TCI News
TCI: COVID-19 Community Testing Schedule for December 2020
The Ministry of Health wishes to provide the general public with the Covid-19 community testing schedule for the month of December.
This service continues to be operated on a “first-come-first-served” basis and is free of cost. Participants are asked to bring a government issued ID (NIB, Driver’s License, Passport etc.), and a pen to complete registration forms. The public is reminded to maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet and to wear a face covering/mask (covering both the nose and mouth) when visiting any of the facilities below:
Grand Turk: Every Wednesday, between 2pm-4pm at the Gazebo (Pond Street)
South Caicos: Every Wednesday between 9am-12pm at the Primary Healthcare Clinic
North & Middle Caicos: Every Wednesday between 9am-12pm at the Primary Healthcare Clinics (Kew, Bottle Creek & Middle Caicos Clinic)
Providenciales: The Mobile Clinic will be parked at the locations below between 10am-1pm:
Friday, December 11th 2020 Downtown Ball Park (Drive Thru)
Friday, December 18th 2020 Downtown Ball Park (Drive Thru)
Please note that any changes to the schedule will be published on the Health Promotion and Advocacy Facebook page and on social media.
Anyone with symptoms or signs of Covid-19 is asked to remain at home and call the Covid-19 Hotline on 232-9444 or 333-0911. The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 are; fever, headache, dry cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, joint pain, loss of taste and loss of smell.
Remember to always practice the following safety measures; wash and sanitize hands frequently, maintain physical distance (at least 6 feet apart), cover your cough and sneezes and wear a face covering when in public and avoid crowds.
For further information, please contact 338-5474.
TCIG Press Release
***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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