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10 Days of Crime Reports from Royal TCI Police
#TurksandCaicos, April 22, 2022 – At around 1:15pm on Wednesday 6th April 2022 a Police Patrol in the Five Cays area reported to the Police. Control Room that they heard shots being fired. Soon after, the Police patrol found a man who appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. He was transported by the Police Patrol to hospital where he is receiving treatment.
During this incident and again later during the evening it is believed that a number of shots have been fired within the Five Cays area and Officers from the RTCIPF are investigating the shooting of the man and the discharge of the firearms.
Following these incidents, a number of photographs have been circulating across the TCI on social media and within WhatsApp groups purporting to be related to the Turks and Caicos Islands and the incidents of shootings in Five Cays. The public are advised that the photographs are not believed to be related to the Turks and Caicos Islands and they should not be circulated further.
At around 1:15 pm on Wednesday 6th April 2022, a Police Patrol in the Five Cays area reported to the Police Control Room that they heard shots being fired. Soon after, the Police patrol found a man who appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound.
He was transported by the Police Patrol to the hospital where he is receiving treatment.
During this incident and again later during the evening it is believed that a number of shots have been fired within the Five Cays area and Officers from the RTCIPF are investigating the shooting of the man and the discharge of the firearms.
Following these incidents, a number of photographs have been circulating across the TCI on social media and within WhatsApp groups purporting to be related to the Turks and Caicos Islands and the incidents of shootings in Five Cays.
The public is advised that the photographs are not believed to be related to the Turks and Caicos Islands and they should not be circulated further.
At around 4:30 am on Monday, April 11, 2022, a planned policing operation to arrest a suspect for serious offences of violence and firearms-related crime was carried out at an address on Venetian Road, Providenciales.
During this operation, a single round from a Police Firearm was discharged which resulted in serious injuries to a suspect. The suspect is in hospital being treated and is under Police guard.
A Police Officer was also injured and is also receiving treatment in Hospital. A non-police issue firearm was recovered from the scene.
- Suspect Involved in Police Related Shooting Dies 12/4/2022
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has confirmed that the suspect who was shot during the Policing operation in the early hours of today, Monday 11th April 2022, has died in hospital at about 8:15 pm tonight.
The circumstances of the discharge by the Police officer during the police operation remain under review as is normal in such circumstances and no further comment will be made at this stage.
- CRIME UPDATE 13/04/2022
AGGRAVATED BURGLARY – LONG BAY BEACH DRIVE, LONG BAY HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES
On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at about 10:35 pm, Police Control Room received a report of an Aggravated Burglary in Long Bay Beach, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales. Officers from the Response and Operation Unit were dispatched to a villa on Long Bay Drive.
The victims were at home when three masked men, all dressed in black and armed with guns entered their villa through an unlocked door and demanded money. The culprits made off with an amount of cash, jewelry and mobile devices. No shots were fired.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or call 911.
- AGGRAVATED BURGLARY – LEEWARD ESTATES, PROVIDENCIALES
On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 12:05 am, Police Control Room received a report of an Aggravated Burglary in the area of Leeward Estates.
Officers from the Response and Operations Unit responded to the location and were informed by the victims that two masked men armed with a piece of pipe entered their villa through an unlocked door and demanded cash, which they made off with along with mobile devices. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or call 911.
- ROBBERY ON MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, SUSPECT ARRESTED ON LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES 17/4/2022
At about 9:13 pm on Saturday, April 15, 2022, the Police Control room received a report of an armed robbery along Millennium Highway, Providenciales. It was also reported that shots were fired and a victim sustained injuries. The culprits made off in a stolen vehicle.
Several Police Units responded to the scene along with Emergency Medical Services. The wounded victim was taken to the hospital for further medical treatment.
Shortly after, at about 9:46 pm, the Police Control Room was informed of another Robbery victim at the same location on Millennium Highway, whose vehicle was also stolen.
Later on that same night, Police Units received information and as a result, intercepted a vehicle along the Leeward Highway that matched the description of one of the stolen vehicles. The occupants fled the vehicle and ran into the bushes. Police Units were later informed of a man seen running down Leeward Highway and they responded to the location where they apprehended a man about to board a vehicle.
A search was conducted on the man and a bag in his possession. A black handgun was found on completion of the search. The man was arrested. The driver of the said vehicle was also arrested. Both men are currently in Police custody as the investigation continues.
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORT ESCALATES TO MURDER INVESTIGATION 17/4/2021
Officers of the Serious Crime Unit have now launched a murder investigation after the victim of a domestic violence investigation passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. The victim was flown to the Dominican Republic for further medical treatment.
The victim, a national of the Dominican Republic was hospitalized in the Dominican Republic at the time of her passing after she was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, April 14, 2022, which was driven by her ex-boyfriend.
The suspect has been in Police custody since Thursday, April 14, 2022, after he surrendered himself in relation to the investigation that was launched into the domestic violence report.
- Crime Update 17/4/2022
ROBBERY – LOWER BIGHT, PROVIDENCIALES
On Sunday, April 17 2022 at about 4:42 pm, the Police Control Room received a report of a Robbery in the Lower Bight area of Providenciales.
Police Units responded to the location, where they were informed by the victim that the culprit held him at gunpoint and then made off with his vehicle. No injuries were sustained. No shots were fired.
- AGGRAVATED BURGLARY – LOWER BIGHT, PROVIDENCIALES
On Sunday, April 17, 2022, at about 12:30 am, the Police Control room received a report that two masked men broke into a villa in the Lower Bight area of Providenciales.
