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PDM Chairman says North & Middle Caicos MP ignorant of law, fails to remove voters

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9 years ago

March 1, 2016

Providenciales, 01 Mar 2016 – Electors’ Court has started and in North and Middle Caicos on Monday, the Member of Parliament was present but unable to have the 38 names he wanted off the elector’s list removed. According to PDM Chairman, Doug Parnell it was an embarrassing scene for the MP and Border Control Minister, Hon Don Hue Gardiner who basically was unfamiliar with the law when he raised his objections.

The law says you must be registered in the District to bring an objection.

Doug Parnell, PDM National Chairman: “The Hon Donhue Gardiner was not entitled to bring those objections, so we prevailed on that point and we also feel we were given a fair hearing on other persons we claimed or objected to in the district. We are satisfied that the Supervisor of Elections and the team that was with him gave us a fair hearing.”

About 40 people turned out to hear the proceedings of the Electors’ Court, Parnell added, “I want to say that I am very pleased at the turn out of persons who were interested in their democracy and the upcoming General Elections, we had a strong force and showing of our supporters in this district; we were very, very grateful to them for coming out; persons like Prince Selver, persons like Curalena Phillips and persons like Paul Higgs.”

For various reasons, including that some of the electors were said to be resident outside of the country and outside of the constituency, Gardiner tried to have them removed for the voter’s list but when the PDM reminded the Elections Supervisor that one has to be resident in the constituency for their recommendation to stand, Gardiner’s challenges fell flat.

Parnell told Magnetic Media yesterday that PDM challenges were for about 20 people, and were done within the confines of the law; they walked away from that elections court session satisfied, he said. So far Grand Turk North, Grand Turk South & Salt Cay and North and Middle have had their hearings.

Next stop we understand is South Caicos.

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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.

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Attempted Murder Charge

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

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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.