Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos Islands Ramping Up Green Efforts

Ritz-Carlton Coming to Turks and Caicos

Above: Grace Bay Beach By Alexander Britell ST THOMAS — A Ritz-Carlton resort is coming to Turks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Dr Rufus Ewing announced ahead of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference in …

This Is the New Villa at Turks and Caicos’ Amanyara Resort

Above: the new villa at the Amanyara resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Amanyara Resort in Turks and Caicos has added a brand-new villa, Amanresorts announced. The six-bedroom beachside property has a total of 14,450 square feet, twice the …

Caribbean Begins Recovery Efforts After Tropical Storm Cristobal

Above: recovery work in Turks and Caicos (Photo: OPTCI) By the Caribbean Journal staff The northern Caribbean region is beginning recovery efforts in the wake of Tropical Storm Cristobal. The storm caused damage in several parts of the region, including …

Turks and Caicos Tourist Arrivals Up 25 Percent in First Half

Above: Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands received a total of 199,347 stopover arrivals in the first half of 2014, a 25 percent increase compared to the same period in 2013, according to …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Turks and Caicos

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Adam Shively, who sent in this snapshot of sunset at Beaches Turks and Caicos. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the …

Turks and Caicos Eyes “Significant Boost” in Visitor Arrivals

Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands envisions a “significant boost” for its tourism arrivals, according to Premier and Tourism Minister Dr Rufus Ewing. The Premier, who was addressing the House …

Turks and Caicos Islands Gets First-Ever S&P Sovereign Credit Rating

Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands has received its first-ever sovereign credit rating from Standard & Poor’s. The British Overseas Territory received a rating of “BBB+/A-2” from the New York-based …

Turks and Caicos, Province of Canada?

Above: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper meeting Monday with Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Dr Rufus Ewing (Photo: OPM Canada) By the Caribbean Journal staff Should the Turks and Caicos Islands become part of Canada? It may sound strange, but …

Beaches Turks and Caicos Officially Opens Key West Luxury Village

Above: the opening ceremony of the Beaches Turks & Caicos Key West Luxury Village (photos by CJ) By Joshua Martinez CJ Contributor PROVIDENCIALES — The Beaches Turks and Caicos all inclusive resort officially unveiled its new Key West Luxury Village …

Turks and Caicos Reports 30 Percent Increase in Stopover Arrivals

Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff Tourist stopover arrivals to the Turks and Caicos Islands rose by 30 percent in the first quarter of 2014, according to data released Thursday by the Turks and Ciacos …

Nine Beach Bars in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

The chalk-white sands of the Turks and Caicos Islands aren’t just great for swimming, relaxing and lounging around. They’re also blessed with some truly good beach bars, particularly on the island of Providenciales. Here are some of our favourites on …

Turks and Caicos Apprehends Sloop Carrying 84 Migrants From Haiti

Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff For the second time in a week, Turks and Caicos Islands authorities have intercepted a sloop carrying migrants from Haiti in the British Overseas Territory’s waters. In a statement, Turks and Caicos Minister …

Turks and Caicos Apprehends Sloop Carrying 114 Migrants From Haiti

Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos has intercepted a sloop carrying 114 migrants from Haiti, officials said on Monday. The sloop was carrying 94 men and 20 women from Haiti, according to the Governor’s office. “It …

Turks and Caicos’ Sailrock Breaks Ground on New Development Phase

Above: the groundbreaking ceremony this week By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sailrock project on South Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands has broken ground on the next phase of its development, the Great House at Sailrock. Turks and …

Turks and Caicos Airport Expansion Project Eyes Late 2014 Debut

Above: a rendering of the completed terminal By the Caribbean Journal staff Construction on the airport terminal expansion project in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is 60 percent complete, according to the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority. The project is …

New Attorney General in Turks and Caicos

Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles has been appointed the new Attorney General of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The move was announced on Monday by Turks and Caicos Governor Peter Beckingham. She …

Caribbean Plate: New Executive Chef at Gansevoort Turks and Caicos

Above: the Gansevoort Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff The Gansevoort Turks and Caicos hotel has named Mahdi Eghnam its new executive chef. Eghnam will be part of a new culinary team, along with food and beverage director …

Turks and Caicos Governor Meets With JW Marriott Developers

Above: a rendering of the planned JW Marriott in Grace Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Governor Peter Beckingham held talks this week with officials from Venezuela’s Desarrollos, which is developing two or three hotel projects in …