Winter 2003-2004
- The Changing Landscape January 14, 2004of the Turks & Caicos Islands By Gary Brough, KPMG When KPMG opened our office in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) in September, 1990, TCI was very different from the country we know today. There was only one direct commercial flight into the country — Pan-Am flying from Miami. There were only seven miles of paved ...Read more about this post
- Handmade in the Turks & Caicos: The Evolution of the Middle Caicos Co-Op January 1, 2004Story by Sara Kaufman Long ago, on a small island in the Turks & Caicos, a group of friends wondered why the beautiful baskets, hats and bags made from local palmtops and grasses were so hard to find. This is the story of the Middle Caicos Co-op and their successful efforts to restore pride in traditional ...Read more about this post
- Bringing Up Baby January 1, 2004Photos by Richard Ground This Spring a hummingbird mother chose to build her nest in a frangipani tree outside our screen porch. By cutting a small hole in the screen I was able to share her ups and downs over the next three weeks as she raised her little family — and what a roller-coaster ride ...Read more about this post
- The Green Flash! January 1, 2004Contributed by Paul Dempsey/B. McWilliams ONE OF NATURE’S MOST UNUSUAL AND BEAUTIFUL DISPLAYS, the “Green Flash” leaves a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to have seen it. Jules Verne was struck by its exquisite beauty and in his novel, Le Rayon Vert, expressed his sentiments in verse: “Only those who have seen it, Can know the peace ...Read more about this post
- Fit for a Queen: January 1, 2004Queen Angel Condominium Resort By Kathy Borsuk Not everyone chooses to live beachfront, especially as prices for such properties on Providenciales escalate into the stratosphere. Investor representative Cosmo Kerr has long recognized the need for reasonably priced condominium suites in a prime location that offers panoramic views, a range of amenities and easy beach access. He believes ...Read more about this post
- A Tale of Two Pirates January 1, 2004By Anthony Sweeting Most of the men who made up the West Indies pirate fraternity were rough, crude and uneducated. Many were formerly indentured servants or came from the pressed ranks of the navies, having been sandbagged down some dark alley or outside a tavern after too good a night out. Life on board the navy ships ...Read more about this post
- Positive Returns? January 1, 2004Absolutely, with Offshore Variable Annunities By Mark Smallwood, TEP, Smallwood Insurance Company Ltd. In the last few years, the offshore financial sector has been undergoing dramatic changes. The Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), albeit a relatively small boutique financial jurisdiction, has been playing its part in introducing a braod array of laws and regulations to ensure a ...Read more about this post
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This spectacular shot was captured by Seth Willingham, also known as @waterproject on Instagram. He’s been a professional photographer for 15 years, traveling the world capturing images of nature from beautiful destinations. He says, " From the moment I first saw Turks & Caicos from the airplane window I knew this place was going to be different. On our first night at Grace Bay, we were blessed with a glorious sunset and the colors of the sky and water were truly mind blowing."
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