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TCI: Sandals Foundation Donates Music Instruments

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#Providenciales, September 20, 2018 – Turks and Caicos – Students of the Clement Howell High School were recently able to showcase their newly purchased musical instruments courtesy of The Sandals Foundation –the charitable arm of Sandals and Beaches Resorts through funds donated from the 2016 Story Behind the Songs concert hosted at Beaches Resorts.

The big reveal comes in the heels of the two year anniversary of the concert which raised $8,610.00 to benefit local projects and institutions within the Turks and Caicos Islands.  Clement Howell High School was the beneficiary of those funds in support of the school’s music program.

In 2017, the foundation officially made the donation to the school; however the 2017 hurricanes delayed the purchase and arrival of those items. Last week, the school’s principal Kadean Cunningham and music teacher, Garfield Gurley revealed the new equipment which included saxophones, guitars, violins, pianos and trombones.

Public Relations Manager for Beaches TCI, Elanor Krzanowski commented; “Clement Howell High School music program under the direction of Mr. Girley is home to some of the most talented students in the country,” She said.  “As a passionate supporters of the arts and we look forward to personally experiencing the impact this gift of music will have on the development of student and their talents at the school.”

Principal Kadean Cunningham said the new equipment will help in boosting the school’s music programs; “We’re really excited about the instruments we have received from Beaches. We have always wanted to start a school orchestra or a band and acquiring the instruments were the main challenges we had, so when Beaches and Sandals graciously accepted to provide assistance, we were really excited about that.”

Cunningham further noted, “This is really an asset to us, it is something that we definitely will put to good use.”

Garfield Gurley- Music Teacher at Clement Howell noted; “We are extremely happy for the instruments. These instruments will now enhance the musical program at Clement Howell. Soon you’ll be seeing the marching band and other bands at the school because now we have the resources and we say thank you to Beaches.”

Wendy Janka-Fourth Form student at CHHS said he was excited to see more variety added to the school program; “I really love it, it’s really going to help students to learn music and now we’ll be able to practice and get better.”

Kendly Smigh,  a Fifth-former noted; “With these instruments we will be able to perform at more events. Before with a small amount of equipment, we could only take a certain amount of students, now more people can learn how to play.”

Beaches Resorts welcomed country music fans from September 23-26, 2016 for the Story Behind the Songs concert featuring country music artists Lee Brice, Jerrod Niemann and Dylan Scott. The concert was part of the Sandals Resorts International’s new LIV + Events program, which offers vacationers unique limited-edition events. Story Behind the Songs was a partnership with Premiere Networks which showcases intimate acoustics performances from top music artists. The event was hosted by award-winning Country radio and CMT personality Cody Alan.

 

 

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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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