TCI News
Premier salutes FortisTCI on round the clock work to restore electricity and visits 14 resorts after June 4 black out
#Providenciales, June 14, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – There were salutes to hospitality industry professionals, hotel and resort operators, the TCI Airports Authority team and the FortisTCI crew which worked with guests and to restore electricity after a severe black out crippled Grace Bay for 24 hours on June 4 and June 5, 2019.
“I regret the experience that tourists endured and I am pleased that the Resorts and those tending them did everything in their powers to ensure the comfort of our visitors as much as possible. I pause also to salute the workers in the Hospitality industry who too would have played an instrumental role in guest comfort. We appreciate the difficult circumstances that persons would have found themselves in and without answers. We thank you for your commitment to professional and courteous service,” said premier Sharlene Robinson on the official Facebook page of the Office of the Premier.
Premier Robinson threw her confidence behind FortisTCI as a reliable utility company.
“I expressed my sincerest gratitude to the hardworking men and women who worked around the clock to troubleshoot and eventually restore the electricity to all areas. Their efforts at times go thankless but as Premier, I salute them for carrying out their task efficiently and effectively. We are pleased that no one was hurt during the carriage of duties and continue to wish them well.”
Chairperson of the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board, Adelphine Pitter joined the Premier on the visit to FortisTCI and to over a dozen resort properties affected by the power failure.
“Also on Thursday, June 5th 2019 Mrs Pitter and I visited some 14 Resort properties along the Grace Bay strip in Providenciales that were impacted by the power outage. We had the opportunity to speak with management and staff as well as interact with a few guests and we are pleased with efforts during what could only be described as a difficult time.
The airport was also affected by the prolonged power outage.
“Finally, as a result of the blackout the TCI Airports Authority also met a challenge that was quickly rectified causing only a short delay in flight operations. I salute the Team there at the Airports Authority and say again as I said to you: job well done!”
FortisTCI explained that the failure of two switches at the main power plant led to the first short-lived and then a second, prolonged electricity outage. The second switch, which was out of commission for nearly 24 hours and called a “critical path switch” is what feeds electricity to the Grace Bay Substation. The ‘critical path switch’ was replaced and resulted in power restoration to all areas including Grace Bay, Leeward Palms and Leeward – the three areas were longest without electricity.
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***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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