Tag: Turks and Caicos
The Turks and Caicos Island’s Barrier Reef
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are home to the third largest barrier reef in the world. In addition to providing some of the best snorkeling and diving opportunities on the planet, the barrier reef keeps the pristine waters of Grace Bay Beach so clear and blue. It is not surprise that Grace Bay Beach […]
May 2, 2016
Grouper Off the Menu in Turks and Caicos to Prevent Overfishing
Even at Mr. Groupers in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) the local restauranteur is forced to serve frozen grouper. For the first time in history, the country has implemented a closed season for the Nassau Grouper. Pursuant to an order from the Turks and Caicos Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), grouper fishing […]
February 8, 2016
No Currency Conversion in Turks & Caicos
For Americans traveling to Turks & Caicos there is no need to worry about converting money or returning home from vacation with a pocket full of coins you will never use. The official currency is the U.S. dollar. Like 50 countries across the globe, he Caribbean island chain does not mint its own money. The […]
February 9, 2015
Providenciales Missionary Elevated To Bishop
Monsignor Peter Baldacchino, affectionately called, “Fr. Peter,” was taking out the trash when Archbishop Wenski called to tell him that he had been elevated to Bishop. “We do everything. We wash the plates, we wash the laundry,” Fr. Peter said as if annoyed by the interruption. “He’s been in the trenches. He’s not a bureaucrat,” […]
March 31, 2014
Turks and Caicos Island Rated Top Ten
The readers of Conde Naste Traveler recently named the Turks and Caicos Islands one of “Top 10 Islands in the Caribbean & Atlantic.” The Turks and Caicos Islands consists of a string of islands, mostly uninhabited with a total native population of just a little over 10,000 inhabitants. The string of islands is protected on […]
February 3, 2014
Archbishop Myers Dedicates New Church in Turks and Caicos
Archbishop John J. Myers dedicated the newly constructed Catholic church of Our Lady of Divine Providence at Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) on February 5, 2012. Damian Roderic Todd, the Royal Governor of TCI and over 700 people filled the new Church in Turks and Caicos, with Msgr. Peter Baldacchino presiding. Our Lady of […]
April 18, 2012