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Teacher Suzie defended by Parents, says treatment wrong by school & Immigration

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Providenciales, TCI, January 27, 2017 – Parents of children who once attended Tumble Totz Daycare say they are speaking out to defend the reputation of who their children lovingly call, Teacher Suzie, after the educator was reportedly fired and deported in what they believe was an unfair situation.

The two, who met with Magnetic Media this week explained that Suzette Codling of Jamaica is not an abusive teacher, that their children have been unnecessarily traumatized by the December decision and they thought it was important that someone was on the record about Codling’s good work.

Tumble Totz is owned by former Education Minister, Lillian Boyce and both young women asked for their identities not to be revealed, they say, for fear of victimization.  The women presented us audios of the meeting Mrs. Boyce held with eight parents in December to explain concerns of abuse, namely ear pulling, corporal punishment or spanking; parents at that meeting, the two say, were shocked at the allegation.

We contacted spokesperson for the school, Hayden Boyce who explained that while these parents may not have experienced any abuse of their children, there are other accounts of harsh treatment allegedly by Codling to be considered by the institution.

Tumble Totz media statement:  “This decision not to renew the work permit was taken after some very serious allegations emerged late last year, that Ms. Codling had been verbally and physically abusing young children who were in her care.  The  daycare believes that any and all allegations of abuse must be taken extremely seriously and that such actions must not be condoned under any circumstances.”

These comments were given also to Jamaican media houses which have picked up the story and in at least publication, headlined it as the Turks and Caicos, again, being abusive to expatriate professionals.

The parents who spoke to Magnetic Media believe the action by Immigration was allegedly instigated by Tumble Totz, but Mr. Boyce outlines a chain of events which includes Codling getting monies owed, return ticket and selecting a date to leave the TCI.   It is said that Teacher Suzie wanted to change that date, Immigration denied the change and Ms Codling was picked up on January 13th and detained.

Suzette Codling has also been in touch with Magnetic Media and expresses outrage that she was locked up in a ‘rat infested’ holding center and that she was treated like a criminal; statement issued by her lawyer:  “Ms. Codling stated that she refuses to be another unheard statistic, because this has happened to other Jamaican teachers.  Ms. Codling wants to make the record clear that she has never physically nor verbally abused any child…”   Boyce says the statements made by Codling are false.  Codling says they are not false and she is taking the matter to court.

The parents of the K4 and K5 aged children, said of Teacher Suzie who was serving as Vice Principal of Tumble Totz, that she was excellent with their children; they loved the fact that she is a reading specialist.   Since the decision to terminate or not to reapply for a work permit for the Jamaican teacher, six parents have pulled their children from Tumble Totz and relocated them to other schools.

 

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Aggravated Burglary

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#TurksandCaicos, April 15, 2024 – The recent aggravated robbery targeting a five-member household is undoubtedly distressing for both the victims and the community at large.

Superintendent (Division A) Willet Harvey said, “Around 11:21 pm yesterday (April 14th) evening, the Police Control Room received a report that four masked males, three of whom were armed, entered a residence at New Subdivision, Grand Turk, and proceeded to rob the occupants.

The armed suspects managed to flee the scene on foot and escaped.

“Following the report, officers were dispatched to the scene, conducted extensive searches and interviewed individuals. Based on the information received, we are actively pursuing several leads that will lead to arrests in the shortest possible time.

“The incident highlights the importance of remaining vigilant and proactively safeguarding homes and families. I advise people to enhance their home security by locking doors and windows when inside, investing in a CCTV system, and ensuring adequate outdoor lighting. Should you have any information on this burglary or illegal activities in Grand Turk, please call 946-2299. ”

The RTCIPF asks the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.

Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the CrimeStoppers P3 app and share information.

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Two Major Murder Trials Underway simultaneously in Grand Turk; making history in more ways than one

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Wilkie Arthur

Freelance Court Correspondent

 

#TurksandCaicos, April 15, 2024 – Two separate murder trials. Two separate alleged Blue Hills killers. Two separate Blue Hills male victims lost their lives.  Two separate dates of killings. The Crown has two separate vulnerable witnesses, one for each murder case as their main or key witness.

