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TCI: Kordell Campbell-Forbes Appointed as Principal of the Louise Garland-Thomas High School

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#TurksandCaicos, July 22, 2021 – The Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kordell Campbell-Forbes to the post of Principal of the Louise Garland-Thomas High School.

Mrs. Campbell-Forbes hails from Sandy Point, North Caicos. She joined the public service on August 21, 2006 as a Secondary School Teacher of English and Literature.

Her passion for teaching and learning afforded her the privilege of working at the Helena Jones Robinson High School, The Clement Howell High School and the Louise Garland Thomas High School formerly the Long Bay High School.

She attained her Associate’s Degree at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, her Bachelor’s in Education from The College of the Bahamas and a Masters in Educational Administration with distinction from the University of the West Indies Mona.

She is currently engaged in online studies at the University of Suffolk in the United Kingdom; is one of the local trainers for the Effective School Framework /Child Friendly Schools in the Turks and Caicos Islands and has represented the country at training sessions in Bridgetown Grenada and has conducted training locally.

Commenting on Mrs. Campbell-Forbes appointment, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Her Excellency Anya Williams said:

“On behalf of the public service of the Turks and Caicos Islands I wish to formally congratulate Mrs. Kordell Campbell-Forbes on her appointment as the Principal of the Louise Garland-Thomas High School.

Kordell has dedicated 15 years of service to the field of education in these islands and is a dedicated worker who is committed to the field of education, to learning and to the youth of these islands.

She has been a part of the leadership of the L.G.T.H.S. since its inception just a few short years ago and is fully committed to helping the school and its students to maximize on its true potential.

I wish Kordell and the Louise Garland-Thomas High School for which she is now officially responsible, continued success in the future.”

In speaking about her appointment Mrs. Campbell-Forbes said:

“I am indeed honored and humbled to be found worthy of leading in one of our premier secondary public institutions.

I am grateful for the professional learning experiences that I have gained since my introduction to school leadership in 2016.

I am blessed to be serving in the public service for the past fifteen years and am thankful to the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Anya Williams tasked with responsibility of the public service, the Ministry of Education and by extension the Department of Education for the confidence entrusted to me.

I will endeavor with the help of God to conduct myself and to execute my duties with the highest standards as a public service officer.

I remain committed to the core values and good governance of the institution that I am charged to lead and reaffirm my commitment to SHINE in in my service to God and my fellowman, helping with integrity, noble always enduring the race.

I wish to thank my family for their unwavering support and prayers and my school family as well as I embark on this new journey.”

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT THREATS MADE AGAINST TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AIRPORTS AND SCHOOLS

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May 6th, 2024 – As co-chairs of the National Security Council, Her Excellency the Governor and the Honourable Premier condemn strongly recent threats made against Turks and Caicos Islands airports and schools.

We have zero tolerance for these disruptions and the alarm that they cause. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) continues to work closely with partner agencies and will keep the public updated as we manage the situation.

The National Security Council wishes to reassure residents, travellers and parents that the safety and security of our Islands is its highest priority.

All appropriate measures are being taken to address these threats and all required security protocols are being followed.

The Airports Authority and the Ministry of Education, with school principals are collaborating with the RTCIPF  investigations.

We encourage the public to be extra vigilant against phishing and malicious emails and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

We appreciate the understanding of the public as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of our airports, schools and communities.

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GRACE BAY BEACH RANKED AMONG TOP BEACHES IN THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BEACHES

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PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (May 3rd, 2024) The Turks and Caicos Islands’ Grace Bay Beach has once again been recognised among the top beaches in the world.

The World’s 50 Best Beaches has listed Grace Bay Beach among the top beaches in the world.

Grace Bay Beach, located on the island of Providenciales was listed at number 17 on the annual list.

The World’s 50 Best Beaches list, sponsored by Banana Boat, is a collaboration with over 1,000 of the world’s leading travel influencers and professionals.

The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2024 is a reflection of the opinions and experiences of top travel influencers and professionals around the world. The beaches were ranked according to eight important criteria: unique characteristics, wildlife, untouched, soundtrack of nature, easy to enter the water, often calm water, not too crowded and frequency of idyllic conditions.

