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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Jan. 31, 2022: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has added another Caribbean American to his team.

Just weeks after Adams named the citys first Caribbean First Caribbean Born Corporation Counsel, he has named a Caribbean American commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Adolfo Carrin Jr., who was born to Puerto Rican parents, will serve as HPD commissioner.

Thank you, Mayor Adams, for the opportunity to return to public service and work with you, the great team you have assembled, and the dedicated public servants at HPD, so we can build a city that works for everyone. There is no greater responsibility we share than to build nurturing communities that provide families an affordable and safe place to live and an opportunity to move up the economic ladder, saidincoming HPD Commissioner Carrin Jr.

He noted that his parents came from Puerto Rico in the 1950s and moved into a tenement basement apartment in Williamsburg, then into NYCHAs Jacob Riis Houses and HUD-assisted Haven Plaza on the Lower East Side, and then, with the help of an FHA mortgage, to our first home in the North Bronx.

This was all possible because our city and country invested in us, he said. Now we must do the same for this generation. Were going to work hard to create neighborhoods of opportunity, where families have a chance to get ahead.

Carrin Jr. is the CEO and founder of Metro Futures LLC, a real estate development and consulting firm, whose focus is the development of affordable housing, mixed-use and economic development projects, and strategic planning in the New York City Metro Area.

He has spent his professional career working to build and improve historically marginalized communities in the Bronx, in other areas of New York City, and around the country. Before starting Metro Futures, Carrin served as regional administrator for Region II of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, deputy assistant to President Barack Obama, and director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs. Carrins work resulted in the establishment of a White House Urban Policy Working Group and the first interagency review in 30 years of federal government policy and funding in U.S. urban and metropolitan areas.

Prior to his tenure in the federal government, Carrin served as Bronx Borough President and as a member of the New York City Council. His work as Borough President ushered in a new era of building and growth in the Bronx that increased investment in housing, schools, millions of square feet of commercial space, the new Yankee Stadium, and new businesses. Carrin also served as president of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), is an Aspen Institute Rodel Fellows alumnus, and has served on numerous boards for non-profit and government entities.

He also served as executive vice president of Stagg Group, a housing development and management firm, and senior advisor for Corporate Development to the CSA Group, the largest Hispanic-owned architecture and engineering firm in the U.S.

Carrin received his Bachelor of Arts from the Kings College and a Masters in Urban Planning from Hunter College.

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Jason Holder stands at 6 feet 7 inches, but is far from the archetypal Caribbean fast bowler who thrives on speed. He comes from Barbados, an island that produced two bowlers who scored high on the pace allied to menace quotientMalcolm Marshall and Joel Garner.

But Holder is all about a disciplined line and length, and movement. A bit underrated, he has been effective though. He provided fresh proof of his brand of bowling at his home ground Bridgetown on Sunday evening.

Holder has been trying hard to prove to teammates his value in T20 cricket. Not being picked in the original 2021 T20 World Cup squad hurt him. He was only added as an injury replacement for left-arm pacer Obed McCoy.

The tournament in the UAE proved a disaster as West Indies, the holders, crashed out in the group stage. A 3-0 T20I series rout in Pakistan and a 2-1 ODI series defeat to Ireland added to their woes.

The 3-2 series win over England achieved on Sunday after a 17-run win in the final game thus couldnt have come at a better time. Holder chose his Kensington Oval to deliver a Player-of-the-Match performance, finishing the game with four wickets in four balls for the first hat-trick by a West Indies bowler in T20 cricket. It is only the fourth time in mens T20Is that a bowler has taken four wickets off successive deliveries.

In the five-game series against England, former Windies skipper Holder was extra motivated. In an earlier interview to his IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabads website, he had opened up about the heavy disappointment at not being picked in the original West Indies squad. The England series was an opportunity to make a point.

The all-rounder registered his career-best bowling figures, claiming four wickets for seven runs to finish with 5/27 runs, for a series haul of 15 wickets. He contributed with the bat in the fourth game, scoring a 24-ball 36 batting at No 5. He was named the Player-of-the-Series.

