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Turks and Caicos invited to the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore
#Providenciales, April 9, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – It is already being touted as the opportunity of a lifetime as top local chefs are about to jet off to Singapore and their suitcases will be packed with the flavors of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
“It is a privilege of ours that we are invited to World Gourmet Summit in Singapore and it is largest Food and Wine Festivals globally and for us to be extended an invitation to showcase the culinary skills of the Turks and Caicos, in particular that of Chef Nik and Chef Meredith, who will be carrying the team over there, we are very proud for the Turks and Caicos to be featured on the global scene again,” said Tony Garland, Wine Cellar & Co-founder of Caribbean Food & Wine Festival.
Media was this morning welcomed to a tasty presentation of the Master Chef menu which the culinary team intends to dish out at the World Gourmet Summit, happening April – May in Singapore.
“When we started Caribbean Food and Wine Festival, Gourmet Safari in 2007, twelve years ago, we wanted to make Turks and Caicos the destination for culinary. Twelve years into now, we are taking Turks and Caicos to Singapore. We are very proud of it and we are going to take Turks and Caicos to the world,” remarked Murad Mohamad, Director of Food and Beverage, Grace Bay Resorts.
The organisers of the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival – Grace Bay Resorts and the Wine Cellar were joined by the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association and the TCI Tourist Board for the announcement today at Crackpot Kitchen at Ports of Call, Grace Bay, Providenciales.
The TCI to Singapore team will include Chef Nik Skippings, TCIs Culinary Ambassador; Chef Chris Meredith of Grace Bay Resorts; the 2017 Caribbean Jr Chef of the Year, RobinAngel Simons and from the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Kevin Misick.
Both Misick and Simons were nurtured in their culinary craft in the TCHTA Hospitality Adventure or Lil Chefs programme; Stacy Cox, TCHTA Executive Director will journey to Singapore with the team and is elated at the selection of professionals representing the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Stacy Cox, TCHTA Executive Director said, “…after booking your accommodation, people book their dining experience and for us to be able to take a part of Turks and Caicos to Singapore with our Hospitality Adventure, Little Chef ‘babies’ is something that is unimaginable to an extent and again that would not be possible without the support of the team from the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival.”
And this experience will lend well to an ever-evolving luxury experience said the TCI Tourist Board Director, Ramon Andrews.
“What we are doing is redefining the culinary aspect of the Turks and Caicos. Leading in the Caribbean they way that we are leading when it comes to a luxury product, this is something that is very very important. Not only to the destination but we are taking the Community College and local chefs along because we don’t just want to go and experience Singapore, we want to bring Singapore back to Turks and Caicos,” explained the TCI Tourist Board Director.
Mr. Andrews reminded that Singapore is the number one rated culinary destination in Asia. The event is described as a ‘Gastronomic Parade in Southeast Asia’s premier haute cuisine festival’. The Turks and Caicos team leaves later this month.
Next time we tell you about the showcase of Chef Nikita Skippings and his Master Chef menu and how the Turks and Caicos earned the prestigious invite.
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PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 25 April 2024 – The Ministry of Health and Human Services is issuing a public advisory regarding a recent increase in chicken pox cases, particularly within school communities in the regions of Grand Turk and Providenciales. The Ministry is actively monitoring the situation and is working closely with affected schools to provide support and education aimed at preventing further spread of the virus.
Chicken pox, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is a highly contagious infection characterized by a distinctive rash of itchy red spots or blisters. Transmission occurs via droplets, aerosols, or direct contact with respiratory secretions, and almost always produces clinical disease in susceptible individuals. While mostly a mild disorder in childhood, varicella tends to be more severe in adults. It may be fatal, especially in neonates and in immunocompromised persons. The Ministry urges parents, teachers, and the general public to remain vigilant and familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms of chicken pox, which may include:
- Rash: The primary symptom of chicken pox is a rash that typically begins as small red spots, which then develop into fluid-filled blisters over several days.
- Fever: Children with chicken pox may experience a mild to moderate fever, often preceding the appearance of the rash.
- Fatigue: Some individuals may feel generally unwell, tired, or lethargic.
- Loss of Appetite: A decreased desire to eat may accompany other symptoms of chicken pox.
Management aims to relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of complications and may include:
- drinking plenty of fluid (try popsicles if your child is not drinking) to avoid dehydration.
- taking paracetamol to help with pain and discomfort.
- cut your child’s fingernails and put socks on their hands at night to stop them scratching.
- use cooling creams or gels e.g. Calamine lotion
- speak to your health care provider about using antihistamine medicine to help itching.
- bathe in cool water and pat the skin dry (do not rub)
- dress in loose clothes.
- do not use ibuprofen unless advised to do so by a doctor, as it may cause serious skin infections.
- do not give aspirin to children under 16.
- do not go near newborn babies, or anyone who is pregnant or has a weakened immune system, as chickenpox can be dangerous for them.
- do not scratch the spots, as scratching can cause scarring.
To mitigate the spread of chicken pox within schools and communities, the Ministry emphasizes the importance of practicing good hygiene habits, including frequent handwashing with soap and water, covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow, and avoiding close contact with infected individuals.
In the event that a child exhibits symptoms of chicken pox, parents and caregivers are advised to keep them at home and seek medical attention promptly. A sick leave for a period of 14 days is usually given. After the 14 day sick leave period, the individual must return to the physician or the public health nurse at one of the primary care clinics to obtain a fit for work or school certificate allowing them re-entry back into school or work. Anyone returning earlier than this time or without this certificate should not be allowed in school so as to prevent spread to other children. Additionally, it is crucial to inform school authorities to prevent further transmission among classmates and staff.
The Ministry of Health and Human Services is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all citizens, and will continue to work diligently to address this current situation. For further information and guidance on chicken pox prevention and management, please visit Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Health and Human Services Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tciministryofhealth/.
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