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TCHTA Tourism Strategic Plan uncorks the bottle on tourism wins and woes; reveals five strategic goals to guide until 2022
#Providenciales, August 20, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – The story of the growth in tourism for the Turks and Caicos Islands is an astounding one. In ten years, the destination has managed to flourish fantastically from 150,000 long stay visitors per year in the year 2000 to over 450,000 in 2016 as recorded by the TCI Department of Statistics.
This data and more is captured in the recently unveiled Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association 2017-2022 Strategic Plan.
The TCHTA is a busy, booming body of relentless professionals in an equally burgeoning destination, yet, its parent affiliate the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is calling on the Turks and Caicos chapter to review its situation and to guide it, strategically.
In March 2019, when the newly elected executive was introduced, there was the announcement that outgoing president, Nikheel Advani had prepared the Strategic Plan document and that the incoming president, Todd Foss with his new team would begin to share it.
Well on June 13, 2019, they did.
Media was presented an advanced peek of an electronic copy and then the vivid booklet highlighting, among other things the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the country’s leading industry: Tourism.
The public, via the media, also learned of the five strategic goals of the TCHTA based on “qualitative and quantitative data collected” during regular meetings of the 101 allied members and 49 hotel members.
The TCHTA five strategic goals are detailed under the headings of: Advocacy, Education, Sustainable Tourism, Financial Stability and Challenge Management.
When it comes to what this organization wants to look like, feel like, function like by 2022…
“A strong profile for the organization, primarily focused on effective advocacy positions; an engaged and empowered membership base; meaningful and valued membership programs that enable business success and a financially stable organization with a diverse revenue stream.”
Almost 100 percent of what the TCHTA aims to do will begin in 2019.
Quarterly meetings, A whitepaper on the TCHTA’s position on issues affecting the industry, increased sharing of TCHTA’s positions with membership on issues affecting the industry, a stronger presence in the schools, greater student participation in TCHTA initiatives including reusable bags and educational sessions with students are all on the 2019 agenda.
Additionally, this year, the TCHTA plans to boost its reporting to the DECR, run quarterly audits on its financials as a good governance measure and the plan is to reactivate TCI Cares in partnership with the TCI Tourist Board.
The 2017-2022 Strategic Plan of the Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association is a 28page document.
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PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
YOUTH, SPORTS, AND CULTURE
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 8th October 2024 – The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, and Culture under the leadership of Hon. Rachel Marshall Taylor is pleased to announce the successful evacuation of all Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) students from the Orlando and Tampa area in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm. Protecting the safety and well-being of our
students remains our top priority, and swift action was taken to protect them from potential danger.
A total of six (6) students returned to the Turks and Caicos Islands today and two (2) students will return, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, while four (4) students will remain with family members in other states.
The Ministry remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all Turks and Caicos Islanders, particularly our students, both home and abroad. Special thanks is extended to the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) for their support in this endeavour.
On behalf of the Premier, Hon. Charles Washington Misick, we extend our thoughts and prayers for the people of Florida and all other nations impacted by Hurricane Milton, hoping for their safety and swift recovery.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
Turks and Caicos, October 08th, 2024 – Marine Branch Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) responded early today (October 8) to a report from the Radar Station regarding a suspicious vessel near Bird Rock, Leeward Settlement, Providenciales. 
At 1:28 a.m., officers aboard the Sea Pursuit intercepted a 34-foot grey Panga fiberglass boat with a 250hp Yamaha engine, transporting THIRTY-TWO (32) illegal migrants—two females and 30 males, suspected to be of Haitian descent.
The illegal migrants were handed over to the Immigration Task Force for processing. Border Force, TCI Regiment, and TCI Customs also participated in the operation.
The RTCIPF can confirm the following statistical data for the year (October 08) thus far:
Number of Interceptions: Fifteen (15)
Number of Males: Nine Hundred and Forty-Seven (947)
Number of Females: One Hundred and Ninety-Five (195)
Total number of Illegal Migrants: One Thousand One Hundred and Forty-Two (1142) Included in the 1142 figure are TWENTY-FOUR CHILDREN.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton said, “The number of people interdicted this year is considerably lower than last year when we detained a total of 4016 illegal migrants at sea. In the previous six months, we have seen an expansion of our radar capabilities, and the collaboration and coordination with the Border Force and the TCI Regiment, together with air and marine assets from the United States and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, has never been better. We will continue to work closely with national and international allies to deter people from making these perilous journeys and target the gangs who facilitate the illegal trade. We build our national capability every month and will do whatever it takes to interdict illegal vessels bound for the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
The RTCIPF asks the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to anonymously provide any information on illegal activities.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information anonymously.
Turks and Caicos, October 8, 2024 – Mr Fitz Bailey was officially sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos
Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) today, October 7, in a ceremony led by H.E. Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam at Police Headquarters in Providenciales.
His appointment is set for three months to enhance the RTCIPF’s leadership capacity.
Mr Bailey brings extensive experience from his time with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), where he held senior roles in critical areas such as the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), the Intelligence Branch, and the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch. (C-TOC). His accomplishments include reorganizing the JCF’s Crime Reporting and Case Management Policy and establishing a Cold Case Unit.
Mr Bailey holds advanced degrees in Psychology, Criminal Investigation, and National Security and has a background in Accounting. Acting Commissioner Rodney Adams, Assistant Commissioner Kendall Grant, Acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton, and HR Consultant Joe Perry were also present at the swearing-in ceremony.
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