Theres a lot of hard work. An area I need to improve is my death bowling and variations. Im improving in the nets and the captain has the confidence in me. That does a lot for my confidence. People are seeing what I can do and giving me the responsibility. I feel really good about my role; Ill pass on the peripheral noise. Every time I step on the field, it's about what I can deliver for the team. Full confidence and thanks to the management staff for giving me this role, Holder said in his post-match interview.

Cricketers from the Caribbean islands and Guyana that constitute the West Indies side are among the most sought after in T20 cricket. Power-hitting and some spin talent perfectly fit the format. They performed poorly at the last T20 World Cup but it is usually very difficult to break into their national side. Though he was in the squad, Holder didnt get to play a game during their victorious 2016 T20 World Cup campaign in India.

The gentle giants performance against England would have caught the attention of IPL franchises as they strategise for the big auction to be held in a fortnight. Sunrisers Hyderabad for one are sure to go for him. He proved his value to the IPL side in the last two editions after being signed in 2020. He picked 14 wickets in seven games that season, following it up with 16 scalps in eight games in 2021.

The SRH break gave him the platform to prove his abilities to his compatriots. He was playing IPL for the first time since turning out for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2016. Talking about it, he told the SRH website: It was just a sense of relief (to get the phone call from SRH). It was like being given a new life, not being in the fray and then being given the opportunity.

Holder started his cricket at the famous Empire Cricket Club in Barbados, home to the West Indies legend, the late Sir Everton Weekes. Though he doesnt generate pace, he uses his height to good effect. As he extracts bounce from a good length, batsmen struggle to put him away. No wonder his bowling hero is the West Indies legend from Antigua, Curtly Ambrose. Ambrose played in a way, just stingy, mean. He was one of those guys who (even if) would not practice for four weeks, pick up a ball put the ball right on the spot where he wants to land on.

In Sundays game, it boiled down to England needing 20 runs in the last over with four wickets in handleft-arm spinner Akeal Hosein had taken 4/30when captain Kieron Pollard handed the ball to Holder. He began with a no-ball for two runs before removing Chris Jordan with his second ball. He had the set Sam Billings caught at midwicket off the third delivery and completed the hat-trick when Adil Rashid skied to deep square-leg for a first-ball duck. It was four in four when Saqib Mahmood played on to the stumps.

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Grandeur of the Seas has been in service since 1996, making it an older ship among Royal Caribbeans fleet. In fact, up until 2020, the cruise line had every intention of ditching the ship, transferring it to the Royal Caribbean Group-owned Pullmantur Cruises.

However, those plans have since changed and cruisers still have time to enjoy the Royal Caribbean experience aboard the vessel, for at least a little while longer.

So, why should you give this older ship a try? What can you expect to see, do and experience while aboard Grandeur of the Seas?Heres everything you need to know.

When it comes to size and number of guest rooms, Grandeur of the Seas doesnt necessarily impress in any significant way. However, for some cruisers, that could be ideal. After all, mega ships quite often can feel overwhelming and just too big. So, if youre looking for a ship thats on the smaller, more manageable, easily-navigable side, heres what Grandeur can provide you:

Ordered in 1992 and built in Finland between 1995 and 1996, Grandeur of the Seas has been in service since late 1996. This Vision-class cruise ship underwent a five-week, $48 million refurbishment in Spain in 2012, which brought it up to more recent standards.

Changes that were made during the 2012 dry-docking period included the addition of new entertainment options and childrens programming, new restaurants, new WiFi services, new flat-screen televisions in all of the staterooms and a new way-finding system.

The Concierge Lounge and Diamond Lounge were also added in 2012. The refurbishments were part of a larger effort to revamp the entire Vision class.

Now, frequent cruisers will find that Grandeur of the Seas offers all of the classic Royal Caribbean venues and restaurants that the brand has become known for, even if it doesnt have some of the flashier, new venues and offerings that can be found on the brands latest ships.

As mentioned, Grandeur of the Seas is a member of Royal Caribbeans Vision class. The Vision class includes six ships: Grandeur of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Vision of the Seas, Legend of the Seas and Splendor of the Seas.

