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Turks & Caicos First Celebrates 25 Years in TCI
#Providenciales, October 4, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – According to Company Secretary, Mr. Ervine Quelch, on 29 December 2018, Turks and Caicos First Insurance Company (TCFIC) Ltd. celebrated 25 years of existence as the Islands’ very first indigenous property and casualty insurance company.
This year the Company is planning on marking this significant milestone with their valued customers, staff and partners through a customer appreciation day.
Details of the celebration are soon to be publicized said Ms. Tameka Thompson, General Manager. Ms. Thompson added that she expects the event will afford existing clients, partners and staff an opportunity to socialize and connect for a little. It will also allow the pubic to become acquainted with the TCFIC family and the wide range of insurance services on offer, in collaboration with ICWI – shareholder and one of the most pre-eminent insurance carriers, with operations throughout several islands in The Caribbean.
Ms. Thompson has worked for 17 years with this group, and worked in The Bahamas prior to coming to the TCI.
The company’s head office, located at Cheshire Square Parade Avenue, in the heart of down town Providenciales near the Blue Hills roundabout, continues to distinguish itself as one of the leading property and casualty insurance companies in the Islands.
Turks and Caicos First Insurance Company, TCFIC has a proven track record of confidence, security and professionalism. Their latest test and display of this was in 2017, in the aftermath of facing two hurricanes – Irma and Maria.
The current team of six professionals hold over 70 years’ combined experience in insurance and business. The longest serving staff member in the TCFIC office is Ms. Monique McIntosh (17 years), followed by Ms. Lucille Jones (16 years); they are both affable and well-known Accounts Executive.
Ms. Thompson said this vast experience enhances the professional services of the company.
“It is one of the things we pride ourselves on; the fact that we have loyal staff who are the cornerstone of our customer base. Our clients are loyal because of the bonds and relationships formed with us over the years.”
Turks and Caicos First Insurance Company was the launching pad for other prominent executives within the insurance industry of the TCI, including many
existing intermediary heads who moved on to successfully run their own businesses.
Though based in Providenciales, TCFIC services the entire country, providing competitive rates and valuable service.
TCFIC Chairman, Mr. Stanley Williams, agrees they have a sturdy network of partners who allow them to remain accessible to their clients. TCFIC is committed to ensuring clients can get serviced anywhere.
Additionally, their website affords a modern and convenient alternative to contacting the professionals at TCFIC. The company’s general email address – info@tcifirst.com has also proven a popular link between the Turks and Caicos client and this now, 25-year old insurance provider.
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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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