“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., American Baptist minister and civil rights leader

“If you look down on someone, ensure it’s because you’re helping to pick them up.” – Irwine Clare, Managing Director, Caribbean Immigrant Services

“Crisis takes us from the temporary to the permanent.” – Rev. A.R. Bernard, Senior Pastor, Christian Cultural Center

“We see ourselves as the bridge between Central America, Latin America to some extent, and the Caribbean. We speak English; we speak Spanish. Fifty percent of our population is now Latin … that gives us an opportunity to learn from the Caribbean, learn from Central America and Latin America, and that gives us access to two wonderful markets as well.” – Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Belize

“We have really created a niche for ourselves compared to other places in this region because of that very authentic Turks and Caicos vibe, which makes us unique and special.” – Kashmie Ali, Managing Director, Sailrock South Caicos

“Stacy Cox’s work in the Turks and Caicos Islands over the past 25 years has been nothing short of honorable and commendable.” – Bevan Springer, President & CEO, Marketplace Excellence

*Stacy Cox is CEO of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association 

“A good start for 2023 would be to embrace good nutrition, sleep, hugs, prayer and meditation, and exercise (including walking), as we continue to serve our Creator and fellow human beings in this wonderful journey called life.” – Dr. Basil Springer, Change-Engine Consultant | Director, Marketplace Excellence & Caribbean Media Exchange, Inc.

Quotable Caribbean is compiled by Marketplace Excellence Corporation, a global public relations, marketing and media company.

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