TCI News
Some complain, only foreign prison inmates benefit from early release, new Prison Supt here
#GrandTurk, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 21, 2018 – Nineteen inmates have been given early release from Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk following approval of the Mercy Committee; 18 men and the one woman are not only freed from prison but repatriated to their home countries.
While the early release on Friday May 18 of these offenders to their countries of origin, namely Jamaica and Haiti, brings the prison population to more controllable levels, to truly make a dent in overcrowding at HMP, there would reportedly need to be a reduction of roughly 50 inmates.
Relatives of those incarcerated at the facility were speaking to Magnetic Media on the condition of anonymity and expressed that the 19 released are all foreigners; one woman of Haiti, who was this year convicted of bribery; three Jamaican men locked up for illegal drugs and illegal entry and the other men were of Haiti for charges and convictions linked to illegal entry or aiding human smuggling.
None of the Turks and Caicos Islanders jailed for lighter offenses or with mere weeks or months remaining on their sentences were given release; a trend which those speaking to Magnetic Media are “sick and tired of..”
“They should consider releasing some of the local guys with short terms, not only let the foreigners benefit from the release program. They don’t have to look at the long term prisoners if they don’t want to but there are some people who have done their time down to a matter of months and they only let the Haitians and Jamaicans go home. They should do something for the locals too.”
Our news organization is also informed that names are submitted to the Mercy Committee. The Committee, which also has a member, the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands does expeditious work of determining who should benefit from early release.
The prison population of Her Majesty’s was around 125 inmates up to the time of the 19 individuals being freed; there are said to be about seven women incarcerated and two juveniles.
It is said the new Prison Superintendent from the United Kingdom is now in country and has already had a cursory tour of the facility, which has suffered overcrowding for years. Conditions at HMP were exacerbated by 2017’s fire and hurricanes.
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***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
Around 10:59 am, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots at a location along the Millennium Highway, Providenciales.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were dispatched and, based on preliminary investigations, were told that the occupant (s) of a red Suzuki Swift was at a business place when another car pulled alongside it, and the occupants started shooting.
The driver of the Swift drove off while the other unidentified vehicle sped off in a separate direction. 
Officers found the Swift abandoned near Miracle Close, Blue Hills, shortly after.
Based on investigations, no injuries were reported.
This remains an active investigation.
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information or CCTV footage of the shooting that may assist the police with enquiries to contact 911, the closest police station, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information.
Additionally, persons are being asked to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
There are twelve new officers within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.
The officers—Ronn James, Ernie Henry, Aron Charlery, Andrew Ottley, Emmanuel Dabreo, Damion Clarke, Jeffrey Kaye, Roan Waugh, Shan Livermore, Kemar Chambers, Michael Campbell, and Ajay Budhai—took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of the
Turks and Caicos Islands yesterday (July 22nd) afternoon at Police Headquarters, Providenciales.
Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin, who administered the officers’ oath, said, “Thank you for choosing the TCI. It will not be a bed of roses. Policing requires hard work, and you ensure our communities are safe. Your arrival was anticipated and highly overdue.
“You are now officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, and you are committed to the safety of the people of these archipelagoes. We must lead by example and not let our guard down. Stand firm on the foundation of our motto- Service With Pride and Integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing in the absence of anyone watching.”
The President of the Christian Council, Pastor Wilbert Jennings, delivered the opening prayer and told officers to always call on God in
their time of need.
Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams, Assistant Commissioner Kendall Grant, acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton, Chairman of the Police Welfare Association Sgt. Jepson Victor and Human Resources Manager Rex Swann also attended the ceremony.
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