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14 New Mentees Welcomed to the TCREA Real Estate Mentorship Program

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#TurksandCaicos, February 20, 2023 – Fourteen bright and eager teens have been officially selected for Round Two of the TCREA Mentorship Program.

After the success of the program’s initial phase, the Committee, spearheaded by TCREA Ambassador Trevor Musgrove, dove straight ahead with plans to open the opportunity to more students.

“It was a no-brainer”, said Musgrove. “The program felt like it was over in just a blink, and we thoroughly enjoyed sharing this profession we love so much with the Mentees. Once the final certificates were presented to the first group, we immediately began planning for this year.”

When the Mentorship Program launched in 2022, TCREA selected ten teens for the inaugural group who were led through the sessions by six Mentors. The ten were comprised of students from Providenciales and North Caicos. When applications opened for the 2023 session, the Committee was pleased to have received submissions from Grand Turk and South Caicos this time around.

“When the Ministry first met with Mr. Musgrove and his team, two of our non-negotiables for endorsing the program was that it would be open to teens in all islands and that Community College students would also be considered,” shared Honourable Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, “We reinforced our commitment to ensuring that we would support any young person interested in exploring the program. As such, we are delighted to facilitate the travel of the sister island participants so that they can take full advantage of the exciting live sessions this program offers”.

With that continued support, the TCREA team was empowered to select four additional students for January 2023, resulting in a diverse group of young men and women:

  • Clement Howell High School – Emmanuel Morancy, Adriauna Williams
  • Raymond Gardiner High School – J-Neyo Agenor, Caleea Robinson
  • Marjorie Basden High School – Phanaica Alcina
  • Maranatha Academy – Jessica Dormeus, Celeste Tape
  • British West Indies Collegiate – Tyler Hall, Ja’Mya James
  • Louise Garland Thomas High – Kevins Fleurimont
  • H J Robinson High School – Samarth Parvani, Jajuan Harvey (G)
  • Wesley Methodist High School – Jenny Mesilien, Elijah Simmons

The successful Mentees experienced their first live session on Saturday, February 4th where they met their Mentors and were led through the program’s orientation, and an introduction to the Real Estate ethics and principles.

Along with Director Trevor Musgrove, the program’s Mentorship Committee includes Blair MacPherson of REMAX; Vernica Delancy and Dedra Gray of Keller Williams; Sean O’neill of The Agency; Nina Siegenthaler, Manfred Smith, and newest Mentor addition, Lisa Lopes of Sotheby’s.

For the next 5 months, the teens will enjoy interactive learning sessions, open house exercises, education in sales and marketing techniques, and site visits while building their knowledge of one of the country’s largest and most lucrative industries.

The TCREA Board of Directors is delighted to continue this initiative in hopes that it will pique even more interest from Turks and Caicos school leavers who may not have explored the idea of delving into this lucrative and highly respected industry.

The community is encouraged to follow the program’s Facebook page, @tcreamentors, and support the participants along their journey.

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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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