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BTC Celebrates Sports Day 2022

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#TurksandCaicos, November 11, 2022 – The human resources team at Beaches Turks and Caicos recently collaborated with the resort’s sports and social club to host the resort’s annual festival of sports at the National Stadium in Providenciales. The event, a part of the resort’s commitment to facilitating a good appreciation for work-life balance, was being staged for the first time since the pandemic, and billed as the clash of the titans.

The much touted event saw the resort team members divided into teams representing its four villages – Key West, Italian, French and Caribbean – as they matched wits and skills in a myriad of sporting disciplines.  The resort’s sports committee had all hands on deck to ensure that the staff enjoyed this social experience.

The week of fun and games culmination on Thursday, November 2 with the track and field events at the end of which the Caribbean Village walked away with the top prize, Key West second, French Village third and Italian Village fourth.

It was a humdinger affair heading into the final day as the village captains worked assiduously at mobilizing their athletes for the grand showdown to gain as many valuable points as possible. The tactical maneuvering of the athletes showed the commitment of the team members as they worked together to ensure that the overall sports day events were well celebrated with fun, competitiveness but also full of camaraderie.

General Manager, James McAnally shared, “To see the work of the organisers to make this event such a success is testament to the leadership of everyone at Beaches Turks and Caicos. The staff knew that this was going to be a blast coming back after COVID and it did not disappoint. The mettle of each athlete along with the leaders of the different villages made it a very worthwhile staging. I salute each participant for the sportsmanship shown throughout the entire event.”

Caribbean Village managers Alpheaus Pinder and Curtis Lee were ecstatic cheerleaders throughout. Said Pinder, “We waited two years for this event’s return and to be crowned champions is tremendous. As leaders, we were tasked by management to inspire our teams to incorporate our resort’s values in all that we do, and this was surely felt as the entire workforce participated in the different sporting disciplines as one team.”

This initiative, lead by the sports day committee had Anesha Beckford, president of the sports club heaping praises on the team for making it all possible. “The dream team did this. The logistics of the event saw David Ellis, entertainment manager, leading the plans and with the rest of the executive members and officials from the Ministry of Sports, we were able to execute a staging of this magnitude. The fact that the human resources team saw the need to guide the execution and helped to empower the team members augurs well for future events of this nature.  We work hard, but we also play hard.  Therein lies a critical component of the work-life balance”

Human resources manager at the resort, Owenta Coleby added, “As a company we believe in empowering our team and ensuring that we allow each team member to be inspired and be allowed to live prosperous and fulfilling lives. This sporting activity is just one of the many social events that we have planned with and for the team members. Our primary goal for the initiative was to have the committee plan and execute a physically and mentally balanced event that allowed each team member to experience the holistic developmental approach that we strive for as a company. And this was very well executed to the delight of all involved.”   

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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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