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OVER 300 CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM FESTIVAL QUEEN PROJECT

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KINGSTON, Nov. 4 (JIS) – Over 300 wards in three children’s homes will directly benefit from gifts obtained under the Guardian Anjell Play and Learn Project.

The homes, one from each county are: the St. John Bosco Boys’ Home in Mandeville (Middlesex); SOS Children’s Village in Montego Bay (Cornwall); and the Jamaica National Children’s Home in Kingston (Surrey).

The initiative, which is the national project for the reigning Jamaica Festival Queen, Anjell Bryan, is being sponsored by LASCO Financial Services and the Guardian Group Jamaica to the tune of $425,000. LASCO is contributing $200,000, with Guardian providing the remainder.

Speaking at the launching ceremony at the offices of Guardian Life in New Kingston today (November 4), Ms. Bryan said the idea for the project came after experiencing the gratitude, joy and sincere appreciation from the children, whose lives have been positively impacted by acts of kindness.

“Guardian Anjell Play and Learn was inspired by experiences from visiting child care institutions (through voluntarism) and I have always been determined to make a difference in whatever way I can to shaping the lives of these children,” she said.

She called on Jamaicans to invest more in the lives of the “creative and talented” wards in state institutions.
“Our collective donation will make each child continue to feel loved, appreciated, special and valuable to society,” she said, adding that the handing over of the gifts will be done in a fun and celebratory environment.

Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, informed that since the introduction of the national project aspect of the Festival Queen competition, there have been several innovative ventures.

He noted that with the onset of the Christmas season, the project will serve to brighten the lives of the children.
Manager, Public Relations and Communications, Child Development Agency (CDA), Prudence Barnes, said the initiative is timely and will assist in providing well needed items for the children.

She extended gratitude to Ms. Bryan and the JCDC for conceptualising and implementing such a “creative and visionary” initiative.

“We commend you for the interest you have taken in the lives and well being of Jamaica’s most vulnerable children and for using the platform that you have been given to make a positive difference to them and to the nation as a whole,” she said.

She informed that while the Government spends approximately $2 billion on child care state facilities each year, partnerships such as the Guardian Anjell Play and Learn Project are welcomed.

The Guardian Anjell Play and Learn Project invites individuals, from public and private entities, service clubs, among others, to create gift packages, which will be donated to the children. Gift packages may include toiletries, games, books, school supplies, toys, among other items.

Each gift will be labelled to indicate the gender of the child as well as the age group for which it is best suited.

The first phase of the project will see gifts being collected for the period November 4 to December 6, 2014 and distributed in the homes on Saturday,
December 13, 2014.

The second phase of the project will run in May 2015 in tandem with Child’s Month and National Reading Week. The collection period will be from March 2 to

April 30, 2015 and the distribution of gifts will take place on May 30, 2015.

Persons may drop off gifts at the JCDC’s corporate office on 3-5 Phoenix Avenue or parish offices, as well as Guardian Life branches island-wide.

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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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