TCI News
Worst fears as a tourist is murdered in Providenciales; ten homicides for 2019
#Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – September 4, 2019 — Police patrols will be beefed up following yet another murder and this time, the man killed is a visitor to the Turks and Caicos Islands; for many it is a worst fear realised.
Magnetic Media is informed that the man was residing in Cooper Jack Bay in Providenciales; the guest of an attorney working in the Turks and Caicos Islands on the SIPT trial. The victim was one of two people ambushed in the house in this upscale neighbourhood and villa rental district.
TCI Police reported: “According to reports, two masked men, armed with guns entered the home and demanded money from the two occupants of the home. During the Robbery, the male victim who is a visitor to the Island, sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to Hospital by EMT’s where he later succumbed to his injuries. The second male received non-life-threatening injuries.”
Residents are reacting strongly once again to the report and now with baited breath as to the potential negative and international backlash this sinister incident will create.
Violent crimes, involving guns against American tourists have resulted in a Level 2 Alert for the TCI by the US Department of Homeland Security for 2019; which despite its low crime rate is cited for being unable to identify criminals, solve cases and make arrests.
New Police Commissioner, Trevor Botting confirmed that this is the tenth murder. A record-breaking figure and the second homicide investigation launched in just four days.
“While our Officers are working hard to combat crime, we are asking the public for help with information they may have, to call Crime Stoppers anonymously. In light of the recent incidents over the last several days, the public should expect to see a further increase of Police patrols throughout Providenciales, specifically in the hot spots. We are asking you, the public for your patience in the event you are randomly pulled over by one of my Officers”.
The commissioner of police offered “deepest sympathy” to the family of the victim.
Magnetic Media learned of the shooting early this morning; the crime happened around 11 pm on September 3, 2019.
The TCI Police Serious Crimes Unit is working the homicide, explained the police report.
“Taken from the victims were an undisclosed amount of cash, a ring and a watch. Anyone with information into this incident please call 911 or call Crime Stoppers.”
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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