Turks and Caicos

A $101 Million Boost for Turks and Caicos
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Development Bank’s board of directors has approved a country strategy for the Turks and Caicos Islands for the next four years, the organization announced. The 2015-2018 strategy proposes financial support of $100.8 million …

A Turks and Caicos Private Island for $60 Million
A significant listing in the Caribbean By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the most expensive properties for sale in the Caribbean: Water Cay. The island, near Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is listed for sale at $60 million with …
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Where To Eat The Best Conch Salad in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos
The best conch salads in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Got conch? If you’re in the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands you definitely should! The scrumptious sea snail, which thrives in the archipelagos’ warm, shallow waters, …
A New Restaurant is Coming to This Turks and Caicos Resort
Asu on the Beach set for debut By Dana NilandCJ Contributor The Alexandra Resort is set to open a new beachfront restaurant in early October. The restaurant is to be named Asú on the Beach, which means “sunset” in Taino, …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Snorkeling in Turks and Caicos
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tawnya Silloway, who sent in this snapshot from a snorkel trip from Villa Moonshadow to West Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Do you have a great photo of the …
The Palms Just Rebranded
Return to The Palms By the Caribbean Journal staff The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos has a new name. The hotel has officially rebranded as The Palms Turks and Caicos, the property announced this week. The property will remain under the …
Afternoon on Grace Bay Beach
Above: the perfect place to spend an afternoon on Grace Bay Beach (CJ Photo) By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor PROVIDENCIALES — I don’t know what they call these chairs. These short beach chairs that are so low-slung that your bum …
Caribbean Home: This Villa Just Listed in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Above: the canalfront villa is located in Providenciales By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new luxury villa on the block in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The 4,044-square-foot property in Providenciales has hit the block for $1.85 million, according …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Finding Blue in Turks and Caicos
The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal Renato Rebelo, who took this beautiful shot on Grace Bay in Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Did you take a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tawnya Silloway of Colorado Springs, Colo., who sent in this beautiful photo of sunrise off the dock at Villa Moon Shadow in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Do you have a …
Turks and Caicos Premier Urges Tourism Sector on Local Employment
Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Premier Dr Rufus Ewing is calling on the territory’s tourism sector to give locals more opportunities for “meaningful gainful employment.” He also said he was urging the Immigration and Labour …
Turks and Caicos is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Tourism Destination
Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By Alexander Britell MIAMI — The Turks and Caicos Islands is the fastest-growing tourism destination in the wider Caribbean region, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board reported a 50 percent …
Four Things You Should Buy in the Turks and Caicos Islands
By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Souvenir-hunting on Salt Cay? Looking for a memento on Middle Caicos? Put down that made-in-Taiwan T-shirt and snap up these locally made TCI buys. Sakaja, the private-label hot sauce sold exclusively at Da Conch Shack …
A New Airport Lounge in Turks and Caicos
By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor The VIP Flyers Club, the premium lounge at the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Providenciales International Airport, has reopened for business. Now able to accommodate 50 passengers, the airside sanctuary boasts new furnishings and private restrooms. …
Turks and Caicos Islands Names New Police Commissioner
Above: Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands has named James Smith the British Overseas Territory’s new police commissioner. Smith’s appointment was announced by TCI Governor Peter Beckingham on Wednesday. Smith is a former …
Haiti Hosts Turks and Caicos Delegation
Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Governor Peter Beckingham led a delegation to Haiti last week at the invitation of the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the visit to Port-au-Prince was to finalize …