TCI News
Turks & Caicos does it! On UK ‘travel corridors’ list for no quarantine
#TurksandCaicosIslands – November 12, 2020 — UPDATED — From November 14, 2020 at 4 a.m., travelers to the UK from the Turks and Caicos Islands will no longer be subjected to the mandatory 14-day quarantine. The UK Government has just issued its revised travel corridors list and the Turks and Caicos has made the cut; a sigh of relief and important triumph for Turks and Caicos public health.
Turks and Caicos had been cited for having one of the highest per capita rates of COVID-19 infection in the world. That fact thrust the Turks and Caicos onto an unfavorable list and attached travel from the territory in the northern Caribbean region to the infamous ‘mandatory quarantine’ of two weeks.
Efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the islands have included a revised (and relaxed) qualification for recovered patients, ramped up testing and the activation of national community testing for asymptomatic individuals.
On the UK Government’s website the coveted travel corridors clique is described this way: List of countries, territories and regions from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate.
The TCI, along with Bahrain, Cambodia, Chile, Iceland , Laos, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE) was today included on the ‘travel corridors’ list.
The notice says: Turks and Caicos Islands (will be added 4am, 14 November – if you arrive in England from Turks and Caicos Islands before 4am 14 November you will need to self-isolate).
It may be the break Turks and Caicos needs in order to have a return of British Airways (BA) flights to the territory. BA was originally due to resume flight service to the Providenciales International Airport, PLS in November.
The British Airways flights are currently scheduled to resume flights Sunday flights beginning December 13; there is also a Thursday flight on the roster so far: December 17.
It is hoped that with this inclusion of Turks and Caicos on the UK ‘safe list, the BA flights will return and this new Covid-19 profile – lower new cases, increased recoveries and boosted community testing – will augur well in TCI’s attempts to also find the safe spot with New York, which requires travellers to self isolate for 14-days upon return from these 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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