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TCI’s Tanya Swann Receives Leadership Awards
#TurksandCaicosIslands – December 31, 2019 – ‘Tanya Swann is a true success story’
Beaches Turks and Caicos Resorts Villages & Spa’s (BTC) Tanya Swann was recently awarded the Sandi McCoy Award recognizing excellence in Sales Department Leadership at the Global Sales Conference hosted by Unique Vacations, a worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts. Swann was one of several sales managers awarded at the event which recognises the best in sales and marketing for Sandals in the Americas.
Swann’s latest accolade comes on the heels of her recent promotion at Beaches Resorts as Director of Sales, Groups and Conventions.
Speaking about her award and ongoing accomplishments on resort, Swann said; “I felt happy, elated and blessed to have been recognized for such an esteem Award as “Sales Manager of the Year” within the Sandals and Beaches chain throughout the Caribbean, I am indeed proud to be chosen and honored for such.”
Swann began working with Beaches Resorts in April 2004 as Secretary for Food and Beverage. Her tenacity and excellent work ethics led to a promotion as Executive Administrator to the General Manager. In (year) Swann joined the Sales department as an Administrative Assistant in the Sales Department. From there she was promoted to Senior Sales Executive, later Sales Manager and as of 2019 was named Director of Sales at Beaches Turks and Caicos.
Swann credits her rise within the company to mentorship and a willingness to learn and to tackle new challenges. Swann said she learned to adapt, took on additional roles, and was clear on where she wanted her career to go.
“In each position that I have worked in at BTC I was given the opportunity not just by management but also by the potential and success which they saw in me. Just like everything in life, sometimes it was not easy but it was worth it because it got me where I am today. What I have already done and what I will continue to do will determine where my next level of success will be.”
Over the years Swann has been a key lead in selling the Beaches Turks and Caicos brand to international partners; speaking at road shows, sales blitz and promotional events across the United States. Swann works closely with travel agents, airline representative s and Business Development Managers to promote the brand and the Turks & Caicos destination, to new and existing customers.
As Director of Sales, Swann also spearheads bookings and logistics for major resort and group-wide signature events such as Global Sales, Star Awards, World Travel Awards, and FAM trips. Swann was also instrumental in the opening of the Key West Village.
As for her advice to others looking to climb the corporate ladder of success within the hospitality, she noted; “Sometimes no matter how rough and challenging our lives may be, we must always take a moment and be proud of ourselves no matter what. God is indeed a good God, a faithful God and he allows us to be recognized when the time is right and not before as his timing is always the right one and the on time one.”
Beaches Turks and Caicos would like to congratulate Tanya Swann on her latest commendation, we continue to be proud of her accomplishments.
Turks and Caicos, October 28, 2025 – We are closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica, and our thoughts and prayers are with our regional neighbours for their safety and well-being
We are now entering a critical period as Hurricane Melissa advances towards the Turks and Caicos Islands. Current projections indicate that Hurricane Melissa will begin to impact the Turks and Caicos Islands around midday tomorrow, Wednesday, 29th October.
This morning, Her Excellency the Governor and the Hon. Premier chaired a State of Preparedness Meeting. All Government agencies and critical services are mobilised. The safety and protection of every person across our Islands remains our highest priority. Our emergency response teams are prepared and the TCI Regiment is deployed across each of our Islands to support community readiness and immediate response. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are on active duty, with additional officers in North Caicos, Salt Cay, South Caicos and Grand Turk.
