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Newly renovated roundabout in down town Providenciales unveiled
#Providenciales, August 7, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – An investment of $70,000 was made for the dramatic make-over of the new and improved welcome roundabout in Providenciales on Airport Road; it was unveiled on Tuesday as a joint project of the Office of the Premier and the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning.
“There are additions coming and there will be monuments. We may decide to put a replica sailboat in the Blue Hills roundabout to represent the culture of that community, for example, and these are the concepts we are going over to figure out what is best and it is also in partnership with ‘Adopt a Roundabout ‘program and the ‘Adopt a Highway’ program that we are entering into with the private sector and so this is just the beginning,” said Infrastructure Minister, Sean Astwood, Deputy Premier.
In a design which now sends three distinct messages to the motoring, visiting public the mural is gone and is replaced with a refined, simple salutation as the main greeting sign, created by Pelican Designs.
“Each roundabout will have a different theme and we reflect it in the design. We wanted to use fonts that were a bit different from what everyone is used to seeing; away from the generic thing. It is more of a pirate-type font and the idea is to keep it clean, simple, easy for people catch the concept and more importantly, if you were to put a picture of what it used to look like before and compare it to what it is now. You would see a big change and a serious transformation and it brings to life the idea of really redeveloping downtown.”
The reveal was well attended by local media and captured Premier Sharlene Robinson and five of her ministers excitedly unveiling the three signs.
“This is the start of the redevelopment of the down town area and we are collectively looking at an ‘Adopt a Roundabout’ and an ‘Adopt a Highway’ road beautification project that is launched here in Providenciales and then we will move on to Grand Turk and to the other islands,” said the Premier who unveiled the ‘Welcome to Turks and Caicos’ sign.
Infrastructure Minister Sean Astwood, who has already a made similar facelift in his constituency of Five Cays, explained there is now increased momentum for the remainder of the downtown redevelopment project which next goes to the Blue Hills or Fuller Walkin roundabout.
“What my ministry is looking to do now is a full redevelopment plan of down town and that includes, current, existing buildings to do different facelifts.”
Deputy Premier Astwood added, “The next project is likely to be the Blue Hills roundabout. We are actually going to be erecting monuments and the first will be a full life size statue of (Most Excellent) JAGS McCartney and the first will actually be done at Crab Tree Corner (Grand Turk). There will be a statue of JAGS in every island in the country.”
The improved aesthetics is a beginning said DP Astwood; who shared that the plan for all of the islands is to raise patriotism by raising the profile of the country’s national hero.
Turks Head cacti, cracked rock, a towering flag pole topped with the TCI flag and green and cranberry-red-coloured, weather-resistant turf add to the design and are a tribute to the indigenous cactus and national symbols.
Premier Robinson explained, “So we wanted to display a little culture as the tourists enter the main gateway here in Providenciales to Turks and Caicos. It is going to be the start of something bigger with our further ‘Adopt a Roundabout’ and Leeward Highway will be a part of the ‘Adopt a Highway’ programme.”
Also present for the unveiling on Monday were: Delroy Williams, Minister of Immigration; Goldray Ewing, Minister of Home Affairs; Ralph Higgs, Minister of Tourism and Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth & Culture.
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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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