Dana Malcolm  

Staff Writer  

#TurksandCaicos, March 27, 2023 – Following the announcement that several women had been robbed and assaulted in Blue Hills in the past weeks, Magnetic Media queried why the Police would wait until they had a man in custody to release an alert. 

TCI’s newest addition to the top brass Detective Superintendent Dean Holden, Head of Crime, Safeguarding and Public Protection, told us that it initially appeared to be an isolated offence and not part of a series of incidents. 

“The full circumstances needed to be investigated to ascertain the facts before a public alert could be considered. Misinformation in such a case would only cause unnecessary public concern and confusion and could adversely impact the investigation and the safeguarding of persons involved—” he said. “Even now there is no definitive information that these offences are linked, and investigators remain open-minded.”  

Holden claimed an early alert with limited information could have hindered the investigation and they were trying to protect the women who may not have wanted to be identified based on where they lived.  

As it turns out, the public concern was very much warranted, because there have been more violent sexual attacks, and more victims got hurt, forcing their hands.  

“When further similar offences were committed, the overriding principle of sustained public protection was considered, hence the alert/release issued,” he said. 

That alert was coupled with the news that a man had been arrested. Whether those further similar incidents could have been prevented if the public was informed earlier and taken extra precautions, is the underlying question. To date, we don’t know how many victims there are. 

Police have increased patrols in the Blue Hills area and condemned the crimes as unacceptable. They have not indicated if anyone was charged for the offences yet.  

#TurksandCaicos, March 27, 2023 – After a festive three days of competition, the TCISS Inter-High Track & Field Championships 2023 have concluded with the A. Louise Garland Thomas High School reigning as Champions. Featuring a great turnout, eleven schools from across the Turks and Caicos Islands met to compete at the National Stadium March 9-11, 2023.

The competition was stiff among athletes, who were all competing for top spots and by extension a spot-on Team TCI’s CARIFTA 2023 team. From high-spirited invitationals to entertainment by DJ Shakes, spectators enjoyed the best Nationals competition yet.

Overall results:

•     1^st Place: A. Louise Garland Thomas High School
•     2^nd Place: Clement Howell High School
•     3^rd Place: Marjorie Basden High School

Twenty athletes have been selected for Turks and Caicos Islands National CARIFTA Team, some who would have competed in the TCISS Inter-High Track & Field Championships 2023 and some living abroad.

Here are the athletes:

1. Roniesha Johnson U-17 Girls CHHS
2. Branary Delancy U-17 Girls LGTHS
3. Krysann Williams U-20 Girls LGTHS
4. Anesha Varus U-20 Girls CHHS
5. Lynn Antoine U-20 Girls Unattached
6. Chyna Simmons U-20 Girls BWIC
7. Rayvon Black U-17 Boys Denbigh/Jam
8. Renaldo Registre U-17 Boys RGHS
9. Jarmal Missick U-17 Boys HJRHS
10. Melique Evans U-17 Boys CHHS
11. Love Joseph U-17 Boys LGTHS
12. Kaeson Garland U-17 Boys MBHS
13. Shamar Garland U-17 Boys HJRHS
14. Alieandio Durham U-20 Boys CHHS
15. Bernard Hyde U-20 Boys CHHS
16. Markey Zepherin U-20 Boys CHHS
17. Rayvon Walkin U-20 Boys KC/Jam
18. Anthon Walkin U-20 Boys KC/Jam
19. Alidavidson Higgs U-20 Boys JC/Jam
20. Darvioun Rigby U-20 Boys Keiser/USA

Dana Malcolm  

Staff Writer  

#TurksandCaicos, March 27, 2023 – It’s not even complete yet but one Providenciales condo is already making global travel headlines for its eye-popping price. The $20 million Sky Villa Penthouse will sit atop the Arc, a residential complex which will be housed in the South Bank Resort and Marina and is booked to be complete in 2025. 

‘Described as “One of the most ambitious and expensive projects in all of the Caribbean” by Mansion Global, Sotheby’s says the 12,000 sq foot home comes with 14-foot ceilings; 5 bedrooms; and an indoor-outdoor plan with 7000 square feet of outdoor space complete with pools and private gardens.  

The entire Arc will be managed by Grace Bay resorts, another feather in the cap of the resort chain which makes it a point to hire local Turks and Caicos Islanders in the highest and lowest positions.