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BEST OF THE BEST AIMS TO REVIVE TURKS AND CAICOS MUSICAL CULTURE
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (June 28th, 2024) – Experience Turks and Caicos is proud to support The Best of the Best event which aims to highlight the native music of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Best of the Best – Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Concert Weekend, takes place this on Saturday, June 29th at the Grace Bay Market Place in Providenciales. The event will feature the best of the Turks and Caicos Islands alongside the best of the Bahamas.
Provision Band from the Turks and Caicos and Shad Collie and the VIPs from The Bahamas will headline a cast of artistes from both islands including Aavy, Gemma, Mikey, Barbara Johnson, Geno D, Sweet Emily, Steven S, KB and D-Mac.
Minister of Tourism, the Hon Josephine Connolly
This is the first event of its kind in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Minister of Tourism, the Hon Josephine Connolly said that putting Turks and Caicos culture on the forefront through this initiative is a step on the right direction.
“All over the Caribbean region, countries are defined by their cultural output which is closely intertwined with their tourism product. The Turks and Caicos Islands is defined by its natural beauty on land and sea but we also have a lot of natural talent here and a cultural history that is worth cherishing and promoting. I applaud the organisers of this event for their vision and I look forward to the day this becomes a major tourism draw,” the Minister said.
Mr. Crosley Bain, promoter of the event, said this is the first time they are putting on the show with plans to make it a major annual music and cultural festival that will rival other similar events around the region.
“The aim of the Best of the Best weekend is to try and reintroduce the native music and Rake and Scrape to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The show is not a competition of any sorts, it’s intended to be solely a display of rake and scrape and Junkanoo culture with the intent of establishing an annual cultural event that will promote these cultures, creating international exposure for local bands and artists while boosting tourism during our slow season,” he said.
Large crowds are expected to turn out for the event based on the high demand and sales of tickets over the past few days and the large attendance at Thursday night’s Fish Fry which saw a showcase of Bahamian and Turks and Caicos Junkanoo bands.
Tickets for Best of the Best are $75 and more at the door.
For more information call: 1-649-242-1212 or email comegowithmeweekend@gmail.com.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Monday, 8 July 2024: On Saturday, 7th July 2024, at 12:10 am, the Environmental Health Department (EHD) was informed of a fire at the Providenciales landfill. The fire was identified by the landfill
contractor, TCI Green Ecological. The fire is located on the east side of the landfill on the edge of the active cell.
The Acting Minister of Health, Honourable Kyle Knowles, and the Environmental Health Department advises residents of Providenciales, especially those living in the Wheeland Phase 2 area, that the Department and TCI Green Ecological are urgently addressing the fire at the disposal site with assistance from all stakeholders. As of this press release, the fire is approximately 60% contained. Residents are reminded to keep doors and windows closed to avoid potential smoke exposure while efforts to control the fire continue.
Further updates will be provided in due course.
For more information, please contact the Environmental Health Department at 649-338-2143 or 649-338-2142.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 06th, 2024.
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. yesterday ( Friday 05th July 2024), the Police Control Room received a report of gunshots being heard at the TCI Disposal and Solid Waste, located along Millennium Highway, Blue Hills.
Officers and medical personnel responded, and based on preliminary investigations, a truck transporting a male occupant entered the dump and started offloading items.
An employee at the dump site confronted the occupant. However, he was shot at. The employee managed to escape. Thankfully, he was not injured.
This remains an active investigation.
The RTCIPF asks the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the CrimeStoppers P3 app and share information anonymously.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 05th, 2024.
The Serious Crimes Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has launched an investigation into the tragic shooting death of a male resident in Five Cays this evening.
Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred shortly after 7:00 PM.
The 38-year-old victim was at his home located along Five Cays Road when a lone gunman approached and shot him.
RT&CIPF officers and emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene, and the victim was rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for treatment.
The victim succumbed to his injuries shortly after 8:00 PM. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
Residents of Five Cays and surrounding areas are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or information about the incident to the RT&CIPF.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide any information anonymously.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.
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