what’s new from OKAICOS

Temperatures across the northern hemisphere are starting to drop, but here in the Turks and Caicos, bikini and board-short weather continues to dominate the forecast. October is upon us, and whether you’re planning to enjoy the islands’ world-renowned beaches, fly across the waves carried by the wind on a kiteboard or sip sundowners at your…

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powering up new energy plans

Two years ago, Turks and Caicos partnered with its primary electrical utility and a non-profit institute to develop a national clean energy strategy. An agreement signed this fall began the process of implementing it. The agreement approved by the government in October commits the nation to a partnership with electrical utility FortisTCI and U.S.-based nonprofits…

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Last chance for CFWF 2019 tickets

Now in its ninth iteration, the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival (Oct. 31st through Nov. 3rd) has risen from local favorite to regional celebrity, a gourmet celebration of world-class dining at a popular international destination. So for those of you who have not purchased your tickets yet, here is our advice: Book your tickets right…

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ypo members visit the island

Learning, networking and selfies were all part of the fun when members of the Young Presidents Organization’s (YPO) Southeast U.S and Caribbean Regional Chapter came to Turks & Caicos for a three-day conference in late April. With 27,000 members on its worldwide rolls, YPO is a global platform for rising CEOs and entrepreneurs. Its focus:…

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new perks at Sailrock

In addition to enjoying luxury accommodations and top-rated service in a unique Caribbean setting, guests can now earn and redeem Hyatt rewards points for stays at the Sailrock Resort on South Caicos. Thanks to Hyatt’s strategic alliance with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the resort became available to World of Hyatt members and bookable…

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a new year, a new EP for Tom Wardle

If 2019 turns out to be the year UK singer-songwriter Tom Wardle breaks through the pop music wall to become an international celebrity, he’ll always remember it as the year that began at Providenciales’ Shore Club resort. Wardle, 31, got his start in the business as a teenager in his native Nottingham, where he’d grown…

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