Dana Malcolm

Staff Writer

#TurksandCaicos, November 14, 2023 – Washington Misick, TCI Premier, will meet with King Charles III on November 14, at Buckingham Palace along with the Heads of Government from the other 13 overseas territories.

King Charles is the Head of State for the overseas territories and Commonwealth countries.

Following this session, the Premier was slated to meet with Lindsay Hoyle, UK Speaker of the House at Westminster Palace.

According to the Premier’s Office via government station RTC FM earlier on the 14th, Hon Misick appeared before the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee which is compiling a report about UK-OT relations, and the Foreign Affairs Select Committee which reviews how the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office manages its relationship with the overseas territories.

#TurksandCaicos, December 2, 2022 – Following the 2022 instalment of the 12-week health & fitness initiative, Let’s Move TCI (LMTCI) has returned! Registration has already begun for January 2023 and our partners are over the moon with what is to come. The Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission, National Health Insurance Board, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health have partnered again for the second go-round, bringing healthier living to the doorsteps of each resident in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

In 2022, the programme aiming to reduce sedentary lifestyles littered a snowball effect of health consciousness and fitness across the Turks and Caicos Islands, hosting over 400 participants. The LTMCI initiative caters for a wealth of interactive workout sessions, weekly fitness challenges, healthy meal preparation and nutrition tips to participants.

In the upcoming 2023 instalment, the LTMCI committee has taken a similar approach to last year with rejuvenating additions to reach a larger demographic. New to the programme are the school tours targeted at primary school students across the islands, to spark health education in our youth. After the success of the half marathon, we will be hosting competitive island runs on each island with prizes to be won. In addition, a larger package of LMTCI merchandise.

At our core, our objectives are to:

• Allow residents to participate in a variety of appropriate physical activities.
• Develop and reinforce healthy lifestyle behaviours.
• Educate residents on establishing lifelong fitness goals.
• Educate residents on the health benefits of physical fitness.
• Reduce the risk of chronic disease among residents
• Evaluate the success of the purpose and mission of the program

While our focussed audience is made up of people living on the islands, ‘Movers’ are welcome to register and join the movement worldwide while following the programme online.

Register for the 12-week health & fitness initiative here: https://www.letsmovetci.com/registration.

For more information on what Let’s Move TCI is about and what we plan to achieve click here: https://www.letsmovetci.com/program.

By Dana Malcolm

Staff Writer

#TurksandCaicos, October 29, 2022 – No more waiting, The Made in TCI Trade Show is on today.

Announced in August, the show aims to give 25 booths, free of cost to entrepreneurs who can prove their wares are made in the TCI – from chefs to fashion designers m, the floor is open.

In addition to the main show there will be a “Pitch Me!” Competition open to anyone over 16 with a brilliant idea for a business.

The top prize is $5,000, 2nd prize is half that at $2,500, and 3rd prize $1,000. These will be awarded along with other prizes that ‘promote business development.’

In addition a competition called “Singers are Made in TCI Too” will be held on the night of the event from 5:00p.m to 7:00p.m.

Singers and bands can take part in the competition which carries a $1000 cash prize.

Registration closed but the live event will be held at Stubbs Diamond Plaza in the Bight, Providenciales October 29, 10am to 7pm.