TCI News
New Strategy coming for containing COVID in TCI
#TurksandCaicosIslands – August 26, 2020 — It is a matter of preserving national public health and preserving national security that Covid-19 is brought under the control.
The nation will learn of a new strategy for curtailing Covid-19 on Wednesday August 26; it was a significant though succinct announcement from Premier Sharlene Robinson on Tuesday.
“In the face of the continue rise in numbers, the Cabinet will meet tomorrow to consider several recommendation s that have been made by Team Health. We acknowledge the time has come for even further actions and we will duly consider all the recommendations presented. We will have a comprehensive briefing on the decisions tomorrow after which the Deputy Premier and the Minster of Health will present them at a joint press conference,” said Sharlene Robinson, Turks and Caicos Premier.
Some eight hours later, the daily Covid-19 health dashboard was released and revealed 48 new cases of the virus; among them a first case for Grand Turk.
It was a record breaking and alarming reveal; 48 new cases of the coronavirus is the new one day high for the Turks and Caicos.
Ministry of Health data explains 77 tests were conducted and 29 of those with positive diagnosis for the coronavirus were community spread, with no clear epidemiological link to a previous case.
The Premier explained Cabinet will approved the new plan and the public will be informed of the strategy in a press conference hosted by Deputy Premier, Sean Astwood and Minister of Health, Edwin Astwood. It will air Wednesday August 26 (today) on the Premier’s Facebook Page and live on radio at 3 p.m.
Four islands are now charted for having COVID-19 patients. New to the list is Grand Turk (1); which joins Parrot Cay (11), North Caicos and its one new infection (13) and Providenciales, records 46 new cases (406) for an overall case count of 431 for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
***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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