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Islanders invited to donate for the preservation and showcase of TCI history; new National Museum design unveiled
#Providenciales, April 24, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – A monumental undertaking will allow residents, citizens and visitors of the TCI to be a part of the multi-million-dollar construction of the Providenciales location of the Turks and Caicos National Museum.
Announced today were plans for an inaugural gala banquet at the Shore Club in June and several intriguing opportunities for islanders to make financial investments which will also make them a part of history; literally.
A ‘Brick Fund’ will be accepting donors ranging from $100 to $500; the engraved bricks are described as a lasting tribute which will be used to pave the walkway to the coming museum building.
“You can purchase bricks by coming into the museum, contact us on email, we will have a Paypal account with that set up so people can do it online. We are going to do everything we can and we are going to hit every media,” explained Dr. Michael Pateman, Museum Director.
The design of the new museum was a gift from celebrated local architect and builder, Ron Shaw of RA Shaw Designs and when asked about how it could be described, Seamus Daye, President of the Turks and Caicos National Museum Foundation said it reminds him of a fortress.
“There are many different architectural elements of an historical Turks and Caicos design, so you will see there is a Bermudian-styled chimey which is particularly prominent in the Turks Islands. You will see that you’ve got the sloping roof which is similar to some of the cisterns and water tanks and the big buttresses as well. I think, if I were to describe this, I would say it is a fortress.”
Director of the National Museum, Dr. Pateman concurred with the characterization of the modern, yet classic structure, which will be 7,556 square feet, two stories tall with second floor mezzanine and built to the tune of $3.5 million inclusive of interactive exhibits and renewable energy programs.
Dr. Pateman said the ‘fortress’ will be a more safe and secure site for holding the treasure trove of national secrets, native traditions, historic artifacts and precious mementos.
The razzle and dazzle of the gala will feature fabulous opportunities, with ticket donation set at $250.
Karen Whitt, representing the Hartling Group said more and more guests to the island are on the hunt for “experiential travel” and the museum, to be constructed on the eastern side of the current building in the Grace Bay Village area, presents the opportunity for visitor and resident immersion in TCI culture.
“From a corporate sponsor level, we are really so excited about this launch event which will take place on June 8th, at the Shore Club and it’s not just a typical gala dinner evening because we are really planning to learn and see something that is a vision which has been in the works for so many years… but now we have the chance to truly learn how the vision becomes reality into execution and we are at that stage now so it is only fitting that with such an important milestone in the country’s history that we would do it in a very big way; Hartling style.”
The inaugural fundraising event is already touted to receive wide support including special guest and keynote speaker, former Prime Minister of Aruba, Mike Eman.
The theme for the night, where the dress code is island chic, is ‘Building for the future, to protect the past.”
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Her Excellency the Governor is pleased to announce that following an expressions of interest process, and in accordance with Section 5 of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance 2007, Mr Dimaggio Rigby, Mr Geoff Scott and Mr Dennis Swann, have been appointed to serve as Commissioners on the Financial Services Commission Board of directors.
Mr Rigby brings specialist experience in cyber, media, and technology risks. He is currently employed in the City of London as a Cyber Insurance Market Consultant.
Mr Scott is a financial services professional with over 30 years’ successful track record in banking. He currently leads the Bermuda Bankers Association and was, until August 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Cooperation of Barbados Limited (ICBL).
Mr Swann is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers. He has expertise in Human Resources and worked for the Bank of Nova Scotia for 12 years. He has previously worked within the TCI FSC.
Commenting on the appointments, the Governor said:
“Following consultation with the Hon. Premier (in his capacity as th
e Minister of Finance) and the Hon. Leader of the Opposition, I have appointed Mr Dennis Swann, Mr Dimaggio Rigby and Mr Geoff Scott respectively, to serve as Commissioners (non-executive directors) on the Board of the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC). I am confident that the combined experience of these three new Commissioners will help ensure the FSC delivers our vision for a technologically advanced financial services sector that is competitive and supports growth, is well regulated while agile and internationally respected.
I would like to thank Mr Keno Forbes for his previous service as a Commissioner.”
The appointments are for a three-year period, beginning in April 2024. Further details on the work of the Financial Services Commission can be found at TCIFSC.
Wednesday, April 17th 2024 – On Monday the 15th April at 11 am, the Turks and Caicos AIDS Awareness Foundation (TCAAF) unveiled their new brand to their supporters, members, the media, government departments and partnering NGO’s. The TCAAF, which is now the Turks and Caicos Health and Wellness Foundation (TCHWF) welcomed everyone to their new office which is oblique to the Edward Gartland Youth Centre, Downtown, Providenciales.
The TCHWF was founded in 2003 and is a registered non-profit organization in the TCI and a registered 501 (c) non-profit in the United States as well. TCHWF will focus on addressing broader health and social issues driven by the intersectionality of health and social factors, and disparities in services in the TCI.
At the ceremony, Dr. Dawn O’Sullivan, who provides medical care to persons living with HIV (PLHIV) through the Foundation and will continue to be the doctor on staff for TCHWF, gave the audience an insight on how the Foundation began. Dr. O’ Sullivan praised the board members, staff and volunteers for the success of the Foundation, which includes building the Edward Gartland Youth Centre. She explained that the rebranding was necessary since HIV is a chronic disease where you can take medication and live a long and healthy life, but support is needed for all persons living with chronic diseases and for the population that feels excluded or stigmatized.
TCHWF will provide holistic care to these populations. The new TCHWF office is comprised of a doctor’s office where patients can have consultations and be treated, and other comfortable spaces where persons can relax and unwind.
Nurse Nora Tyndall briefed the attendees on the services that the Foundation currently offers, such as the donation of a CD4 machine to the government so that patients can know their CD4 count before seeing the doctor. Other services being offered are free medical consultations, improved access to treatment and care, convenient access to medications, food cards, grocery distribution and the provision of formulas to infected mothers who give birth and cannot breastfeed. Nurse Tyndall highlighted that there is an increase in the number of pregnant women living with HIV in the TCI.
The new mandate of TCHWF is “Linking Lives, Transforming Communities”, the Foundation’s mission is to expand its services to connect HIV and non-HIV persons to entities and experts that can address varying needs.
The Executive Director of TCHWF, Anansa Jervis, highlighted the Foundation’s “aim to promote access to quality health services, information and education in the Turks and Caicos Islands.” Mrs. Jervis further explained that this would mean the need to “integrate HIV services and non-HIV services by increasing access to holistic and comprehensive health services needed for PLHIV and persons not living with HIV.” In this regard, the TCHWF intends to provide linkage to:
▪ The cultivation of youth empowerment and the development of life skills
▪ Health, hygiene, education and wellness strategies tailored to the needs of young women
▪ Care and support services for survivors of domestic violence
▪ Mental health, psychosocial services and recovery support services for persons with substance use disorders.
▪ Equitable access to HIV care and support services, addressing disparities.
To achieve these linkages, the Foundation has held discussions with various NGO’s and government organizations to provide the necessary services and support to persons with varying needs.
One of the Board Members of the Foundation, Giovanni Delancy, gave the closing address by expressing thanks to God, the members, staff, media and volunteers for attending the unveiling ceremony. He closed with “we will continue to bring awareness and education to those not only with HIV/AIDS but other STD’s and other diseases. Let us continue to make a difference wherever we go.”
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