TCI News
Editorial: Listen to your Mama
#Providenciales, August 23, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – I won’t pretend I know why, but people often fall victim to the thought that ‘bad things, terrible things will not happen to me’ and yet, bad things, terrible things tend to always prove that theory wrong. Things happen – good and bad – to everyone.
When it comes to how, perhaps as younger people, we tend to underestimate the gravity of the way we are behaving and the choices we are making. Then, in steps this wonderful and wise woman; Momma.
Gatta love those Mommas. They are amazing. Doggedly determined to care for us and to see us make choices and behave in a way that ensures we are also caring for ourselves.
They wiped our little butts when we were babes and would still wipe our butts if we couldn’t do it ourselves as grown-ups.
More often than not, Mamas are amazing.
Still, when it comes to what we want to do, when and how we want to do it we shirk their training, ignore their beckoning for us to do better and actually see them as annoying, nagging, overbearing, overreaching and down-right dictators.
But hear me now; it is so often proven that Mama knows best and that her experiences have taught her how to guide her children to right living and a successful life.
I recently learned of a young man who in trying to help a friend or two, got himself into unbelievably major trouble. It was so bad that every road pointed to a painful, grueling experience for him and his family including his Mama.
A path was chosen and that path has put this young man in a place that is certainly not home. It is so unlike the loving home from which he came that it is making him physically sick. It has put his entire family in a state of shock and depression, it has turned his world upside down and it has broken the heart of his beloved Mama.
No one is exempt when it comes to treachery reaching our doors steps. As someone said, ‘we all live in glass houses’.
I didn’t listen to my Momma too.
In my case, I married a man who was possessive and abusive and the marriage lasted just a couple of years. I am mentally and emotionally fine now, but my world financially and physically was rocked.
I believe because my Mama never gave up on me, despite my sometimes, rude defiance, I am alive today. I mustered the sense and courage to exit that dangerous stage and take a hold of my life and latch onto the potential she has always told me I have… ‘Sky is the Limit DeeDee’ she would say.
Nowadays, I call my mother for her advice. I seek her out to hear her opinion on any major decision and I even like her perspective on the minor matters of my life.
I now listen to my Mama.
The young man, who inspired my musings is incarcerated today at Her Majesty’s Prison. And I am told that above all the regrets and emotions with which he is dealing – top of his mind are thoughts about his Mama.
He is sorry that he did not heed her advice and most of all sorry that his indiscretion, that is his lack of good judgement is causing his Mama, great pain.
Still, I believe the man was spared. I believe it would have been a worse outcome for him and I believe that our good God stepped in for him as he did for me, to bring a dramatic end to disregard for his Mama’s loving counsel.
There is always potential for a Phoenix experience; many do rise from the ashes and get a second chance to value the advice of their amazing Mama.
This man will too. It is what I pray for and what I believe. To Mamas everywhere. I salute you… you are amazing!
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Friday 17 January, 2024: On Thursday 16 January 2025, debris from a failed SpaceX launch impacted the Turks and Caicos Islands. In the immediacy of the outfall, the Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority diverted all flights in TCI airspace as well as grounded all flights until an all clear had been given.
There are no reported injuries and reports of only minimal damage to property at this time.
Today, Friday, 17 January, TCIG Officials convened a meeting with relevant partners in the United Kingdom including the UK Space Agency, who are supporting the post incident response, including technical expertise on the handling of debris, health and safety risks, protocols and procedures. The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch have been notified and discussions are ongoing with the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) who will liaise with SpaceX.
This is now an active investigation led by the US FAA in liaison with UK and TCI counterparts.
We are not at this time aware of any specific risks related to the re-entry of space debris on Thursday 16 January. However, space objects can sometimes contain hazardous materials which can cause serious harm to health. Members of the public who come across objects that they think might be space debris should take the following actions:
Do not touch the object
Make a note of the location (Island and exact coordinates) of the object and the time (including any maritime observations of debris)
If possible take a photograph of the object (without touching it) alongside another object for scale
Notify the authorities by sending the details to nationalsecurity@gov.tc with the subject title Space X Debris.
Space debris remains the property of the spacecraft owner
If you have already handled what you think might be space debris please put it in a safe place where others will not handle it and inform the authorities at nationalsecurity@gov.tc. Further advice will be provided for the collation of the debris.
The safety of our residents and visitors remains our highest priority. We appreciate the community’s vigilance and cooperation as we work alongside international partners to manage this incident.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Tuesday, 14 January 2025: On 12th January 2025, the Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force responded to an alert by the Marine Branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force regarding the interception of an illegal vessel. Onboard were 29 illegal migrants, comprising 23 males, including two minors, and six females, including one minor.
On 13th January, the Border Force responded to another incident involving the interception of an illegal vessel. Upon arrival, 121 illegal
migrants were apprehended near the vessel. This group included 103 males, one of whom was a minor, and 17 females.
These individuals are believed to be Haitian nationals and are currently being detained at the detention centre.
We extend our gratitude to the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force and the TCI Regiment for their invaluable assistance.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
The public is reminded that harbouring or facilitating the entry of illegal migrants is a serious criminal offence under the Immigration Ordinance, punishable by fines of up to $20,000 and up to four years of imprisonment.
Authorities are fully committed to prosecuting anyone found in violation of these laws to the fullest extent.
For any media inquiries, please contact crilightbourne@gov.tc
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