TCI News
OECD listed but never informed of concerns on TCI investor policy, Premier calls clarity and proof of any breach
#Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – October 22, 2018 – It is not true that the Turks and Caicos is blacklisted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation, OECD for one of its investor incentive programs and there will be no change to that program according to Premier and Finance Minister, Sharlene Robinson, who on Friday addressed the issue.
“The TCI and other countries does not have to make amendments as the programs are legitimate and are not being used for any illicit activities, particularly not to avoid payment of taxes. The Turks and Caicos’ transparency program is aligned with the international standards on tax information sharing and is fully compliant,” said Robinson at her office in Provo to the media core.
The Turks and Caicos was among countries on a list published in a UK Guardian news article which cites the TCI Investment Permanent Residency Certificate program as ‘suspect’. The policy, managed jointly by Invest Turks and Caicos Agency, the Ministry of Border Control and the Governor’s Office has landed the TCI onto the infamous list of countries allegedly misbehaving in its financial services sector. The Premier of the country says this list is not rightly named as she called on the OECD to clear up the negative perceptions.
“I wish to state clearly, that the Turks and Caicos Islands has not been ‘blacklisted’. She continued with, “Quite frankly, I wish to state that the OECD does not produce a blacklist of any anomalies that countries might have but more a list of high risk situations. The media has turned this list to a blacklist and I believe the OECD should call for a correction to these stories and will certainly write to them, inviting them to do so.”
Premier Robinson explained that if the OECD is truly troubled by the investment policy, then it has been silent on the matter with no communication to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government about the PRC program.
“The OECD has to produce substantial facts that countries are in breach of the standard and make a case for revision or removal of the program. We are not in receipt of any such correspondence and certainly wish to state our continued commitment to running a clean jurisdiction and will continue to comply with international standards.”
The UK Guardian article was published on Tuesday October 16, 2018, under the headline: ‘Tax evasion: blacklist of 21 countries with ‘golden passport’ schemes published’. The article online is essentially a news story on the OECD’s reported concern about the ease of wealthy investors to get residency status in the named countries, opening the door to possible tax avoidance.
***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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