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Baker Tilly International welcomes leading tourism data and analytics specialists in the Turks and Caicos Islands
#TurksandCaicosIslands – November 5, 2020 — Baker Tilly International has announced that Baker Tilly Turks and Caicos Islands joined the network on 1 November 2020. The Turks and Caicos firm was trading as KPMG Turks and Caicos Islands until exiting the KPMG network on 31 October 2020.
Baker Tilly Turks and Caicos Islands will continue to provide audit, advisory and tax services to a wide variety of public and private sector entities and is a market leader in tourism data and analytics. Led by Gary Brough who has over 30 years’ experience working within the tourism, leisure and travel industry (TLT), the firm has extensive relationships in the sector throughout the Caribbean, the world’s most tourism dependent region. Gary was the lead partner advising the Turks and Caicos Islands Government on its current National Tourism Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan. Data and analytics is emerging as the most underutilised and powerful tool in providing actionable insights to governments and businesses in the travel and tourism space.
Used correctly, data and analytics can identify previously unseen competitive advantages through the enhanced application of data driven decisions. Forecasting the future is no easy task, especially in the TLT sector which has proven particularly vulnerable to the Coronavirus pandemic and where factors such as consumer confidence, the economy and geopolitics heavily impact the direction and ultimate profitability of the sector.
The Turks and Caicos Islands firm has extensive experience of delivering strategic, clear and actionable insights for its clients. Gary Brough, Managing Director in the Turks and Caicos Islands said: “The global leadership of Baker Tilly International engaged with us from the very outset of our discussions which created a great first impression. Neil French, our Head of Audit, and I both found our conversations with the senior executives of Baker Tilly International to be very refreshing. They share our belief and optimism in the future of the Turks and Caicos Islands, which is of critical importance to us, and they have introduced us to resources within their network that led us to conclude they represent our best opportunity to fully realize the potential of some of the initiatives we are working on most notably our tourism data and analytics initiative.”
“We’re proud of the deep data analytics and digital expertise we bring to our clients through our global network,” Ollie East, Advanced Analytics and Data Engineering Director for Baker Tilly US, said.
“We have a variety of experience using multiple technologies and analytical techniques across many industry sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and finance and insurance. The Turks and Caicos Islands team’s specialization in the tourism sector is a strong complement to those offerings.”
Speaking on the development, Ted Verkade, Baker Tilly network CEO, shared Gary’s optimism for the region: “The Turks and Caicos Islands are a vibrant part of the Caribbean region and I am delighted to welcome Gary, Neil and their team to our network. Following the devastating impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, now – more than ever – businesses operating in this sector need to feel confident that they have data and analytics they can trust to be able to understand and manage risks, and to make the right decision now, to rebuild and shape their tomorrows.
What separates the Turks and Caicos Islands team from others is their deep knowledge of travel and tourism, which converts data and analytics to information that matters. I am excited to bring the team’s industry knowledge and leading analytics expertise into our global network as we help clients with scenario planning and predictive modelling as we build a bolder tomorrow.”
Baker Tilly International is a rapidly growing global accountancy and business advisory network represented by independent member firms in 146 countries with combined fee income of US$3.9 billion and more than 36,000 people worldwide.
KPMG TCI Press Release
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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