Gender Affairs Partners with The Eliza Simons Primary to Revitalise Daddy Daughter HairLove Competition

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Island 18 June 2025 – Fathers Take the Spotlight at Live Daddy-Daughter HairLove Competition, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Department of Gender Affairs, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Religious Affairs, and Transportation, hosted its annual Daddy-Daughter HairLove Competition on Friday, June 13, 2025, in collaboration with Eliza Simons Primary School. This year marked a major milestone as the event transitioned from a virtual format to a live, in-school celebration for the very first time.

The Eliza Simons Primary School graciously hosted the event on their campus, offering a vibrant and welcoming setting for a day filled with creativity, love, and community spirit. The Department extends heartfelt thanks to the school’s leadership, staff, and students for their exceptional hospitality and enthusiasm.

The HairLove Competition was created to highlight and celebrate the unique bonds between fathers and daughters. Six proud fathers participated in this year’s event, each styling their daughters’ hair live in front of an energetic audience of classmates, teachers, and family members. The room echoed with laughter, cheers, and heartfelt applause as fathers showcased their hairstyling skills, dedication, and care. The judging criteria included (creativity, neatness, interaction, time management etc.), and the winners were selected based on these factors.

“This event is about more than hair, It’s about fatherhood, love in action, and redefining traditional gender roles in positive, meaningful ways.”

Winners of the 2025 HairLove Competition:

• 1st Place: Mr. Logan Quelch and daughter Violet Quelch
• 2nd Place: Mr. Jarret Forbes and daughter Jarrah Forbes
• 3rd Place: Mr. Tommy Urena and daughter Tammy Urena

Other Proud Participants:

• Mr. Lancelot Ceasa – Melissa Ceasa
• Mr. Jeffrey Basco – Neveah Basco
• Mr. Lemar Lewars – Armarissa Lewars
• Mr. Tito Williams – Tianna Williams

This year’s live format proved to be a powerful platform for celebrating active fatherhood, positive parenting, and family unity. The Department is dedicated to supporting and expanding initiatives that challenge stereotypes, promote gender equality, and uplift the role of fathers in everyday family life. “In a world that pulls men in a thousand directions, “a father’s presence is his superpower. This celebration is a testament to the power of love and the positive impact of active fatherhood on children and families.

As the Daddy-Daughter HairLove Competition continues to grow, the Department of Gender Affairs invites families, schools, and communities across the Turks and Caicos Islands to join in future celebrations. By participating, you can create more moments of connection and joy between parents and children, and be part of a growing movement that celebrates the unique bond between fathers, daughters and sons.