TCI’s Latest Centenarian Receives Telegram From King Charles III
The Turks and Caicos Islands have a new centenarian. On November 23, Hadassa Smith turned 100 years old. Mrs Smith was born in the North Caicos island of Bottle Creek. According to the Office of the TCI Governor, it took her 90 or so years to move from North Caicos
The Turks and Caicos Islands have a new centenarian.
On November 23, Hadassa Smith turned 100 years old. Mrs Smith was born in the North Caicos island of Bottle Creek. According to the Office of the TCI Governor, it took her 90 or so years to move from North Caicos to Providenciales The Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, who took flowers to her home also delivered the first “Telegram” received in TCI, from the King, passing on his and the Queen Consort’s warmest congratulations and heartfelt wishes. The card was signed by the King and Queen.
Telegram with a birthday greeting from the King.Two of Hadassa’s daughters and granddaughters were present. The TCI Governor said he is uncertain what the family trick is with regard to longevity (and Mrs Smith wasn’t giving away her secret!) but he was told by her daughters that her siblings also lived to a grand old age, with one reaching 103.
