Health
Turks and Caicos Islands Medical Association (TCIMA) Elects New Executive
Turks and Caicos, March 23, 2026 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Medical Association (TCIMA) held its 2026 General Meeting and
Outgoing Acting President Dr. Jameiko Harvey, welcomed physician and dental attendees present both in person and virtually from across the Turks and Caicos Islands to the gathering. Following introductions of the outgoing executives: Dr. Dawn Perry-Ewing(Secretary), Dr. Marcella Malcolm (Treasurer), Dr. Denise Braithwaite Tennant (Public Relations and Training Officer); Dr. Darren Hall (Immediate Past President) was invited to address the gathering and spoke of the significant role the organization played in the development of healthcare in the Turks and Caicos Islands over the years. In his delivery, Dr. Hall recognized the contributions of Dr. Ken Peterson, TCIMA’s first President and founding member, who held the office for several years. Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, also a founding member of the Association, addressed the group, sharing the history of the organization and issued the charge for members to actively participate in the organization to the betterment, not only of its membership, but also to the greater good of the community.
The Turks And Caicos Islands Medical Association (TCIMA), is registered as a Non-Profit Organization company under the Turks and Caicos Islands Companies Ordinance with membership consisting of Physicians and Dentists permanently resident and registered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Included amongst the objects of the Association are:
- The promotion of the health sciences and the better health of individuals and the communities in which they live.
- The promotion of the interests of the medical profession and especially to secure the conditions which will make it possible for them to render to their society the best professional services possible.
- To obtain for the medical profession the opportunity to participate actively at all levels in the formulation of national medical health policies in The Turks and Caicos Islands.
Following the election, the members of the Association welcomed the new executive team consisting of: Dr. Francois Bourne as President, Dr. Susan Delpeche as Vice President, Dr. Dawn Perry-Ewing as Secretary, Dr. Marcela Malcolm as Treasurer, Dr. Karlansia Mills as Public Relations Officer and Dr. Joanna Bowden as Education Officer, who will serve in these positions for a period of two years.
Incoming President Dr. Francois Bourne addressed the gathering outlining plans to engage with the membership across all islands, establish transparent processes and urged members to build an organization that they are proud of and that represents them. Medical practitioners ordinarily resident in The Turks and Caicos Islands and registered and licensed under the Turks and Caicos Islands Health Professions Ordinance 2016 are eligible to become a Member of the Association. Applications are accepted via the Association’s website – https://www.tcimedicalassociation.org/membership