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TCI: Airports projects were grounded in 2018/19; TCIAA plans for take-off this year
#Providenciales, April 25, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – Nineteen months following the hurricanes of 2017 and the reconstruction work at the JAGS McCartney International Airport remains incomplete, however there is a promise that it will get done this fiscal year.
The airport in Grand Turk was badly bruised in Hurricanes Irma and Maria of September 2017. Magnetic Media is informed that arrivals passengers are still unable to be accommodated within the terminal building. Instead, passengers arriving to Grand Turk are exiting the runway via a side gate. The departure lounge, security check-point, the restaurant and the area at the entrance of the departure lounge are the only operational public spaces of the JAGS McCartney International Airport. Check-in for flights has been moved to this section of the terminal building.
Mr. John Smith, CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority, TCIAA explained: “The rehabilitation of the Grand Turk terminal building is in progress as well and that is scheduled to be completed within a month or two. We had a slight setback on that with the shipping of materials.”
The TCIAA was among the statutory bodies and departments appearing at the Appropriations Committee Meeting held in Grand Turk on Tuesday April 23, 2019.
“What we are looking at is a series of capital projects…” said John Smith, CEO of the TCIAA who also updated on other roll-over work. “… but that (South Caicos) is being carried forward because we were unable to get that one moving, however there is traction on that one and we should have that moving very shortly. The resurfacing of the Salt Cay aerodrome that is moving forward from the previous financial year’s budget and we have the completion of the repair element of the Grand Turk fence, the other capital element that is being carried forward.”
Another contentious ‘fix’ for the TCIAA is the fire crew work space in Grand Turk. Mr. Smith told the Committee on Tuesday that work for the fire hall and acquisition of a new fire trucks will support the fire crew, including with equipment at the JAGS McCartney International.
South Caicos Airport will get a new fence, and Appropriations Committee member from South Caicos, Hon Ruth Blackman was informed that the delay was linked to no company bidding for the job.
Governor’s Appointed member, Hon Temard Butterfield queried expected completion dates for the millions of dollars in capital works assigned to the
“The Grand Turk terminal rehabilitation that is work in progress. The Grand Turk fire hall, is gone to tender, it has gone through the procurement process we are in the process now of trying to get the contract ready for commencement. South Caicos tower repairs has gone through the tender process already so we are able to move that. Same for the six by six fire truck; that has gone through the tender process and we are ready to move. The Salt Cay aerodrome is in a similar position; it has gone through the tender process and a preferred bidder has been identified and, we are going to move with that as well.”
The TCIAA is expected to complete over $13 million in capital projects for the new fiscal year, which ends in March 2020.
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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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