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ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE OFFICIAL REVISED EDITION OF THE LAWS OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS PHOTO COMPETITION

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands – Monday, 11^th May 2026: Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC is pleased to announce the winners of the Official Revised Edition of the Laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands Photo Competition, which was open from 16 to 27 February 2026.

The competition invited students across the Turks and Caicos Islands, including the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (“TCICC”) to submit photographs showcasing the beauty, culture, and unique landmarks of the Turks and Caicos Islands for inclusion on the official publication and cover photo of the soon-to-be-released, Revised Edition of the Laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands USB and online version.

Following careful consideration of all entries received, the Attorney General’s Chambers is delighted to announce the following winners:

First Place winner, Ms. Margaret Lewis, a TCICC student, for her photo of The Boiling Hole, South Caicos.  Ms. Lewis’ captivating photograph of the Boiling Hole in South Caicos was selected as the winning image because of its vibrant colours and depiction of a national landmark.  It will appear on the cover page.

Second Place winner is Ms. Akeela Alexander Valdez, another TCICC student, for her photo of the T-shaped Black Rocks in the Sea along the beautiful white sandy beaches and brilliant sea blues. 

Third Place winner is Mr. Nathan Williams, also a TCICC student, for his photo of The Lighthouse, Grand Turk, another culturally significant landmark.

Prizes were presented to the winners at brief ceremonies held this week at the Attorney General’s Chambers locations on Providenciales and Grand Turk, where winners were formally recognised.  The presentations celebrated the creativity and talent demonstrated by the students and highlighted the importance of community engagement in preserving and showcasing the natural beauty and heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands through photography.

The Hon. Attorney General, Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC extended sincere thanks to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Dr. Gogontle Gatang-McCartney and the Legislative Drafting Division of her Chambers for this worthy community focused initiative for the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands as a means of bringing them closer to the production of the Laws of the Islands and as a means of showcasing the historical and culturally significant places in the Islands.  She also congratulated all three winners and expressed appreciation to each and every participant who contributed to the success of the competition.  The Hon. Attorney General also thanked all of the participating educational institutions across the Turks and Caicos Islands, especially the TCICC for such strong support and encouragement of student participation in this initiative.

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Attorney General’s Chambers Launches 2026 Student Photo Competition

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, 13 February 2026 – The Attorney General’s Chambers is inviting students across the Turks and Caicos Islands to participate in its 2026 Student Photo Competition.

The Chambers is seeking a student-taken photograph to be featured as the official cover image for the Revised Edition of the Laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands 2026 (USB and Online Version).

The competition is open to all primary, high school, and college students up to 22 years of age who are attending school in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Students are encouraged to submit photographs that capture the beauty or culture of TCI including landmarks, beaches, historic buildings, nature, or other special places.

Submission Period: 16 February 2026 – 27 February 2026

Email Entries To: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cash prizes will be awarded:

1st Prize – $600

2nd Prize – $400

3rd Prize – $200

The winning photograph will appear on the official 2026 Revised Laws publication and will be publicly announced.

For further information, please contact the Attorney General’s Chambers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS: ATTORNEY GENERAL ATTENDS IDB MEETING AIMED AT STRENGTHENING ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER-TERRORIT FINANCING EFFECTIVENESS IN OUR REGION

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands - Friday, 13 February 2026:

Sunday, 8 February 2026 —Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE KC is today attending an event hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on the margins of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Plenary in Mexico City.

The event addresses key priorities across both the preventive and operational dimensions of AML/CFT focusing on Regional experiences on Criminal Extortion and Public-Private Partnerships.

The fifth round FATF Plenary under the two-year Mexican Presidency of Elisa de Anda Madrazo takes place in Mexico City, Mexico on 11­–13 February following working group meetings on 9-10 February.

The Attorney General’s attendance is part of the delegation from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, the regional affiliated body of the FATF chaired by the Attorney General of Barbados, Hon. Dale Marshall SC. Braithwaite Knowles KC is currently Deputy Chair of the CFATF on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands. She is accompanied at the meetings by Ms. Shayone Handfield Gardiner who leads the International Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers.

Commenting on the meeting, Braithwaite Knowles KC said “Understanding regional perspectives and experiences is key to advising the Government on its strategic policies to combat money laundering in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The invitation to attend today’s event as part of a regional group working in the global network to increase effectiveness demonstrates recognition of the important leadership role the Turks and Caicos Islands plays in our regional efforts as well as our commitment to achieving global standards.”

The Turks and Caicos Islands will be assessed by the CFATF in 2028. Collaborative work is ongoing between public and private actors to work together to produce more effective results to combat illicit finance in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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