The Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) Government, Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), together with the Turks & Caicos Swimming Federation and local Shark Conservationist, Tina Randall, celebrated World Oceans Day, Monday 8 June 2015, with students from the Providenciales Youth Centre.
15 students took the opportunity to learn basic swimming skills to ensure that they can enjoy swimming in both the pool and the sea.
Premier (Acting), Hon. Akierra Missick, Minister of Education, Youth, Sport and Libraries stated; “It’s very important that our young people continue to find ways to stay active, it remains an initiative of this government to promote healthy people and a healthy environment, programs like this allow that to happen.
“We hope to grow this initiative and encourage more of TCI’s youth to get into the water, and appreciate the TCI’s beautiful turquoise waters!”
Hon. Porsha Stubbs, Minister Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture added; “It was all so exciting, the kids were so excited! I enjoyed seeing our children take such an interest in our beautiful beaches.
“DEMA and I would like to thank Tina Randall, the TCI Swimming Federation, Turks & Caicos Sailing Association and the individual volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to coach and assist”
If you, your school or organisation would like more information on how you can learn to swim, or why the ocean is in need of serious conservation please contact DEMA’s Environment Outreach Coordinator, Amy Avenant, at 338-4176 or