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Palm Cay Makes Waves at Annapolis Boat Show with NAVTOURS

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10 years ago

October 29, 2015

Palm Cay, 28 Oct 2015 – Palm Cay Beach Club and Marina recently partnered with NAVTOURS to tout sailing in paradise at the Annapolis Boat Show, the largest in-the-water boat show in the United States.

“It was an amazing experience,” said Clara Alcime, one of the sales and marketing team at the $200 million oceanfront development on New Providence’s southeastern coast. “When we traded sailor caps for Junkanoo headpieces, the attention for The Bahamas was phenomenal. And what was really special was how many people who came up to our booth and said they had sailed through or in The Bahamas and it was the best time in the water of their entire boating lives. There were lots of positive comments from the boating community.”
And, according to NAVTOURS Bahamas Base Manager Donella Bethel, some who had not experienced The Bahamas were planning to.

“More than one person told me sailing in The Bahamas was number one on their bucket list,” she said. “We were more than 1,000 miles away but everyone seemed to know the Exumas as the world’s best boating waters.” The show, which features everything from canoes to megayachts, is especially popular with sailors and again this year attracted nearly 50,000 just to the sailboat show.

“It was an ideal market for NAVTOURS which moved their fleet of 20 vessels to Palm Cay Marina in September, making for an ideal launch for a clear sail to the Exumas,” said Palm Cay Marina Dockmaster Demaro Demeritte. “Guests fly in, spend their first day here enjoying the pool, beach, restaurant and clubhouse and they take off for Exuma without worrying about boat traffic or other navigational hurdles they might face in the harbour. It’s a head start on their vacation and a win-win for everyone.”

In September, Palm Cay learned that it had once again earned the highest praise from boaters of any New Providence marina and was awarded the top ranking on ActiveCaptain.com, a site that is to boaters what TripAdvisor is to the travel industry. The 194-slip marina is one of the key features of the nearly 70-acre amenities-rich residential development that will eventually have about 300 home sites. Only about a dozen of its completed townhomes are available and its current condo project at The Anchorage is well underway with just a few condos remaining for sale.

The 2015 Annapolis Sailboat Show drew about 50,000 spectators while powerboats and other vessels of all sizes drew additional crowds.

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Robbery Accused Granted Bail

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

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Turks and Caicos, 28^th April 2025 – RENARDO CLARKE was granted $5000 bail when he appeared before a Magistrate today (Monday, April 28, 2025), charged with Robbery.

As part of his bail conditions, the accused is required to reside at a relative’s home and report to the Grace Bay Police Station three days per week during specific times. The accused will also observe a daily curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The matter was adjourned for a sufficiency hearing on June 6, 2025.

Clarke was charged following investigations into an incident reported on April 17, 2025, in Long Bay, where a male victim was robbed of cash and valuables while at the canal off Old Grace Road, Long Bay.

Following the report, officers commenced an investigation and charged Clarke on 22^nd April.

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Illegals Detained

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

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Turks and Caicos, 28^th 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.

Crime

Attempted Murder Charge

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

Turks and Caicos, 28^th April 2025 – JUNIOR BELIZAIRE, 24, is expected to appear before a Magistrate later this week.

Belizaire of The Bight faces the following charges:

One Count – Attempted Murder
One Count – Unlawful Entry

The accused was charged on Sunday, 27th April 2025.

The charges stem from a violent incident that occurred on the evening of 21st April 2025, when a 26-year-old male victim was attacked and sustained multiple chop wounds to his head and body.

The victim was found bleeding and transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre (CHMC) for emergency treatment.

Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim has since been flown overseas for further medical care. His condition remains stable.

The Serious Crime Unit, after an intensive investigation, identified Belizaire as the alleged perpetrator of the attack.