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The Turks and Caicos Islands attends Green Overseas Climate Change Resilience Community Regional Workshop on Coastal Hazards
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Wednesday, 18 June 2025: The Turks and Caicos Islands participated in The Green Overseas (GO) Climate Change Resilience Community...

$250m for nat'l security projects
The government has allocated over $250 million in this fiscal period for projects within the Ministry of National Security, Financial Secretary Simon Wilson noted yesterday. The budget includes a $90 million prison, a $100 million modernization of...

The Best Room At... South Bank
Turks and Caicos, a collection of 40 islands and cays tucked southeast of the Bahamas, has always drawn travelers to its brilliant blue waters, silky white sand, spectacular coral reefs, and endless sunshine. When South Bank opened last November...

I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...

These Turks and Caicos Sister Resorts Double the All-Inclusive Promise
From the food and culture to the sun-soaked beaches opposite the turquoise sea, the islands that comprise the Turks and Caicos are distinctly Caribbean. You’ll hear it in the voices of the hospitality and tourism workers there who hail from...

The 5 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Turks and Caicos, From Private-Island Luxury to Family Fun
Turks and Caicos isn’t known for endless rows of all-inclusive resorts. In fact, compared to other Caribbean destinations, the options here are surprisingly few. But what the destination lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality....

Wesly Dumorne: From Security to Spotter to Boat Captain at Beaches Turks and Caicos
Beaches Turks and Caicos Dive Shop Manager Elvis Grant (left) congratulates Wesly Dumone on his recent promotion to the rank of Captain in the Watersports department at the resort Sailing and exploring the high seas has always been a fascination...

Turks and Caicos Business Outlook 2025 returns with focus on inclusive and sustainable growth
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Turks and Caicos Islands Business Outlook (TCIBO) will once again serve as the vital platform for convening senior government officials, business leaders, and investors for high-level dialogue on the future of the nation’s...
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Body Was Found 20 Minutes from Where Brian Tarrence Vanished on Anniversary Trip, Says Private Investigator
NEED TO KNOW Police in Turks and Caicos found a badly decomposing body while searching for missing New York City man Brian Tarrence, 51, who vanished while visiting the island in late June Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the body The...

Rain chances slim as heat index soars in Florida. Here’s when things change
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is under the firm grip of summer as a strong ridge of high pressure stretches from the western Atlantic into the state. Tes Bermuda High is stacked through the atmosphere, keeping weather relatively quiet early in the week,...

Tides Turning: How U.S. Travelers Are Testing Turks & Caicos’ Resilience
As summer bookings waver, Experience Turks and Caicos leads a strategic push to keep the destination top of mind — betting on brand strength, regional growth, and a winter resurgence. By Deandrea Hamilton | Editor Turks and Caicos is facing a...

TCI’s Green Paper Charts Ambitious Economic Path for Independence
Deandrea Hamilton | Editor Turks and Caicos, June 28, 2025 – The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has taken a bold step toward reimagining its economic future with the presentation of a Green Paper on independence, outlining an ambitious blueprint...

New Oceanfront Dining Concept Embodies Turks & Caicos As Hot Dining Destination
Turks and Caicos is a trendy spot to enjoy gorgeous blue waters and incredible beaches. But aside from appreciating the marine life and natural beauty, this island has increasingly become a hot culinary destination. Wymara Resort + Villas has long...

Marriott International’s Caribbean Luxury Resorts Lead the Way
As the travel industry enters the second half of 2025, a new wave of behavior is shaping how and where people vacation. From spur-of-the-moment bookings and multi-generational traditions to mindful escapes and emerging luxury destinations, this...

Aman to launch its first Janu in the Americas in the Turks and Caicos
Janu Turks and Caicos will be set within a 7,284-hectare nature reserve, bordering the Northwest Point Marine National Park. Currently under construction, the hotel is promising “abundant venues for wellness, dining and socialising, drawing...

Aman Group Unveils Janu Turks and Caicos Resort
Aman Group unveils Janu Turks and Caicos, the brand’s first destination in the Americas and a bold step in its global expansion. Situated along the pristine shores of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, this upcoming resort marks the...

When an American Goes Missing in Paradise
In June, Brian Tarrence of New York and his wife, Maria, decided to head to the Caribbean to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. They chose Turks & Caicos as their destination and opted to stay in Grace Bay, one of the most popular tourist...
Veteran LA political adviser detained at US airport – and thinks having Obama-Biden T-shirt in his luggage may have been why
Customs and Border Protection held a veteran political adviser for 45 minutes after returning to the U.S. from a vacation. Rick Taylor thought it may have been because of his Obama-Biden T-shirt in his luggage. Taylor, 71, was returning home from...

'Are you from California?' Political advisor said he was detained at airport after confirming he's from L.A.
Veteran Los Angeles political consultant Rick Taylor said he was pulled aside by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents while returning from a trip abroad, asked if he was from California and then separated from his family and put in a holding...

'Are you from California?' Political advisor said he was detained at airport after confirming he's from L.A.
Veteran Los Angeles political consultant Rick Taylor said he was pulled aside by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents while returning from a trip abroad, asked if he was from California and then separated from his family and put in a holding...