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PDM Leader Sharlene Robinson calls for better behaviour

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Providenciales, TCI, September 22, 2016 – In an unprecedented election season, there is an unprecedented level of mudslinging enabled by social media and fuelled by bad motives and one party leader yesterday spoke out, calling for people to stop the sinister attacks.  “I want to make it clear to the people of the Turks and Caicos that the People’s Democratic Movement will not be supporting the degradation or the pulling down of anyone’s character in this campaign season.”  

PDM Leader, Sharlene Robinson said others have been victim and so has she, telling media at the party headquarters that it was a must that she set the record straight on a number of what she called, untruths circulating.  “And if you notice this has to be the most attacked opposition ever in the history of any country, people are obviously aiming to become the opposition and not the government, and we do know the source of a lot of the attacks.”  She will not target nor fire any civil servants if elected, she has not nor will she be meeting any foreign investor abroad to negotiate any shady deals, she can travel to the United States and that she is not and has never been under investigation.

Hon. Robinson explained that her report to Facebook forced the shut-down of a page set up to malign her and when it came to at least one incident involving her candidate for North and Middle Caicos, Ralph Higgs, she said his opponent – Mark Fulford of the PNP – claims big representation but is acting anything but big.  “But there are so many things that he can be speaking to rather than making up falsehood and showing people that he is not even abreast of the law under which he practices or running his candidacy.  Mr. Fulford has to understand that this is a different ball game than the primaries that he ran a few weeks ago where he can show up with person’s proxies.”

To the Premier’s comments and call for support from the Opposition party while speaking at the opening of the Overseas Territories Attorney General’s Conference being held here in Provo, the PDM Leader said the timing was tacky and the position is unfounded.  Mrs. Robinson, an attorney herself, explained that the CFO Bill cannot be repealed, that it is a constitutionally entrenched role and only makes room for the CFO’s job description to change after the bail-out loan would have been paid off.  She said the PDM would not support this motion, sharing instead the PDM’s plan for the UK appointed, Chief Financial Officer. “And if you’re doing it for a political stunt, the PDM certainly will not be joining you, and to call for the CFO repeal bill and ask for us at the tail end of his speech which I was made aware of when I saw the text, is nothing short of a political stunt, but I would certainly not support the continuing of the CFO in the role that he played during the garauntee while he was in place.  I anticipate that his role can be altered.” 

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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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