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HJ Robinson High receives Technology Upgrade from Flow & CWCF
Over 300 students to benefit from new Fibre Fast Broadband School
#TurksandCaicos, July 5, 2022 – Flow TCI, in collaboration with the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) and the Ministry of Education, announced the completion of the technology upgrade to make HJ Robinson High School (HJRHS) a fully connected high speed school. The initial $54,000 donation from CWCF for the project was later increased to $79,000 to facilitate additional trenching work required to complete the project.
Joanne Missick, Country Manager, Flow Turks & Caicos, said: “This timely upgrade comes just as the school celebrates its 100th anniversary of providing quality education to past and present students in the Turks & Caicos Islands. We are excited to have been able to equip this new generation of students with the additional benefits that come from having a high speed fibre connection in every classroom and enabling them to take advantage of the access to digital learning.”
In his Principal’s Address at the 2022 Graduation Ceremony, Principal of HJ Robinson High Berkley Williams remarked that, “Flow committed a sum of money to upgrade the school network and we are pleased to say that it is up and running. We must tip our hats to the company for continuing to partner with the institution by investing our students’ future. Special thanks to the project managers for seeing this to completion.”
HJ Robinson High is the fourth upgraded and fully connected high-speed school powered by the latest generation fibre optic technology this year.
In total, to date the CWCF & Flow has delivered over $230,000 in upgrades to transform and enhance the learning culture in schools across the Turks and Caicos.
VP General Counsel Ruchi Kaushal and Principal Oseta Jolly Rachel Handfield discussing schools progress
These projects include purchase of ICT equipment for Eliza Simons Primary ($30,000) and Oseta Jolly Primary ($100,000), and infrastructure technology upgrades to Hubert James Primary ($5940), Ianthe Pratty Primary ($4063.92), Raymond Gardiner High ($14,700), and HJ Robinson High ($79,000).
Founding Director of the CWCF and VP General Counsel, Ruchi Kaushal during a recent visit was welcomed by the students of the Oseta Jolly Primary to see the upgrades completed to the school’s computer lab.
VP General Counsel, Ruchi Kaushal, commented, “CWCF is committed to its mission of enabling progress and building resilient communities. Oseta Jolly Primary was one of the Foundation’s first connectivity projects and returning to the campus has been an incredibly meaningful experience. We are excited about what the future holds and will continue to partner with the Ministry of Education to bridge the digital divide.”
Turks and Caicos, April 23, 2026 – Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force strengthened community ties through
worship and outreach on Sunday, April 12, with coordinated church engagements in both Grand Turk and Providenciales.
In Grand Turk, officers from the local police station attended a service at the Methodist Church, led by Reverend Frednor Toussaint. The visit was headed by Inspector Jeremy Jones, with Sergeants Marlon Morse and Aquina Martin, along with Detective Police Constable Philip Smith also in attendance.
The service focused on themes of forgiveness and healing, with Reverend Toussaint encouraging congregants to release past burdens and embrace a path toward restoration. Following the service, officers remained to interact with members of the congregation, reinforcing a visible and approachable presence within the community.
At the same time in Providenciales, the Force’s Safeguarding and Public Protection Unit marked Child Abuse Prevention Month with a special church service at the New Testament Church in Blue Hills. Senior leadership was present, including Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey, Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams, Acting Deputy Commissioner Kendall Grant and Assistant Commissioner Darron Williams, alongside officers from across various divisions.
The twin engagements reflect ongoing efforts by the police to connect with communities beyond enforcement, using faith-based outreach and public engagement to promote trust, awareness and support across the islands.
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Turks and Caicos, April 23, 2026 – Moments of reflection, laughter and service came together in Grand Turk on April 13 as officers of
the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force took time to honour retired colleagues while continuing outreach across the community.
Officers attached to the Grand Turk Police Station visited several former members of the Force, creating a day filled with nostalgia as the retirees shared memories of their years in uniform. The exchanges were warm and heartfelt, with many expressing appreciation for being remembered and recognised for their contributions to national service.
Among those visited was retired Superintendent Ralph Doughty, noted for his role in establishing the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Cricket Team. The team also paid visits to former Sergeant Conrad Thomas, former Inspector Benjamin Harvey, Corporal Leroy King, Sergeant George Worrell, Superintendent Marc Henry and Acting Inspector Tomiko Glinton.
The visiting group included Inspector Jeremy Jones, Sergeants Kavin Mars and Aquina Martin, and Constable Hussein Higgs. During the
visits, Superintendent Willet Harvey presented tokens of appreciation to Mr. Doughty and Mr. Glinton in recognition of their service.
The day extended beyond honouring past officers. Welfare checks were also carried out for elderly residents in the community, including Yvonne Lightbourne, Pastor Mary Forbes and Edith Mesa, as officers continued efforts to support and engage with vulnerable groups.
Meanwhile, in a parallel outreach effort, Constables Jeffrey Castillo and Demi Alexis visited the Ona Glinton Primary School, where they led a “Good Touch, Bad Touch” awareness session for children aged four to seven, focusing on personal safety and protection.
The initiative highlights the Force’s continued commitment to community policing—bridging generations of service while maintaining a visible and supportive presence across Grand Turk.
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PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS: Experience Turks and Caicos is pleased to announce that the Turks and Caicos
Islands has been nominated in nine categories in the 2026 World Travel Awards.
These nominations once again underscore the destination’s strength in offering a diverse and high-quality tourism product across our multi-island landscape.
The Turks and Caicos Islands has been nominated in the following categories:
- Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination
- Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination
- Caribbean’s Leading Destination
- Caribbean’s Leading Dive Destination
- Caribbean’s Leading Family Travel Destination
- Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination
- Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination
- Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board
- Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination
Interim CEO Consultant, Mr. Paul Pennicook, welcomed the nominations.
“The World Travel Awards is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious recognition programmes in global tourism, and the Turks and Caicos Islands has consistently featured among its top honourees. We are delighted to see our destination recognised across key niche areas, which speaks to the dedication of our stakeholders and partners in strengthening and elevating our tourism offerings,” he said.
The Turks and Caicos Islands has won the Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination award for 11 consecutive years and has also secured the Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination title for seven consecutive years.
Voting is now open across all regions, with both industry professionals and consumers invited to cast their votes. To participate, visit https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote and register to vote.
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