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TCI: Police Commissioner not afraid to flush bad behaviours

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#Providenciales, August 20, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – The new TCI Police Commissioner is not afraid to flush bad behaviours which inhibit public trust or threaten the good integrity of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force; it is what he told media when quizzed about criminal allegations and court trials involving members of the Force.

“Let’s be really clear on this, if people aren’t going to act with integrity and they’re not gonna serve their community and serve this Force well, they can look for another job and that’s not a threat that’s just the bare reality of what’s gonna happen,” said Trevor Botting  in his first press conference as new head of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.

The allegations against officers in recent years range from arson to sexual misconduct, pedophilia, theft of confiscated property and evidence, drunk driving, abuse of power, possession of illegal drugs, spread of private, indecent material over social media, witness tampering and involvement in armed robbery.

“Every force, in every part of the world will have misconduct issues.  The other thing is just about the Force that is willing to tackle it and deal with it and that is an important message as well. If you have the point where you accept that we can have some officers who make the wrong decisions, make stupid decisions then actually the next bit is, ‘have you got a Force willing to tackle it?’ We have a number of officers that are either on admin leave or suspended.  I don’t like it, I don’t take any joy in it…”

Botting, as the former Deputy Commissioner of Police, a post that carries the responsibility of Human Resources management promised that he will not back down from moving processing on forward. 

“Certainly, when I got here, I kept hearing this rhetoric that we ignore offences and we ignore our own, people get away with it,” Botting was adamant about not ignoring misbehavior, “…we won’t, we won’t!”

In his response to the question, Commissioner Botting shared that he is confident that his second in command, Acting Deputy Police Commissioner, Rodney Adams will continue to ensure there is integrity among the ranks; Botting counts good character as critical to being a good officer.

“If any police officer doesn’t have integrity then literally, they have nothing.  They can be anything else, but if you haven’t got integrity then…” with a shrug of his shoulders, he continued with, “…and people see it, the public see it and in some ways this doesn’t help people having confidence in us but I also want to look at it the other way, that we are willing to deal with our own.”

There was also a commitment to handle smaller yet important complaints more rapidly.

“I also want to improve one thing fundamentally; is we do things quicker.  So, if you came and made a complaint today, at the moment it could take a long time for you to get an answer.   When in actual fact, a person complaining wants a quick answer. We have some very refined or defined processes to deal with misconduct, I’d like some short circuits in there.”

In 2018 alone, the TCI Police informed of at least nine cases where members of the Force were facing criminal charges.

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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGULATIONS INTRODUCES “RATE YOUR RIDE” SYSTEM FOR TOURISTS VISITING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March, 2024 – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: The Department of Tourism Regulations is proud to unveil the “Rate Your Ride” system, a new initiative designed to enhance the vacation experience for tourists exploring our picturesque islands.

The “Rate Your Ride” system empowers tourists to provide valuable feedback on the quality of transportation services they receive while visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. Through an easy-to-use online form, tourists can rate factors such as cleanliness, comfort, safety, and professionalism of drivers, helping us to assure the highest quality of service standards across all modes of transportation.

By participating in the “Rate Your Ride” system, tourists play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation services in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Their feedback will enable us to identify areas for improvement and ensure that every visitor enjoys safe, comfortable, and convenient travel throughout their stay in the Turks and Caicos.

The code will also be publicly accessible through the cooperation of volunteer drivers who will make the rating code available in their vehicles. Flyers and stickers displaying the code will be distributed at hotels, resorts and airports. The mandated display of these codes is expected to align with the rollout of our tourism regulations in 2025.

For more information about the “Rate Your Ride” system and other initiatives by the Department of Tourism Regulations, please visit gov.tc/tourismregulations/or contact us via telephone at 946-4970 and email at tourismregulations@gov.tc.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONDEMNS RECORDING OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CRISIS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March 2024– The Department of Behavioral Health Services is appealing to the general public to refrain from recording and circulating videos of persons who may appear to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Anyone can experience a mental health crisis at some point in their life. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year. Persons may struggle with very common conditions such as Anxiety and Depression or be diagnosed with more serious conditions like Bipolar Disorder or Psychosis.

“There are a lot of misunderstandings about various mental health conditions and how they may manifest. In addition, there are a number of negative perceptions and misconceptions that society exhibits towards people with mental health problems. However, just as we would show care and concern for someone diagnosed with Cancer, or any other physical illness, in the same way, we need to be as caring and helpful to persons with mental illnesses”– stated Director of the Department of Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Alicia Malcolm.

The Department is urging the public to call the following numbers if you see someone who appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis:

338-5473/338-3616: Providenciales, North or Middle Caicos

338-3614/338-3612: Grand Turk, South Caicos, Salt Cay

338-6301: Nights and Weekends

If someone is putting themselves or someone else in immediate, serious risk of harm, call 911.

The Department of Behavioral Health services is here to help and provides the following services which are free and confidential:

Location of above services:

o             Sam Harvey Building, Down Town, Providenciales,

o             Primary Health Care Department, Cheshire Hall Medical Center, Providenciales 

o             Department of Behavioural Health, Duncombe Alley, Grand Turk

 

Let’s all do our part in creating a community where people with mental health problems feel respected, supported and cared for. 

For additional information, please visit the Ministry of Health’s Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/tciministryofhealth/ or the Department of Behavioral Health Services Faceebook on https://www.facebook.com/TCIDBHS/.

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Breaking Ground: TCI Could Lead in Regional Communication Standards

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, 27th March 2024: The PR, marketing, and communications sector is poised for potential growth and could lead the Caribbean region in terms of industry standards says Damian Wilson. Wilson’s suggestion comes after the release of a new research report into the current trends and future direction of the sector as a possible emerging industry in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).

Wilson is the report’s author, which conveys the findings of research which he initiated. “One of the key research results is the considerable optimism by industry practitioners and government alike, with persons seeing growth potential. I believe that we can become regional leaders in this field. I believe that one of the initiatives that could be used to do this is by establishing a ‘TCI Centre of Communications Excellence’ within the TCI Community College. Such an institute would be dedicated to communication and media innovation with a particular focus on digital communications and ICT,” says Wilson.

He further explained, “I believe that the PR, marketing, and communications sector, like much of the country, is at a crossroads and could have an even greater impact on our socio-economic fabric. Some may have concerns about our small size, but I believe this makes us far more agile than our neighbours. All in all, any potential growth must be underpinned by new investments, professional development, and a strategy to integrate the sector into the broader economy.”

Wilson also said that he sees his research as a first step in understanding our own industry sectors in the TCI and would love to see more profound research and analysis conducted. He’s hoping that the report will spark discussion along those lines. The report is entitled ‘Current Trends and Future Direction: A Preliminary Report on the PR, Marketing, and Communications Sector in the Turks & Caicos Islands’. Anyone wanting a copy of the report can contact Damian Wilson via his email, damian.wilson.pr@gmail.com.

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