Grandeur of the Seas was the third Vision-class ship to enter service, following Legend of the Seas and Splendor of the Seas, and it was the largest Vision-class ship when it launched (though it was quickly surpassed by the much larger Rhapsody, Vision and Enchantment of the Seas ships).

Several of the other Vision-class ships were transferred to other cruise lines, much as was the plan for Grandeur. Both of Grandeurs predecessors, Legend of the Seas and Splendor of the Seas, were sold to Thomson Cruises.

If you enjoy cruising on Grandeur of the Seas, but want something a little bit newer and/or larger, you might want to consider sailing on Enchantment of the Seas, which is the largest ship in the Vision class, and which debuted in 1997.

Grandeur of the Seas offers a range of staterooms and suites, including

Which one is the right stateroom for you? Across all of your options, youll find that the decor is slightly outdated it is a decade old, after all. Think early 2010s nautical hotel decor lots of blue and green fabric, contemporary art-style carpet and light-hued wood. However, for all of the slightly outdated decor, these staterooms are quite spacious, all across the board.

In the interior staterooms, youll find a good amount of space for two travelers, though some staterooms are designed with up to four travelers in mind, thanks to pull-out beds and sofa beds, as well as connecting cabins.

Ocean-view staterooms feature a little more space, including a sitting area, and big, wide, circular windows that look out over the ocean, right next to your bed. Just like with the interior staterooms, the ocean-view staterooms are great for two passengers, but can also work for groups of three or four, if needed.

Balcony staterooms are even larger, with the same style of sitting areas, but theres the additional balcony living space thats furnished with seating for two and even a table. Each balcony features large, floor-to-ceiling glass doors that offer ocean views even when youre not enjoying the fresh air.

Suites on Grandeur of the Seas include junior suites, grand suites, an owners suite and a royal suite. The junior suites offer larger interior and exterior spaces, with larger sitting areas and even a bathtub, a feature that doesnt come standard in all staterooms. The grand suites, meanwhile, are an even larger option, each with a sleeping area, sitting area and foyer.

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Owners suites are even larger, but its the royal suite that really takes top prize, with more than double the space than youll find in an owners suite. The royal suite includes a huge living room, a king-size bed in a separate bedroom, a piano and even a jacuzzi.

Those who stay in one of the suites enjoy additional suite guest-only perks, such as priority check-in, complimentary concierge service, priority seating both at theatrical performances and at the pool, expanded in-room dining options, complimentary luggage valet and more.

Dining aboard Grandeur of the Seas is very much the classic cruise experience. You can expect to find upscale sit-down dining in the main dining room, which is the primary choice for most cruisers, and American classics are typical fare.

Dining venues include

While this doesnt give you quite the range that youd expect on a newer Royal Caribbean ship, its still plenty of options for most cruisers. You have a handful of complimentary dining venues, which are included in the cost of your base cruise fare, but then a few upgrades, if you want them. And, the menus are varied enough at your complimentary dining venues that you dont necessarily need to worry about eating the same meal twice.

Your complimentary dining options include the Great Gatsby Dining Room, Windjammer Cafe, Park Cafe and select room service.

The Great Gatsby Dining Room offers standard sit-down cruise dining, with more formal menu options such as omelets and eggs benedict for breakfast, and pasta or prime rib at dinner. Each dinner includes several courses. Dining is on a set schedule, though, so dont expect to just pop into the main dining room any time during your cruise.

Windjammer Cafe is the more relaxed buffet area, but it also works on a strict schedule. The Park Cafe can be found in the adults-only Solarium, and it offers light eats, such as yogurt or oatmeal, or small sandwiches.

If youre willing to spend a bit more, you can enjoy upgraded options at the for-a-fee restaurants. These include Giovannis Table, Chops Grille, Izumi, The Chefs Table and Cafe Latte-Tudes.

The Chefs Table is an intimate, adults-only dining experience that allows you to dine with a select group of your fellow cruisers, as the chef directly interacts with you. The five-course meal includes wine pairings.

