TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS COMMEMORATES REMEMBRANCE DAY SUNDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2024 

Turks and Caicos, October 25, 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands will commemorate Allied, Commonwealth and British personnel who fought in the two world wars of the 20th Century and in subsequent conflicts on Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 10th, 2024.

Providenciales Remembrance Day Service will be held at St. Monica’s Anglican Church, Leeward Highway, at 11:00 a.m.

Her Excellency, Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, the Honourable Premier Charles Washington Misick and the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Edwin Astwood, will lay wreaths at the War Memorial on Providenciales.

Grand Turk Remembrance Day Service will be held at 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Front Street.

Her Excellency, Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Honourable Deputy Premier Jamell Robinson and Opposition Appointed Member Alvin Garland will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph.

South Caicos Remembrance Day Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church in South Caicos.

Salt Cay Remembrance Day Service will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church at 10:00 am.

Organizations that will also lay wreaths at each service include the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, the TCI Regiment, UK representative Royal Marines, the TCIG Medical Department, Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Rotary International, Soroptimists International and the Red Cross.

Reflecting on the significance of Remembrance Day, Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam said: “Remembrance Day holds profound meaning for us all. It is a day to honour the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in defence of our freedoms and values. Their courage, dedication and selflessness remain a beacon of hope and a reminder of the cost of peace. As we pause to reflect, we remember their contributions and commit ourselves to preserving the ideals they fought to protect. May their legacy inspire future generations to live with the same sense of duty, unity and gratitude. I encourage everyone in the community to attend one of the remembrance services to show their support and pay tribute to those who have given so much in service.”

On this Remembrance Sunday, we express our deepest gratitude to the men and women who have served with unwavering courage and selfless sacrifice.

Their past and present actions stand as a testament to their bravery and dedication. They were, and continue to be, a source of inspiration for us all.