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Another spike, Covid-19 cases climb in Providenciales

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4 years ago

December 10, 2020

December 9, 2020 TCI Ministry of Health Covid 19 dashboard

#TurksandCaicos – December 10, 2020 – Seven new cases of Covid-19 were found in a batch of 102 tests performed by the National Public Health Laboratory and it signals the sneaky presence of the coronavirus on the country’s most populated island.

Up to Wedenesday, there were 21 active cases and Turks and Caicos continues to have no one hospitalised as a result of contracting Covid-19.

The Ministry of Health’s December 9 update informs that there has naturally also been an increase in how many people are in isolation or under observation; that figure stands at 106; an additional ten people since the day before. There is no one being held in government quarantine at this time.

The country continues its community testing plan with free testing in Grand Turk from 2 to 4pm and South Caicos from 9am to 12pm on Wednesdays. In Grand Turk, the testing is set up at the Gazebo on Pond Street and in South Caicos, residents can test at the Primary Healthcare Clinic.

North and Middle Caicos also have weekly testing on Wednesdays from 9am to noon at the clinics in Kew, Bottle Creek and in the clinic in Middle.

For Providenciales, the mobile clinic of the Ministry of Health will be parked at the Down Town Ball park for testing this Friday, December 11 and again next week on December 18. The hours for the free, drive-thru testing are 10am to 1pm.

So far, Turks and Caicos has carried out 10,171 tests.

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Robbery Accused Granted Bail

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

Turks and Caicos, 28^th April 2025 – RENARDO CLARKE was granted $5000 bail when he appeared before a Magistrate today (Monday, April 28, 2025), charged with Robbery.

As part of his bail conditions, the accused is required to reside at a relative’s home and report to the Grace Bay Police Station three days per week during specific times. The accused will also observe a daily curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The matter was adjourned for a sufficiency hearing on June 6, 2025.

Clarke was charged following investigations into an incident reported on April 17, 2025, in Long Bay, where a male victim was robbed of cash and valuables while at the canal off Old Grace Road, Long Bay.

Following the report, officers commenced an investigation and charged Clarke on 22^nd April.

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Illegals Detained

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

Turks and Caicos, 28^th April 2025 – On Saturday, April 26th, 2025, officers from the Marine Branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) responded to a report of illegal migrants spotted in the mangrove area along the southeastern side of North Caicos.

The United States Coast Guard (Air Support Unit), the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment, and the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources Management supported the operation.

Upon arrival at the location, RT&CIPF officers apprehended eleven (11) male individuals, all confirmed to be of Haitian nationality.

The individuals were detained and transported to Providenciales, where they were handed over to officers from Border Force for processing and further investigation.

We continue to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious maritime or coastal activity to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force by calling 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously.

Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.

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Attempted Murder Charge

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

Turks and Caicos, 28^th April 2025 – JUNIOR BELIZAIRE, 24, is expected to appear before a Magistrate later this week.

Belizaire of The Bight faces the following charges:

One Count – Attempted Murder
One Count – Unlawful Entry

The accused was charged on Sunday, 27th April 2025.

The charges stem from a violent incident that occurred on the evening of 21st April 2025, when a 26-year-old male victim was attacked and sustained multiple chop wounds to his head and body.

The victim was found bleeding and transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre (CHMC) for emergency treatment.

Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim has since been flown overseas for further medical care. His condition remains stable.

The Serious Crime Unit, after an intensive investigation, identified Belizaire as the alleged perpetrator of the attack.