Chops Grille, meanwhile, is your classic American steakhouse, with surf and turf and all the traditional sides. Giovannis Table offers family-style Italian eats, while Izumi is the place to go for Asian cuisine. Cafe Latte-tudes serves Starbucks coffee and Ben & Jerrys ice cream.

You can nearly find as many bars and lounges on Grandeur of the Seas as you can restaurants. Your watering hole options include

R Bar is a lively atmosphere, where you can find regularly scheduled events in addition to a menu of classic cocktails. The casino bar, pool bar and solarium bar, meanwhile, are all simply bars situated within the venues by the same names, so you can enjoy an adult beverage while you gamble or swim.

The Schooner Bar is a Royal Caribbean classic, with its nautical theme and great views of the promenade. South Pacific Lounge sits behind the Schooner Bar and is the place to go for lots of activity and performances, in addition to drinks. Lastly, the Viking Crown Lounge is a quiet spot during the day, but then turns into a nightclub after hours.

Of course, you cant just dine and drink for your entire cruise. When youre ready for something fun to do, Grandeur of the Seas has a lot to offer.

There are two pools on the ship. The main pool is for all ages and is surrounded by lounge chairs and four hot tubs. The cruise staff also do a nice job of keeping a running program of activities and events happening poolside. The second pool is in the adults-only Solarium, and is flanked by two hot tubs. The quiet atmosphere is for those ages 16 and up.

Other outdoor activities include the rock climbing wall, shuffleboard and ping-pong tables, on the sun decks.

If your idea of a good time is more geared toward relaxation than activities, youll appreciate the ships Vitality at Sea Spa, which offers a full menu of traditional spa services.

Of course, theres also the Palladium Theater and Casino Royale, where you can either sit back and take in a show, or try your hand at the slots or gambling table.

In addition to all the fun you can have on a Grandeur of the Seas cruise, there are also plenty of amenities, to ensure that all your needs are taken care of.Amenities aboard Grandeur of the Seas include

Grandeur of the Seas may be a little on the older side, but this ship still has a lot to offer, especially for those long-time cruisers wanting to sail on a smaller ship, or those first-time cruisers who dont want to overwhelm themselves with too many options on their first voyage.

Grandeur of the Seas was ordered in 1992 and built in Finland between 1995 and 1996. The ship has been in service since late 1996. It underwent a five-week, $48 million refurbishment in Spain in 2012, which brought it up to more recent standards.

Grandeur of the Seas is a member of Royal Caribbeans Vision class. The Vision class includes six ships: Grandeur of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Vision of the Seas, Legend of the Seas and Splendor of the Seas. Grandeur of the Seas was the third Vision-class ship to enter service, following Legend of the Seas and Splendor of the Seas, and it was the largest Vision-class ship when it launched (though it was quickly surpassed by the much larger Rhapsody, Vision and Enchantment of the Seas ships).

In 2019, Royal Caribbean announced plans to transfer Grandeur of the Seas to sister cruise line, Pullmantur. However, that transition was canceled in 2020 and the ship remains a part of Royal Caribbeans fleet for the foreseeable future.

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London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firmHenley & Partnershas released its first 2022 report on the worlds most powerful and least powerful passports. The firm measures the ease with which holders of passports are able to freely move from one country to another.

The ranking by Henley Passport Index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the worlds largest and most accurate database of travel information.

The index includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations. Updated quarterly, the Henley Passport Index is the most robust and reliable index of its kind. It ranks the worlds passports according to the countries their holders can visit without a prior visa. If no visa is required, then a score with a value = 1 is created for that passport. The same applies if one can obtain a visa on arrival, a visitors permit, or an electronic travel authority (ETA) when entering the destination.

European countries dominated the top list, with France, Netherlands and Sweden climbing one spot to join Austria and Denmark in fourth place. At the top of the ranking is Japan and Singapore, and holders of these two countries can travel visa-free to 192 destinations.

A number of Caribbean countries also featured prominently, with Barbados leading the region in having the most powerful passport in the Caribbean for 2022.

