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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...

Malik Beasley and Model Girlfriend Natalia Garibotto’s Turks & Caicos Getaway Preceded Gambling Allegations
Malik Beasley (Image via Getty) NBA star Malik Beasley and his girlfriend, Brazilian model Natalia Garibotto, recently enjoyed a high-profile vacation in Turks & Caicos—just days before Beasley became the subject of a federal gambling...

Business pressure mounts as JCC, JMEA join calls for transparency in FID appointment
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) have joined mounting calls for the Government to explain the removal of a key law enforcement requirement from the top job at the Financial...

FIFA Appoints Talent Coach, Eilidh Mackay, to Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association
The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is thrilled to announce its participation in FIFA’s prestigious global Talent Development Scheme (TDS), an initiative dedicated to nurturing young athletes with exceptional potential. This...

Top advisor is detained 'for having t-shirt with a political message' after returning from Turks and Caicos
A political advisor who's worked on Democratic and Republican campaigns said he was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents after returning from a vacation in Turks and Caicos. On June 20, Rick Taylor, a Los Angeles-based political...

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...

8 Safest Places To Travel To In The Caribbean
Source: Melanie Hobson / EyeEm / Getty When most people think of the Caribbean, they imagine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a laid-back lifestyle. And while the region is known for its breathtaking beauty and warm hospitality, safety is...
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...

Hotels We Love: Salterra
I arrived in South Caicos, a quiet island on the southeastern end of the Turks and Caicos island chain, ready for a break from the chaos of motherhood. As our direct flight from Miami descended toward the airport—a single story building surrounded...

British overseas territories miss final deadline to crack down on ‘dirty money’
The UK is edging towards a constitutional showdown with some of its overseas territories after offshore financial havens missed a final deadline to introduce corporate transparency measures aimed at cracking down on “dirty money”. Five overseas...

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...

'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nicole Scherzinger, 47, sizzles in animal-print bikini: ‘Hot AF!’
Nicole Scherzinger brought the heat in a zebra-print bikini while celebrating her 47th birthday on the beach. The former Pussycat Dolls singer took to Instagram Sunday to show off her figure in the tiny two-piece as she frolicked in the sand. She...

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...