The AA flight to South Caicos is an example
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Introduction
Whatever your dream about, it can become a reality. Just implement your plan to succeed. One of the key things in achieving your dream is to believe it is possible. Do not get distracted by the length of time it takes or is taking for your dream to materialize. Don’t ever give up. I don’t believe dreams are coincidental, you have them for a reason.
The Dream
My birth took place on the island of South Caicos. I lived there for the first sixteen years of my life until I left to go to college in Ohio. During my time, I used to dream and wished that the economy of South Caicos could become great economically. As young as I was, I prayed so many times asking God to do something for South Caicos. I was so excited in the early 80s when the construction of the East Bay Resort started but my dream was dashed because somehow the project discontinued. Then I became optimistic again when the High Point Project started. My hopes were dashed again after waiting for so many years and then the project never materialized. I used to think for years that there was a curse on my birthplace. I realize that my thoughts may not have been appropriate. I used to tell God, if there is any curse on the island of South Caicos, please remove the curses.
The Reality
Finally, after so many years, some developers bought some land and started the Sail Rock Development. Other developers later acquired the East Bay Resort Hotel and then this changed hands again and became Salterra with the Mariot Brand. These acquisitions were the beginning of the dream for reviving the economy of South Caicos. Thank you to the Developers for investing on the island of South Caicos.
On Saturday, March 15th, 2025, for the first time American Airlines landed on the island of South Caicos offering services between Miami Florida and South Caicos. This isn’t the first time South Caicos has hosted an international airline, but it’s been over thirty years since the last flight. Thank you Mr. Michael Tibbetts, (the developer for the Salterra ) for initiating this arrangement, Thank you also to TCIG for ensuring that all the necessary requirements were in place to accommodate American Airlines. This could not be possible of course without having an airport. Thanks to the Airport Authority and both administrations (2012-2016 and 2016 to 2020) for making sure South Caicos had an international airport. It started in 2014, when the Government at that time instructed the Airports Authority to retain the funds for the construction of the airport and upgrade to the runway rather than transmitting money to the TCIG consolidated funds. A bidder was initially selected for the construction of the airport however, there was a change in Government and the selection process restarted.
Let it work
The flight from American Airlines is the beginning of something great not only for South Caicos but for Turks and Caicos Islands. I urge everyone to seize this chance because tourists will come. Build some villas. Start a taxi and VIP service. Have activities for the tourists. Make sure we provide excellent customer service, be friendly to our visitors and with each other and keep the place clean. In this way, the tourists will return and spread the news about South Caicos.
Conclusion
I am encouraged by what is coming. Words alone cannot express how I felt on Saturday. As much as I dreamt about having a booming tourism in South Caicos, I never imagine that in 2025, I would see American Airlines landing on the island of South. Thank you, God.