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Turks Cay Resort and Marina receives final planning approval
#Providenciales, June 14, 2018 – Turks and Caicos – International Developer, Arik Kislin of Circle Holdings Limited has been granted Detailed Development Permission (DDP) by the Physical Planning Department for Block and Parcel 60713/ 56, 125, 387, 357, 358, 360. The former and historical site of the Third Turtle Inn development.
This final approval clears the way for the construction of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ newest multi-million dollar luxury accommodations in Providenciales – the Turks Cay Resort and Marina in Turtle Cove. Hamilton Real Estate an association of Savills International is the exclusive 
listing agent for the sales and marketing of the $100 million six stories boutique resort.
Sam Hunt, Sales and Marketing Manager of Hamilton Real Estate and the Turks Cay Resort and Marina, has already been meeting with interested buyers as the developer gets ready to break ground at the Turtle Cove site.
Commenting on the property’s sales progression, Hunt said: “We currently have two sales offices, one at our new Grace Bay location and we have an on-site Sales Villa located on the beach right next to the property in Turtle Cove.
“From these two locations we have been meeting interested persons who come in and view a model of what the entire resort will look like upon completion. They can also view the property next door to the Villa office.
“We also have brochures outlining every one of the amazing amenities that will be offered at the Turks Cay Resort and Marina.
“Basically anything you need to know with regard to the selling and marketing of the property, we will provide you with that information at either our Grace Bay Office or our Villa Sales office.”
Kislin said: “The Turks and Caicos Islands has done a fantastic job of marketing itself – in really getting the word out to the rest of the world that they are open for business for new developments and opportunities.
“With Turks Cay Resort and Marina we will offer a very high end product with the amenities that the upper tier market around the world is really looking for in a vacation getaway.
“This is how the Islands have been presenting themselves, and that is what I am going to deliver for the country.”
The land on which the resort will be built is a very unique piece of property; it stretches over 16.5 acres with 780 linear feet on a cove, all of which is abutting the Turtle Cove Marina.
In the middle of the marina there is a small island called Diddle Cay which now belongs to the development. Prices will start in the early $600’s for studio units with a make-up and mixture of studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units as well as 11 luxury Penthouses set over two floors with their own roof top swimming pools. There will be a total of 143 rooms within the resort.
The entire resort development will consist of condominiums, casino, spa, sporting facilities, restaurants, bars, retail shopping, a boardwalk, swimming pool and deck and a marina. It also boasts 775 feet of beach frontage on Grace Bay and 2,300 linear feet of dockage. The property will be one of the lowest densities in the TCI.
Please see link below!!
http://www.hamilton.tc/brochure/TurksCay_Brochure.pdf
- About the Developer
Arik Kislin is a very successful real-estate investor, and part owner of the Gansevoort hotel and Alerion Aviation, and several other businesses. He is also a philanthropist. He started in the real estate business in 1991, developing over four million square feet of New York City’s real estate in the 1990s.
Through his former company Around the Clock Management, Kislin and his partners developed the Chelsea Market Complex in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district from 1991 to 1999. Since then that property has become an icon for Manhattan, New York City and was recently sold a month ago to Google for $2.4 billion.
In 2001 he co-developed the Gansevoort hotel group in New York. The first property was the Gansevoort in the Meatpacking District, and shortly thereafter another Gansevoort in Miami.
Kislin was then invited by the owners to complete the deal for the Gansevoort in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2008.
Turks and Caicos, October 28, 2025 – We are closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica, and our thoughts and prayers are with our regional neighbours for their safety and well-being
We are now entering a critical period as Hurricane Melissa advances towards the Turks and Caicos Islands. Current projections indicate that Hurricane Melissa will begin to impact the Turks and Caicos Islands around midday tomorrow, Wednesday, 29th October.
This morning, Her Excellency the Governor and the Hon. Premier chaired a State of Preparedness Meeting. All Government agencies and critical services are mobilised. The safety and protection of every person across our Islands remains our highest priority. Our emergency response teams are prepared and the TCI Regiment is deployed across each of our Islands to support community readiness and immediate response. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are on active duty, with additional officers in North Caicos, Salt Cay, South Caicos and Grand Turk.
