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As one of the oldest arts used by man and still the most widely used in the world, masonry is one skill that can go a long way. Although it is sometimes overlooked, it is vital in the building world for building walls, tunnels and even homes. If you are one who appreciates this skill…

Who doesn’t love a great smile? With studies showing that the smile is the first physical feature that most people notice, it would be remiss of us to not think it’s important. Consequently there is a real need for skilled people to help the rest of society stay on top of their game when it…

As one of the most important life skills to learn, it is easy to see why one would aspire to study and work in this field. Communication is the basis of our lives which makes it pivotal in business and professional settings as without effective communication, success would be unrealisable. If you are among that…

Every building that is erected needs someone to first design it, and with development projects springing up around the Turks and Caicos Islands, this couldn’t be more needed than it is today. Whether through commercial, residential, or green architecture, persons in this field are essential in the safe, aesthetic, intentional and environmentally friendly development of…

With the United Nations forecasting that 60% of people will be living in urban areas by 2030, this provides not only challenges but also opportunities for sustainable development. We, in the Turks and Caicos, are not exempt from these opportunities as our islands and population is growing and will likely continue to grow. This means…

Health and fitness go hand in hand. Sports Management is an important field to promote the wellness of entire nations. Although there has been more focus on sports by the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands, sports, as an industry is relevant to everyone. If you are passionate about bringing sports and fitness to…

Money may make the world go round, but business brings that money in. As the world began to globalise, International Business became more important and continues to be at the forefront of nearly all the innovation and development that we see around us. In the Turks and Caicos, although we live in a small country,…

Prevention is better than cure – and as a country located in a region that is known to experience natural disasters, this maxim should be one that we take to heart. If you are passionate about building a stronger, more resilient Turks and Caicos even in the face of crisis, then continue reading because a…

It is a truism that ‘we eat to live’ and the people in the agricultural field contribute much to our living today. By dedicating their time to growing our food and improving the processes by which our food is grown, persons in the agriculture industry help to meet the demands of growing populations. If you…

In light of the global pandemic at the time of writing, people are increasingly realizing the importance of our health workers and their valorous contributions to society. If you consider yourself to be brave and selfless then you, too, can make your contribution in the area of Public Health and be a cape-less hero in…

We all know that when you look good, you feel good and who doesn’t like to look good? Living in a physical world means we like to look good physically but some people are more passionate about bringing this to life in others. Whether this is a result of a natural gift you have or…

As of late, people everywhere have been taking more and more steps to save the planet through actions such as cutting back on air pollutants, reducing plastic usage and up-cycling waste items. But with water taking up 71% of the Earth’s surface, it is vital that we take care of our oceans and the life…

Crime, unfortunately, is virtually everywhere and people, as far back as we can search, have been adamant about controlling it. A career path in criminal justice may tickle your fancy if you are one of those people who are determined to contribute to the safety of your environment. What is Criminal Justice? The criminal justice…

When looking up at the sky it’s hard not to notice the birds as they glide so effortlessly to their destinations. But since the 1700s, men and women have also been able to capture the wind beneath their wings and take to the skies…well to the best of our ability that is. And if you…

Have you ever looked at the world around you and felt a pull toward the injustice that people face each day? Have you also felt like you just had to do something about this and fight for others when they couldn’t fight for themselves? – Well if your answers to those were yes, then social…