TCI News

Unchecked Cargo and Pleasure boats barred from docking in sister islands; TCI Customs sets up boat examination centers

Published

4 years ago

March 14, 2020

#TurksandCaicos – March 14, 2020 — Ships coming into the Turks and Caicos for business or pleasure must now check in at designated centers in Grand Turk and Providenciales first; no ships will be allowed to dock with passengers or cargo in the sister islands according to the Collector of Customs.

“As a result of the global concern in relation to the novel Coronavirus, (COVID-19) Pandemic, the Collector of Customs of the Turks and Caicos Islands Customs Department, hereby advises that with immediate effect, customs approved examination stations on the Islands of South Caicos and North Caicos, for the purposes of the loading and unloading of goods and the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers are suspended until further notice.”

It is not stated who will police the new procedure.

Magnetic Media is informed that local and international vessels must initially stop into the dock in Grand Turk or one of designated examination centers in Providenciales, including South Dock before proceeding to the other islands; specifically named are North Caicos and South Caicos.

The Customs notice did not name the new examination centers, nor did it mention how islanders would be able to ascertain if a boat has already passed through the new checkpoint.

The Turks and Caicos Minister of Health, Edwin Astwood, in January confirmed that human capacity is stretched and informed that a Cabinet approved injection of $400,000 is partly allotted to new staff recruitment.

The new measure takes immediate effect, explained the Customs Department and the notice was issued overnight; another example of the fluidity of national rules and regulations in relation to the rampant global spread of the pandemic, coronavirus.

It is explained that, “No goods will be loaded and offloaded and no passenger allowed embarking and disembarking at Sandy Point, North Caicos, or Cockburn Harbour, South Caicos.”

Precise logistics were missing in the public notice issued last night, therefore it is unclear how this will affect the sailing and shipping industries which have had little time to prepare for this significant change.

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Crime

Shooting Incident

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd, 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.

News

Twelve Officers Sworn In

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd, 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.

Crime

Male Charged with Theft and Handling Stolen Goods

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd,2024.

A 23-year-old male from the Bight, Providenciales, has been charged with the theft of a boat.

CHANDELER JOSEPH is expected to appear before a Magistrate next week to answer the following charges:

Two Counts of Theft
Two Counts of Handling Stolen Goods

The charges against Mr. Joseph followed a report of a stolen boat in the Turtle Cove district on July 19^th,2024.

Inquiries were conducted shortly after Mr Joseph was arrested and subsequently charged.

The RTCIPF is asking anyone with information on illegal activities 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 CrimeStoppers P3 app.