People
Turks & Caicos Islanders are mostly descendants of Africans who were brought in to work the salt pans or the cotton plantations. The expatriate population consists of people from The United States, Canada, UK, France, Italy, other European countries, as well as those from the Bahamas, Hispaniola and virtually everywhere in the world.

Economy
The economy of the TCI relies on the tourism industry, a growing offshore finance industry and the exportation of seafood. A wide variety of financial services and products are available, including company formation, offshore insurance, banking, trusts, limited partnerships and limited life companies. The Financial Services Commission regulates, develops and promotes the industry in major world markets.

Government
The Turks & Caicos Islands are a British Crown Colony. A Governor is appointed by the Queen and presides over an Executive Council formed by an elected local government. Government offices are located in Grand Turk, with branches on other Islands as needed. The legal system is based on English Common Law.

Courier Service
Daily delivery service is provided by FedEx, with offices on Provo and Grand Turk. Service is also provided by DHL and UPS.

Cable Television
Cable television service with over 50 channels is provided on the islands.

Water
As on many Islands, fresh water is precious and depends on rainfall or desalinated water produced by reverse osmosis. Please be conservative in using water.

Telephone Service
Local and international service is provided by Cable & Wireless and Digicel. Telex, facsimile, internet and cellular phone services are provided. You may use your credit card or a debit PhoneCard at public phone booths.

Postal Service
Post Offices are located on Providenciales and Grand Turk. All mail is transported by air. There are many different issues and denominations of stamps for enthusiasts to collect. Philatelic Bureaus are located on both Provo and Grand Turk.