TCI News
University Hospital aims to set record straight on COVID-19 positive TCI patient
#TurksandCaicosIslands – April 18, 2020 — A Turks and Caicos patient has shockingly tested positive for COVID-19 after being airlifted to Jamaica for advanced critical care for a non-COVID-19 related illness.
The scenario has caused quite in stir in both jurisdictions today.
Jamaicans took to social media, to question how their health authorities could have accepted a COVID-19 positive case from the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Turks and Caicos residents expressed concern that the medically evacuated patient was unknowingly sick with the coronavirus at the local hospital.
The University Hospital of the West Indies, (UHWI) which regularly facilitates the TCI’s Treatment Abroad Program, issued a statement which explained the patient was never considered a COVID-19 medical evacuee.
“The patient was already intubated and had a viral filtration system. Based on the UHWI’s screening form, at no time was the patient considered to be a COVID-19 patient, but out of an abundance of caution, the UHWI decided to test the patient. The result is positive and the patient remains stable in the COVID-19 ICU.”
The UHWI statement informed that the patient was not new to the facility and arrived in Jamaica from the Turks and Caicos on April 16, met by staff donning full personal protective equipment or PPEs.
“The patient, a cancer patient of the (UHWI) Hospital had a bleeding gastric cancer treated on March 16, 2020 and was released and returned home to the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on March 26, 2020. The patient had an emergency reoperation in the TCI and a request was made for advanced critical care, a service usually provided for all our contributing territories by the UHWI.”
The admittance of the critical patient was a decision made in consultation with the Emergency Operation Centre of the Jamaica Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Ministry of National Security of Jamaica and the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority.
The statement was issued to correct information, said UHWI.
It had been reported that the Head of Surgery at UHWI and other staffers were sent home for self-quarantine as a result of the unexpected positive for and possible exposure to the coronavirus due to the Turks and Caicos patient.
Magnetic Media and the general public are still awaiting an official statement on the matter from the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Health Agriculture and Human Services.
***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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