Grace Bay Beach also featured among the top 20 in the 2023 World’s 50 Best Beaches list.

This is the latest accolade for Grace Bay Beach this year. Known for its powdery white sand and breathtakingly turquoise blue water, the famous beach was adjudged the number one Caribbean beach in February in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards and Best of the Best for 2024, ranking number five among the Top 25 Best of the Best Beaches in the world.

In January 2024, Grace Bay was recognised as the #9 Best Beach in the Caribbean in the 10Best Reader’s Choice with Bambarra Beach in Middle Caicos ranked at #2.

Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Josephine Connolly said she is proud of the continued recognition of the leading beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“As a destination that prioritises sustainable development and environmental preservation, the fact that Grace Bay Beach features consistently as one of the top beaches in the world stands as a testament to our commitment to stay “Beautiful by Nature”.  I urge visitors to come to the Turks and Caicos Islands to experience this and many other of our beautiful beaches across the Turks and Caicos Islands,” said the Minister.

Tine Holst, Co-Founder of The World’s 50 Best Beaches, said the list is meant to inspire travellers.

She said: “Our 2024 list is a reflection of the countless days spent by our judges, Beach Ambassadors and World’s 50 Best team discovering beaches around the world. The list will help inspire travelers to leave the beaten path behind and enjoy the most stunning and relaxing beaches on earth”.

Read World’s 50 Best Beaches description of Grace Bay Beach here.

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Family of 16 yo Tourist claims negligence in jet ski death; TCI Coroner’s Court hearing evidence

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Dana Malcolm 

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#TurksandCaicos, May 2, 2024 – The family of a 16-year-old who died in Grand Turk six years ago while on a Carnival Cruise into Grand Turk is a little closer to closure as the Turks and Caicos Islands Coroner’s Court has opened his case for an inquest.

“On Wednesday, May 16th, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. Police and Emergency Medical Officials responded to a two-jet-ski collision that left a 16-year-old male dead, near the Cruise Terminal in Grand Turk. Two people were involved in the collision. The second male did not receive any injuries. This incident is under Police investigation.”

That was the brief police report in the aftermath of Nicholas Twyman’s death.

In the comments dozens of residents and visitors claim to have been on the scene that day, as the boy was pulled ashore, some trying to assist while others looked on, horrified.

Coroner Mickia Mills called up the case on March 21, 2024 almost six years after the incident occurred. Mills is in charge of finding out what exactly happened that day in Grand Turk and whether there was any negligence or if it was simply a terrible accident.

That verdict will be for the coroner and her potential jurors to decide. However, the family has shared their version of what happened that day.

A lawsuit filed in Florida Courts in October 2019 (Twyman v. Carnival Corp) detailed the heartbreaking hours that led up to the death of Nicholas. In it, the plaintiffs, listed as Gyjuanna TWYMAN and Michael Twyman, claim that they docked in Grand Turk and were curious about using the jet skis; both parents and the son were told by the Carnival team aboard the ship that there was not a formal shore excursion in Grand Turk involving jet skis, but that jet skis would be available for rent by the hour.

The family from Indiana claims three jet skis were rented, one for Nicholas, another for his father, Michael, and another for a different passenger, while their mother remained ashore. Wet Money Enterprise is listed as the jet ski company.

The family says they were given little instruction on using the Jet Skis, especially their son who was a new rider.  The lawsuit maintains that Michael was not given any instructions other than being told where the kill switch was and not to ride too close to the cruise ship.

Sometime during his excursion, the young man crashed into the other jet ski. The family claims that neither Carnival Cruises nor representatives from the jet ski company responded. They say it was his father who spun around on his own jet ski, dived into the water for his son, and brought him to shore.

Once there, it was the young man’s mother, a registered nurse, who started emergency medical care.

When Turks and Caicos’s EMS did arrive after 15 minutes the family claims they were unsure how to use certain medical implements and had to be directed by the distressed mother.

The court documents list the cause of death for the young man as blunt force trauma and drowning, similar to what is listed in the TCI courts.

Coroner Mills, who took up her position in 2024, will oversee the proceedings which continued on Tuesday, April 23rd.

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