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White coats on for 60 students, TCI Clinic Exploration Program sets off for seventh year
#Providenciales, July 7, 2018 – Turks and Caicos – Over 60 students are registered for the seventh installment of the Turks & Caicos Islands 
Clinic Exploration Program which began back in summer 2012; and these students will rotate across various medical practices over the next several weeks.
At the opening ceremony, which was held at the Cheshire Hall Medical Center in Providenciales on Friday, two prevailing words of encouragement were presented to the students: ‘perseverance’ and ‘attentiveness’.
With an infectious excitement, this year’s crop of students collected their lab coats and set off to embark upon this year’s adventurous journey into the world of health care. And the coordinators are as excited to lead them. One told the Magnetic media that he feels ‘like a kid in a candy store’ because “whenever you see that much knowledge together in a room it means that the future is bright.”
The Turks & Caicos Islands Clinic Exploration Program is a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, InterHealth Canada and various health care providers on Providenciales. Speaking at the opening ceremony was Dr. Jameiko Harvey, who is both the founder and one of the program’s coordinators who encouraged the participants to be like a dry sponge.
“I always tell students that whenever you come to this program and whenever you go out on rotation to go in like a dry sponge. Because you want to soak up all of the knowledge that you’re going to get; all the ways that these individuals treat their patients you’re going to want to soak that up. That’s how you’re going to develop your style of practicing by coming into contact with these individuals.”
Chief of Medical Services, Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant told the students to appreciate the unique chance and admonished the 2018 summer students to take full advantage of the opportunity.
“There are many persons who get this opportunity in many other countries but they have to pay for it. Or that they are competing against so many persons that they don’t get that chance at all.” Dr. Braithwaite-Tennant added, “Getting to be involved at your level in various training opportunities that even us as professional had to wait until we were in tertiary before someone offered us a CPR certification or a food safety certification, or a dissection workshop a lot of times we had to wait until we were in medical school. So these are important and immeasurable opportunities that you have to take advantage of.”
She went on to tell the students to never give up, pointing out that tenacity is the key using as examples: Michael Jordan Oprah Winfrey and Steve Jobs. Dr. Braithwaite-Tennant surmised that these gifted and accomplished professionals faced great adversity in their lives or careers or both but 
persevered and came to dominate their respective fields.
Human Resource Manager for InterHealth Canada, Lorenzo Seymour told the students of other hospital careers, outside of being a medical practitioner. Mr. Seymour reiterated the message of a truly special opportunity for the participants.
“One thing that I’ve always learned is that no matter what, no one can take knowledge away from you. This is something, no matter how much money you’ve got or how famous you are; knowledge will always be with you.”
It is in its seventh year and the program was developed to create awareness of the varied careers available in both the Public and Private Health Sector in the TCI, while also providing adequate and modeled mentorship to students.
The program is set to run from the 6th of July to the 11th of August 2018.
By: Jean Sagesse
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 14th, 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and Molo Hotel Group reached a pivotal juncture on Monday, May 13th, 2024, with the ceremonial signing of a development agreement at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. The agreement, which received official Cabinet approval on March 13th, 2024, signifies a steadfast commitment to advancing the economic landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Molo Hotel Group is a family-owned business, renowned for its distinguished portfolio of high-quality hotels worldwide. The
development initiative encompasses the construction of three distinct IHG branded hotels: InterContinental Turks and Caicos, Kimpton Turks and Caicos and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos. Scheduled for completion by 2027, each resort boasts a distinctive design from luxury to laidback sophistication spanning across the shores of Grace Bay Beach.
Kimpton Turks and Caicos – an epitome of luxury lifestyle living, will feature 192 guest rooms including three outdoor pools, a luxury spa and a fitness center. Additionally, seven dining options ranging from a beachfront restaurant to a rooftop bar.
Adjacent to the Kimpton, InterContinental Turks and Caicos will offer 59 classic luxury suites with panoramic ocean views. Mirroring its counterpart, this resort will offer an array of dining options and upscale facilities.
Steps away from the Intercontinental and Kimpton resorts, Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos will embrace a sense of community and contemporary elegance, offering 56 bedrooms. The resort will feature an onsite restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor pool, and fitness room.
Beyond the realm of hospitality, this development agreement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing employment opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Molo is partnering with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) to actively promote hospitality as a career choice and support in developing training programs, career fairs, seminars, workshops, and events to raise awareness about hospitality careers. Molo has committed to provide employment and apprentice opportunities to TCICC students and provide mentoring and practical on property training to students.
The signing event was graced by Hon. Charles Washington Missick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier, Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Łukasz and Marcin Slominski, Owners of Molo, Ross Morrow, Managing Director Molo, Arik Kono, Vice President Upscale Development for IHG, Dr. Candice Williams, President and CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Angela Musgrove, InvestTCI CEO, Dr. Barbara Ambrister, Chairperson of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Dr. Delores Stapleton- Harris, Vice President of Academic, Vocational and Student Affairs for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mr. Kevin Baxter, Dean of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Sheryl McLaughlin, InvestTCI Investment Services Executive.
Commenting on the development agreement, Premier, Hon. Misick, stated “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing of
IHG/Molo Hotels is a significant step towards a sustainable future for hospitality in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Three hotels, Kimpton, Intercontinental, and Hotel Indigo, will be introduced, enhancing our tourism product and creating employment opportunities.”
He further added, “Partnerships with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission are underway, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to developing human capital and elevating tourism offerings. This project will bring economic growth, embrace local talent, and enrich our economy.”
Additionally, Mrs. Angela Musgrove, CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, emphasized “This collaboration confirms our commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity within our country. We have worked closely with Molo Hotel Group, and we are confident that this transformative project will further position the Turks and Caicos Islands as a premier destination for travel and investment. Much to our delight, it will also provide opportunities for engagement with our Community College and small business community.”
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, operating through its primary Investment Promotion
Agency, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, remains committed to attracting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments to the country by providing a comprehensive suite of services. Through strategic initiatives and targeted promotion, the agency catalyzes sustainable development, driving innovation and small business opportunities across various sectors of the economy.
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