Bahamas News
Interim Governor Anya WIlliams leads TCI to UK Coronation
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, May 5, 2023 – A historic flight it was on Tuesday for the Turks and Caicos; taking the first ever indigenous TCI Head of State with the mission being to witness the coronation of King Charles III. Acting Governor Anya Williams, alongside Washington Misick TCI Premier has led a distinguished delegation as representatives of the overseas territory.
Ahead of the departure of the Governor and Premier, a group of 10 marines from the TCI Regiment who left the country on Thursday April 27th to take part in the King’s Coronation as part of his parade. Two more security personnel, this time members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were aboard the flight with
Williams and the rest of the delegation when they lifted off on Tuesday May 2nd.
The complete list of local security personnel to be featured in the Kings parade are Capt. Adrian Parker; Marine Arthrivia Russell; Corp. Brooklyn Williams; Marine Dalton Daniel; Marine Gregory Wilson; Marine Kylon Gravely; Marine Mauqueita Carter; Marine Raphael Anderson; Marine Temardia Williams; Lance Corp. Timothy Browning; Sergeant Lauralee Jagroop; and Sergeant Dakota Smith.
The Turks and Caicos officers will join 7000 others from 40 countries and the massive group has already been practising. They joined together for the first time in full at a mockup of the parade route at a UK airbase on Sunday. It is being described as the largest military parade since the death of Winston Churchill.
A press release from the Government announced the flight but did not specify who would be in the Turks and Caicos’ delegation for the event.
In the audience at the event will be the Turks and Caicos’ incoming Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selveratnam in her capacity as Governor of Anguilla. Alongside the TCI and Anguilla, other Caribbean heads of state will attend; a parade of nations hoisting the flags of the Commonwealth nations which Charles heads is scheduled.
Included in that number and expected to be in attendance are: Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; The Bahamas; Belize; Canada; Grenada; Jamaica; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Solomon Islands; Tuvalu; and the United Kingdom.
By LEDEDRA MARCHE
Bahamas Information Services
GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas – Confident that Team Bahamas will once again do the country proud at the CARIFTA Games, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey told the Grand Bahama contingent worshipping at New Destiny Kingdom Center on Sunday, April 13, 2025 that they were already stars.
The 2025 CARIFTA Aquatics and Athletics Championships are being held in Trinidad and Tobago from April 19-22.
Minister Moxey reminded the outstanding athletes that it is because of their dedication, discipline and determination they have been chosen and that they symbolize the hope, strength and resilience that the residents of Grand Bahama are known for.
“You athletes are about to represent our beautiful island and proudly carry The Bahamas’ banner with pride at the CARIFTA Games in Trinidad. Today we unite to celebrate this achievement and we want you to know that you are already champions in our eyes,” she said.
Cognizant that their journey has not been easy, Minister Moxey said they stayed the course — rising early, training hard and making sacrifices.
She pointed out that the athletes are now standing on the edge of greatness; carrying their dreams, hopes and pride in Grand Bahama Island with them.
Minister Moxey encouraged the athletes, as they step on to the track, field or into the pool, to represent The Bahamas with excellence.
“Compete with heart and remember that your island and your nation are cheering you on every step of the way. Go forward knowing that you and your coaches are covered in prayer; surrounded by love and supported by a proud Grand Bahama family,” she said.
“May God’s favour go before you, may he protect each of you on this journey and may His Grace carry you to victory.”
Representatives from the City of Freeport Council were also in attendance, and Chief Councillor Kendal Culmer also brought remarks.
PHOTO CAPTION – Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey encouraged the Grand Bahama contingent of Team Bahamas worshipping at New Destiny Kingdom Center on Sunday, April 13, 2025 before they left to compete in the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatics and Athletics Championships in Trinidad and Tobago set for April 19-22.
(BIS Photos/Andrew Miller)
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