Both main/key witnesses have each relocated to the UK after the murders and both are under a witness protection program. They both testified in their respective trials via video link, as they did not return to the Turks and Caicos for the trials in live or opened court.

The move to have them back in the islands considered too risky.

Each trial has a different judge with its own 12-member jury. Both cases are running concurrently in different court rooms but both are unfolding on the Island of Grand Turk.

This is an historical move for the TCI judiciary running two murder trials all at once and on one Island (The Nation’s Capital); simultaneously.

Both trials are expected to in mere days with verdicts from the separately empaneled juries or on a ruling by the learned trial judges.

JOUVLY INELUS, 32 is one of the accused men on trial for allegedly killing Brian Leon Williams on the afternoon of Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. His defense counsel is Mrs. Lara Maroof Misick and Principal Public Prosecutor, Mr. Clement Joseph started the Crown’s case for the office of the Director of Public Prosecution.

A 12-member jury and his Lordship, The Hon Mr. Justice Chris Selochan is presiding over INELUS trial.

In addition to murder, Inelus also faces four counts of firearm-related offences namely:

Discharging a Firearm, Discharging Ammunition, Carrying a Firearm, and Carrying Ammunition.

The homicide took place at a location known as Enid Forbes Yard, Hopeland Close, Blue Hills, Providenciales.

KENDALL DEAN, who is 29 years old is the second accused of homicide and his trial is underway for the shooting death of 24-year-old Joshua Swann on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 in the vicinity of North West Point, Blue Hills, Providenciales, according to police.

This trial was delayed its start, a week, due to jury issues, but now proceedings are progressing and Mr. Oliver Smith, KC is representing Kendall Dean against the allegations laid.

The trial is before his Lordship, the Honourable judge, Mr. Davidson Kevin Baptiste and a 12-member jury.

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REVIEW OF THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES  OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.  

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#TurksandCaicos, April 15, 2024 – Section 61 of the Turks and Caicos Islands constitution relates to the appointment of an Electoral District Boundary Commission. On 26th February 2024, Her Excellency the Acting Governor Mrs. Anya Williams. appointed a Boundaries Commission to review and alter the present boundaries and make changes, if necessary.

The following persons were appointed as members of the Committee:

Rev Dr. Julia E Williams Retired Civil Servant and Methodist Minister    (Chairman)

Hon Justice K Neville Adderley  M.B.                                                          (Member)

Ms Tremaine R S Harvey LLB(hons) Attorney at Law                            (Member)

The Constitution also stipulates that a Commission after appointment may regulate its procedure and, with the Governor acting in her discretion, may confer powers and impose duties on any public officer, or any authority of the Government for the purpose of discharge of its functions.

For the purpose of discharge of its functions , the Commission

  1. May invite views from members of the public.
  2. Shall consult the public about the draft of its report; and
  3. May seek advice as it considers appropriate.

The Commission and its members , under the Constitution, shall NOT be subject to the direction and control of any person or authority.

The Commission will review the boundaries of the Electoral Districts, and submit to the Governor and House of Assembly, a report on their findings.:-

  1. Stating that in the opinion of the commission, no changes to these boundaries is required, OR
  2. Recommending the changes in those boundaries specified in the report.

In determining its recommendations, the Commission under subsection (1) (b), and in determining whether or not to recommend any changes in the electoral district boundaries, the Commission shall  ensure  that the electoral districts contain, so far as is reasonably practicable, approximately equal numbers of persons qualified to be registered as electors.

In order to be successful in its deliberations and produce an efficient report to HE the Governor, the Commission will visit ALL islands, have discussions with members of the public and have public meetings.

Deliberations will commence as follows:-

 MEETING WITH GROUPS FACE TO FACE – 13TH -16TH MAY 2024

13th May 2024         Salt Cay in the morning at 10.00 a.m.

Grand Turk in the evening at 6.30 p.m.

14th May 2024         South Caicos at 6.30 pm

15th May 2024         Middle Caicos in the morning at 10.00 a.m.

North Caicos in the evening at 6.30 p.m.

16th May 2024         Meeting in Providenciales at 7.00 p.m.

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