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Punta Cana Is Getting a New Adults-Only All-Inclusive — With 239 Suites, Swim-Up Rooms, and a Wave Pool

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Another adults-only all-inclusive is coming to Punta Cana Playa Bávaro runs for miles along the eastern edge of the Dominican Republic, a stretch of white sand lined with palms and large resorts facing the Caribbean. It’s the center of tourism in Punta Cana, the place most travelers picture when they think about the country’s Caribbean coast. […]

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Peter Beckingham Appointed New Governor of Turks and Caicos

Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff Peter Beckingham has been appointed the new Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the United Kingdom announced. Beckingham will be succeeding Governor Ric Todd, who will be transferring to “another diplomatic service appointment,” according to a statement. Beckingham, who is currently the Deputy High Commissioner in India, […]

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UK Warship Patrols Waters Between Turks and Caicos and Haiti

Above: the Wave Knight By the Caribbean Journal staff A United Kingdom warship patrolled the waters between the Turks and Caicos Islands and Haiti on Sunday, following a request by the office of Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd. The request came after what the Governor’s office called a “recent flurry of attempts to enter […]

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Todd: UK Wants "Strong Two-Way Relationship" With Turks and Caicos

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands has had a democratic government for more than three months, and Governor Ric Todd said the UK sees “many positives” in the manner in which the government has conducted its business. Todd issued a statement to reflect […]


UK Warship Patrols Waters Between Turks and Caicos and Haiti

Above: the government of Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff The government Turks and Caicos is planning to convene a Commission for Independence mandated to define the process required to achieve independence, Governor Ric Todd announced at his Throne Speech Wednesday. “My government holds as one of its greatest charges, the responsibility of […]

Turks and Caicos Governor Appoints Final Two Members to House of Assembly

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd has appointed the final two members of the territory’s House of Assembly, in accordance with the Turks and Caicos Constitution Order 2011. The two appointed members are Ruth Delores Blackman and the Opposition’s appointed member, Clarence […]

Turks and Caicos Government Planning Major Tourism Push

Above: Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands House of Assembly officially reopened, following a ceremony Wednesday, with tourism at the forefront. Governor Ric Todd’s Throne Speech outlined a major push on tourism, looking to new tourism niches and new markets including South America and Asia. Todd said revitalizing […]

Turks and Caicos Government Assigns Ministerial Portfolios

Above: Turks and Caicos Premier By the Caribbean Journal staff Portfolios have officially been assigned to the Turks and Caicos’ new Ministers, Governor Ric Todd announced Friday. In accordance with the advice of Premier Dr Rufus Ewing, the Governor has sworn in the new members to the following ministerial responsibilities: Premier, with responsibility for Investment […]

Dr Rufus Ewing Sworn in as New Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands

Above: Dr Rufus Ewing being sworn in on Tuesday By the Caribbean Journal staff Dr Rufus Ewing has been sworn in by Governor Ric Todd as the new Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The ceremony took place Tuesday at Todd’s office in Grand Turk following the Progressive National Party’s one-seat victory in last […]

Turks and Caicos Governor: House of Assembly to Decide High-Rise Question

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff A democratically-elected House of Assembly and government will decide whether to change existing legislation to permit high-rise developments, Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd said Monday. The decision related to a proposal for a 28-story high-rise development on Providenciales called “Skyline.” That […]

Turks and Caicos Election Results Confirmed Following Recount

Above: TCI (Photo: Turks and Caicos Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff The results from Friday’s election in Turks and Caicos have been confirmed following a recount held Monday. The Progressive National Party finished with eight seats in the House of Assembly, with the People’s Democratic Movement finishing with seven seats. Now, PNP Leader Rufus […]

Haiti Plans to Open Consulate in Turks and Caicos Islands By November

By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from Haiti visited Turks and Caicos Tuesday to discuss the former’s plans to open a consulate in Providenciales. The consulate will allow Haitian residents in TCI to process official documents locally. It was among the subjects of talks between the two sides. Representing Haiti were Jacques Nixon Myrthil, […]

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