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TCI: First Annual Tour of the Turks and Caicos Islands Stages 3 &4

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#Providenciales, October 17, 2018 – Turks and Caicos – The first Annual Tour of the Turks and Caicos Championship, a four-stage cycling competition concluded this weekend with stages 3 and 4.

On Saturday Oct 13th the second time trial of the tour took place on Venetian Road. Cyclists in both categories rode a distance of 8.5 miles to test individual speed. Though it’s only been a week since the previous time trial, individual times improved overall.

Earldarrel Basden, the category two winner of both stages 1 and 2 received his third win of the tour making him the person with the most wins in Category 2 and overall so far.  DeVaughn Williams captured 2nd and Terrence Astwood Jr., 3rd.

In Category 1 Sean Rodgers once again caught the top spot giving him his second win of the tour.  Followed by Fred Registre in 2nd and Dan Redmond in 3rd.

After the time trial, winners were presented with the coveted green winners jerseys and bottles of champagne decorated in Breast Cancer pink.

The final event of the tour was a road race encompassing most of Providenciales. Riders in category two raced for 66-mile miles while category one did 75 miles.  The cyclists all wore pink ribbons in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  In category two Earldarrel once again took and kept an early lead on his category two competitors, earning his forth win of the tour.  Gabriella Hegedus, the sole female competitor placed second and Terrence Astwood Jr. placed third.

Cyclists in category one likewise kept the same pack strategy as they did in stage two.  The heat was on in the final stretch of the race that again ended in a group sprint.  Fred Registre, one of the best sprinters in the race emerged on top followed by Tyrone Bishop and Sean Rodgers.

The president of the National Cancer Society; Mrs. Rosemary Jolly was on hand to present the winners their jerseys and champagne.  She expressed her delight in the Cycling Federation’s efforts to bring awareness to Brest Cancer and honour those affected by it and is looking forwards to joint ventures with the federation in the future.

Though the tour brought the 2018 racing season to an end, an awards banquet is scheduled for Sunday October 21 st. , where cyclist will receive their prizes for their efforts during the tour as well as throughout the year.

With the conclusion of the 2018 season, and all cycling points tallied for all races during the year, the overall 2018 season champion was determined.  Emerging winner of the 2018 season in category 1 is Sean Rodgers, followed by a tie for second place between Shanwell Gardiner and Tyrone Bishop.  Third place was taken by Fred Registre.  For Category 2, the 2018 season winner is Gabriella Hegedus (only registered female cyclist), with Matthew Williams and David Hernandez placing second and third respectively.

Mr Shanwell Gardiner, President of the TCI Cycling Federation is happy the way the 2018 season concluded and stated that the federation has big plans for the 2019 season.  We will be taking cycling to the outer islands of the TCI.  Grand Turk and South Caicos will both see races for the 2019 season and will also be added to the tour of TCI championship.  We will also be conducting a cycling coaching training course where we would like to see at least 2 trained from the outer islands to ensure growth of the sport.  Mr Trevor Bailey, CCC president and UCI certified coach will be visiting the Islands later this year to conduct a training workshop for local cyclists.  Plans have already begun for the Federation’s application to UCI (Cycling’s International Governing Body) for its associate membership.  This is the highest level of accreditation any cycling body can attain.  The TCI cycling Federation has gained membership with the CCC (Caribbean Cycling Confederation) since October 2016 and has been working with other federations in the Caribbean to assist with expanding our program.  There are also plans to expand our kids program and introduction of cycling into the schools.

Mr Sean Rodgers, Vice President of the Federation stated that this year has been a great success and we have all grown as competitive cyclists and a federation in such a short time. Next year will be bigger and better.

The Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation wishes to thank our sponsors; TCIG Sports Department, NW Hamilton Insurance, Caribbean Cruising, Bordier Bank, IGA, Connolly KIA Motors, Core Resources, Building Materials Do It Center, Misick and Stanbrook Law Firm, Le Vele Resort , Parrot Cay Resort, The Ocean Club Resort. We would also like to thank the public who came out to support the event, the Royal Turks and Caicos Island Police Force who kept us safe, and an extra special thank you to all of our volunteers who assisted in making this event a success.

 

Release: TCI Cycling Federation

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Unidentified Deceased Male Discovered in Grace Bay Area

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Turks and Caicos, July 5, 2025 – Around 7AM on today’s date 5th July 2025 officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) assisted by members of the public carried out a search in the community of Providenciales focusing on targeted areas.

Approximately 9:06 a.m. on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, while conducting the search operation in the Grace Bay area, one of the teams discovered the body of a deceased male in a decomposed state.

The discovery was made along Long Bay Road. The scene has been secured, and all appropriate partner agencies have been notified.