Below are the Caribbean countries with the most powerful passports:

Barbados

The beautiful island of Barbados in the Caribbean gained its independence from Britain in 1966 after several years of slavery and colonization. The island is mostly made up of generations of enslaved Africans kidnapped from the continent and forced to start new lives on the island.

Aside from its history of slavery and rebellion such as theBussas Rebellion, Barbados is also known for its 5-star luxury travel sites that are number one on the list of tourist attractions. Globally, Barbados ranked 23 with visa-free access to 161 destinations.

St Kitts and Nevis

The Island of St Kitts and Nevis was founded by Christopher Columbus in 1493 although it was already inhabited. He subsequently gave the names San Martn to the island, now known as Nevis and San Cristbal to Saint Kitts. In recent years, it has become a favorite destination of African elites. The island nation was ranked number 25 globally with visa-free access to 157 destinations.

The Bahamas

The Bahamas was recently named the most developed country in the Caribbean. In 2018, it ranked favorably in theHDIs indices which include life expectancy (75.8 years), education (11.1 average years spent in school against 12.8 expected years) and standard of living ($26,681 gross national income per capita).

Nassau, which was once the countrys commercial port, carries a lot of history. On the Henley & Partners rankings, The Bahamas ranked 26 with visa-free access to 155 destinations.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

In 1979, island nation St. Vincent and the Grenadines became an independent nation. It gained its freedom from the United Kingdom after being under colonization since 1627.

Although it was able to earnself-governance in 1969, it would take it a whole ten years to gain complete independence thanks to a referendum under its first Prime Minister, Milton Cato. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is known for its idyllic geographical location, with sky-blue waters lapping away at thesandy beaches. It is a favorite of many because it is uncluttered throughout the year giving an illusion of exclusivity.

It ranked globally at 29 with visa-free access to 151 destinations.

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Economic integration continues to be at the forefront of the OECSs regional integration initiatives for the Economic Union. To this end, a specially funded cohort of trade and legal practitioners from the OECS region benefited from the introduction of a short course on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

On Monday, January 10, 2022, the OECS Commission in collaboration with the Shridath Ramphal Centre (UWI-SRC) officially launched the short course on Caribbean Community Law and the Caribbean Court of Justice. The course was funded under the OECS ACP TradeCom II Programme and ran from January 10-14, 2022. Twelve (12) practitioners across the six (6) OECS Protocol Member States completed the course.

The virtual training aimed to sensitize and enhance the knowledge of legal practitioners on substantive and procedural Caribbean Community Law, the rules, and procedures of the CCJ in its original jurisdiction, and the case law developed by the Court thereunder. As a result of this training, the increased knowledge in the region of Caribbean Community Law should lead to an increase in the caseload of the CCJ, leading to a quicker pace of development of the legal framework for economic integration in the region.

The course familiarized the participants with the institutional and governance components of CARICOM, which plays an integral role in the operation of the legal framework governing economic integration. Participants were also provided in-depth knowledge of the original jurisdiction of the CCJ; examined select aspects of procedural Community Law and examined crosscutting/thematic issues arising from the CCJs adjudication of disputes thus far in its original jurisdiction.

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The course featured the CCJ President, the Honourable Justice Adrian Saunders, as well as various CCJ practitioners and experts such as Dr. David Berry, Kurt Da Silva, Dr. Corlita Babb, Simone Mayhew, Gladys Young, Dr. Kathy Ann Brown, Dr. Chantal Ononaiwu, Sir Dennis Byron, Hon. Mme. Justice Maureen Rajnauth-Lee, Hans Lim A Po, Professor Mikael Madsen, Hon. Mr. Justice Jacob Witt, Professor James Gathii and Claude Chase.

This is one of seven (7) short courses that the OECS Commission in collaboration with the UWI-SRC will be offering over the coming months. In December 2021, trade and legal practitioners in the OECS benefited from a short course on Competition Law.

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Royal Caribbean has decided to reposition its Spectrum of the Seas to Singapore earlier than expected. The Quantum-ultra class vessel is set to begin sailings in early April 2022. It comes after a difficult time operating cruises to nowhere out of Hong Kong.