At this time, the hurricane is moving north-northeast. The country is expected to experience tropical storm conditions, heavy rainfall and
significant storm surge. The storm surge poses a serious concern for low-lying coastal areas especially along our western and southern coastlines, which may result in coastal flooding. Based on the most current weather projections and anticipated impacts for the Turks and Caicos Islands, the National Executive have agreed the following actions:
1. Evacuation Advisories
Residents in specific low-lying and flood-prone coastal areas are likely to experience significant storm surge of 2-4 feet with accompanying rainfall. Strong advice is now place for residents in these areas to relocate to designated shelters which will be open from 4pm this afternoon. These areas include:
Middle Caicos
- Conch Bar Nearest Shelter: The Community Centre
North Caicos
- Sandy Point Nearest Shelter : Sandy Point Community Centre
- Whitby Nearest Shelter: Adelaide Oemler Primary School
- Bottle Creek Nearest Shelter: Adelaide Oemler Primary School
Providenciales
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- Chalk Sound Nearest Shelter Enid Capron Primary School
- Five Cays Nearest Shelter: Enid Capron Primary School
- Discovery Bay Nearest Shelter: All Saints Church, Leeward Highway
- Juba Sound Nearest Shelter: A. Louise Garland High School
- Long Bay Nearest Shelter: A. Louise Garland High School
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South Caicos
- Cockburn Harbour Nearest Shelter: Community Centre
- Old Airport Road Nearest Shelter: Community Centre
Should an evacuation order become necessary, it will be issued following the 6:00 PM Advisory this evening from the TCI National Weather Service.
2. Activation of Emergency Operations Centre
The National Emergency Operations Centre in Providenciales and all Islands Emergency Operations Centres will be activated at 4:00 PM today.
3. Shelters Access
Shelters across all Islands will open today at 4:00 PM to receive members of the public.
4. Shelter-in-Place
A Strong Shelter-in-Place Advisory is in place for all islands, commencing at 10:00 PM tonight. This will be in place until the all clear has been issued.
This means that from 10:00 PM tonight, all residents should be off the road, in a safe location, either at home or a designated shelter.
Please note that this position may be revised following the 6:00 PM Advisory from the TCI National Weather Service, depending on updated storm projections.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) has confirmed that all airports remain fully operational for today. They will advise the public about ongoing operations dependent on the weather impacts.
In times such as this, the role of commercial entities extends beyond business – it becomes a vital part of the community’s resilience. All retailers and service providers are urged to uphold their humanitarian responsibilities by maintaining fair pricing and ensuring essential goods and services remain accessible to all.
Residents and visitors are reminded to adhere strictly to all official advisories and evacuation orders as they are issued. Avoid unnecessary movement, secure your property, and ensure that you and your family are prepared with essential supplies. Stay prepared and stay safe.
Turks and Caicos, October 24, 2025 – Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey delivered an impassioned address to male students at Clement Howell High School, calling on them to recognize their power, seize their potential, and “awaken the sleeping giants” within.
In a message that blended humility, faith, and personal experience, the Commissioner reminded the boys that the decisions they make today will shape their future.“The choices you make today determine who you become tomorrow,” he said.
Bailey, who revealed he was the first in his family to attend high school, urged the students to embrace education and discipline as tools of
transformation.“Knowledge is power. If you want to be a real man, you need to read,” he told them. “Remember your potential — if others can do it, so can you. Some of you are sleeping giants waiting to be awakened.”
He emphasized that circumstances of birth do not dictate destiny, challenging the young men to carry self-respect, faith, and moral conviction wherever they go. “Self-respect is key; respect yourself, respect others, and respect God,” he said. “The circumstances you were born into do not define who you are.”
The Commissioner also spoke about resilience, advising that true strength often lies in restraint.
“There will be challenges, and people may try to impede your development — but rise above negativity. Sometimes, strength means walking away,” he said. “Some of you are sleeping lions; it’s time to awaken that instinct and rediscover your true potential.”
In closing, Commissioner Bailey delivered a stirring challenge:
“Each morning, look in the mirror and remind yourself that you were created by God and are capable of great exploits. You are a possibility with potential. Step forward with confidence — this is your country, your islands. Be the best version of yourself.”
Following his speech, the Commissioner engaged the students in open dialogue, answering questions and listening to their perspectives on issues affecting young men in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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