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Ministry of Education Launches 2024/25 Season of the Nat’l Internship and Apprenticeship Program for TCI Students & Grads

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2 months ago

March 4, 2024

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Social Services is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024/2025 season of the National Internship and Apprenticeship Program. Designed to foster professional growth and development, this initiative offers invaluable opportunities for Turks and Caicos Islanders to gain hands-on experience in their chosen fields.

Registration for the program opens on February 28th and runs through March 29th, providing aspiring interns and apprentices ample time to secure their spots in this esteemed program.

The TCINIAP is divided into two programs:

The Internship Program: Tailored for tertiary students who are still in the process of obtaining their degree, this program runs for 4 to 6 weeks with a stipend of $250 per week.

The Apprenticeship Program: Geared towards students who have graduated with their degree, this program spans nine to twelve months with a monthly stipend of $1800.

As an added bonus, participants will also engage in several personal development workshops and training sessions. Areas such as Branding, Self-Actualization, Mindfulness, Productivity, Connecting the Dots, and many more are addressed in these sessions.

The requirements for the 3rd annual TCINIAP are as follows:

– Applicants must be 16 years or older.

– Must provide a tertiary transcript/degree (college/university).

– Must provide proof of legal status (Islander Status Card or B.O.T.C Passport).

– Must provide a Resume & Cover Letter.

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Social Services encourages ALL Turks and Caicos Islanders/BOTC students, both abroad and locally, to register for the program.

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Guyana’s financial support for Palestine

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14 hours ago

April 27, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Palestine#Guyana, April 24, 2024 – A cheque of over GY$110 million which is USD$500 thousand, was presented to President Irfaan Ali, at a handover ceremony on April 23, in support of Palestine for Humanitarian efforts, according to reports.

The money, raised by Muslims and non Muslims, comes after an appeal by the National Ramadan Village during the month of Ramadan.

It will be sent to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to help the victims of the ongoing war.

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Jamaica New Rui destination

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14 hours ago

April 27, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Riu#Jamaica, April 25, 2024 – Jamaica’s tourism product is being enhanced with a new all inclusive Riu Resort called the Riu Palace Aquarelle, scheduled to open on May 4 at White Bay Beach in Falmouth. As reported by Caribbean Journal, the destination will house 750 rooms and will promote the country’s green transition, having 800 solar photovoltaic panels, saving up to 10 percent of the hotel’s energy use.

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Haiti Trips

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14 hours ago

April 27, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Haiti#RoyalCaribbean, April 26, 2024- Royal Caribbean has decided to cancel all of its trips to Labadee, a popular destination in Haiti due to the worsening crisis, putting further strain on the country’s tourism sector. Cancellations were initially set to last until mid March but now they have been extended through the summer into September, according to a post by Royal Caribbean. A spokesperson for the organization is reported saying the Global Security and Intel team is monitoring the situation in Haiti, further expressing that the cancellations come as the safety and security of its guests are top priority.