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The story of Dameko
Father, serial entrepreneur, architect, pilot, musician, poet and social, community and political activist – a leader shaped by Blue Hills, Providenciales.
November 22, 1983
Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
01
Early Life
In the quaint settlement of Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Alvin and Betty Dean gave birth to a son on November 22, 1983. They proudly named him Dameko Canez Dean. The name Dameko exemplifies leadership and throughout Canez’s life, he has made strides to demonstrate the qualities of a true leader.
He is a father, a serial entrepreneur, an architect, a pilot, a musician, a poet, and a social/community/political activist.
Dameko Canez Dean
02
Education
Dameko’s Early Childhood years gave him the opportunity to attend the Provo Bible School and then later, he transitioned to the Oseta Jolly Primary School and then onto Richmond Hill Preparatory School where he received his Primary Education.
Clement Howell High School was responsible for Dameko’s Secondary Education during the period 1995 – 2000, and it was there that his love for Music blossomed, and his leadership qualities strengthened. He was honoured with the title Deputy Head Boy, as being a leader comes second nature to Dameko. As early as ten (10) years old, he was actively engaged in his church, Bethany Baptist (Wheeland), which provided him the opportunity to hone his musical talent. He played professionally during Sunday morning services until he left to commence his tertiary education in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
In January 2002, he enrolled in the Undergraduate Program for Hospitality Management and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in 2005. In addition to his undergraduate studies, he has completed several courses with the American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute.
Knowing the landscape of his country Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), being separated by water, it was always his dream to be able to canvass the islands as a pilot. In January 2016, he became a private pilot (PPL) and enjoys flying as a hobby.
1995-2000
Clement Howell High School – Deputy Head Boy
2002-2005
B.Sc. Hospitality Management, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Jan 2016
Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
A love for music that blossomed at Bethany Baptist, Wheeland
03
Career
Upon returning home in July 2005, Dameko worked at Ocean Club and Grace Bay Club Resort in Management positions until 2007. In addition, due to his leadership qualities, he was selected by the Government to serve as a member of the TCI Tourist Board during the period 2006 – 2008. This position provided him the opportunity to broaden his horizons, visiting countries such as Canada, the UK and the USA, promoting the country’s number one industry, Tourism. Dameko was also appointed to the TCI Immigration Board on April 1, 2015 for a one (1) year period.
Leadership mixed with determination channeled Dameko’s focus on an entrepreneurial journey which began in 2007 after bidding farewell to the Grace Bay Club.
To date, Dameko Canez Dean is the Chairman/CEO of the Dameko C. Dean Group of Companies, which houses under its umbrella:
- Eagle Transportation Services
- Island Gifts & Souvenirs
- Conceptual Architecture and Designs
- Bubba Gump Seafood Market
- Albedee’s Contracting Ltd
- Blue Whale Tours & Excursions Ltd
- Shore View Villas (in development)
- Bay Road Development Ltd (in development)
- Dean’s Waste Collection
He is a former shareholder and director for TCI Paint & Supply Ltd, responsible for the introduction of the Benjamin Moore Paints Franchise to TCI.
Executive Chairman, Dameko C. Dean Group of Companies
01
Public Life, Community Sponsorships and Politics
Dameko’s leadership qualities speak for themselves and indeed, he is no stranger to the community of Wheeland.
Writing has been a passion of Dameko and he has never shied from demonstrating this ability. He is known for his articles in TC Weekly News, The Free Press, Turks and Caicos Times Newspaper, TCI Sun Newspaper and Times of the Islands Publication. He was featured on many of the past and present local TV shows here in the TCI inclusive of Finbar Grant’s “Plain Talk”, William “Bill” Clare’s “TCI Today”, Doug Parnell’s “Hard Line” and Courtney Missick’s “Talk Dat”.
Dameko is passionate about giving back to his community and has done so with numerous organizations and charities. He was a proud sponsor of the TCI Conch Festival (a yearly festival held in Blue Hills at the Three Queens Bar & Restaurant), proud sponsor of the Middle Caicos Crab Festival and Provo Children’s Home to name a few.
Being a service-oriented individual, Dameko has acted in the capacity of Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Provo, where he spent nine (9) years until taking a leave of absence to pursue his political career.
In 2006, Dameko was approached by great leaders of this country to contest the 2007 General Election in Blue Hills, but declined because of his need for more experience, exposure, personal development and growth.
God always has a way of igniting one’s abilities. Later that year, Dameko was elected Chairman of the Blue Hills Constituency Council, under the Progressive National Party, then Chairlady Mrs. Sandra Garland.
Dameko liaised with the PNP Party in 2012 to contest the general election as the party’s candidate for the Wheeland Constituency – ED10, but was unsuccessful. He was determined to try again in November 2015; however, on July 11th, 2016, he contested the Primary Election against Elry Lightbourne and won by a 70% margin.
Dameko Dean was the Progressive National Party candidate for Electoral District 10 – Wheeland, for the 2016 general elections. In addition to being a candidate in 2016, Dameko has led Mr. Carlos W. Simons, OBE, J.P., KC’s campaign twice in his bid for PNP Party Leader and prior to that, he led Hon. Gregory O. Lightbourne’s campaign.
2006-2008
Member, TCI Tourist Board
2007
Elected Chairman, Blue Hills Constituency Council (PNP)
2012
PNP candidate, Wheeland Constituency – ED10
2015
Appointed to the TCI Immigration Board
2016
Won PNP primary by 70%; PNP candidate for ED10 – Wheeland
Progressive National Party – 2016 candidates
05
Developing the Community for You, with You
Dameko Canez Dean is currently developing a $22m project in the community of Wheeland, consisting of 22 affordable Luxury Villas and 12 Luxurious Oceanfront Villas. His dream is to provide an opportunity for the local skilled residents of the community, with the opportunity of a lifetime: becoming owners of a place to call ‘HOME’.
Dameko is a philanthropist and a lover of community.
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
A quote that always inspires Dameko
Strategic Alliances Driving Regional Community Growth
Collaborating with national leaders to promote sustainable policy, youth empowerment, and local infrastructure development.
Hon. Lisa Hann
Jamaica’s Minister of Youth & Culture 2012-2016 Miss World 1993
Ann-Marie Vaz, MP
Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern Constituency in Jamaica 2019-2025
Hon. Matthew Samuda, MP
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Jamaica
Ready to work with Dameko?
From development partnerships to speaking engagements, Dameko welcomes the conversation.
Ready to work with Dameko?
From development partnerships to speaking engagements, Dameko welcomes the conversation.