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TCI Department of Youth Affairs invites students 10 to 18 years old to enter Covid-19 Essay Competition
Turks and Caicos – December 10, 2020 – The Department of Youth Affairs within the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services is continuing to support the development of Youth by presenting an Essay competition.
According to the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 91% of students worldwide, with approximately 1.6 billion children and youngsters unable to attend physical schools due to temporary closures and lockdowns.
Many families and individuals are facing crisis of unemployment, salary reductions and shortage of funds to provide their basic needs. Through this competition, we are able to shine a light on our Youth and the individual impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on them while easing a bit of financial strain for 9 individuals between the ages of 10- 24.
Essay Theme
How has Coronavirus affected education worldwide and discuss how school closures led to a new study solutions.
How does it work?
· Interested individuals should identify their category and its instruction, read carefully as each category is slightly different.
· Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.
· Essays must be in the word limit in English, excluding essay title and cover page. Essays may be typed or printed.
· Cover Page must include full name, the island of residence, school name, date of birth, and a contact number when submitting their essay. Individuals who fail to meet the stated requirements will NOT be chosen.
· Proper essay writing etiquette is advised!
Categories
· Children Ages 10-12 (No less than 250)
· Youth Ages 13- 17 (No less than 500)
· Young Adults Ages 18 – 24 (No less than 1000)
Where to submit & Deadline?
· All essays must be submitted to youthdepartment@gov.tc on or before January 4, 2021
Prizes:
· Tablets, one-month free internet, minutes voucher, gas voucher
· The top essay per category will be published in the local newspapers and on our Facebook page and website.
***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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