Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands - Thursday, 21 May 2026: In response to recent confirmed cases of Hantavirus, the Environmental Health Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Human Services, is launching a community-driven clean-up initiative aimed at safeguarding public health ahead of the upcoming hurricane season.
Objective: The primary objective of this initiative is to reduce and mitigate public health risks by addressing environmental conditions that contribute to the spread of vector-borne and rodent-related diseases. Specific areas requiring urgent clean-up have already been identified. The success of this initiative is dependent on active community participation and collaboration.
Call for Participation: Businesses with valid licenses in the following categories are invited to participate:
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Contractor – Petty
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Contractor – Small
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Maintenance / Cleaning Services
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Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, as opportunities are limited.
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Each approved business will be assigned one designated clean-up location only.
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Business licenses must be in the name of the applicant.
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Successful applicants will be contacted and provided with specific site assignments.
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Confirm that your business falls within one of the eligible categories.
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Prepare all required documentation.
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Submit your documents at the designated Environmental Health office within the specified time.
This initiative forms part of the Government’s proactive measures to strengthen public health preparedness, environmental sanitation, and disaster resilience ahead of the hurricane season.