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Tanka

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The Turks and Caicos Islands has said a final goodbye to Wesley ‘Tanka’ Williams R.I.P.  I only knew him from the enjoyment he gave all of us on the many occasions we were lucky enough to join in the Junkanoo. I searched through my photos and sure enough, there he was………..a giant of a man, a gentle man with a vision, a mentor, a teacher, a no-nonsense man, a coach who encouraged his kids to to be successful in whatever they did. He worked towards giving less fortunate kids a second chance through athletic scholarships and training. He played an important role in helping to develope the Turks and Caicos Culture and bringing Junkanoo to our islands.

Wesley 'Tanka' Williams entertaining the crowds at Junkanoo

 

Tanka Williams R.I.P.

 

Marta

 

 

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TCSPCA Dog Show Part 2

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Oh Motley............you handsome old dog you! He has the sweetest face and was one of the finalists in the "Best Veteran Dog"

Oh MottLee............you handsome old dog you! He has the sweetest face and was one of the finalists in the "Best Veteran Dog." Kathi tells me his full name is MottLee Cruise and he is a Royal Turks & Caicos Miniature Wolfhound and has the rarest colour for the breed - Russet.

The TCSPCA Dog Show is held every year and seems to get bigger and better with a wonderful variety of dogs entered into the competition. This is a major fundraiser for the many programs run by the TCSPCA which is a non profit organization relying on donations. Be sure to contact them if you’d like to help out.

Here's LD ......... look at the great markings and a face just made for lots of kisses

Here's LD ......... look at the great markings and a face just made for lots of kisses

Luna won the "Most Original Potcake" category

Luna won the "Most Original Potcake" category

Face painting for the kids and this little boy was so cute.

Face painting for the kids and this little boy was so cute.

Daisy, Daisy you're driving all the guys crazy with your sad eyes and sweet ways

Daisy, Daisy you're driving all the guys crazy with your sad eyes and sweet ways

Dog obedience performance by Donna's Pampered Paws group participants. These dogs were amazing especially since they were infront of a room filled with other dogs, two legged friends and lots of distractions.

Dog obedience performance by Donna's Pampered Paws group participants. These dogs were amazing especially since they were infront of a room filled with other dogs, two legged friends and lots of distractions.

 

I don't know why they didn't have a "best smile" category???

I don't know why they didn't have a "best smile" category???

Faith wowed the crowds as Sally puts her through her tricks

Faith wowed the crowds as Sally puts her through her tricks

Hoping to see everyone come out next year with tails a waggin’.

 

 

Marta

 

 

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2011 TCSPCA Dog Show

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Ripley smiles for the camera......Dogs, Dogs everywhere...all sizes large, small and medium made for a wonderful afternoon of fun.

Ripley smiles for the camera......Dogs, Dogs everywhere...all sizes large, small and medium made for a wonderful afternoon of fun.

The long awaited and anticipated premier event of the dog world took place in Turtle Cove today. The annual Turks and Caicos Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dog show had all kinds of dogs entered for the various events. Best Trick, Most “Original” Potcake, Dog with the Waggiest Tail to name a few. A “woofing” good time was enjoyed by everyone!

Jasmine and Lil'Bug dressed in pink with cute bows....she came in third for the best lookin' female

Jasmine and Lil'Bug dressed in pink with cute bows....she came in third for the best lookin' female

"Doggie" face painting was a big hit with the kids.

"Doggie" face painting was a big hit with the kids.

The judges including Donna from Pampered Paws had a real tough job on their hands with the large turn out of competitors

The judges including Donna from Pampered Paws had a real tough job on their hands with the large turn out of competitors

I love this photo of judge Peggy with her daisy adorned hat

I love this photo of judge Peggy with her daisy adorned hat

Adorable Cookie stole the show..............how cute is this???

Adorable Cookie stole the show..............how cute is this???

