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TCI: Apology for Bloody scene left at bank
#Providenciales, August 24, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – The crime was outrageous and the scene left behind caused an outrage as residents wrote to Magnetic Media about the bloody mess left at the largest ATM center of CIBCFirstCaribbean.
A cell phone video captured the blood of a victim, spilled on the floor after he had been shot and robbed while using the facility on August 7, 2019 around 12:33 am. There are blood drops and splatters stretching from the door to the machine and though the crime had occurred the in the wee hours of the morning according to the police report, the blood was still there when the sun came up – unsightly, undignified, unhealthy and uncleaned.
Magnetic Media has been trying to get a statement to explain why the site was not cleaned up before customers were allowed to enter the area for weeks now from CIBCFirstCaribbean Bank.
This week, the comment came in.
‘The scene you described contained evidence that was part of an ongoing police investigation; it would have been imprudent to tamper with it until the Police had completed their job on site…” said Larry Lawrence, General Manager, CIBC FirstCaribbean Bank.
The door could have been locked. The Leeward Highway location of the bank has an outdoor/drive-thru ATM, which could have been used in the interim.
At the end of the video, you can see a man standing very near to a pool of the victim’s blood, using the ATM in spite of his surroundings.
It is confirmed, by the Department of Environmental Health that a business is obligated to clean up after a crime. Blood spread all over the floor of a business open to the general public, is a definite health hazard.
But TCI Police Commissioner Trevor Botting, in a reply to our news organization says the misstep was committed by the Police, not the bank.
““It is clear that once the crime scene examination was completed by the attending officer/s, the scene was not cleaned prior to the public being allowed access, said Commissioner Botting whom we asked about the matter this past Thursday. On Friday, he offered some explanation and an apology.
This was clearly an oversight. Whilst it is not the job of the police to clean the scene, it is our responsibility to ensure that scenes are rendered safe before the public is allowed access. To that end, I am sorry for the oversight and any distress caused to the public. As your Police Service, we have learned from this experience and I am confident that it won’t reoccur”.
Police Commissioner Botting also informed that evidence in the case, where a lone gunman got away with a man’s cash and car is safe and sound.
“I am satisfied that this was an isolated incident and that the evidence collected was not in any way compromised.”
The investigation remains open. There is no update on the condition of the victim. And naturally, all these weeks later, the ATM center at CIBCFirstCaribbean Bank is cleaned up.
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 14th, 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and Molo Hotel Group reached a pivotal juncture on Monday, May 13th, 2024, with the ceremonial signing of a development agreement at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. The agreement, which received official Cabinet approval on March 13th, 2024, signifies a steadfast commitment to advancing the economic landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Molo Hotel Group is a family-owned business, renowned for its distinguished portfolio of high-quality hotels worldwide. The
development initiative encompasses the construction of three distinct IHG branded hotels: InterContinental Turks and Caicos, Kimpton Turks and Caicos and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos. Scheduled for completion by 2027, each resort boasts a distinctive design from luxury to laidback sophistication spanning across the shores of Grace Bay Beach.
Kimpton Turks and Caicos – an epitome of luxury lifestyle living, will feature 192 guest rooms including three outdoor pools, a luxury spa and a fitness center. Additionally, seven dining options ranging from a beachfront restaurant to a rooftop bar.
Adjacent to the Kimpton, InterContinental Turks and Caicos will offer 59 classic luxury suites with panoramic ocean views. Mirroring its counterpart, this resort will offer an array of dining options and upscale facilities.
Steps away from the Intercontinental and Kimpton resorts, Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos will embrace a sense of community and contemporary elegance, offering 56 bedrooms. The resort will feature an onsite restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor pool, and fitness room.
Beyond the realm of hospitality, this development agreement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing employment opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Molo is partnering with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) to actively promote hospitality as a career choice and support in developing training programs, career fairs, seminars, workshops, and events to raise awareness about hospitality careers. Molo has committed to provide employment and apprentice opportunities to TCICC students and provide mentoring and practical on property training to students.
The signing event was graced by Hon. Charles Washington Missick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier, Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Łukasz and Marcin Slominski, Owners of Molo, Ross Morrow, Managing Director Molo, Arik Kono, Vice President Upscale Development for IHG, Dr. Candice Williams, President and CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Angela Musgrove, InvestTCI CEO, Dr. Barbara Ambrister, Chairperson of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Dr. Delores Stapleton- Harris, Vice President of Academic, Vocational and Student Affairs for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mr. Kevin Baxter, Dean of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Sheryl McLaughlin, InvestTCI Investment Services Executive.
Commenting on the development agreement, Premier, Hon. Misick, stated “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing of
IHG/Molo Hotels is a significant step towards a sustainable future for hospitality in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Three hotels, Kimpton, Intercontinental, and Hotel Indigo, will be introduced, enhancing our tourism product and creating employment opportunities.”
He further added, “Partnerships with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission are underway, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to developing human capital and elevating tourism offerings. This project will bring economic growth, embrace local talent, and enrich our economy.”
Additionally, Mrs. Angela Musgrove, CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, emphasized “This collaboration confirms our commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity within our country. We have worked closely with Molo Hotel Group, and we are confident that this transformative project will further position the Turks and Caicos Islands as a premier destination for travel and investment. Much to our delight, it will also provide opportunities for engagement with our Community College and small business community.”
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, operating through its primary Investment Promotion
Agency, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, remains committed to attracting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments to the country by providing a comprehensive suite of services. Through strategic initiatives and targeted promotion, the agency catalyzes sustainable development, driving innovation and small business opportunities across various sectors of the economy.
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