At present, the identity of the deceased has not been established. The RTCIPF will provide further updates as soon as the identification process is complete and the next of kin are informed.

Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Rodney Adams on commenting on the discovery of the body. We the police extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and ask that the public not speculate and await positive identification of the deceased.”

This matter remains under active investigation.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is appealing to anyone who may have information to contact 911 or the nearest Police Station. Information may also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 (TIPS)

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Ministry of Health and Human Services Participates in UKOTs Public Health Conference 2025

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PRESS RELEASE

 FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – The Ministry of Health and Human Services was represented at the 2025 UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Public Health Conference held under the theme “Collaborative Approaches to Risk Communication” at the Park Plaza Victoria in London, from June 23–27, 2025.

Attending on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands were Dr. Nadia Astwood, Chief Medical Officer, and Mr. Lynrod Brooks, Director of Health Policy and Planning.

Hosted by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under its Civil Resilience Programme, the conference convened Chief Medical Officers and senior technical officers from several UK Overseas Territories including Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands – as well as from the Crown Dependencies, St. Helena, Ascension and Gibraltar.

The week-long event featured a range of expert-led sessions and workshops, focusing on strengthening risk communication and public health resilience across the UKOTs. Key agenda items included:

  • Introduction to Behavioural Science-Informed Risk and Crisis Communication
  • Good Practice for Effective Crisis Communication
  • Crisis Alert! A Scenario-Based Exercise
  • Identifying Key Health Threats and RCCE (Risk Communication and Community Engagement) Needs – Workshops Parts 1 & 2
  • Civil Food Resilience in the UKOTs
  • Risk Communication and EPRR (Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response) Frameworks
  • Practical Approaches to Risk and Crisis Communication
  • Communicating Risks in Violence Prevention: Public Health Approaches
  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support During Crisis
  • Responding to Emerging Infections
  • Antimicrobial Resistance: Assessing the Global Threat
  • Cervical Cancer Elimination and RCCE
  • Tackling Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Vaccine Hesitancy
  • Enhancing Comprehensive Prevention and Management of Diabetes – Interactive Session

A highlight of the conference was the keynote address delivered by Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England. In his address, he emphasized both progress and persistent challenges in global public health.

Commenting on the importance of the conference, Dr. Nadia Astwood, Chief Medical Officer of the Turks and Caicos Islands, stated, “This gathering provided a critical opportunity to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange across the Overseas Territories, particularly around preparedness and response to public health threats. Strengthening health security remains a top priority for the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Health and Human Services, echoed this sentiment, noting, “We are grateful for the continued support from the UK Government through the FCDO and UKHSA. This platform ensures that the Turks and Caicos Islands are part of a coordinated approach to building resilience and safeguarding public health.”

The Ministry’s participation in this conference forms part of ongoing efforts to enhance the national capacity for emergency preparedness, community engagement, and evidence-informed public health communication.

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Search for Missing American Tourist Intensifies in Turks and Caicos

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U.S. Officials, Family Join Local Efforts as Disappearance Enters Ninth Day

By Deandrea Hamilton | Editor and Wilkie Arthur | Eagle Legal News

 

Turks and Caicos, July 4, 2025 – The United States Department of State has confirmed it is aware of the disappearance of American citizen Brian Tarrence in Turks and Caicos, and the U.S. Embassy in Nassau is actively assisting in the ongoing investigation. Tarrence’s mother is now on the island, anxiously hoping for good news as the search for her son enters its ninth day.

Tarrence, 51, of New York, vanished on June 25 while vacationing with his wife in Providenciales. The couple was staying at the Inn at Grace Bay in a privately rented villa booked via Airbnb. CCTV footage reviewed by Eagle Legal News shows Tarrence walking away from the property around 3:00 a.m., alone and without signs of immediate distress. He has not been seen since.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is treating the case as high priority, and a search operation is underway in Grace Bay, with efforts expanding to The Bight and nearby districts. U.S. private investigator Carl DeFazio, hired by Tarrence’s family, is also on the ground and working alongside local authorities.

“We are tracking any activity—credit cards, digital devices—that could point us toward his location,” said DeFazio. “This is a coordinated effort, and we are committed to bringing Brian home.”

Sources close to the investigation say Tarrence may have been in a vulnerable state prior to his disappearance. His wife reported that he had relapsed into alcohol use and was displaying increasingly erratic behavior, including signs of paranoia and delusional speech. He reportedly believed people were outside their villa and made concerning remarks hours before he disappeared.

When his wife woke that morning, Tarrence—and his phone and wallet—were gone. The devices remain unreachable, and no transactions or confirmed sightings have been reported.

His wife continues to cooperate fully with police, while his mother, who recently arrived in TCI, has joined local and diplomatic efforts in hopes of a safe resolution.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest police station or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-8477.

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