Dexter was chosen as the best looking Male in the show

Dexter was chosen as the best looking Male in the show

Brindy tries to have a sip of champagne..........it's thirsty work when you are this good looking!

Brindy tries to have a sip of champagne..........it's thirsty work when you are this good looking!

And here she is....TOP DOG in the show.........PEACHES

And here she is....TOP DOG in the show.........PEACHES

I can’t tell you how much fun we all had at this annual event and congratulations to the hard working volunteers and organizors.  The TCSPCA is the oldest and most established animal welfare organization in the Turks & Caicos Islands. It was established in 1998 and is entirely dependant on donations. So PLEASE do what you can to help this worthy cause.

Keep those tails a waggin’ !
Marta
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Battle of the Bands

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Eight local bands wowed the crowds yesterday with their music in Turtle Cove.

Eight local bands wowed the crowds yesterday with their music in Turtle Cove.

What an evening as the Turks and Caicos highlighted some amazing talent. We really don’t need to bring anyone in from elsewhere as it’s all here………..eight bands took to the stage in Turtle Cove Marina where they battled it out at Islandcom’s first anniversary celebration.

Hoozya Daddy with Sally Greenwood lead singer/rythm guitar rocked the crowd. Steve Greenwood on drums, Bob Hawkins, lead guitar and Chris Conway playing base guitar.

Hoozya Daddy? with Sally Greenwood lead singer/rythm guitar rocked the crowd. Steve Greenwood on drums, Bob Hawkins, lead guitar and Chris Conway playing base guitar.

Hoozya Daddy? played a mixture of pop, blues and rock...loved it and what a voice Sally has!!

Hoozya Daddy? played a mixture of pop, blues and rock...loved it and what a voice Sally has!!

 Eight bands participated in this first ever event and battled it out all evening for the title of TCI’s Favorite Band……..Hoozya Daddy?, Lee Forbes and the Force, Just Spliff, Bowen Arrow, Keno and Kazz, Tropical Allstars, Kew Band Link (from North Caicos) and Rasta Generation.

This little girl was having such fun dancing, shadowing and mimicking all the moves!

This little girl was having such fun dancing, shadowing and mimicking all the moves!

How low can you go? ......... here they are again...everything he did, they did too.

How low can you go? ......... here they are again...everything he did, they did too.

AND THE WINNER IS………….BOWEN ARROW!!
I just low this one of David Bowen "in action"........... great entertainment that had the crowd dancing and rocking to their music.

I just love this one of David Bowen "in action"........... great entertainment that had the crowd dancing and rocking to their music.

 

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Bowen Arrow rocks it out.........fantastic performance!

The winner of the Battle of the Bands was Bowen Arrow.

The winner of the Battle of the Bands was Bowen Arrow.

"Are we having fun yet...Is it my turn to entertain" ?

"Are we having fun yet...Is it my turn to entertain" ?

To finish off the evening We Funk Junkanoo band.

To finish off the evening We Funk Junkanoo band.

Local DJ Liquafox and DJ Phantom kept revellers dancing between the sets, bars served drinks, a good mix of food was ready for those that were hungry and best of all, the proceeds from the evening went to the Provo Children’s Home and Ona Glinton Primary School to help their community programs.
A huge success and what extraordinary local talent. Well done and I’m hopefull we’ll all be there again next year.
Marta
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Fool’s Regatta 2011

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What a great day we had at the annual Fool's Regatta held at the Children's Park in the Bight today.

What a great day we had at the annual Fool's Regatta held at the Children's Park in the Bight today.

We were a bit late today getting down to the Regatta as we had guests checking out and coming in. What a great afternoon on the beach watching all the hobie cat races, the Caicos Sloops and tug-o-war events, lots of food, drinks, music and raffle sale for all kinds of prizes . All the proceeds went towards the Provo Sailing Club kids sailing programme. The event was held down in the Children’s Park at the Bight and the beach was filled with people, locals and visitors having a fun time.

Mike, Barry and Mr. H in his distinctive sailing attire enjoyed the afternoon.

