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Flow TCI celebrates Season Finale of Flow Summer Sessions
New season to launch in October
#TurksandCaicos, September 1, 2021 – Flow TCI, full-service communications, and entertainment provider, in collaboration with RTC 89.1FM wrapped up seven successful weeks of its hot morning talk show series, Flow Summer Sessions on Friday, August 27th.
Flow TCI Country Manager, Joanne Missick, stated: “I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the production team at RTC 89.1FM for partnering with us to bring the Flow Summer Sessions to listeners from around the Turks and Caicos. I also wish to extend a hearty congratulations to our team of dynamic hosts and ambassadors for raising the bar every week to bring relevant, empowering, and insightful conversations to the mainstream. Our mission through these sessions is to create opportunities to elevate and amplify dynamic Turks & Caicos’ voices and talent.”
Flow Summer Sessions kicked off on Tuesday, July 13th with a dynamic trio of powerful hosts, namely, John Maxwell Certified leadership coach, Sheba Wilson of She Will Lead, John Maxwell Certified career coach, Melanie Smith of the Career Connection, and author and speaker, Leo Lightbourne of Bourne to Lead.
Wilson, Host of She Will Lead, commenting on her experience said: “It has been an awesome experience and definitely one of growth for each of us. I am so grateful for the opportunity Flow has afforded us to add value to our country through these conversations.”
Lightbourne, Host of Bourne to Lead added: “This summer has been unbelievable. I enjoyed every minute of this experience and learned so much from my fellow co-hosts. I want to say a big thank you to the team at Flow & RTC for giving me one of the best summer experiences of my life.”
Among the guests featured were members of parliament, including, Premier, Hon. Washington Missick, Minister of Health, Hon. Jamell Robinson, Minister of Physical Planning & Infrastructure, Hon. Akierra Missick, and Government’s Appointed Member, Hon. Jameka Williams. Other featured guests included national and international best-selling authors, humanitarians, entrepreneurs and local business owners and top industry professionals.
The shows discussed a range of topics including, Women in the C Suite, Retaining Top Talent, Navigating the Job Market as Returning Student, The Value of a Trade, Self-Care, Cybersecurity, Women in Politics, Coaching for Success, Professional Development and Growth Planning, and much more.
Flow Marketing Communications Executive, Darron Hilaire revealed that “Flow Summer Sessions will transition in the Fall under a new name, Flow in the Morning, beginning on Monday, October 11th. And we are happy to announce that all hosts have agreed to return for a second season, in addition to two new hosts for a full week of shows Monday to Friday from 9-10am on RTC 89.1FM.”
To rewatch the previous episodes of the Flow Summer Sessions and to catch all the action for what’s to come follow us at Flow TCI on Facebook for all the latest updates.
The Bahamas, August 27, 2026 – The Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to inform members of the public that several individuals are scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 27th August 2026, at 12:00 noon.
The individuals and charges are as follows:
An 18-year-old female is scheduled to be arraigned on the following charges:
Three (3) counts of Murder
Three (3) counts of Attempted Murder
Three (3) counts of Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life
Three (3) counts of Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm
Two (2) counts of Possession of Ammunition
Armed Robbery
Abetment to Armed Robbery
Stealing
Receiving
The charges stem from three separate shooting incidents and an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, 21st August 2026, and Saturday, 22nd August 2026.
The first shooting occurred in the area of Soldier Road and Baillou Hill Road, resulting in the death of a 51-year-old male.
The second shooting occurred in the area of Joe Farrington Road, resulting in the death of a 52-year-old male.
The third shooting occurred in the area of Gladstone Road, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old male.
The armed robbery occurred at a business establishment in the area of Carmichael Road and Baillou Hill Road.
A 21-year-old male is scheduled to be arraigned on one charge of:
- Murder
The charge stems from a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, 21st July 2026, in the area of Samson Street, Nassau Village, which resulted in the death of a 28-year-old male.
A 32-year-old male is scheduled to be arraigned on the following charges:
- Murder
- Attempted Murder
These charges stem from a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, 24th December 2025, in the area of Graham Drive, Yellow Elder, which resulted in the death of a 25-year-old male.
RBPF, PACD
by Deandrea Hamilton | Editor
PROVIDENCIALES, TCI — In a country where government press conferences are virtually non-existent, ministers are often difficult for
journalists to access and regular broadcast television news has disappeared, TCI Innovation, Technology and Energy Minister E. Jay Saunders has challenged Caribbean media to become “impossible to ignore.”
Speaking at the Caribbean Broadcasting Union gathering, Saunders argued that the Caribbean does not have a relevance problem but a “discoverability and positioning problem.”
Discoverability is precisely the issue in Saunders’ home country. Even Government’s own attempts at video news broadcasting have struggled against the realities of consistently producing a daily, weekly or even monthly newscast.
The difficulties confronting TCI media extend well beyond algorithms: limited advertising revenue, underfunding, shortages of trained professionals and insufficient human capacity leave newsrooms struggling for both staff and stamina.
Then there is the reality of operating in one of the region’s smallest societies. Politicians, journalists, advertisers, businesses and the subjects of stories often exist within the same tight economic and social circles. A controversial report that might create a ripple elsewhere can produce a tsunami in TCI, intensifying concerns among journalists about commercial and professional victimisation.
Saunders believes AI can help.
He urged Caribbean media to use the technology to transform one original story into television, radio, web, podcast, social and translated content without multiplying newsroom workload.
He also wants regional journalism structured so AI systems can find, understand and trust Caribbean sources, moving media beyond traditional SEO into Answer Engine Optimisation.
His ultimate message was emphatic: “Use AI not to make Caribbean media more artificial — but to make Caribbean voices more visible.”
For Turks and Caicos media, however, becoming visible may require more than technology. It requires an environment in which journalism can survive.
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Bahamas News
Bahama Brass Band Invitation Sparks Heritage Debate Ahead of TCI Constitutional Holiday
Turks and Caicos, August 20, 2026 – The planned participation of the Bahama Brass Band in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ inaugural Constitutional Holiday celebrations on August 30 has sparked public debate over culture, heritage and the historical contributions of Turks and Caicos Islanders abroad.
Organizers defended the invitation, saying the band’s inclusion is intended to highlight the deep historical ties between the two countries
and honor Turks and Caicos men who helped establish and develop the institution in Grand Bahama.
According to the organizers, the Bahama Brass Band began in 1955 in Pine Ridge, Freeport, with Turks and Caicos Islanders, including the late Deacon Reuben Hall Sr. of Middle Caicos and Jenkins Williams and Mervin Hendfield of North Caicos, among those who helped build its foundation. The band eventually grew to more than 50 men.
The organizers also pointed to the participation of Turks and Caicos men in The Bahamas’ Independence celebrations on July 10, 1973, arguing that their contributions became part of Bahamian history while maintaining strong connections to their homeland.
Supporters say bringing the band home represents an opportunity to honor those pioneers, showcase their regional influence and expose younger generations to an important part of Turks and Caicos history.
However, concerns raised publicly described the invitation as potentially disrespectful to local culture and heritage. Organizers acknowledged those concerns, apologizing to anyone who felt overlooked or offended, while maintaining that no disrespect was intended.
The committee said the event should ultimately unite rather than divide, presenting the band’s history as evidence of the reach and resilience of Turks and Caicos heritage.
PHOTO CREDIT: Bahamas Brass Band
