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TCI Community College celebrates its 24th Annual Graduation during its Silver Anniversary
#Providenciales, 7 December, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – The story began 25 years ago; the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College was once just a dream and today the College celebrates a quarter of a century. Many people would have been instrumental in seeing the evolution of the College to where it is today.
Mrs. Pamela Taylor, the first registered student of the College was the Guest Speaker. She quoted from Martin Luther King, “The function of education is to teach one to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” She encouraged the students to remember God in the decisions that they would make for the future and closed with the scripture from Jeremiah 29:11.
The 24th Annual Commencement Exercise
took place at the Paradise Baptist Church, which saw 95 students being eligible
to graduate in this cycle. There were 20 Bachelor students among the graduates
in the areas of Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Management and Human
Resource; Hospitality and Tourism Management; Management Information Systems
and Primary Education.
Students graduated from various Associate Degree Programmes: Architectural and
Building Design Technology; Business Studies; Computer and Electrical
Engineering Technology; Computer Services; Culinary Arts; Early Childhood Education;
General Studies (Humanities); General Studies (Science); Hospitality and
Tourism Management; Marine Biology / Biology Minor and Primary Education.
The Faculty of Business Administration captured the Valedictorian and Salutatorian spots for two consecutive years. Ms. Frankira Forbes captured the top spot with Ms. Marjha Nazon following her. In the Associate Degree programme, Ms. Britiania Missick, another Business student, was named Valedictorian and the lone gentleman, Mr. Tyrese Saunders from the Faculty of Architectural and Building Design Technology captured the Salutatorian honour.
Kentavia Saunders and Dewandre Smith were the first Graduates from the Associate Degree Programme in Marine Biology and they have Scuba certification as well. Temiloluwa Olugbanmu became the first student to graduate from the Bachelor of Science programme in Management Information Systems.
Students would have performed well in their various programmes, Faculty Awards were presented at the Annual Graduands Banquet, and those students were:
Tyrese Saunders Associate
Degree in Architectural and Building Design Technology
Britiania Misick Associate Degree in Business
Administration
Deante James Associate Degree in Computer
Studies
Christofer Lugo Associate Degree in Computer
Studies
Nicholas Freites Associate Degree in Computer and
Electrical Engineering
Glunise Gustave Associate Degree in Culinary
Arts
Eleth Davis Associate
Degree in Early Childhood Education
Angelina Astwood Associate
Degree in General Studies (Humanities)
Rashaunda Cooke Associate
Degree in General Studies (Science)
Kayanna Gibson Associate
Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Dewandre Smith Associate
Degree in Marine Biology
Chrissy Stubbs-Williams Associate Degree in Primary
Education
Chinedu Otuonye Associate
Degree In Tourism Management
Frankira Forbes Bachelor
of Science Degree in Business Administration (Finance)
Marjha Nazon Bachelor
of Science Degree in Business Administration (Human
Resource
Mgmt.)
Sandra Nemours Bachelor
of Science Degree in Hospitality Management
Temiloluwa Olugbanmu Bachelor
of Science Degree in Management Information Systems
Alecia Fenelus Bachelor
of Science Degree in Primary Education
President Dr. Hubert Fulford echoed words of thanks. He said, “This is a time of celebration at the TCI Community College. It is a time to reflect on how far the College has come and to look forward to where we are going.” He continued, “Congratulations to those who would have graduated this year from the College and we remember the over 2000 Alumni of this noble institution – those who are impacting every sphere of development in this country.” He said, “The Turks and Caicos Islands is proud of where we have come and we look forward to the University of the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
Education is everyone’s business and we honour our partners who collaborate with the College. We are in this together and together we will win.
Release: TCI Community College
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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