Mike, Barry and Mr. H in his distinctive sailing attire enjoyed the afternoon.

Here's Will one of the talented youngsters from the Provo Primary Steel Band that wowed the audience with their playing.

Here's Will one of the talented youngsters from the Provo Primary Steel Band that wowed the audience with their playing.

  

Ahoy Matey! This pirate was loving the steel band music.

Ahoy Matey! This pirate (the infamous Capt. Tim of Beluga fame) had a great time listening to the steel band music.

The Turks and Caicos Island Flag flies high as the Hobie Cats are waiting and lined up along the beach

The Turks and Caicos Island Flag flies high as the Hobie Cats are waiting and lined up along the beach

This little island miss absolutely loved playing in the water, red dress and all.

This little island miss absolutely loved playing in the water, red dress and all.

I think this cute fellow was hoping to get out for a sail

I think this cute fellow was hoping to get out for a sail

 

View of the beach at the Children's Park in the Bight

View of the beach at the Children's Park in the Bight

One of the highlights of the Fool's Regatta is the Caicos Sloop races

One of the highlights of the Fool's Regatta is the Caicos Sloop races

 

Sailing, teaching kids to sail......life doesn't get any better than this. Dave I believe is the originator of the Fool's Regatta and instrumental in all phases of planning and pulling this event off.

Sailing, teaching kids to sail......life doesn't get any better than this. Dave I believe is the originator of the Fool's Regatta and instrumental in all phases of planning and pulling this event off.

Thanks Dave, to you and all your helpers and workers for another successful, fun filled regatta. We’ll all be there next year and WE CAN’T WAIT!   

Mike and Barry with new friends Fabienne and Lissa here from our home town of Banff and Calgary. My neck sure needs some "trigger point" therapy

Mike and Barry with new friends Fabienne and Lissa here from our home town of Banff and Calgary. My neck sure needs some "trigger point" therapy ladies!!

For those of you that missed all the fun today, we hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us next year.

 

 

Marta

 

 

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Maskanoo 2010

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David Bowen danced up a storm as he led the Maskanoo parade last night in Grace Bay.

David Bowen danced up a storm as he led the Maskanoo parade last night in Grace Bay.

Wow!!     What a spectacular evening we all had as hundreds of people turned out to enjoy the sights and sounds and the fun of Maskanoo 2010. Maskanoo is a combination of Masquerade or “Massin” as it’s known in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamian Junkanoo.

Young and old came out to watch the masked revellers as they paraded and danced their way down Grace Bay Road.

Young and old came out to watch the masked revellers as they paraded and danced their way down Grace Bay Road.

Locals were out in full force dancing to the rhythms along with our island visitors as everyone joined in together to celebrate the TCI’s FIRST Maskanoo.

This Maskanoo-er had unique bottle shakers with colourful decorations.

This Maskanoo-er had unique bottle shakers with colourful decorations.

David Bowen, the cultural director and his group of dedicated helpers and workers have put in hours to stage this event. It’s important for the younger generation to get involved as well as educated about our island’s heritage and culture. What a great way to pull everyone in together for a funfilled Maskanoo.

Turks and Caicos Islands Maskanoo

Happy smiles and dancing feet during last evening's Maskanoo parade.

Dancers from the We Funk group up on the stage.

Dancers from the We Funk group up on the stage.

The evening was full of local entertainment with dancers, bands, ripsaw, drums, arts and crafts displays, food, drinks…a great showcase of the islands’ cultural heritage.

 

This local youngster was part of the great entertainment.

This local youngster was part of the great entertainment.

Dancing to the beat of the drums, whistles, shakers and other instruments

Dancing to the beat of the drums, whistles, shakers and other instruments

Mark your calendars……….an event NOT to be missed. Next year will be bigger and with more participants. See you there.

 

Well done everyone. We had a super fun filled Maskanoo evening.

 

 

Marta

 

 

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