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TCI: 2018 GSAT Results
#Providenciales, July 4, 2018 – Turks and Caicos – The Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services commends all Grade Six students for their performance in the 2018 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) administered on 13th and 14th June 2018. Four hundred and forty-five (487) students were registered for GSAT. Three hundred and sixty-eight (368) of these students scored 50% or higher. The pass rate for 2018 is 75.56% compared with 80.45% in 2017. The table and graph below show the pass rates for the period 2009 to 2018.
| YEAR | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| OVERALL PERCENT PASSES | 64.4 | 69.3 | 83.3 | 74.8 | 77.8 | 68.3 | 72.1 | 75.1 | 80.45 | 75.56 |
The pass rate in Mathematics increased by 11.91% compared with the results for 2017. There was a slight decrease in the pass rate for English and the pass rate in Science decreased by 19.56%. The pass rate for the General Paper increased by 2.91%. Neroy Kennedy of Ona Glinton Primary scored 98.40% in Mathematics. T’Andre James of Precious Treasures International scored 94.50% in English. Franklyn Ewing of Eliza Simons Primary scored 93.50% in Science. Margaret Lewis of Ona Glinton Primary and Chimbuchi Orumba of Ianthe Pratt Primary shared first place in the General Paper with 96.50%.
The Ministry congratulates the students and schools who are among the top ten in the country:
NAME OF STUDENT GENDER NAME OF SCHOOL AVERAGE
Franklyn Ewing Male Eliza Simons Primary 92.29
T’Andre James Male Precious Treasures Intl. 92.19
Chelsea Been Female Eliza Simons Primary 91.71
Wodmael Plaisimond Male Enid Capron Primary 91.71
Margaret Lewis Female Ona Glinton Primary 91.71
Eboni Harvey Female Ona Glinton Primary 91.05
Neroy Kennedy Male Ona Glinton Primary 90.00
Damari James Male Ona Glinton Primary 89.71
Jean Hilaire Male Enid Capron Primary 89.33
Widelene Plaismond Female Enid Capron Primary 89.14
Tre’von Wilson Male Ona Glinton Primary 89.14
Noelisa Benjamin Male Faith Preparatory 89.14
The graph below shows the spread of marks in 2018 compared with 2017. The graph shows that while there is a decrease in the pass rate there is also an increase in the number of students who scored between 70 and 89 percent this year compared with 2017.
The impact of the storms at the commencement of the school year brought new challenges. The Government has expressed its commitment to rebuilding stronger more resilient schools, and to ensuring that all learners have the tools needed to be successful. The Ministry will continue to make professional development opportunities available to all staff, continuously upgrade facilities in primary and high schools and expand the ICT inventory in schools.
The Ministry remains committed building a resilient and inclusive education system in which each learner can be successful. The Ministry of Education extends best wishes to all Grade Six achievers as they transition to high school.
Release: TCIG
PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
YOUTH, SPORTS, AND CULTURE
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 8th October 2024 – The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, and Culture under the leadership of Hon. Rachel Marshall Taylor is pleased to announce the successful evacuation of all Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) students from the Orlando and Tampa area in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm. Protecting the safety and well-being of our
students remains our top priority, and swift action was taken to protect them from potential danger.
A total of six (6) students returned to the Turks and Caicos Islands today and two (2) students will return, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, while four (4) students will remain with family members in other states.
The Ministry remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all Turks and Caicos Islanders, particularly our students, both home and abroad. Special thanks is extended to the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) for their support in this endeavour.
On behalf of the Premier, Hon. Charles Washington Misick, we extend our thoughts and prayers for the people of Florida and all other nations impacted by Hurricane Milton, hoping for their safety and swift recovery.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
Turks and Caicos, October 08th, 2024 – Marine Branch Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) responded early today (October 8) to a report from the Radar Station regarding a suspicious vessel near Bird Rock, Leeward Settlement, Providenciales. 
At 1:28 a.m., officers aboard the Sea Pursuit intercepted a 34-foot grey Panga fiberglass boat with a 250hp Yamaha engine, transporting THIRTY-TWO (32) illegal migrants—two females and 30 males, suspected to be of Haitian descent.
The illegal migrants were handed over to the Immigration Task Force for processing. Border Force, TCI Regiment, and TCI Customs also participated in the operation.
The RTCIPF can confirm the following statistical data for the year (October 08) thus far:
Number of Interceptions: Fifteen (15)
Number of Males: Nine Hundred and Forty-Seven (947)
Number of Females: One Hundred and Ninety-Five (195)
Total number of Illegal Migrants: One Thousand One Hundred and Forty-Two (1142) Included in the 1142 figure are TWENTY-FOUR CHILDREN.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton said, “The number of people interdicted this year is considerably lower than last year when we detained a total of 4016 illegal migrants at sea. In the previous six months, we have seen an expansion of our radar capabilities, and the collaboration and coordination with the Border Force and the TCI Regiment, together with air and marine assets from the United States and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, has never been better. We will continue to work closely with national and international allies to deter people from making these perilous journeys and target the gangs who facilitate the illegal trade. We build our national capability every month and will do whatever it takes to interdict illegal vessels bound for the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
The RTCIPF asks the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to anonymously provide any information on illegal activities.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information anonymously.
Turks and Caicos, October 8, 2024 – Mr Fitz Bailey was officially sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos
Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) today, October 7, in a ceremony led by H.E. Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam at Police Headquarters in Providenciales.
His appointment is set for three months to enhance the RTCIPF’s leadership capacity.
Mr Bailey brings extensive experience from his time with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), where he held senior roles in critical areas such as the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), the Intelligence Branch, and the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch. (C-TOC). His accomplishments include reorganizing the JCF’s Crime Reporting and Case Management Policy and establishing a Cold Case Unit.
Mr Bailey holds advanced degrees in Psychology, Criminal Investigation, and National Security and has a background in Accounting. Acting Commissioner Rodney Adams, Assistant Commissioner Kendall Grant, Acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton, and HR Consultant Joe Perry were also present at the swearing-in ceremony.
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