze medal in the U17 Boys 4x100M Relay with a time of 44.34s, earning TCI their second medal.

At the 2017 Flow CARIFTA Games we saw Jamaica College athlete, Wilkenson Fenelon, finishing in second place for the Boys Octathlon Open, one-point shy of a gold medal. This year, Fenelon returned with a vengeance, capturing first place after a gruelling eight events, earning TCI their third medal.

Day 3 – Monday, April 2nd

On the final day, all eyes were on the U20 Boys 800M. The Jamaica College athlete, Ken Reyes, ran a strong final ending his CARIFTA tenure, capturing the silver medal with a time of 1:50.46m, earning TCI their fourth and final medal on the final day of the competition.

We are extremely proud of all our athletes for such an outstanding performance at the 2018 Flow CARIFTA Games. We wish to congratulate all the medallist who have set the bar for many other aspiring athletes, and whose names will be in the history books of the TCI for many years to come,” commented Flow Marketing Communications Executive, Darron Hilaire.

More exciting sports action is in store for Flow customers as Flow Sports is also the official Caribbean broadcaster of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (GC2018) starting April 4 in Queensland, Australia. Flow customers can now catch live and exclusive coverage of the events on Flow Sports 1, Flow Sports 2, or via Wi-Fi or mobile data on Flow Sports 1 App.

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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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