Caribbean News
Flow on schedule to deliver enhanced Broadband Experience to Customers
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, Wednesday, March 3 – Flow TCI announces the expansion of its fibre to the home (FTTH) network footprint and the completion of the first of four pre-approved tower upgrades designed to replace the four main microwave towers which provide connectivity to Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos, North and Middles Caicos, and enable customers to enjoy a superior mobile & broadband experience.
Flow TCI Country Manager, Joanne Missick stated: “I want to thank our customers for their continued loyalty and understanding as we work toward increasing broadband speeds and expanding mobile coverage across the islands. Our microwave tower upgrade and FTTH rollout projects will continue throughout the year and our customers have been incredibly patient whenever these projects have required periodic interruptions in service. We are committed to building a faster and more sustainable network to enhance our customers’ experience.”
FTTH is currently available in most locations in Blue Hills (Mary Jane Lane, Rainbow Garden, Amanyara Resort), Glass Shack, Thompson Cove, Venetian Road (Turtle Tail), Industrial Park, Glass Shack, Long Bay (Shipyard), Leeward Palms (Proper), Chalk Sound, Grace Bay (Golf Course Area, HAB Area). The project is already 80% complete in the capital, Grand Turk.
The second phase of the FTTH expansion began on March 1st and will continue in the following areas in Providenciales: Blue Hills (Phase 1 & Phase 2), South Dock Road, Grace Bay Village, Blue Mountain, Thompson Cove, Long Bay North, Long Bay (Shore Club), Glass Shack, Lower Bight, and Turtle Cove.
Flow TCI Network Operations Lead, Wayne Gardiner stated: “We understand keenly that the ‘new normal’ of living and working during a global pandemic continues to place extreme importance on the need for fast and reliable connectivity. We are committed to delivering on our promise to provide an even stronger network for our customers to enjoy the quality of service they deserve. Our highly trained team of technicians and engineers continue to work diligently to ensure that our customers are always connected and enjoy the best broadband and mobile experience across the islands.”
Gardiner also noted that his team will be sharing some useful technical self-help tips via social media and through direct emails over the course of the month to enable customers to maximize their broadband experience. To ensure that you receive these tips, please update your contact information by visiting a Flow store near you or call our Help Desk at 1-800-804-2994.
For more information on Flow’s services, please visit www.discoverflow.co/turks-and-caicos/
Press Release: FLOW
By: The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter
May 9, 2024 – The FCCA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), has launched an annual scholarship in honor of former Prime Minister of Barbados, The Right Honorable Professor Owen Seymour Arthur, who played a significant role in advancing the cruise trade association’s vision.
The annual gift of US$25,000 will be awarded to a different Caribbean destination each year to support the work of either an educational institution or a nonprofit organization chosen by the destination.
Barbados will receive the inaugural Owen Arthur scholarship, and next year’s scholarship destination winner will be announced at the ‘Shining Stars FCCA Foundation Dinner’ during Seatrade Cruise Global 2025.
“I am honored that the Foundation can continue the legacy of The Right Honorable Professor Owen Seymour Arthur, who truly inspired my career and empowered so many throughout the Caribbean, as well as making it possible to have the current partnership between the cruise industry and the Caribbean,” said Michele Paige, CEO, FCCA. “Hopefully this scholarship can live up to his memory by providing a platform for future generations in the region.”
By: The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter
May 9, 2024 – The historic UN Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island States (SIDS) brought global attention to the significant challenges faced by small islands, underscoring that their concerns were big issues for all.
On April 26, several key figures who contributed to the 1994 Barbados meeting gathered in Bridgetown to commemorate its 30th
anniversary. The outcome of the 1994 meeting was the Barbados Program of Action, which delineated how the world community should address the unique vulnerabilities of islands, particularly in response to climate change.
Despite initial reluctance from powerful UN members to hold more than one SIDS conference, subsequent gatherings in Mauritius and Samoa and a fourth global conference scheduled for Antigua and Barbuda in May 2024 are a testament to some of the successes of the SIDS process.
In Antigua and Barbuda, the international community will convene to review the sustainable development progress of SIDS and propose a new decade of partnerships and solutions to accelerate their journey toward resilient prosperity.
The Barbados meeting last month provided a reflective journey for many, as attendees, including Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, paid tribute to the late Ambassador Miles Stoby of Guyana, the visionary behind the initiative and for whom Barbados was, fittingly, a second
Caption: Ambassador Lyutha al Mughairy (widow of Ambassador Miles Stoby) greets Garth Sandiford, son of late Barbados Prime Minister Erskine Sandiford. Looking on are Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley and former UN Under-Secretary General Peter Hansen.
By: The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter
May 9, 2024 – The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC), held April 22-24 at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort was a resounding success.
The conference is the Caribbean’s foremost event for high-level networking and dialogue on sustainable tourism, providing a crucial platform for tourism policymakers, private sector stakeholders, thought leaders, and strategic partners to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Caribbean tourism.
The meeting highlighted the essential pillars necessary for creating a transformative and regenerative legacy under the theme “The 5 Ps for a Legacy of Caribbean Tourism Sustainability: People, Planet, Prosperity, Purpose & Partnership”.
Thought-provoking addresses from Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, set the stage for discussions about the future of Caribbean tourism.
PM Mitchell stressed the need to include a broader array of stakeholders in the tourism conversation, while Stewart highlighted the importance of partnerships and unity within the sector. The conference was marked by authentic displays of Grenadian culture and dynamic panel sessions.
Caption: Adam Stewart of Sandals Resorts International delivered the keynote address.
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