TCI News
Scabies again at South Dock Road detention center, confirms Turks and Caicos officials
#Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – July 3, 2018 – Scabies has returned to the South Dock road detention center; the outbreak is confirmed by the Minister of Border Control and the Director of Immigration.
It is reported that detainees are again exhibiting signs and symptoms of having the itchy, infectious rash which has now hit the holding facility for migrants a third time, according to our records.
In December 2017 an all clear was given by the Department of Environmental Health in a government issued media statement. At that time, it was explained that four men of the Dominican Republic were with the disease after having served a sentence at Her Majesty’s Prison.
In May 2017, Magnetic Media was informed of the first outbreak of scabies which began with a poacher from the Dominican Republic; who had also served time at Her Majesty’s Prison. 
Now, the outbreak is among Haitians being held at the center who have just completed their sentence at Her Majesty’s Prison and are awaiting repatriation to their homeland.
Our source believes the origin of the scabies is the prison, which is located in Grand Turk.
In December, the Government’s report explained: “The Immigration Department activated its plan of changing of mattresses, bedding, linens and clothing, and due to exposure to the infected detainees, health officials visited the Detention Centre to assess the health of the remaining detainees, attending security guards and the Immigration Officers assigned to the Detention Centre.”
Director of Immigration, Derek Been said a media release will come today. Last week, during the Appropriations Committee meeting held at the House of Assembly, Mr. Been revealed that government had spent $16,000 in the last fiscal year in an effort to rid the center of scabies. 
Scabies, a disease caused by the mite Sacoptes Scabiei, is highly contagious and immediate actions were taken by the Ministry to sanitize the area of the Detention Centre and to activate protocols for mitigation against spread of the infectious disease, says TCIG.
***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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