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TCI: Ms. Kayon Cox Receives UK 2019/2020 Chevening Scholarship
#Providenciales, August 17, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – The Governor’s Office is pleased to announce that Ms. Kayon Cox has been awarded a prestigious Chevening Scholarship for the 2019/20 academic year.
Ms. Cox will be studying an MSc in Sustainability and Business at the University of Leeds in the UK starting 16th September 2019.
The award was presented by His Excellency the Governor, Nigel Dakin at a farewell reception in his office on the 16th August 2019. On hand to witness this momentous occasion were invited guests including Director of Education, Edgar Howell and Chevening Alumni Mrs. Kenisha Bacchus, Deputy Managing Director of the Financial Services Commission; Ms. Myrlchina Lewis, Deputy Director of Customs Department; and Mrs. Jasmine Thomas, National Youth Director.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded each year to outstanding individuals with leadership potential who wish to contribute to the development of the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Kayon was brought up in the beautiful island of South Caicos where she graduated from both the Iris Stubbs Primary School and the Majorie Basden High School as Valedictorian. She went on to further her education in the United States and graduated from the Johnson and Wales University in North Miami Florida with her Bachelors in Business Administration, achieving a 4.0 GPA. She is currently the Registrar for the Ministry of Border Control, Citizenship and Employment Services.
Expressing her excitement about being selected, Kayon said:
“I am very ecstatic to be the Chevening Scholar for 2019/2020; really and truly I’m speechless, I have no words for this feeling. I’ve always wanted to be a Chevening Scholar, I contemplated applying for the last two years, but I felt as if I should’ve come home to Turks & Caicos to give back service to the government since I was a government scholar in 2015. So now that I have the opportunity, I’m so excited to go to Leeds and take up all the opportunity that I would have and to use that platform to develop my leadership skills. Scholarship applications are now open ‘til November 5th, make sure that you take up the opportunity and apply. Go and become a Chevening Scholar, like me.”
Governor Dakin commented:
“It was a pleasure to meet Kayon to congratulate her on the award of a Chevening Scholarship. Our intention with these scholarships is to help build Turks & Caicos future through the development of its most talented people. So Kayon follows in the footsteps of extraordinary Chevening Scholars from the Turks & Caicos whom have gone before her. As Governor, I encourage you to apply for these prestigious and valuable scholarships – applications are presently being accepted for next year’s competition. As they say: “you’ve got to be in it, to win it” so please don’t self-censor or limit your opportunities through lack of belief; you may just surprise yourself. I know that Kayon will continue to make her family and her country proud as she studies for her master’s degree at the University of Leeds. I wish her all the very best on her Chevening journey.”
The Application season for this year’s 2020/21 scholarship opens on the 5th August and closes on the 5th November 2019 and we encourage all eligible persons to apply.
IN ORDER TO SUMBIT AN ELIGIBLE CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST:
- Be a Citizen of TCI, and return to TCI for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship.
- Have completed an undergraduate degree
- Have at least two years’ work experience
- Be able to receive an unconditional offer from a UK university
Chevening Scholarship offers a monthly stipend, travel to and from TCI, a thesis or dissertation grant and tuition fees.
Applicants should read the online guidance and be able to demonstrate how they meet the Chevening selection criteria before submitting an application. Further details of closing dates and priority subject’s areas are available at
For more Information Contact the Chevening Officer- Mr Damian Wilson
Email: ddwilson@gov.tc
Telephone: +1649 -946-2308/9
Once again, applications are open 5th August 2018 – 5th November 2019
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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