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BTC Celebrates International Women’s Day, Embrace Equity
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands: Embrace Equity was the theme for International Women’s Day 2023. With this in mind, the leadership core of the Beaches Turks and Caicos (BTC) resort embarked on a drive to encourage its team members, especially the women, to embrace equity for all. This mission seeks to help the world to recognise that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to each for an equal outcome. 
General Manager James McAnally shared, “As a resort we recruit and promote based on merit and this has been clear with our leadership structure. We are currently empowering our women leaders with 70% of our supervisors and close to 60% of our managers being females. As leaders within this industry, the women who have been tasked with managing the workforce have provided unparalleled guidance to the almost 1800 team members.”
While the team at Beaches Turks and Caicos celebrate training and growth, the influence of the women leaders has created a mentorship programme that has helped in molding the lives of younger women leaders. Director of Sales, Groups and Conventions at the resort, Tanya Swann in sharing her vision for the programme added, “Every woman needs another woman to be the support and mentor at different times in their life. Having a strong friend will always give you a chance to know that there is someone who understands the challenges or success being experienced. Here at the resort, we have a bond where women leaders provide guidance for younger women in the industry and this has been working for us in helping to groom younger leaders within the resort, as empowered women, empower other women.”
Hotel Manager, Sharon Fagon noted, “Within this industry, women have broken the bias and have embraced equity in how we lead. While empowering my team members, I am firm and fair in dealing with everyone and this experience has allowed the team to value and appreciate my role as a leader. I continue to mentor and train other young leaders especially women to strive for the highest positions within the industry and know that they can
achieve whatever they set their minds to doing.”
While agreeing that there is need for change within the work force, Human Resources Manager Owenta Coleby added, “. At BTC we continue to effect change in our society and the workforce by empowering a strong team of women leaders within this industry through our mentorship programme.
Audie Johnson, supervisor in the housekeeping department while admitting that being a strong woman leader is possible, it takes hard work to achieve what is needed to survive. “As women leaders we have to be mindful of not getting too complacent in what we do in our work areas or our communities. We must be conscious of the fact that we are working as a team and there is no one person who can create major change without the support of those around us. Let us be patient as we grasp every learning opportunity and help to build others.
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Header: BTC Ladies Embrace Equity
Insert: BTC Director of Sales and Conventions Tanya Swann (left) and Human Resources Manager Owenta Coleby share the message ‘Embrace Equity’ for International Women’s Day 2023
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CTO’s Sustainable Tourism Conference Presents Dynamic Study Tours to Promote Sustainable Practices
On March 21st, 2024, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force joined the international, regional and local communities in observing World Down Syndrome Day.
Officers showed their support by wearing brightly coloured and mismatched socks to raise awareness.
The head of the Safeguarding and Public Protection Unit, Assistant Superintendent of Police Grantley Williams, Training Manager Mrs Odessa Forbes and Media Relations Officer Denyse Renne visited the SNAP Centre and interacted with the students.
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- Constable Angelic Forester and a member of the public
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- Police Constable Delroy Green with a member of the public
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- Constable Jason Crossman and Insp Michael Francois
In a message to the TCI community, the RTCIPF noted that stereotypes perpetuate stigma and hinder inclusion, preventing individuals from reaching their full potential.
Instead, the RTCIPF calls for individuals to foster an environment of acceptance and support where everyone is valued for who they are.
By breaking down barriers and challenging misconceptions, we can create a more inclusive society where individuals with Down Syndrome are empowered to live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities and, by extension, the TCI.
As law enforcement officers, we must protect and serve all members of society, regardless of their abilities.
Let’s work together to ensure that individuals with Down Syndrome are treated with dignity and respect and that their rights are upheld.
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