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Flow on schedule to deliver enhanced Broadband Experience to Customers

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, Wednesday, March 3 – Flow TCI announces the expansion of its fibre to the home (FTTH) network footprint and the completion of the first of four pre-approved tower upgrades designed to replace the four main microwave towers which provide connectivity to Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos, North and Middles Caicos, and enable customers to enjoy a superior mobile & broadband experience.

Flow TCI Country Manager, Joanne Missick stated: “I want to thank our customers for their continued loyalty and understanding as we work toward increasing broadband speeds and expanding mobile coverage across the islands. Our microwave tower upgrade and FTTH rollout projects will continue throughout the year and our customers have been incredibly patient whenever these projects have required periodic interruptions in service. We are committed to building a faster and more sustainable network to enhance our customers’ experience.”

FTTH is currently available in most locations in Blue Hills (Mary Jane Lane, Rainbow Garden, Amanyara Resort), Glass Shack, Thompson Cove, Venetian Road (Turtle Tail), Industrial Park, Glass Shack, Long Bay (Shipyard), Leeward Palms (Proper), Chalk Sound, Grace Bay (Golf Course Area, HAB Area). The project is already 80% complete in the capital, Grand Turk.

The second phase of the FTTH expansion began on March 1st and will continue in the following areas in Providenciales: Blue Hills (Phase 1 & Phase 2), South Dock Road, Grace Bay Village, Blue Mountain, Thompson Cove, Long Bay North, Long Bay (Shore Club), Glass Shack, Lower Bight, and Turtle Cove.

Flow TCI Network Operations Lead, Wayne Gardiner stated: “We understand keenly that the ‘new normal’ of living and working during a global pandemic continues to place extreme importance on the need for fast and reliable connectivity.  We are committed to delivering on our promise to provide an even stronger network for our customers to enjoy the quality of service they deserve. Our highly trained team of technicians and engineers continue to work diligently to ensure that our customers are always connected and enjoy the best broadband and mobile experience across the islands.”

Gardiner also noted that his team will be sharing some useful technical self-help tips via social media and through direct emails over the course of the month to enable customers to maximize their broadband experience.  To ensure that you receive these tips, please update your contact information by visiting a Flow store near you or call our Help Desk at 1-800-804-2994.

For more information on Flow’s services, please visit www.discoverflow.co/turks-and-caicos/

Press Release: FLOW

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Guyana’s financial support for Palestine

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Rashaed Esson

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#Palestine#Guyana, April 24, 2024 – A cheque of over GY$110 million which is USD$500 thousand, was presented to President Irfaan Ali, at a handover ceremony on April 23, in support of Palestine for Humanitarian efforts, according to reports.

The money, raised by Muslims and non Muslims, comes after an appeal by the National Ramadan Village during the month of Ramadan.

It will be sent to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to help the victims of the ongoing war.

 

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Jamaica New Rui destination 

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Rashaed Esson

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#Riu#Jamaica, April 25, 2024 – Jamaica’s tourism product is being enhanced with a new all inclusive Riu Resort called the Riu Palace Aquarelle, scheduled to open on May 4 at White Bay Beach in Falmouth. As reported by Caribbean Journal, the destination will house 750 rooms and will promote the country’s green transition, having 800 solar photovoltaic panels, saving up to 10 percent of the hotel’s energy use.

 

 

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Haiti Trips

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Rashaed Esson

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#Haiti#RoyalCaribbean, April 26, 2024- Royal Caribbean has decided to cancel all of its trips to Labadee, a popular destination in Haiti due to the worsening crisis, putting further strain on the country’s tourism sector. Cancellations were initially set to last until mid March but now they have been extended through the summer into September, according to a post by Royal Caribbean. A spokesperson for the organization is reported saying the Global Security and Intel team is monitoring the situation in Haiti, further expressing that the cancellations come as the safety and security of its guests are top priority.

 

 

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