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Unified effort to help Fire Victims
Providenciales, 24 Sept 2015 – A united front to help victims of disaster; that was the stance taken by the Department of Disaster Management, various NGO’s and members of the community who came together to provide relief for families who lost their homes during Tuesday night’s fire in Five Cays.
Three families, 17 people including 11 children were all affected by the blaze; those victims, ranging from 65 years old to as young as two…parents, grandparents and toddlers whose homes are no more.
Tuesday’s tragedy drew financial and emotional support for those affected.
Dr. Virginia Clerveaux, Director of DDME at a press conference on Wednesday said they have received over 1,000 dollars in cash donations for families. Ocean Club West donated bags of linen and toiletries.
Pastor Branford Dean donated $100 dollars for food items while Five Cays representative Hon. Sean Astwood donated $100 dollars per household.
Dr. Clerveaux said the families will not be on the streets and that Social Services is working with the victims and the TCI Red Cross says it will continue to help the families.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
Turks and Caicos, 28th April 2025 – On Saturday, April 26th, 2025, officers from the Marine Branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) responded to a report of illegal migrants spotted in the mangrove area along the southeastern side of North Caicos.
The United States Coast Guard (Air Support Unit), the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment, and the Department of Fisheries and Marine
Resources Management supported the operation.
Upon arrival at the location, RT&CIPF officers apprehended eleven (11) male individuals, all confirmed to be of Haitian nationality.
The individuals were detained and transported to Providenciales, where they were handed over to officers from Border Force for processing and further investigation.
We continue to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious maritime or coastal activity to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force by calling 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.
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