TCI News
TCI: Caicos Express Airways heightens sanitary measures; flexible ticketing helps travellers
#Caicos Express Airways Statement (March 18, 2020) – Caicos Express Airways would like to inform its customers and the travelling public that every measure to ensure air transport with the Turks and Caicos based airline, continues to be a professional, affordable, flexible and safe experience in the wake of the global pandemic, COVID-19.
We are pleased to announced that two of our three destinations continue to report zero cases of the coronavirus, which keeps risks low for travel with Caicos Express Airways.
Several important measures have been added to our regular routine of keeping our aircraft spotless and service of a world-class standard. Caicos Express Airways is currently:
- Disinfecting each aircraft following every flight, this means the use of recommended disinfectant sprays like Lysol
- Using disinfectant on all seats, seat belt straps and buckles, window panes, doors, handles and any area within our cabin and at our counters where it is likely hands would have made contact with a surface.
- Staff has been successfully trained to comply with new requests by Health Departments of the various destinations which are served by Caicos Express Airways.
- Staff at our ticket counters; at check-in stations; our cargo and baggage handlers; as well as our pilots and flight crew are using requisite hand sanitizers following service of every customer and following each flight.
- Staff members are advised and have been complying with heightened requirements to remain at home if experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Caicos Express Airways is pleased with the level of precautions being exercised by all destinations we service. We are thankful for the Health Officials of each country – Turks and Caicos, Haiti and Dominican Republic – where we have observed health protocols to ensure the safety of travelers and flight crews.
Our airline continues to offer customers the most flexibility when it comes to traveling, including:
- Tickets which are valid for one year from date of purchase
- No charge on travel changes
Given the crisis people around the world are facing as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, we understand that travel cancellations are a real possibility and may result in changes to our airline schedule.
You can count on Caicos Express Airways to inform of any and all flight changes, and you are encouraged to follow us on Facebook at Caicos Express Airways; which is updated regularly.
We reiterate the message of Health Officials, which is proven to stop the spread of COVID-19; that is:
- Vigorous handwashing, at least 20-minutes, with soap and water or
- Use of hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol content
- Avoid touching your face, surfaces and others
- Practice social distancing; ie, space of three to three and a half feet between you and another individual
- If you cough or sneeze; do it in your sleeve or on a tissue which you dispose of immediately and then wash your hands
- Avoid travelling if experiencing flu-like symptoms
Caicos Express Airways also takes this opportunity to remind the travelling public that ticket payments can and should, at this time, be made online. Our portal has proven safe, reliable and efficient. Visit www.CaicosExpress.com.
Let us work together to limit the spread of COVID-19. Stay with Caicos Express Airways for safe travels.
Press Release, March 17, 2020
***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.
-
Caribbean News1 week agoCayman Relief Mission to Hurricane hit CARICOM nations
-
Caribbean News7 days agoCARICOM raising profile and priority of its Migration Policy; curbing challenges ‘a tall order’
-
Caribbean News1 week agoHurricane Help; Money donated to Jamaica, Barbados, St Vincent & the Grenadines, St Lucia and Grenada
-
Caribbean News1 week agoJamaica’s Hurricane Recovery Efforts Bolstered by Donation from Cayman Islands
-
Bahamas News7 days agoPrime Minister Davis: Cannabis Reform Compendium 2024 ‘a long time coming’
-
News7 days agoWhat the new UK Prime Minister had to say about the Rwanda Deportation Plan at his first press conference
-
Bahamas News1 week agoBahamas Celebrates 51st Independence – ‘United In Love & Service’
-
News7 days agoTurks & Caicos’ E.J Saunders part of Election Observer team in UK on July 4