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MRI Replacement Project – Construction works to start
#TurksandCaicos, April 4, 2022 – To stay on the cutting edge of medicine, from April through August 2022, Interhealth Canada Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital will be transforming parts of its Diagnostic Imaging department by replacing the existing CT and MRI scanners with more advanced units. The MRI scanner will be the first to be replaced. The scanners will be replaced sequentially.
The innovative Magnetic Resonance Imagining (MRI) scanner will be installed at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre on Providenciales. This newest model of MRI has advanced Artificial Intelligence enabled technology and intuitive features and will be the first unit GE has installed with this software in the Caribbean. This is a significant investment in health services with a capital project that replaces the CT and MRI scanner worth almost $2 million dollars.
The GE SIGNA™ 1.5T MRI is designed to have shorter scanning times, increase the number of patients that can be scanned and maximize the image features and promote an enhanced user experience from both the imaging team and the patients.
The first phase of work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 4th, 2022 and will commence with creating a pathway in the building that will be used to remove the old MRI and install the new MRI.
MRI appointments will still be conducted during this initial phase. The removal of the existing MRI is scheduled to
take place on April 20th, 2022 and the installation and launch of the new MRI takes place in early August if not sooner. After April 20th, 2022, when the MRI service is offline, when clinically indicated, alternative modalities will be used to scan patients. Installing the MRI will mean that construction work will change the patient pathways to our Diagnostic Imaging department and signage will be available to guide patients along with the assistance of our staff. When a patient arrives for their diagnostic imaging or MRI appointment, our patient service associates and front desk staff will provide them with information and direction and help the patient safely navigate in the department.
“The addition of the 1.5T system showcases our commitment to providing advanced imaging services to the community of the Turks and Caicos Islands. We are proud to be one of the first hospitals in the Caribbean to install this new technology and play a part in the development of health care” , C.E.O. InterHealth Canada – TCI. Hospital Dr Denise Braithwaite-Tennant.
“We have a comprehensive imaging program, a strong imaging and project team dedicated to providing the best patient care possible and executing a well-coordinated, safe and successful project. We are not doing it alone but in partnership and input from our key stakeholders in the Board of Directors of InterHealth Canada, Ministry of Health, National Health Insurance Board, Contract Management Team, Service Review Board and Community Advisory Committee. We will take all reasonable steps to minimize disruptions to services and keep you informed each step of the way. I want to thank our patients and families for their patience as we seek to advance innovative and quality care for everyone. ” added Dr Braithwaite-Tennant, C.E.O. TCI Hospital
“There will be a need for some particularinfrastructure works during the MRIreplacement due to the size and weight capacity of the new machine. There are required building works before and after the new MRI is installed. Once the building works have been completed, the construction team will then be able to start the first phase of work to remove the old MRI machine. Once the old MRI machine is removed, we will be required to refurbish the MRIroom, and this involves us removing the internal walls, floors and ceiling to allow room for the arrival and new MRI. I want to thank our patients for their understanding as we move further to provide a service that is unprecedented in the Turks and Caicos Islands and, by extension, the Caribbean” , Martin Dawtry- General Manager, Facilities Management. The TCI Hospital will provide further communications through press releases, social media updates and video blogs throughout the MRI installation project.
Release: InterHealthCanada
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 14th, 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and Molo Hotel Group reached a pivotal juncture on Monday, May 13th, 2024, with the ceremonial signing of a development agreement at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. The agreement, which received official Cabinet approval on March 13th, 2024, signifies a steadfast commitment to advancing the economic landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Molo Hotel Group is a family-owned business, renowned for its distinguished portfolio of high-quality hotels worldwide. The
development initiative encompasses the construction of three distinct IHG branded hotels: InterContinental Turks and Caicos, Kimpton Turks and Caicos and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos. Scheduled for completion by 2027, each resort boasts a distinctive design from luxury to laidback sophistication spanning across the shores of Grace Bay Beach.
Kimpton Turks and Caicos – an epitome of luxury lifestyle living, will feature 192 guest rooms including three outdoor pools, a luxury spa and a fitness center. Additionally, seven dining options ranging from a beachfront restaurant to a rooftop bar.
