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Checkmate Inc announces Turks and Caicos Unity Festival plans

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#Providenciales, July 12, 2018 – Turks and Caicos – Checkmate Inc. Signature Events, the top production and entertainment outfit in the Turks and Caicos, has further expanded its reach across the Caribbean by introducing to the people a festival encompassing their Caribbean roots, music, food and culture.  This festival tagged the “#TCIUNITYFESTIVAL” aims to showcase the beautiful culture and traditions of Turks and Caicos.  The spirit of the Islands – that captures the very essence of what it means to be from “Tucks” – is abundant and spans the various islands across the entire archipelago. Providenciales, affectionately known as “Provo” has been selected as the backdrop to bring the spirit of TCI to life!

 

THE OBJECTIVE

The objective of this event is to unite individuals and groups from all walks of life who live in the various communities across the Turks and Caicos Islands. This event will celebrate their history, diversity and cultural expressions – while giving them the opportunity to experience the rich traditions and cultures woven through the fabric of the Caribbean. We are creating an atmosphere to celebrate each other’s similarities and revel in our differences; to come together as brothers and sisters  and bask in a feeling of unity and family. #TCIUNITYFESTIVAL allows for visitors and first-time guests from all around the world to come and have a taste of authentic Caribbean living through a festival reminiscent of our several-centuries long traditions.

 

THE VENUE

This festival is set to take place during November 15th – 17th, 2018 on the tranquil isle of Provo at Grace Bay and the Downtown Ballpark – to be beautifully transformed into the perfect setting where live musical performances from various local, Top Caribbean and Internationals artists can be enjoyed in a relaxed and ambient atmosphere. The layout of the venue will lend itself to providing all the expected amenities in a clean and comfortable setting. Patrons will be able to enjoy the creations of numerous vendors dishing up mouth-watering local and regional cuisine – all conveniently laid out on the Festival grounds.

 

EVENT LINEUP

The Festival is gear up to be the event of the year with a three-day action packed schedule of events:

November 15th, 2018 

Welcome Cocktail reception, Rip the Runway Unity Fashion Show, Miss Unity Beauty Contest and Local Talent

 

November 16th, 2018

The Beres Hammond Tourism Awareness Concert with DJ Private Ryan and Local Talent

 

November 17th, 2018

The Premiere’s Cup Domino Tournament, DJ Private Ryan’s Float Parade and Local Talent, Caribbean-Set Battle of the Bands

Through this line-up of events, the Turks and Caicos Unity Festival aims to foster an atmosphere suited to partying while reveling in the country’s and wider region’s beauty and unmatched talent.

 

PACKAGES

The organizers of this Unity Festival, Checkmate Inc Productions and Entertainment Signatures Events will also be making various packages available for all those looking to attend – our aim is to make this event a memorable one. We will be providing special FlyAway packages, inclusive of air and ground transportation and hotel accommodations. Car rentals are also available for attendees who would like to manage their own experience. All of our packages can be tailored to your individual travel needs.

 

TICKETS AND VIP TABLES

Checkmate Inc. also offers interested parties the chance to partner on this event as segment sponsors of the festival. We will also be making cocktail packages available for guests at the festival as well as packages on tickets and tables, all in a bid to ensure that first-time guests and visitors to the event enjoy a fully immersive and interactive experience of the lively and undiluted culture of the Caribbean.

For further enquiries or additional information about the event, you can visit www.checkmateinc.co

 

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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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