In the News

A few reporters from the Turks and Caicos "channel 4" news were on South over the weekend. Their website (http://wiv4.wordpress.com) says they're committed to bringing news from every area in the Turks and Caicos. This week South Caicos is being featured. So far they've aired reports on the lack of development, the struggling fishing industry, and our very own School for Field Studies. When they were here, one of the reporters asked me for some of my underwater footage, but I haven't seen any of it used yet.

SFS on Channel 4
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKoGiHjg1pg)

In another video, South Caicos fishermen plead for government assistance. They're sure to emphasize, however, that they're looking for help for native fishermen.

Struggling Fishing Industry
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlsnCdw92Q)

Hard Times on South Caicos
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6gAkoArsqw)

Today's video (above) is about the neglect of South Caicos infrastructure and development, especially after the 2008 hurricanes. It paints a picture of hard economic times for South Caicos residents. The piece provides a view into the struggles and frustrations residents have felt here. It also, however, gives a glimpse into local attitudes towards Haitians - one resident complains about aid that has been given to Haitians (presumably referring to the recent earthquake relief), when the people of South Caicos never saw that sort of support after the hurricanes.

To really drive home how people here feel about Haitians, though, watch the following segment they did back in January. It's pegs the troubles of the fishing industry squarely on the "foreign fishermen."

Foreign Fisherman
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3O1DU9_nf4)