Adjacent to the Kimpton, InterContinental Turks and Caicos will offer 59 classic luxury suites with panoramic ocean views. Mirroring its counterpart, this resort will offer an array of dining options and upscale facilities.
Steps away from the Intercontinental and Kimpton resorts, Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos will embrace a sense of community and contemporary elegance, offering 56 bedrooms. The resort will feature an onsite restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor pool, and fitness room.
Beyond the realm of hospitality, this development agreement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing employment opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Molo is partnering with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) to actively promote hospitality as a career choice and support in developing training programs, career fairs, seminars, workshops, and events to raise awareness about hospitality careers. Molo has committed to provide employment and apprentice opportunities to TCICC students and provide mentoring and practical on property training to students.
The signing event was graced by Hon. Charles Washington Missick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier, Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Łukasz and Marcin Slominski, Owners of Molo, Ross Morrow, Managing Director Molo, Arik Kono, Vice President Upscale Development for IHG, Dr. Candice Williams, President and CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Angela Musgrove, InvestTCI CEO, Dr. Barbara Ambrister, Chairperson of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Dr. Delores Stapleton- Harris, Vice President of Academic, Vocational and Student Affairs for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mr. Kevin Baxter, Dean of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Sheryl McLaughlin, InvestTCI Investment Services Executive.
Commenting on the development agreement, Premier, Hon. Misick, stated “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing of
IHG/Molo Hotels is a significant step towards a sustainable future for hospitality in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Three hotels, Kimpton, Intercontinental, and Hotel Indigo, will be introduced, enhancing our tourism product and creating employment opportunities.”
He further added, “Partnerships with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission are underway, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to developing human capital and elevating tourism offerings. This project will bring economic growth, embrace local talent, and enrich our economy.”
Additionally, Mrs. Angela Musgrove, CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, emphasized “This collaboration confirms our commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity within our country. We have worked closely with Molo Hotel Group, and we are confident that this transformative project will further position the Turks and Caicos Islands as a premier destination for travel and investment. Much to our delight, it will also provide opportunities for engagement with our Community College and small business community.”
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, operating through its primary Investment Promotion
Agency, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, remains committed to attracting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments to the country by providing a comprehensive suite of services. Through strategic initiatives and targeted promotion, the agency catalyzes sustainable development, driving innovation and small business opportunities across various sectors of the economy.
#TurksandCaicos, May 13, 2024 – Detectives of the Serious Crime Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have
charged a man who allegedly stole a vehicle.
The accused, DANVANTE BRISCO, 30, of Kew Town, Providenciales, was charged with:
- One Count: Robbery
- One Count: Taking Motor Vehicle Without Authority
- One Count: Using Offensive Weapon to cause fear
Mr. BRISCO appeared in court today (May 13 ) and was granted bail of $7500.00 with one surety.
The matter was adjourned to July 05 for a Sufficiency Hearing.
#TurksandCaicos, May 13, 2024 – A 20-year-old Dock Yard male appeared in court today (May 13th) charged with a series of firearm-related offences.
The accused, JAMES SIMON, was denied bail and remanded into custody pending a Sufficiency Hearing scheduled for July 05th, 2024.
Mr. SIMON faces the following charges:
- One Count: Robbery;
- One Count: Gang Membership
- One Count: Possession of a Firearm for the Benefit of a Gang
- One Count: Possession of Ammunition for the Benefit of a Gang.
The charges against Mr. Simon followed investigations by officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force into a robbery at the parking lot of a Casino where three males robbed a victim.
Additionally, Mr. Simon is charged with the following offences, having been arrested on May 02nd, 2024, along South Dock Road.
- One Count: Possession of a Firearm
- One Count: Possession of Ammunition
- One Count: Unlawful Entry
Officers also charged a teenage minor who was in the company of Mr. Simon on May 02nd with One Count of UNLAWFUL ENTRY.
The accused, seventeen and from Kew Town, Providenciales, pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on May 20th.
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