The Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage
is led by Minister Honourable Josephine Conolly.

The Ministry’ s Accounting Officer is Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Cherylann Jones
and Deputy Permanent Secretaries, Mr. Arthur Been and Mr. Ronlee James.

The Ministry of Tourism is a government entity responsible for policy development, management and strategic guidance to departments within its remit. The Ministry partners with numerous professionals and industry stakeholders in the private and public sector to support efforts in reaching its goals.

To facilitate prudent stewardship of our environment, heritage and culture, whilst ensuring a Sustainable Tourism Destination, Building National Identity, Environmental Friendliness and Maintaining our Beautiful by Nature shores, Turks and Caicos Islands.”

To support the Enhancement of Tourism and heritage through Sustainable use of the Islands Natural Resources, whilst identifying and mitigating risks to the local economy through the Development of sound Policies and a Legislative Framework.

To drive policies and legislation for the betterment of the Turks and Caicos Tourism Industry;

To provide support to the various departments in fulfilling its mission;

To continue to promote and market the Turks and Caicos as a premier destination;

To develop and promote domestic tourism;

To preserve the historical and recreational resources of the TCI;

To protect our natural and marine resources;

To develop plans and programmes towards a more disaster resilient territory