TCI News
Invest Turks and Caicos Agency attends major summit, third straight year
#Miami, FL, July 12, 2018 – United States – Invest Turks and Caicos Agency team spent the first half of 2018 attending major meetings across the region, including the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS).
The Summit, held in Miami, Florida attracted hundreds of delegates and was geared toward Investors, Owners, Lenders, Developers, Hotel Chain/Management Company Executives, Investment Bankers, Vacation Ownership Executives, Financial Advisors, Real Estate & Financial Intermediaries, Builders, Consultants, Lawyers, Architects & Designers, Government Tourism Officials, and Media.
The 2018 Summit speakers included Frank Comito, CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, CHTA who delved into ‘Tourism Performance and Highlights’ as well as Gary Brough, Managing Director of KPMG, TCI who addressed the topic ‘The Lending Outlook. The Summit featured a range of panel discussions including one where Graeme Davis, of the region’s newest, largest resort – Baha Mar located in Nassau, Bahamas, joined four other hotel executives for a ‘View from the Boardroom’.
From Invest Turks and Caicos Agency, Vice-president of Marketing and Promotion, Trina Adams-Smith and Investment Services Executive, Rochelle Thompson attended and explained that essentially, the purpose of their participation was to promote the Islands as an attractive destination for foreign investment.
“CHRIS provides a great platform for the Agency to meet with potential investors and network with industry colleagues,” stated Vice-President of Marketing and Promotion, Trina Adams-Smith. “It is important for us to frequent these industry events and showcase the Turks and Caicos Islands as it helps to builds awareness of the Agency and put the Turks and Caicos at the forefront of investors. We look forward to continuing our conversations with investors we’ve met and hope to generate leads for the Agency.
It was the third year running for Turks and Caicos representation at CHRIS through its Investment Agency. The theme for CHRIS 2018, held at the JW Marriott in Miami, Florida was ‘A Spectrum of Opportunities’.
Release: Invest TCI
***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.
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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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