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Sex Crimes, Gambling and sold out Politicians cited as TCI problems PDA can fix

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9 years ago

January 11, 2016

Providenciales, 11 Jan 2015 – Former Chief Minister and former leader of the Opposition PDM party, Oswald Skippings has ignited a firestorm of scenarios for a General Election outcome now that he has officially, more publicly launched his Progressive Democratic Alliance.

With a dove carrying an olive branch as its symbol, green as its colour and flanked by seven executive members and future candidates, the PDA leader spent around an hour articulating why his party was formed, what his party plans to do, and lashing the current political parties and members of the House of Assembly for inaction.

Skippings, on Friday said it would take two days to list the litany of complaints and concerns coming his way.

“…something is drastically wrong when we have more casinos and gambling houses in Provo than they have in Nassau, Bahamas. Yet we are wondering why families are disintegrating, why kids are being neglected and going astray so young why social and domestic problems are mounting, again something is drastically wrong when we have so many government sanctioned prostitution joints that is supplied by human and sex trafficking.”

The man, who is often painted as anti-foreign said that he is not.

“Youth who have been short-changed, abandoned and sold out for work permits, sold out for free food and drinks at restaurants and perks at hotels.”

And the man, who failed to secure his own seat in the 2012 General Election, said once again he will run at large to the nation and shared why he believes he would win this time.

“Well, like good wine, I’ve gotten better with age.”

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Robbery Accused Granted Bail

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

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

***MEDIA RELEASE***

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.