NOTICE to ALL Current Beach Vendors on Grand Turk

#TurksandCaicos, December 7, 2021 – This letter serves as an official Notice to all current beach vendors and water sports operators using any marine vessel for water sports and water tours within a Protected Area; all persons holding a National Parks permit are asked to come and renew your applications.

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources would like to notify the public to visit our Grand Turk office to update all current vendors identification, including all employee information and renew their vending permits.

This will allow a smooth transition into the reopening of the Grand Turk Carnival Cruise Centre. Update requirements include:

1. Completed Application form
2. Valid business licence in the correct category
3. NHIP and NIB Contributions (for renewal of permits)
4. Two forms of Government Identification (Passport, Status Card, NHIP and NIB accepted)
5. Name of crew and staff documents (passport, valid work permit in the correct category)
6. TIDES Certificate
7. Horseback riding – must have a waste management plan included with application, and health certificate for horses.
8. All non-motorized vessels must have a rescue boat
9. Notarized bill of sale for all equipment

We also like to remind all operators that T.I.D.E.S training and fees are temporarily waived until further notice!!

As we strive for improved environmental cohesiveness under the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands we are compelled to ensure each member are engaged in tourism are trained at the highest level and quality.