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TCI: Five new medics coming for Mobile Clinic support reports TCI Chief Nursing Officer
#Providenciales, April 28, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – Two new medical officers and three registered nurses are expected to enhance the reach of the Mobile Clinic of the Primary Health Care service unit of the Ministry of Health and Human Services.
“We are expected, once we successfully recruit the two additional medical officers and the three registered nurses, we expect to have that service (mobile clinic) in full swing in Providenciales.”
Reporting on Tuesday to the Appropriations Committee ahead of the 2019-2020 Budget Debate, Chief Nursing Officer and Primary Health Care Manager for TCIG, Jacklyn Sutton explained that the number of visits to the Accident & Emergency section of the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre has experienced a dramatic decline.
“Previously, we were only offering maternal and child health services which were our antenatal and immunization clinics at the Cheshire Hall Clinic. We began a pilot clinic to expand in terms of curative services; hypertension, diabetes, family planning that kind of thing and to date we have successfully be able to serve the public in Providenciales thus reducing the number of persons who access care for simple cough, cold and fever or just to have their blood pressure checked or to manage diabetes in the A&E section of the hospital. Those individuals are triaged by the hospital if they should go there and they are referred to our primary health care service.”
In giving an overview of Primary Health Care performance; the Manager of the unit said there have been clinic refurbishments in Salt Cay this year and in 2015 for Middle Caicos. Two new clinics have been built for North Caicos residents in Kew and Bottle Creek; where the work is nearing completion and a hand-over is imminent in Bottle Creek.
“We have done some work at the Blue Hills Clinic but of course that needs some further attention. In Providenciales, we have expanded our primary health care services in the Cheshire Hall Clinic.”
In reply to concern of the condition of the clinic in South Caicos, the worse hit island in Hurricanes Irma and Maria; Nurse Sutton explained that the South Caicos Clinic tender for refurbishment is already public. Hurricane restoration work on the badly damaged medical centre is expected to take place within this new fiscal year.
The mobile clinic is growing in popularity reported the CNO; “any new initiative takes time to get off the ground so we have been advertising our mobile clinic services. Just recently we have had our mobile clinic at the two major sports events…”
There had been a “lull” in service with the Mobile Clinic due to staffing shortages said Nurse Sutton; the five new recruits are expected to restore the robust schedule of the on-the-go clinic which takes quality care directly to the Provo public.
Budget Debate will begin on May 1, 2019.
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Experience Turks and Caicos and Aquila Host Product Development Workshops to Strengthen Sister Islands Tourism
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS – Experience Turks and Caicos, in collaboration with the Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, successfully hosted a Product Development Workshop for tourism stakeholders from North Caicos, Middle Caicos, and South Caicos on Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The workshop was designed to support tour operators, entrepreneurs, and tourism-related businesses as they adapt to the evolving demands of the global tourism industry. Participants engaged in hands-on exercises and structured sessions aimed at reimagining existing tourism products and developing new, innovative, and sustainable experiences that are market-ready and aligned with current visitor expectations.
Throughout the workshop, attendees were equipped with practical tools and strategies to develop high-impact tourism offerings, strengthen
product packaging and pricing, assess market readiness, and enhance value creation. Emphasis was also placed on collaboration, partnership development, and the promotion of sustainable practices to ensure that the Turks and Caicos Islands remain a fresh, competitive, and appealing destination. More than 20 participants representing tourism businesses across the islands took part in the training sessions.
“Experience Turks and Caicos has a responsibility to ensure that all communities across the Turks and Caicos Islands benefit from tourism. These workshops are designed to equip local businesses with the essential tools and knowledge needed to maximise the opportunities within the industry, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth,” said Mr. Paul Pennicook, Interim CEO Consultant.
Speaking on the importance of the initiative, Candesha Mills the Product Development Manager at Experience Turks and Caicos said: “We are actively working on destination development by supporting our stakeholders as they reimagine their products and experiences. Workshops like this are critical to helping businesses identify opportunities for collaboration, create bundled offerings, and develop cohesive tourism experiences that align with emerging trends and evolving visitor expectations.”
The workshops were facilitated by Ms. Ambra Attus, who guided participants through strategies for designing distinctive and engaging tourism experiences that resonate with today’s travellers.
She said: “Product development is where destinations truly define their identity, and these trainings are designed to help operators in North, Middle and South Caicos create experiences that are not only market-ready, but meaningful, high-quality, and rooted in what makes these islands truly special. These sessions reflect a forward-thinking commitment by Experience Turks and Caicos to invest in their people and in the long-term quality of the destination’s tourism product. Aquila is proud to be your training partner.”
The workshop also featured the Invest TCI MSME Team, who were on site with an information station available throughout both sessions. Stakeholders had the opportunity to engage directly with the team, gain insights into the MSME Programme, and learn more about the range of support services, incentives, and resources available to assist business growth and development.
Experience Turks and Caicos commended participants for their commitment to investing in their businesses and contributing to the continued enhancement of the destination’s tourism product. The organisation expressed appreciation for the active participation and innovative ideas shared during the session, which are expected to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable growth of tourism in North and Middle Caicos and South Caicos.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Thursday, 5 February 2026: The Informal Settlements Unit (ISU), in collaboration with
partner agencies, coordinated a multi-agency enforcement exercise on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Silverado Wells in Five Cays. The exercise was led by the Crown Land Unit, pursuant to its statutory mandate under the Crown Land Ordinance to prevent squatting and encroachment on Crown land. The ISU coordinated the operation, with support provided by Immigration and Border Services, while the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force ensured security throughout the activity.
The enforcement action followed a series of inspections conducted by the Crown Land Unit throughout Five Cays, which identified an illegal concrete structure on the subject parcel. In keeping with the provisions of the Crown Land Ordinance, a Section 22 Notice of Illegal Occupation was posted on the structure. Following the failure of the responsible party or parties to comply within the prescribed timeframe, enforcement action was authorised.
The Informal Settlements Unit reiterates that these coordinated enforcement exercises form part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to uphold the law, protect Crown land, and manage informal settlements in a structured and lawful manner. Members of the public are reminded that unauthorised occupation and development on Crown land is unlawful and subject to enforcement action.
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