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TCI Premier Robinson Receives Global Leadership Award In Politics

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NASSAU, Bahamas – December 2, 2017 – Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson this past Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 was the recipient of a Global Leadership Award in Politics under the Celebrating Women International Women of Distinction Award Program.

The Organisation which has as its  mission “to mobilize and inspire women across the globe to honor, recognize and celebrate the contributions of women…” saw its 4th year of honoring women from across the globe.

Premier Robinson was honored as the first woman to become Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands following the December 2016 General Elections, leading the People’s Democratic Movement to a resounding victory at the polls.  Hon. Robinson was among fifteen (15) women from Scotland, Malta, Trinidad and Tobago, The Bahamas, USA, Hungary, the UK and the Republic of Zambia who received the Global Leadership Award in various fields.  global women leadership 1

Also receiving this year’s honor was former and first female elected Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, H.E. Kamla Persad–Bissessar. An additional  sixteen (16) women received the National Award from various spheres.

Premier Robinson was among the few selected to respond on behalf of the honorees and she used the opportunity to encourage the women present and by extension, those around the world with five points which drew loud cheers from attendees.  Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson admonished that as leading ladies we should:

  1. Stay humble;
  2. Help another Sister along
  3. Use your platform for good
  4. Mother every child you meet: It is your God given role no matter where you find yourself and
  5. Put God first in everything you do

Premier Robinson was supported at the event by her husband, Mr Lorne Robinson; Deputy Premier Hon Sean Astwood; Minister of Education, Hon Karen Malcolm and their support staff.

“I consider it an honor for Turks and Caicos Islands to be named among several outstanding women from around the globe. I am grateful for the positive exposure being given our country. When I look at the women who have been honored before under the Program, I am further humbled. With the likes of the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Hon Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas, American actresses Lynn Whitfield and Sheryl Lee Ralph, Musical Legend Cissy Houston and 4-Time Grammy Award Winner Regina Belle, this is a big deal for us. Women are making their marks in many male-dominated fields and it is truly a good thing to celebrate each other.”global leadership 5

During the two-day visit, Premier Robinson along with the other honorees paid a courtesy call on the Governor General of the Bahamas, Dame Marguerite Pindling.

 

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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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