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TCI: Holy Family Academy Takes Top Spot at History & Cultural Heritage Quiz
#Providenciales, November 6, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – Holy Family Academy is the winner of this year’s Turks and Caicos National Museum Foundation’s History & Cultural Heritage Quiz. The competition saw nine high schools from across Turks and Caicos vie for the title, and was hosted on October 31 at Brayton Hall in Providenciales in partnership with the Departments of Education and Culture, and FortisTCI as the primary sponsor.
The Turks and Caicos National Museum established the History & Cultural Heritage Quiz in 2015 to create a space where knowledge of the country’s history and culture could be shared and passed on to younger generations. It is held each year during October when National Heritage month is observed.
Students prepare for weeks leading up to quiz day, rigorously studying and learning about local bush medicine, fishing and whaling, the salt history and significance of the Salinas, cotton, sisal, and the endemic wildlife. Students must also know about the country’s national parks, natural heritage, and general knowledge of the islands’ cultural and historical timeline.
Representing Holy Family Academy were Ikera Stubbs, Nahysha Hinson, and Christian Jean, supported by their teacher Guilmise Gustave. Coming in second place and representing Raymond Gardiner High School were Cameron Handfield, Davar Lewis, and Cajair Davidson, supported by their teacher Stacie Ann Taylor.
Winning the grand prize, Holy Family’s team will travel to neighboring Jamaica in 2020, where the group will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about that country’s historical ties to Turks and Caicos. FortisTCI is sponsoring the cost of accommodations, ground transportation and tour activities. As runners up, Raymond Gardiner’s team will travel within the Turks and Caicos to one to the inhabited islands where they will learn about its history and culture, with their trip supported by TCI Reef Fund. InterCaribbean Ltd. has comped airfare for both groups.
Speaking about the event, FortisTCI Senior Vice President of Corporate Services Ruth Forbes said, “FortisTCI has been a loyal partner to the National Museum and the Department of Education as a major sponsor of this event for a few years. Every year, on this occasion, I’m reminded of the reasons why we support this effort. We support because of the passion and dedication of the organizers and teachers to preserve our heritage and culture, and the inspiration and pride seen in our students as they prepare, learning about our country’s diverse group of islands.”
Turks and Caicos National Museum Director Michael Pateman said, “The Museum is pleased to continue to develop and host the History and Cultural Heritage Quiz to be a great learning experience for students. I want to thank FortisTCI as our corporate sponsor for this event and our other supporting sponsors for their commitment to the education of our youth. It is your continued contribution that makes this work possible.”
The chief organizer of this event was Turks and Caicos National Museum Associate Candianne Williams. Turks and Caicos Islands Community College Public Relations Officer Rachel Harvey served as the quiz moderator. Judges comprised the Director of Education Edgar Howell, Director of Culture Ludwina Fulford, Director of the Turks and Caicos National Museum Dr. Michael Pateman, and Department of Environment and Coastal Resources Education Outreach Coordinator Amy Avenant.
This year’s competition also featured cultural presentations from a British West Indies Collegiate student Brandon Handfield who played the steel pan, Enid Capron Primary School’s Ripsaw Band, and an animated reading by Brenda Clare of a selection from local poet Emily Malcolm.
Participating schools:
HJ Robinson High School
Holy Family Academy
Long Bay High School
Maranatha Academy
Marjorie Basden High School
Provo Middle School
Raymond Gardiner High School
TCI Middle School
Wesley Methodist High School
Release: FortisTCI
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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