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Row over Grand Turk infrastructure reaches fever pitch in Parliament

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Providenciales, 12 Feb 2016 – A row over what has and has not been done for Grand Turk broke out in the House of Assembly this week and it still remains unclear when the Capital will begin to see more distinctly the repairs and infrastructural enhancements so many are clamoring for.

Hon. Edwin Astwood: “Madame Speaker for three and a half years we have been complaining about the state of Grand Turk, and yes nothing has been done. I would say it has gotten worse. Madame Speaker this is the worse I have ever seen Front Street in my life and in the front of the House of Assembly has about a foot of water, right there. The seawall, what are you all doing, we are supposed to be fixing the seawall but what you just put a wall that should be around someone’s house and put it in the front of the sea with the force of waves that are coming in…the waves are coming over that wall now, that wall will soon be down. It’s only the sand that is holding up; please fix these things right. Grand Turk is falling apart.”

He added, “We had visitors here from Canada, the CPA and I must say I did not meet them, I did not come this morning to meet them, cause what am I gonna show them? This is my town, this is the capital, this is how the Capital looks and we are inviting people to this Capital.”

Hon Edwin Astwood is the representative for Grand Turk South and chided the PNP Administration for the fact that the House of Assembly still has issues with its air conditioning, and that the House of Assembly also had no water on the morning the Canadian Parliamentarians visited.

“…And you here bragging about what you’ve done and bringing Ministerial statement after Ministerial statement, this is nothing this is only words. I am tired of these events,” charged Astwood, MP.

Astwood said the Government must do what it was elected to do, that it must perform and commanded the Rufus Ewing led team to “stop misleading the people.”

Well the other side took exception to this passionate presentation, the Premier responded with equal fervor.

Hon. Rufus Ewing, Premier: “…putting a seawall is not an overnight fix, it is not something we can say this is a problem and just go out there and erect a seawall. You need engineering Madame Speaker, the facts, engineering and them put money behind it that alone will cost over $20 million, at minimum to properly address the seawall in Grand Turk and that is part of what the $60 million loan from the CDB is going toward this year. So don’t stand there as if we are not doing anything; going on emotions.”

It was last week that the Director of Road Safety and Transport advised that Front Street in Grand Turk would now be a one way thoroughfare.

Specifically, it was communicated that “going north from the Tourist Board Office onto West Road straight down to the end of West Road by Mitch Rolling House is now a one way street effective February 1, 2016.”

During House debate this week, both the Elections and the Political Activities amendment ordinances were passed.

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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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