At this time, the hurricane is moving north-northeast. The country is expected to experience tropical storm conditions, heavy rainfall and
significant storm surge. The storm surge poses a serious concern for low-lying coastal areas especially along our western and southern coastlines, which may result in coastal flooding. Based on the most current weather projections and anticipated impacts for the Turks and Caicos Islands, the National Executive have agreed the following actions:
1. Evacuation Advisories
Residents in specific low-lying and flood-prone coastal areas are likely to experience significant storm surge of 2-4 feet with accompanying rainfall. Strong advice is now place for residents in these areas to relocate to designated shelters which will be open from 4pm this afternoon. These areas include:
Middle Caicos
- Conch Bar Nearest Shelter: The Community Centre
North Caicos
- Sandy Point Nearest Shelter : Sandy Point Community Centre
- Whitby Nearest Shelter: Adelaide Oemler Primary School
- Bottle Creek Nearest Shelter: Adelaide Oemler Primary School
Providenciales
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- Chalk Sound Nearest Shelter Enid Capron Primary School
- Five Cays Nearest Shelter: Enid Capron Primary School
- Discovery Bay Nearest Shelter: All Saints Church, Leeward Highway
- Juba Sound Nearest Shelter: A. Louise Garland High School
- Long Bay Nearest Shelter: A. Louise Garland High School
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South Caicos
- Cockburn Harbour Nearest Shelter: Community Centre
- Old Airport Road Nearest Shelter: Community Centre
Should an evacuation order become necessary, it will be issued following the 6:00 PM Advisory this evening from the TCI National Weather Service.
2. Activation of Emergency Operations Centre
The National Emergency Operations Centre in Providenciales and all Islands Emergency Operations Centres will be activated at 4:00 PM today.
3. Shelters Access
Shelters across all Islands will open today at 4:00 PM to receive members of the public.
4. Shelter-in-Place
A Strong Shelter-in-Place Advisory is in place for all islands, commencing at 10:00 PM tonight. This will be in place until the all clear has been issued.
This means that from 10:00 PM tonight, all residents should be off the road, in a safe location, either at home or a designated shelter.
Please note that this position may be revised following the 6:00 PM Advisory from the TCI National Weather Service, depending on updated storm projections.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) has confirmed that all airports remain fully operational for today. They will advise the public about ongoing operations dependent on the weather impacts.
In times such as this, the role of commercial entities extends beyond business – it becomes a vital part of the community’s resilience. All retailers and service providers are urged to uphold their humanitarian responsibilities by maintaining fair pricing and ensuring essential goods and services remain accessible to all.
Residents and visitors are reminded to adhere strictly to all official advisories and evacuation orders as they are issued. Avoid unnecessary movement, secure your property, and ensure that you and your family are prepared with essential supplies. Stay prepared and stay safe.
Turks and Caicos, October 24, 2025 – Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey delivered an impassioned address to male students at Clement Howell High School, calling on them to recognize their power, seize their potential, and “awaken the sleeping giants” within.
In a message that blended humility, faith, and personal experience, the Commissioner reminded the boys that the decisions they make today will shape their future.“The choices you make today determine who you become tomorrow,” he said.
Bailey, who revealed he was the first in his family to attend high school, urged the students to embrace education and discipline as tools of
transformation.“Knowledge is power. If you want to be a real man, you need to read,” he told them. “Remember your potential — if others can do it, so can you. Some of you are sleeping giants waiting to be awakened.”
He emphasized that circumstances of birth do not dictate destiny, challenging the young men to carry self-respect, faith, and moral conviction wherever they go. “Self-respect is key; respect yourself, respect others, and respect God,” he said. “The circumstances you were born into do not define who you are.”
The Commissioner also spoke about resilience, advising that true strength often lies in restraint.
“There will be challenges, and people may try to impede your development — but rise above negativity. Sometimes, strength means walking away,” he said. “Some of you are sleeping lions; it’s time to awaken that instinct and rediscover your true potential.”
In closing, Commissioner Bailey delivered a stirring challenge:
“Each morning, look in the mirror and remind yourself that you were created by God and are capable of great exploits. You are a possibility with potential. Step forward with confidence — this is your country, your islands. Be the best version of yourself.”
Following his speech, the Commissioner engaged the students in open dialogue, answering questions and listening to their perspectives on issues affecting young men in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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