Resort Report

The ups and downs of the sisal industry on the Caicos Islands. By Jeff Dodge The production of sisal fibre on the Caicos Islands in the mid to late 19th century was an effort to find a crop that would grow on land Loyalists from America had originally planted in cotton. In addition, the government in 1889 ...

Shine beyond limits: Shakem Charles is 2025 TCI Top Model By Courtney Robinson, Founder & Executive Producer TCI Top Model Contest ~ Photos By Renau Destine Photos shot on location at Villa Solara, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands The summer of 2025 marked more than just the return of the TCI Top Model Contest after a decade-long hiatus. ...

Charcoal production is driving forest loss in Turks & Caicos. Photos By Agile LeVin, Visit Turks & Caicos Islands The Summer 2025 issue of Times of the Islands included the feature article “Clearing Away Paradise” by Ben Stubenberg. It described how rampant construction in the Turks & Caicos Islands, especially on Providenciales, is leading to the widespread ...

A look inside the steady vision of TCI’s Premier C. Washington Misick By Davidson E. Louis ~ Photos By Peter Wagner “The Compass and the Clock” is a metaphor that Turks & Caicos Islands Premier Charles Washington Misick lives by. It symbolizes purpose over pressure, and time guided by values. There is something so striking about TCI Premier ...

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty offers an EPIC theater experience. By Evangelia Ganosellis ~ Photos Courtesy Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty In the ever-evolving world of luxury real estate, first impressions are everything. Whether it’s a breathtaking ocean view from a villa terrace or the exquisitely designed entrance to a residential resort, the initial experience ...

Facts versus fiction when it comes to sharks. Story & Photos By Kelly Currington Fifty shades of turquoise; this is one of the first sights everyone sees as they fly into the Turks & Caicos Islands. There are so many variations of aqua and emerald that it can’t be described with words—you have to see it for ...

Mutant ninja pupfish. By Dr. Eric S. Cole Most residents and visitors to the Turks & Caicos Islands are naturally drawn to their magnificent beaches and open waters. A few rare and restless souls explore the more remote—and perhaps less inviting— inland marine ponds. These “Anchialine” ponds are unique in that they provide refuge and habitat to ...

Marine research for our changing climate. By Danielle Backman, Waterfront and Program Assistant ~ Edited by Yuqian Zhang, Ph.D., Resident Lecturer in Marine Conservation Governance, The School for Field Studies, Center for Marine Resource Studies, South Caicos For over 40 years, The School for Field Studies (SFS) has been transforming lives by inspiring students to become global ...

The oddly shaped boxfish. By Lydia A. Harris ~ Edited by C.E. O’Brien, Ph.D., The School for Field Studies, Center for Marine Resource Studies, South Caicos Ask someone to draw a fish, and you can probably guess the basic shape they will draw:  a horizontal oval with a triangle on one end for a tail. Easy enough, ...

Can TCI’s native species still be saved? By Ben Stubenberg As the first rays of a golden sun peak above the pale blue sea and peer through cotton ball clouds, the island jitneys drop off construction crews at building sites all around Providenciales. In the cool morning air, before the heat of the day sets in, the ...

The life and times of MV River Arc a.k.a. Helene Waller. Story & Images By John Hopkins and Nicole Skakun Shipwrecks have fascinated people ever since ships sailed the oceans; the fates of most wrecks lost in time. Known stories involve storms, navigation errors, insurance scams, smuggling, piracy, treachery, warfare, drunken captains, mutinous crews, and rivalries, to ...

The failed attempts to produce salt on West Caicos. Story & Historical Images By Jeff Dodge Most readers are aware that salt was once the most important industry on the Turks & Caicos Islands. This important commodity was discovered in the mid 1600s by sailors from Bermuda on their way to trade with the West Indies. They ...

Clarence Jolly had vision for moving the TCI forward. By Dr. Carlton Mills and Debby-Lee Mills Clarence T. Jolly Sr. (as he liked to be known), was a Turks & Caicos man with a vision for moving his country forward. Sadly, he was perceived by some as an invader of a territory that was apparently reserved for ...

Rare early picture postcards of the Turks & Caicos Islands. By Jeff Dodge Editor’s note: Jeff Dodge is a deltiologist (a person who collects postcards for a hobby), historian, and valuable and stalwart contributor to Times of the Islands for over a decade. His initial articles focused on the early postcards of the Turks & Caicos Islands ...

Enjoying a night at South Bank’s new restaurant Lua. By Kathy Borsuk ~ Photos By Lemens Welch & Elemento Photography When I heard the name of South Bank’s first restaurant was Lua, I envisioned a tropical oasis tickled by a warm ocean breeze; a tranquil setting designed to soothe the senses. After witnessing the thoughtful, measured design ...