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Director of Sports Jarrett Forbes Statement on TCI Sports Commission Facility Safety Precautions

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PRESS RELEASE
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, February 9, 2023 – It is a travesty, the brazen act of violence that occurred in the vicinity of the Grand Turk Parade Grounds, during the HJ Robinson High School’s Sports Day yesterday, February 8th. Such an act resulted in the loss of life and a traumatic experience for those present and loved ones connected to both the victim and attendees. This is an abhorrent and vicious attack on our social fabric. The Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission (TCISC) offers its condolences to the family of the deceased and is sensitive to the trauma experienced by the students, teachers, and other community members.

While the School Sports Day occurred at a facility managed by the TCISC, the event was hosted by the HJ Robinson High School. We can confirm, however, that a reasonable security strategy was implemented by the school’s administration, based on the nature and timing of the event. Crowd control measures were in place, school security was on site and police officers were conducting periodic stops throughout the day. The TCISC gives credit to the school’s administration for their rapid response to the incident.

The Commission has an aggressive security risk strategy to safeguard athletes, officials, and spectators at ‘major’ sports events. This security strategy includes a strong continuous presence of the Royal TCI Police Force (RTCIPF), both on the inside of the venue and patrolling the surrounding area; professional security services; screening of all persons entering the premises; crowd control strategies; strictly enforced venue rules; and lock down or evacuation plans.

We must however be judicious as to what is the risk assessment at a smaller sports event such as a School Sports Day, and we must determine what reasonable level of security is required to safeguard the students and visiting spectators. We are prepared to meet with the various school administrators and the RTCIPF to conduct a risk assessment of school or community sports events.

We cannot overstate the shock experienced by the school, community, attendees, and event hosts that such a violent act could take place not just in the surrounding area of the school but also in the middle of the day, while a school event is taking place.

The TCISC is committed to working with all parties to safeguard our stakeholders and we encourage everyone to assist in the investigation of this crime.

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Grand Welcome for JONQUEL Jones Bahamian WNBA Champion & MVP

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November 16, 2024

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Deandrea Hamilton
Editor 
Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, November 16, 2024 – Celebrations, so far have been as towering as our WNBA star, Jonquel Jones and Grand Bahama’s children were first to embrace this living legend on her old stomping grounds.
Three days of festivities are planned on Grand Bahama’s alone for ‘JJ’ JONES, WNBA 2024 Champion and MVP with the New York Liberty. It started with her arrival at the airport.
The Ministry for Grand Bahama’s hosting Jones in an official stop before she would visit Hugh Campbell Primary, St George’s’ High, Tabernacle Christian Academy and Eight Mile Rock High School – all poignant pit stops in her journey to international acclaim as the best player in the league.
“After touching down in Grand Bahama, Jonquel Jones made a special courtesy call to Minister for Grand Bahama, Hon. Ginger M. Moxey, M.P., to kick off the celebrations of her historic 2024 WNBA Finals MVP win!
Travelling along with cherished loved ones, her teammate Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, and her team entourage, the celebration of Jonquel’s remarkable achievements will continue! We are so excited to honor this incredible athlete and share in the pride of her success!”
On the humbling journey, JJ’s father, Preston Jones who clutched that MVP trophy as he looked on proudly as his daughter was lauded for her perseverance and performance as an elite athlete.

Still to come: motorcades in both Grand Bahama and New Providence.

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Turks and Caicos Islands School Sports (TCISS) Inter-High School Softball Season 2024-25 Opening Day  

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November 14, 2024

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands 14th November 2024 — The exciting Turks and Caicos Islands School Sports (TCISS) Inter-High School Girls Softball season begins on November 16th, carrying into January 2025. Last season, the Marjorie Basden High School Lady Knights came out victorious, defeating the previous year’s champions the HJ Robinson High School Stallions.

On the new season, Hon. Rachel Taylor shares, “As Minister with responsibilities for Sports, I take this opportunity to congratulate all High School Softball Teams vying for the title of Inter-High Softball Champion of the year. In a time when our students are seeking opportunities to be engaged in worthwhile experiences, this opportunity, I know, is accepted with great excitement and anticipation.  We extend our gratitude to the sports commission, schools, coaches, sponsors, and students for their collaboration in making this annual initiative possible.  We will continue in our efforts towards improving students’ self-esteem, helping them feel better about themselves, and fostering an attitude of teamwork for engagement in sports, which is rewarding in boosting our students’ overall social skills. Congratulations and may the best team win!”.

