Department of Culture and Heritage TCI

Department of Culture and Heritage TCI The Department of Culture is responsible for the promotion and advocacy of the Turks and Caicos' history

Vision

A Turks and Caicos Islands, where our cultural identity is lived, celebrated, protected, and passed on, strengthening national pride and uniting all who call these islands home. Mission

To safeguard, promote, and elevate the cultural and historical heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands through education, preservation, community engagement, and creative industry development, ensuring ou

r traditions, stories, and identity endure for future generations. Aim

To preserve the cultural legacy of the Turks and Caicos Islands while empowering communities, creatives, and cultural practitioners to participate in shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable national cultural landscape.

31/03/2026

๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—” ๐—ซ๐—ฉ!

Taking part in CARIFESTA XV in Barbados (August 22โ€“31, 2025) was more than just a cultural exchange for the Turks and Caicos Islands - it was the beginning of something truly special.

Led by the Department of Culture, our delegation proudly represented the islands, including three outstanding student ambassadors:

โ€ขAโ€™navia Mantock - HJ Robinson High School (Grand Turk)
โ€ขAkili Francis - Marjorie Basden High School (South Caicos)
โ€ขBrentanae Smith - Raymond Gardiner High School (North Caicos)

Through the Youth Jamboree, these students experienced a โ€œclassroom without walls,โ€ connecting with Caribbean peers and celebrating our shared identity.

And now, we are proud to celebrate an incredible achievement!

Akili Francis has won FIRST PLACE in the โ€œEchoes of Us โ€“ Our Voice. Our Vibe.โ€ competition in the Music Songwriting Category!

His winning piece, โ€œRip Saw Music - Festival of Roots and Rhythm,โ€ was inspired by his journey to CARIFESTA XV. What began as just a flight became a powerful reminder: we arrive as strangers, but we always leave as family.

Rooted in authentic Turks and Caicos Rip Saw music, his composition beautifully blends our national identity with the wider Caribbean spirit - celebrating unity, heritage, and pride.

โ€œDifferent nations, one Caribbean, one heart.โ€

Join us in congratulating Akili on this outstanding accomplishment! His success is a testament to the talent, creativity, and cultural pride of our youth.

The legacy of CARIFESTA XV lives on - and Turks and Caicos continues to make its mark on the regional stage.

๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—•๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—ž ๐—๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—š๐—ข๐—ง ๐— ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š!Hosted by the Department of Culture & Heritage and the Department of Youth Affairs, ...
23/03/2026

๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—•๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—ž ๐—๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—š๐—ข๐—ง ๐— ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š!

Hosted by the Department of Culture & Heritage and the Department of Youth Affairs, Camp Discovery: Easter Edition is the perfect way for your child to learn, explore, and have fun this holiday!

๐Ÿ“… April 7-10, 2026
โฐ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Drop off at 8:30 AM
๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿง’๐Ÿฝ Ages 7-15

โœจ Activities include:
โœ”๏ธ Kite Making & Flying
โœ”๏ธ Arts & Crafts
โœ”๏ธ STEM Activities
โœ”๏ธ Cultural Experiences
โœ”๏ธ Field Trips & MORE!

๐Ÿ“ Locations: Grand Turk, South Caicos, North & Middle Caicos & Providenciales

๐Ÿšจ Limited spaces available - register today!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Scan the QR code or click the link below to secure your spot:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/62wULG1maX

Give your child a fun-filled, enriching Easter experience theyโ€™ll never forget!

๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ, ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒStudents at Marjorie Basden High School (MBHS) on South Caicos recently took...
16/03/2026

๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ, ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ

Students at Marjorie Basden High School (MBHS) on South Caicos recently took part in a Straw Plaiting Workshop hosted by the Department of Culture and Heritage. Guided by Mrs. Daphne Forbes, students learned traditional plaiting techniques and proudly created their own beautiful handcrafted bags.

This workshop is part of the Departmentโ€™s ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands by ensuring that traditional skills are passed on to the next generation.

Similar workshops have also been facilitated at Clement Howell High School (CHHS) and Helena Jones Robinson High School (HJRHS), helping to keep this important cultural tradition alive among our youth.

The Department of Culture and Heritage was proud to support Eliza Simons Primary School and Ona Glinton Primary School w...
13/03/2026

The Department of Culture and Heritage was proud to support Eliza Simons Primary School and Ona Glinton Primary School with musical instruments, helping to strengthen the performing arts in our schools.

By investing in these resources, we are helping to preserve the musical heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands and keep the sounds of Rake & Scrape alive for future generations.



Join us for the 3rd Annual Local Studies Competition. Where we unite families and educators to test their knowledge of ...
18/02/2026

Join us for the 3rd Annual Local Studies Competition. Where we unite families and educators to test their knowledge of Turks and Caicos history, heritage, and identity.

Monday 2 March 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex, Providenciales

Watch live: Turks & Caicos Islands Government
Hosted by Super P

If you want global recognition, bigger opportunities, and your name in the cultural record of the Turks and Caicos, this...
04/02/2026

If you want global recognition, bigger opportunities, and your name in the cultural record of the Turks and Caicos, this is where you start.

Join the TCI Artist Registry! Visit our website at tciartistregistry.com

This is the official national directory for Turks and Caicos creatives, backed by the Department of Culture & Heritage, ...
02/02/2026

This is the official national directory for Turks and Caicos creatives, backed by the Department of Culture & Heritage, created to showcase our talent at home to the world.

Registration gives you national recognition, a professional online profile, and access to opportunities such as major cultural events, training at home and abroad, grants and business support, arts scholarships, and the chance to represent TCI as a Cultural Ambassador.

If you sing, dance, paint, design, weave, write, perform or create in any form, this is for you.

Enrol now and put your artistry on the map. Scan the QR code or visit tciartistregistry.com to register.

30/01/2026

If youโ€™re an artist, performer or creative from the Turks and Caicos, this is your call. Join the TCI Artist Registry and put your work on the map.

To register, visit- tciartistregistry.com

Music: khamlionmusic_

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Ministry Education, Youth, Sports, And Culture
Providenciales
TKCA1ZZ

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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