TCI News
Four days on, no results for first Turks and Caicos COVID-19 isolation patient
#TurksandCaicosIslands – March 23, 2020 — Turks and Caicos Health officials have still not determined if the country’s first isolation patient is positive for COVID-19, and now a second individual is in government managed isolation.
The 89-year old Turks and Caicos Islands woman remains in hospital, and while eight tests for the coronavirus have come back to the Turks and Caicos negative, hers is not one of them.
In response to Magnetic Media questions to clarify the Sunday March 22 health dashboard on COVID-19, there was this information:
“(The) previously reported 89-year-old is still hospitalized; awaiting results. The second hospitalization is over the past 24hrs.”
There were no other details provided on the new isolation case, but the TCI Ministry of Health explained, “Anyone in isolation requires hospital care, meaning their symptoms are severe enough that they can no longer be cared for at home.”
The March 22 update from the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit of the Turks and Caicos Ministry of Health and Human Services revealed that there are now 60 people, in self-quarantine. The figure is up from 51, just the day before.
Suspected cases of the coronavirus more than doubled to 10, up from four cases the day previous.
The Health Dashboard on the Turks and Caicos Islands informed that 32 individuals have been cleared following a 14-day quarantine.
Turks and Caicos is unable to test for the coronavirus in country and is reliant upon The Bahamas and CARPHA for assistance. Turn around on the results is one to three days, according to the Ministry.
It has however been four days since the 89-year old woman, recently returned from medical treatment in Jamaica, was rushed to hospital by ambulance with severe respiratory problems.
***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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