This year the groups are as follows:

Group A

Clement Howell High School – CHHS

Elite High School – EHS

Marjorie Basden High School – MBHS

Maranatha Academy – MA

British West Indies Collegiate – BWIC

Group B

HJ Robinson High School – HJRHS

A. Louise Garland Thomas High School – ALGTHS 

Wesley Methodist High School – WMHS

Raymond Gardiner High School – RGHS

TCIPS Comprehensive High School – TCIPS

How to Watch Games: 

Games take place primarily at the Downtown Ballpark in Providenciales on Saturdays, and Fridays after this weekend’s games. For this year’s game schedules, visit the TCISS page: https://www.gov.tc/sports/our-events/tci-school-sports. Tickets are sold at the booth: Adults $8, and Children $5.

Visit this link to view game results weekly: https://nieves1319.softr.app/tciss-games.

Turks and Caicos Islands School Sports 2024-25 Schedule

  • TCISS Inter-High School Football Boys, TCISS Inter-High School Football Girls – September 28, 2024 – October 26, 2024 (Providenciales)
  • TCISS Inter-High School Basketball – November 2024 – January 2025 (All-Island)
  • TCISS Inter-High School Softball – November 2024 – February 2025
  • Track and Field Development Meets – February & March 2025
  • TCISS Inter-High School Track and Field – March 2025 (Providenciales)
  • TCISS Inter-Primary School Track and Field – April 2025 (Providenciales)

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Jonquel Jones Parades announced for November 16 and 17, Bahamian Pride high for the WNBA Champion

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November 7, 2024

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Rayan Ishan

Staff Writer

 

On Wednesday October 20, 2024 Jonquel “JJ” Jones, a Bahamian-born forward for the New York Liberty, led her team to their first WNBA championship title, marking a significant achievement in her career and a historic moment in New York’s basketball history.

The Liberty secured a 67-62 victory (in overtime) against the Minnesota Lynx, delivering the city its first professional basketball championship since 1973, the Liberty announced during the recent championship parade through Manhattan and Brooklyn.

JJ, who received the Finals MVP award, entered the WNBA in 2016 as the sixth overall draft pick.

At home in The Bahamas, it was announced by Mario Bowleg, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture that the Ministry will host a championship motorcade for Jonquel Jones on Grand Bahama and New Providence on November 16 and 18 respectively.

“And it’s expected she’ll be bringing a few friends over for the occasion.”

Before joining the Liberty, she quickly rose to prominence, earning the 2017 WNBA Most Improved Player award after setting a then-record for single-season rebounds.

In 2019, JJ helped lead the Connecticut Sun to the WNBA Finals, and her impressive all-around performance earned her the league MVP title in 2021. She continued to showcase her defensive strength, being named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.

These achievements solidified her reputation as a dominant force before transitioning to Liberty. Her journey from the Bahamas to the WNBA is celebrated by both Bahamians and Liberty fans alike, according to a statement from the New York Liberty organization. The team noted that her skill and resilience throughout the season underscored her role as a vital player in the Liberty’s lineup.

Thousands of fans gathered along the parade route to celebrate the Liberty’s victory.

Fans in New York lined the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway to witness the historic occasion, with many describing it as a day to remember.

“We’re here to support and cheer on our champions,” said one fan. Families and young fans, inspired by JJ and the Liberty, filled the streets during the celebration, as reported by ‘GQ Magazine’.

For the Bahamas, JJ’s success is seen as a source of national pride, with many celebrating her accomplishments as an example of Bahamian excellence on an international stage. Her victory reflects the growing influence of Caribbean athletes in professional sports worldwide, a spokesperson for the Bahamian Ministry of Sports noted.

Jonquel Jones and her teammates expressed gratitude for the community’s support throughout the season and during the victory parade.

“This win isn’t just for us, it’s for everyone who believed in the Liberty,” said JJ, summing up her appreciation for fans, the Liberty organization, and her home country of The Bahamas.

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