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TCI Disaster Management advises: 2020 Hurricane Season Forecast to be an Active
#GrandTurk, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 13, 2020 – As the world battles the Coronavirus crisis, researchers at the Colorado State University (CSU) are warning of a potentially active Atlantic Hurricane Season; beginning on June 1st to November 30th 2020.
Predicted to be an above-normal season, this year’s Hurricane Season marks the fifth consecutive year of above-average activity in the Atlantic. Researchers are predicting sixteen (16) named storms. Of those, eight (8) are expected to become hurricanes and four (4) to reach major hurricane strength (Saffir/Simpson Category 3,4,5). This is due to the absence of El Nino and warm sea surface temperatures. El Niño tends to increase upper-level westerly winds across the Caribbean into the tropical Atlantic, tearing apart hurricanes as they try to form.
As the Hurricane Season quickly approaches, the Turks and Caicos Islands will observe its annual Hurricane Preparedness Month Campaign, commencing May 1st, under the theme “Be Proactive Not Reactive”. To mark this event, the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) will be hosting a series of events:
• National Day of Prayer for Safe Hurricane Season;
• Refresher Trainings in Shelter Management, Damage and Needs Assessment, Radio Communications and Logistics Supply Systems;
• Virtual Press Conference;
• Schools Hurricane Preparedness (Art and Poetry) Competition;
• Virtual Town Hall Meeting;
The Director of DDME, Dr. Virginia Clerveaux, stated: “In the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic and a looming active Hurricane Season, as a country, it is even more important for us to be proactive and begin to prepare for a possible impact. We must begin now to take steps to ensure that our homes, businesses and families are well prepared for this year’s hurricane season, let us begin to update our business continuity and family emergency plans and develop comprehensive response platforms.
We have to be proactive in preparing and not wait until something happen to begin to put measures in place. The 2019 Hurricane Season–in particular Hurricane Dorian which disseminated parts of the Bahamas should serve as a stark reminder of how devastating and destructive storms can be and how important it is to be prepared”.
The CSU team will issue further forecast updates on June 4, July 7 and August 6. Therefore, please continue to monitor information from DDME’s Website and Social Media Pages.
***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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