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Save the Pink Dates: October 1 & October 12 for In the Pink 2019
#Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – September 26, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – In the Pink plans to top the 10-year run of its Breast Cancer Awareness Month event by adding a new element and including even more world class winnings, selections and brands for the hundreds who turn out to help in raising funds for the people living with Cancer in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
“Persons who come to the Shore Club on October 1st, you will actually have the opportunity to purchase your pink dresses and if you’ve ever attended In the Pink event you know that not only is it shopping, is it poker, is it party but it is all about style and fashion and swag… and you’ve got to show up in your best pink,” said Karen Whitt, founder of In the Pink during a media lunch meeting on Friday September 20.
The pre-shopping opportunity is 11-days ahead of the actual In the Pink, which is set for Saturday October 12, at the Palms Resort. The fashion show is not the only ‘new’ thing for the 2019 installment, according to Whitt.
“We have a beautiful garden, right behind this ball room and our Executive Chef Lauren (Callighen) has come up with this concept for a food court and inside that food court there is also going to be a pink vodka bar, sponsored by IGA.”
What was started as a ladies’ night to pay a lowered price on high end fashions to raise money for the National Cancer Society has mushroomed into one of the major fundraising events for the organisation and one of the most anticipated happenings of the year in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
“I am grateful for all of these beautiful ladies,” said Hon Josephine Connolly who is a part of the original organizing team for In the Pink, “We came together to do this not because we wanted to form some social club. It’s a group of women who are here doing this for a worthy cause. This year I reached out to international stores, in fact, I have some friends of Condoleezza Rice (former US Secretary of State & National Security) who will be showing up for this event and they are also going to be sending me some stuff…”
Connolly’s room at the Palms Resort, is this year a tribute a young islander – Amber – who lost her battle with Leukemia three years ago. Amber’s mother, Ronnie is an In the Pink volunteer who has agreed to partner in the room and will bring fashions from one of the style capitals of the world: New York City.
“I am encouraging each and everyone of you to come out and support this worthy cause. You will not regret it,” said Connolly, who added that the Amber & Josephine Room will also feature children’s clothing.
‘Condi Rice’ is not the only name brand the evening will showcase. Many are familiar with the fabulous line of jewelry and watches from Chopard; the collection from David Yurman and the chic designs from Movado.
“We have been partnered from day one, and I think it is a marriage with no divorce,” explained Jai Tolani, owner of Jai’s Jewelry store which holds a raffle from which proceeds are donated to the National Cancer Society under the In the Pink banner.
“This year we have come up with three items; there is a Chopard bangle which is done in 18k, it’s a Happy Heart Collection which is the newest collection from Chopard. We’ve also added David Yurman; the whole insignia is pink; the whole motto is pink so all of the items are in pink. The third item is Movado watch which is also a pink watch. So hopefully it will generate enough funds…”
Tickets to win one or all of these fabulous, luxury prizes are now on sale at Jai’s Jewelry store and with In the Pink committee members.
In the Pink rides on the momentum locally and globally of Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October but organisers offered that it actually helps the NCS generally; all cancer clients are supported by the tens of thousands of dollars raised annually.
“How fitting the Room of Hope is,” said Rosemary Jolly, president of the National Cancer Society which always hosts its own boutique room during In the Pink shopping, “This year we are focusing on beautiful bags, dresses and accessories. We have some great stuff and we are excited because last year we did very well in our room and so this year is going to be no less.”
From a pink poker tournament to rugby guys dressed to impress at the In the Pink bar to Prime DJs music and a spectacular raffle hosted by Jai’s Jewelry store, this year’s event is again expected to surpass fund raising expectations and bring awareness to a disease which is sadly affecting more and more Turks and Caicos families each year.
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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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