TCI News
Turks and Caicos National Trust is recipient of 2020 FortisTCI Calendar Cover
#Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Wednesday, January 29, 2020) – The Turks and Caicos National Trust is the recipient of this year’s framed FortisTCI calendar cover. The presentation was made on Tuesday, January 28, at Cheshire Hall Plantation in Providenciales.
The 2020 calendar theme is “The Colors of the Turks and Caicos Islands” and features the TCI National Costume, national heritage sites, national symbols and the beautiful variety the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has to offer.
As a long-term partner, FortisTCI recognizes and appreciates the vital work the Turks and Caicos National Trust does to protect, preserve and promote the country’s heritage sites. To complete the calendar, the company collaborated with former Director of Culture and designer of the TCI National Costume David Bowen. Mr. Bowen is also responsible for the development of the colors that represent the countries islands and cays.
FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell and Senior Vice President of Corporate Services and CFO Ruth Forbes presented framed calendar covers to Director of the National Trust Winema Sanders-Penn, and cultural partner David Bowen.
“It gives me great pleasure to unveil the 2020 FortisTCI calendar and acknowledge the work of the National Trust and others who do so much to safeguard the history, culture and heritage of the TCI. We do our best at FortisTCI to find ways of promoting TCI, by highlighting those things that make the Turks and Caicos so special. This year’s calendar titled – The Colors of the Turks and Caicos Islands – does just that, and features all of the inhabited islands and cays,” Mr. Powell stated.
***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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