Police and Emergency Services responded to the location. Police were informed by the occupants who were on vacation that two masked men, armed with a weapon, believed to be a machete, entered the home. A fifty-two-year-old man sustained injuries and was taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for treatment.
No property was stolen.
- AGGRAVATED BURGLARY – GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES
On Sunday, April 17, 2022, at about 12:39 am, the Police Control Room received a report of an Aggravated Burglary in the Grace Bay area of Providenciales.
Responding officers were informed by the occupants who were on vacation that, two masked men, armed with a weapon, entered their villa and demanded cash. The culprits made off with an amount of cash, jewelry and electronic devices.
Investigations have been launched into these incidents. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or call 911.
- FIREARM SURRENDERED
On Sunday, April 17, 2022, a black Glock Pistol along with eight rounds of 45 cal ammunition were handed over to the Police. The weapon will be processed and dealt with accordingly.
The Bahamas, August 27, 2026 – The Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to inform members of the public that several individuals are scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 27th August 2026, at 12:00 noon.
The individuals and charges are as follows:
An 18-year-old female is scheduled to be arraigned on the following charges:
Three (3) counts of Murder
Three (3) counts of Attempted Murder
Three (3) counts of Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life
Three (3) counts of Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm
Two (2) counts of Possession of Ammunition
Armed Robbery
Abetment to Armed Robbery
Stealing
Receiving
The charges stem from three separate shooting incidents and an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, 21st August 2026, and Saturday, 22nd August 2026.
The first shooting occurred in the area of Soldier Road and Baillou Hill Road, resulting in the death of a 51-year-old male.
The second shooting occurred in the area of Joe Farrington Road, resulting in the death of a 52-year-old male.
The third shooting occurred in the area of Gladstone Road, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old male.
The armed robbery occurred at a business establishment in the area of Carmichael Road and Baillou Hill Road.
A 21-year-old male is scheduled to be arraigned on one charge of:
- Murder
The charge stems from a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, 21st July 2026, in the area of Samson Street, Nassau Village, which resulted in the death of a 28-year-old male.
A 32-year-old male is scheduled to be arraigned on the following charges:
- Murder
- Attempted Murder
These charges stem from a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, 24th December 2025, in the area of Graham Drive, Yellow Elder, which resulted in the death of a 25-year-old male.
RBPF, PACD
by Deandrea Hamilton | Editor
PROVIDENCIALES, TCI — In a country where government press conferences are virtually non-existent, ministers are often difficult for
journalists to access and regular broadcast television news has disappeared, TCI Innovation, Technology and Energy Minister E. Jay Saunders has challenged Caribbean media to become “impossible to ignore.”
Speaking at the Caribbean Broadcasting Union gathering, Saunders argued that the Caribbean does not have a relevance problem but a “discoverability and positioning problem.”
Discoverability is precisely the issue in Saunders’ home country. Even Government’s own attempts at video news broadcasting have struggled against the realities of consistently producing a daily, weekly or even monthly newscast.
The difficulties confronting TCI media extend well beyond algorithms: limited advertising revenue, underfunding, shortages of trained professionals and insufficient human capacity leave newsrooms struggling for both staff and stamina.
Then there is the reality of operating in one of the region’s smallest societies. Politicians, journalists, advertisers, businesses and the subjects of stories often exist within the same tight economic and social circles. A controversial report that might create a ripple elsewhere can produce a tsunami in TCI, intensifying concerns among journalists about commercial and professional victimisation.
Saunders believes AI can help.
He urged Caribbean media to use the technology to transform one original story into television, radio, web, podcast, social and translated content without multiplying newsroom workload.
He also wants regional journalism structured so AI systems can find, understand and trust Caribbean sources, moving media beyond traditional SEO into Answer Engine Optimisation.
His ultimate message was emphatic: “Use AI not to make Caribbean media more artificial — but to make Caribbean voices more visible.”
For Turks and Caicos media, however, becoming visible may require more than technology. It requires an environment in which journalism can survive.
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Bahamas News
Bahama Brass Band Invitation Sparks Heritage Debate Ahead of TCI Constitutional Holiday
Turks and Caicos, August 20, 2026 – The planned participation of the Bahama Brass Band in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ inaugural Constitutional Holiday celebrations on August 30 has sparked public debate over culture, heritage and the historical contributions of Turks and Caicos Islanders abroad.
Organizers defended the invitation, saying the band’s inclusion is intended to highlight the deep historical ties between the two countries
and honor Turks and Caicos men who helped establish and develop the institution in Grand Bahama.
According to the organizers, the Bahama Brass Band began in 1955 in Pine Ridge, Freeport, with Turks and Caicos Islanders, including the late Deacon Reuben Hall Sr. of Middle Caicos and Jenkins Williams and Mervin Hendfield of North Caicos, among those who helped build its foundation. The band eventually grew to more than 50 men.
The organizers also pointed to the participation of Turks and Caicos men in The Bahamas’ Independence celebrations on July 10, 1973, arguing that their contributions became part of Bahamian history while maintaining strong connections to their homeland.
Supporters say bringing the band home represents an opportunity to honor those pioneers, showcase their regional influence and expose younger generations to an important part of Turks and Caicos history.
However, concerns raised publicly described the invitation as potentially disrespectful to local culture and heritage. Organizers acknowledged those concerns, apologizing to anyone who felt overlooked or offended, while maintaining that no disrespect was intended.
The committee said the event should ultimately unite rather than divide, presenting the band’s history as evidence of the reach and resilience of Turks and Caicos heritage.
PHOTO CREDIT: Bahamas Brass Band
