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Prime Minister says sportsmen and sportswomen must be recognized and awarded

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Kingston, Jamaica, December 8, 2016 – Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says it is important that sportsmen and sportswomen be recognised and awarded, as Jamaica’s sporting achievements continue to earn the country international respect.

Addressing the 12th annual Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence ceremony on December 7 at Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in Kingston, Mr. Holness said sport has the power “to inspire, to unite and to instill discipline, diligence, responsibility and, importantly, patriotism”.

“This award is to inspire youngsters to walk the road of excellence in sports and life,” the Prime Minister said.  Mr. Holness said he is pleased that the awards include student athletes, “because while we celebrate achievements today, we must always look to the future”.

He offered congratulations to the nominees and encouraged the students to firmly grasp opportunities presented, and to be an example and mentor to their peers.

Meanwhile, former Jamaica Cricket Team captain, Tamar Lambert, edged out female cricketer Stafanie Taylor and footballer Warren Barrett to win the 2016 Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence.

He was recognized for his contribution to the sport and his unwavering dedication to serve.  Mr. Lambert, an all-rounder, represented Jamaica at the Under-15 and Under-19 levels and led a career lasting 99 matches that yielded 4,697 runs at an average of 28.12.  He took 76 wickets at an average of 25.68, with a best figure of 8-42.

From 2008 to 2012, he led Jamaica to an unprecedented five consecutive triumphs in the Regional Four-Day championship titles.   Mr. Lambert also led Jamaica to two regional Super50 titles, in 2007 and 2011, plus two play-off shields.

He is a member of the St. Catherine Cricket Club and is involved in philanthropy, contributing pads and bats to players in the Heartlands Community/Sports Club programme; and has served as the coach for the St. Jago High School cricket team for the past three years.

St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) track and field athlete Santanya Wright was awarded the Courtney Walsh Student Excellence Award and Kingston College 100-metre sprinter Jevaun Mattison walked away with the award for Young Male Athlete 2016.  Both schools received $250,000 towards implementing a project.

Other student nominees were Captain of Wolmer’s Boys U-19 basketball team, Travis Brown; Jamaica’s Number-One ranked junior tennis player Kyle Martin, also from Wolmer’s Boys; track and field all-rounder Aiko Jones of Wolmer’s Girls; and national junior netballer Susan Douglas of The Queen’s High School.

The Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence, administered by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, aims to recognise the achievements of a sportsperson who displays high levels of humility, integrity, discipline and other exemplary qualities, while excelling in sports.

It was set up in honour of former West Indies cricket team captain and Ambassador-at-large, Hon. Courtney Walsh.

 

 

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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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