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TCHTA AND PARTNERS LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL TCI SHINES EARTH DAY INITIATIVES

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#TurksandCaicos, April 27, 2021 – The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) celebrated Earth Day 2021 with its signature TCI Shines initiative, adding a host of partners and exciting elements in commemoration of its 13th year for the bi-annual program.

Since 2008, the TCHTA’s Sustainable Tourism Committee has successfully encouraged and supported residents and students throughout the TCI in environmentally conscious activities to aid in the preservation of the country’s natural resources.

Over the years, TCI Shines has incorporated country-wide clean-up campaigns, educational campaigns, garbage receptacle beautification competitions and more to engage residents in the importance of protecting and honouring these ‘beautiful by nature’ islands.

This year, TCI Shines saw a magnificent collaboration between TCHTA members, the TCHTA Sustainable Tourism Committee, Graceway Communities, Flamingo Pharmacy, the DECR, and the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund in a comprehensive initiative including a full-day event at Graceway IGA, giveaways, and island-wide clean-ups.

TCHTA members and all residents of the Turks & Caicos islands were encouraged to clean up their yards and neighbourhoods, use their reusable bags, buy local products, use reef-safe sunscreens, volunteer with an NGO, conserve electricity, or plant a tree.

At the Graceway IGA Earth Day Market, local growers showcased plants for sale, TCHTA members distributed reusable bags, Flamingo Pharmacy presented its reef-safe sunscreen and hand sanitizers, and association members including The Terrace on Grace Bay, Anani Spa at Grace Bay Club, and Big Blue Collective will award shoppers with gift certificates and prizes from the exciting raffle! Proceeds from the raffle will aid the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund’s continued efforts in the fight to protect our oceans and underwater life.

Next to advocacy, the education and sustainability of our environment is most paramount to the mandate of the TCHTA. Members are always excited for this bi-annual event, TCI Shines, as it gives an opportunity to bring an all-hands-on-deck approach to the protection of the industry and the future of Turks and Caicos.

The TCHTA’s Sustainable Committee Chair, Mona Beeson said, “TCI Shines is an initiative that is close to my heart, and the association is proud of the strides we have been able to achieve with the unwavering support of our members, the schools, churches, civic groups, and all communities around the Turks and Caicos Islands every year. Through partnerships with the DECR, the Reef Fund, the Tourist Board, and Graceway Communities, we are proud to honour the global theme “Restore our Earth” and do our part by keeping these islands green and pristine.”

In addition to efforts in Providenciales, TCHTA member Sailrock Resort led the charge in South Caicos with the distribution of reusable bags to the community there.

The TCHTA encourages all members and residents to continue the commitments made on Earth Day to keep Turks and Caicos clean, plant trees, buy local, and be thoughtful about protecting and nurturing the environment.

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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGULATIONS INTRODUCES “RATE YOUR RIDE” SYSTEM FOR TOURISTS VISITING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March, 2024 – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: The Department of Tourism Regulations is proud to unveil the “Rate Your Ride” system, a new initiative designed to enhance the vacation experience for tourists exploring our picturesque islands.

The “Rate Your Ride” system empowers tourists to provide valuable feedback on the quality of transportation services they receive while visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. Through an easy-to-use online form, tourists can rate factors such as cleanliness, comfort, safety, and professionalism of drivers, helping us to assure the highest quality of service standards across all modes of transportation.

By participating in the “Rate Your Ride” system, tourists play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation services in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Their feedback will enable us to identify areas for improvement and ensure that every visitor enjoys safe, comfortable, and convenient travel throughout their stay in the Turks and Caicos.

The code will also be publicly accessible through the cooperation of volunteer drivers who will make the rating code available in their vehicles. Flyers and stickers displaying the code will be distributed at hotels, resorts and airports. The mandated display of these codes is expected to align with the rollout of our tourism regulations in 2025.

For more information about the “Rate Your Ride” system and other initiatives by the Department of Tourism Regulations, please visit gov.tc/tourismregulations/or contact us via telephone at 946-4970 and email at tourismregulations@gov.tc.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONDEMNS RECORDING OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CRISIS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March 2024– The Department of Behavioral Health Services is appealing to the general public to refrain from recording and circulating videos of persons who may appear to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Anyone can experience a mental health crisis at some point in their life. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year. Persons may struggle with very common conditions such as Anxiety and Depression or be diagnosed with more serious conditions like Bipolar Disorder or Psychosis.

“There are a lot of misunderstandings about various mental health conditions and how they may manifest. In addition, there are a number of negative perceptions and misconceptions that society exhibits towards people with mental health problems. However, just as we would show care and concern for someone diagnosed with Cancer, or any other physical illness, in the same way, we need to be as caring and helpful to persons with mental illnesses”– stated Director of the Department of Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Alicia Malcolm.

The Department is urging the public to call the following numbers if you see someone who appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis:

338-5473/338-3616: Providenciales, North or Middle Caicos

338-3614/338-3612: Grand Turk, South Caicos, Salt Cay

338-6301: Nights and Weekends

If someone is putting themselves or someone else in immediate, serious risk of harm, call 911.

The Department of Behavioral Health services is here to help and provides the following services which are free and confidential:

Location of above services:

o             Sam Harvey Building, Down Town, Providenciales,

o             Primary Health Care Department, Cheshire Hall Medical Center, Providenciales 

o             Department of Behavioural Health, Duncombe Alley, Grand Turk

 

Let’s all do our part in creating a community where people with mental health problems feel respected, supported and cared for. 

For additional information, please visit the Ministry of Health’s Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/tciministryofhealth/ or the Department of Behavioral Health Services Faceebook on https://www.facebook.com/TCIDBHS/.

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Breaking Ground: TCI Could Lead in Regional Communication Standards

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, 27th March 2024: The PR, marketing, and communications sector is poised for potential growth and could lead the Caribbean region in terms of industry standards says Damian Wilson. Wilson’s suggestion comes after the release of a new research report into the current trends and future direction of the sector as a possible emerging industry in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).

Wilson is the report’s author, which conveys the findings of research which he initiated. “One of the key research results is the considerable optimism by industry practitioners and government alike, with persons seeing growth potential. I believe that we can become regional leaders in this field. I believe that one of the initiatives that could be used to do this is by establishing a ‘TCI Centre of Communications Excellence’ within the TCI Community College. Such an institute would be dedicated to communication and media innovation with a particular focus on digital communications and ICT,” says Wilson.

He further explained, “I believe that the PR, marketing, and communications sector, like much of the country, is at a crossroads and could have an even greater impact on our socio-economic fabric. Some may have concerns about our small size, but I believe this makes us far more agile than our neighbours. All in all, any potential growth must be underpinned by new investments, professional development, and a strategy to integrate the sector into the broader economy.”

Wilson also said that he sees his research as a first step in understanding our own industry sectors in the TCI and would love to see more profound research and analysis conducted. He’s hoping that the report will spark discussion along those lines. The report is entitled ‘Current Trends and Future Direction: A Preliminary Report on the PR, Marketing, and Communications Sector in the Turks & Caicos Islands’. Anyone wanting a copy of the report can contact Damian Wilson via his email, damian.wilson.pr@gmail.com.

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