Cruisers out of Singapore will be able to enjoy one of Royal Caribbeans newest ships, Spectrum of the Seas. Currently based out of Hong Kong, the vessel is now set to repositing to begin cruises from Singapore much earlier than originally scheduled.

Spectrum of the Seas will begin three- to four-night Ocean Getaways on April 11, 2022, six months earlier than anticipated. Royal Caribbean did not give a reason why it decided to move the ship earlier, but its likely recent suspensions and restrictions by the authorities in Hong Kong had an impact.

We know that vacation time is precious and choosing how to spend it is more important than ever, which is why we are thrilled to welcomeSpectrum of the Seas one of the most advanced ships in the world, toSingaporein April makingSingaporethe cruising destination of choice, saidAngie Stephen, vice president and managing director,Asia-Pacific, Royal Caribbean International.

We have seen incredible demand for Royal Caribbean cruise holidays inSingapore. Having hosted more than 178,000Singaporeresidents since we restarted cruising, bringingSpectrumsix months early is truly exciting. The combination of experiences specially designed for the Asian market, together with signature Royal Caribbean favourites on board, will makeSpectruma huge hit.

Spectrum of the Seas started cruises to nowhere from Hong Kong in October 2021 with two to four-night Ocean Getaways. The cruises have been for fully vaccinated Hong Kong residents only, but despite protocols in place, the cruise line has been dealing with stringent procedures from the authorities.

The ship was recently forced to cancel all January 2022 departures from the city due to authorities temporarily banning cruises. Also, in early January, the Hong Kong Department of Health contacted the ship that someone who had tested positive for COVID ashore had close contacts that were onboard, resulting in more cancellations.

Royal Caribbean can now shift its focus to Singapore with fully vaccinated sailings. The cruise line also allows guests who book their Spectrum voyage on or before March 31, 2022, to take advantage of its Cruise with Confidence cancellation program. The program enables guests to cancel their cruise up to 48 hours before departure and receive a future cruise credit.

TheAsia-Pacificregion holds tremendous opportunity for the growth of the cruise industry. The last year provided manySingaporeresidents the opportunity to try cruising for the first time, and from what we can see, they are hooked. As we navigate COVID-19 as an endemic, we are confident that holidaymakers around the region will see cruising as an unbeatable adventure-packed holiday option, saidKenneth Yeo, regional director of sales,Asia-Pacific, Royal Caribbean International.

Spectrum of the Seas is 169,379 gross tons, making her one of the largest cruise ships operating in Asia. The Quantum-ultra class vessel has a guest capacity of 4,246 at double occupancy and 1,551 international crew members. The ship entered service in April 2019 and was purpose-built to serve the Asian cruise market.

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Turks and Caicos has announced an update to its entry protocols for travelers as of February 2022, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The destination is now requiring all visitors two years and older to show proof of a negative PCR or antigen before entry.

Tests need to be taken within three days of arrival in Turks and Caicos.

The update lowers the testing age requirement from 10 years old to two years old.

All visitors aged 16 and older must continue to provide proof of full vaccination before entering the country.

Turks and Caicos has additionally announce that weddings are limited to 50 percent of approved capacity, while all patrons 16 years of age and older must be fully vaccinated or present a negative test within 24 hours before entering restaurants, bars, nightclubs and discos.

Social gatherings require attendees 16 and up to be fully vaccinated or have proof of a negative test within 24 hours.

Any fully vaccinated visitor who tests positive prior to leaving theTurksandCaicosIslands will be required to quarantine with all accompanying persons at their own expense for 10 days,andthen undergo a mandatory COVID-19 test on day seven prior to release.

In a statement, Turks and Caicos said the changes represented a proactive response to the Omicron variantandunderscore the destinations commitment to healthandsafety, expanding on its already vigilant travel protocols, which have been in placefor travelers since July 22, 2020, whenTurksandCaicosopened its borders to tourists.

Around 80 percent of the local population in Turks and Caicos is fully vaccinated, making it one of the most inoculated countries in the world.

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