TCI News
TCI attends maritime industry, Red Ensign Group Conference
#TurksandCaicosIslands – February 26, 2020 — TCI delegates Michelle Fulford Gardiner, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Maritime, Heritage, Disaster Management and Gaming Henry Wilson, Acting Director Department of Maritime & Shipping and Delton Jones, Acting Director, Ports Authority returned this week from Annual Red Ensign Group (REG) conference, held this year in Stanley, Falkland Islands, Feb. 4th to 6th.
The Conference was attended by approximately 60 participants representing 13 UKOTs and Crown Dependencies. The U.K.’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has delegated authority from the Secretary of State to ensure that the REG Registers maintain the highest international maritime standards in accordance with their obligations under international Conventions and in accordance with U.K. policy. The MCA fulfills this role through routine monitoring visits to each REG Register. Coastal State Forum to be included, for the first time, at the Red Ensign Group (REG) Annual Conference. The Forum was established in recognition of the greater emphasis the International Maritime Organization, and Maritime Coastguard Agency,is placing on coastal States and will provide a platform for stakeholders to share and discuss issues around compliance with international maritime obligations.
This year’s agenda focused heavily on;
- IMO Instruments Implementation (III) Code (progress of the OT’s and CD’s, IMO Audit & monitoring as well as REG participation in JMC, 2020)
- Common Issues in meeting compliance of III Code – Enforcement
- Updates on CSSF Maritime Legislative Review
- Importance of Hydrography surveys, UKHO/OTs
- Maritime Security & Resilience
- Communication Strategy
- Marine Incidents/accidents & Casualty investigations
The Turks & Caicos Islands have been asked to chair an ad hoc working group of Category 2 states on developing procedures after a motion was put forward by the Turks & Caicos Islands Delegation, as it relates to addressing the numerous marine accidents occurring year-round, and at a heightened level in the winter months. We have experienced accidents with Haitian Sloops, supplies & building material vessels running aground, pleasure vessels on reefs, inter-island passenger vessel incidents i.e. Ferry services, and fishermen lost at sea. The Ad Hoc Working Group will review processes in place and share success stories towards the development of a marine casualties/investigation Manuel.
Hon. Ralph Higgs, commented that the Turks & Caicos is poised for the development of a robust Marine Industry, that will enhance international trade relations, whilst opening up a niche market catering to yachting tourism. These efforts will set the stage for what is to come in a well-regulated manner.
***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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