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Holy Buns!  Culinary Masters move 3,000 Hot-Crossed Buns in TCI over Easter

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By Deandrea Hamilton

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She has sold over 3,000 hot crossed buns this Easter season so far.   That is triple what she baked up last year and the success of the Good Friday staple from the kitchen of RiJo’s Pastries, based in Providenciales is due to a very smart collaboration and a tremendously talented pastry chef.

Magnetic Media wanted to fast track the Good Friday menu after a little chat with Nevann Missick of RiJo’s and Chef Nik of Crackpot Kitchen; the duo is famous for tempting taste buds with their unique spin on traditional cuisine and their absolute dedication to delivering unforgettable flavours.

Chef Nik prepares the food.  Chef Nevann prepares the bread.

Throughout the Caribbean Hot Cross Buns are traditionally eaten over the Christian Easter religious holiday to symbolise the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday.

Re-enacting the eating of the unleavened bread and fish, a Jewish custom during the time of Passover, the modern day church and Christians hold true to the meal and buy pounds and pounds of fish and pans and pans of hot-crossed buns.

Over time however, islanders have become creative with the traditional meal taking it from simple to simply fantastic.  One such culinary advancement comes from Nevann, a 34-year-old single mother and baker.

Nikita Skippings has a restaurant in the Grace Bay area of Providenciales and his fare is world renowned for flavor and infusion.  He also has an undeniable touch for re-creating island favourites and if you have ever thought you wanted to propose marriage to his freshly baked bread, which often sides with his savory souses and stews, then it’s Nevann you can hold responsible.

Nevann says she makes her Hot Crossed Buns to last.  They will not get stale or tough.  They are crafted to remain soft and yummy.  No need to reheat to bring them back to life, they have a formula of ingredients which are kept secret but are free to enjoy when you bite into one.

Also unique, the colour or look of a Nevann Missick’s hot crossed bun.  She says the intention is to bring back that old-school style.  It is etched in her memory, what her Salt Cay family would make at Easter and now, she is keeping that tradition alive.

As you’ve likely guessed, Nevann credits affability and capability in the kitchen to her Salt Cay roots and gives kudos to her step-father who taught her how to bake white bread.  Today, even he has had to admit the student has become the master.

You can order these.  You can stuff them with Jamaican cheese.  You can have them with your bush tea or dip them in hour faviourite soup.  Nevann just wants you to love what she has created adding that when we support her baked goods  business at Crackpot Kitchen or anywhere, it is tangible help for her family and a more promising future for her two boys, after which her pastry business is named.

You can credit the creation and popularity of RiJo’s Pastries to the forced shelter in place of the Coronavirus Pandemic and its actual success in the market the bold business savvy and confidence of another rising star of the Turks and Caicos.

 

 

Nikita CHEF NIK Skippings

Turks & Caicos Islands Culinary Ambassador

Owner at Crackpot Kitchen

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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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