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Agro-Wisdom from Emmanuel Missick of Green Acres Farm
(Excerpt from his presentation during Agro-Grant Approvals Ceremony held at the Office of the Premier, Providenciales on Tuesday March 15, 2022)
#TurksandCaicos, March 18, 2022 – “Everybody in the world lives off the ground, everything, this body of mine comes from the ground, going back to the ground, but to keep it alive it comes from the ground.
Thanks for the interest you and your government is showing in farming.
Welcome to those who are just getting involved; Courtney and I caught hell, he started a little before me, that is why I pointed to you to be first because you are nearer to the port than I am also.
It takes money to buy land, and it takes money, more money to farm the land you buy.
I bought over 70 acres in North Caicos; I still own it, it takes money to farm that. And I welcome all of you trying to get more.
Special congratulations to every Minister of your Government who is backing you in this thing called farming because we need this.
We are going to do it, I am ready to do it because at almost 89, for me to be here, you know I got to be serious.
But this is the third generation (Diondré Rolle, Elder Missick pointing to his grandson, in attendance) of my Missick family, I am working land that I am on – seven generations, that’s where he is coming from. Support him when I am gone.
By the way, Mrs Connolly, (TCI Minister of Tourism) continue, because this can only go if you are persistent in finding wherever you can get the ground from and I am certain, there are thousands that will be ready to assist you and this government with grounds to do farming in this country because starting late but now is a good time to start. And that God, you are starting so run it successfully.
If I am not here, you know where to put the credit.
And to this government (because I have had trouble finding the other Ministers of the former administration; some won’t even talk to me, I won’t call no name) But you are here, keep what you got and keep who is serious about farming, because you have to live and you’re going to be here – all of you, long after I am gone.
I ain’t trying to shorten my time, I have an uncle that will be 109 years old a few months from now, living in the Bahamas. He is 20-years ahead of me, so I might be around for a good while then. I hope I will be to see the success, everyone at this table presently has been doing.
I don’t know if I have mentioned to you, in particular before, it takes heavy equipment to till the land and depending on the acreage you’re farming, and you are looking at something big.
By the way, catch the vision of where you’re going because where is no vision…. This is vision, catch the vision.
And for this to succeed and go forward into the future, you need to keep the vision. Don’t think small, think big.
Work with us and we will make your government and ministry great in this country. God bless you.
Elder Emmanuel Missick,
Founder of Green Acres Farm, North Caicos
Transcribed by Shanieka Smith, Magnetic Media
The Bahamas, August 27, 2026 – The Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to inform members of the public that several individuals are scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 27th August 2026, at 12:00 noon.
The individuals and charges are as follows:
An 18-year-old female is scheduled to be arraigned on the following charges:
Three (3) counts of Murder
Three (3) counts of Attempted Murder
Three (3) counts of Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life
Three (3) counts of Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm
Two (2) counts of Possession of Ammunition
Armed Robbery
Abetment to Armed Robbery
Stealing
Receiving
The charges stem from three separate shooting incidents and an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, 21st August 2026, and Saturday, 22nd August 2026.
The first shooting occurred in the area of Soldier Road and Baillou Hill Road, resulting in the death of a 51-year-old male.
The second shooting occurred in the area of Joe Farrington Road, resulting in the death of a 52-year-old male.
The third shooting occurred in the area of Gladstone Road, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old male.
The armed robbery occurred at a business establishment in the area of Carmichael Road and Baillou Hill Road.
A 21-year-old male is scheduled to be arraigned on one charge of:
- Murder
The charge stems from a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, 21st July 2026, in the area of Samson Street, Nassau Village, which resulted in the death of a 28-year-old male.
A 32-year-old male is scheduled to be arraigned on the following charges:
- Murder
- Attempted Murder
These charges stem from a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, 24th December 2025, in the area of Graham Drive, Yellow Elder, which resulted in the death of a 25-year-old male.
RBPF, PACD
by Deandrea Hamilton | Editor
PROVIDENCIALES, TCI — In a country where government press conferences are virtually non-existent, ministers are often difficult for
journalists to access and regular broadcast television news has disappeared, TCI Innovation, Technology and Energy Minister E. Jay Saunders has challenged Caribbean media to become “impossible to ignore.”
Speaking at the Caribbean Broadcasting Union gathering, Saunders argued that the Caribbean does not have a relevance problem but a “discoverability and positioning problem.”
Discoverability is precisely the issue in Saunders’ home country. Even Government’s own attempts at video news broadcasting have struggled against the realities of consistently producing a daily, weekly or even monthly newscast.
The difficulties confronting TCI media extend well beyond algorithms: limited advertising revenue, underfunding, shortages of trained professionals and insufficient human capacity leave newsrooms struggling for both staff and stamina.
Then there is the reality of operating in one of the region’s smallest societies. Politicians, journalists, advertisers, businesses and the subjects of stories often exist within the same tight economic and social circles. A controversial report that might create a ripple elsewhere can produce a tsunami in TCI, intensifying concerns among journalists about commercial and professional victimisation.
Saunders believes AI can help.
He urged Caribbean media to use the technology to transform one original story into television, radio, web, podcast, social and translated content without multiplying newsroom workload.
He also wants regional journalism structured so AI systems can find, understand and trust Caribbean sources, moving media beyond traditional SEO into Answer Engine Optimisation.
His ultimate message was emphatic: “Use AI not to make Caribbean media more artificial — but to make Caribbean voices more visible.”
For Turks and Caicos media, however, becoming visible may require more than technology. It requires an environment in which journalism can survive.
That last sentence is where I think we land the plane. It acknowledges that EJ actually has some us
Bahamas News
Bahama Brass Band Invitation Sparks Heritage Debate Ahead of TCI Constitutional Holiday
Turks and Caicos, August 20, 2026 – The planned participation of the Bahama Brass Band in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ inaugural Constitutional Holiday celebrations on August 30 has sparked public debate over culture, heritage and the historical contributions of Turks and Caicos Islanders abroad.
Organizers defended the invitation, saying the band’s inclusion is intended to highlight the deep historical ties between the two countries
and honor Turks and Caicos men who helped establish and develop the institution in Grand Bahama.
According to the organizers, the Bahama Brass Band began in 1955 in Pine Ridge, Freeport, with Turks and Caicos Islanders, including the late Deacon Reuben Hall Sr. of Middle Caicos and Jenkins Williams and Mervin Hendfield of North Caicos, among those who helped build its foundation. The band eventually grew to more than 50 men.
The organizers also pointed to the participation of Turks and Caicos men in The Bahamas’ Independence celebrations on July 10, 1973, arguing that their contributions became part of Bahamian history while maintaining strong connections to their homeland.
Supporters say bringing the band home represents an opportunity to honor those pioneers, showcase their regional influence and expose younger generations to an important part of Turks and Caicos history.
However, concerns raised publicly described the invitation as potentially disrespectful to local culture and heritage. Organizers acknowledged those concerns, apologizing to anyone who felt overlooked or offended, while maintaining that no disrespect was intended.
The committee said the event should ultimately unite rather than divide, presenting the band’s history as evidence of the reach and resilience of Turks and Caicos heritage.
PHOTO CREDIT: Bahamas Brass Band
