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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.
Turks and Caicos, April 25, 2026 – A major shift in how healthcare is delivered in the Turks and Caicos Islands is at the center of the Government’s latest budget, with a focus on reducing reliance on overseas treatment and strengthening services at home.
Presenting his contribution to the national debate, Kyle Knowles outlined a strategy aimed at building a more sustainable healthcare system
—one that allows more residents to access quality care within the country.
The health sector has been allocated $94.1 million, making it one of the largest areas of public spending in the $550.8 million Budget passed on April 23.
Central to the Minister’s approach is a restructuring of the Treatment Abroad Programme (TAP), which has grown significantly in recent years as more patients are sent overseas for specialized care.
The Government now aims to reverse that trend.
“We are reforming healthcare to ensure long-term sustainability,” Knowles indicated, pointing to efforts to strengthen local services and reduce the need for travel.
The strategy includes improving healthcare infrastructure, expanding services available within the islands and increasing efficiency through the digitization of medical records.
Digitization is expected to support better coordination of care, reduce delays and allow for more accurate tracking of patient needs—part of a
broader effort to modernize public services.
The Minister emphasized that the goal is not only cost control, but improved access.
“No family should have to leave home to get quality care,” he said, underscoring the Government’s intention to refocus healthcare delivery on local capacity.
The shift comes as rising healthcare costs continue to place pressure on public finances, with overseas treatment representing one of the most expensive components of the system.
By investing more heavily in domestic services, the Government is seeking to reduce that burden while improving outcomes for residents.
While the direction is clear, details on timelines and the pace of expansion for local services were not fully outlined in the presentation.
Still, the emphasis on sustainability, access and modernization signals a strategic pivot in how healthcare is expected to evolve in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Angle by Deandrea Hamilton. Built with ChatGPT (AI). Magnetic Media — CAPTURING LIFE.
Turks and Caicos, April 25, 2026 – Premier Charles Washington Misick has pushed back against criticism of the Government’s newly passed budget, defending both its direction and execution as deliberate and necessary for national development.
Wrapping up debate on the $550.8 million Budget, passed on April 23, the Premier dismissed concerns raised by the Opposition
about inefficiency, rising costs and gaps in delivery, insisting the Government’s approach is measured and focused on long-term growth.
“This budget is about delivering for our people,” Misick said, as he reinforced the administration’s commitment to infrastructure, healthcare expansion and broader economic development.
Opposition Leader Edwin Astwood had earlier challenged the Government’s performance, pointing to unfilled posts, delayed projects and what he described as weak execution despite increasing allocations.
In response, the Premier rejected the notion that the Government is failing to deliver, instead arguing that building national capacity takes time and sustained investment.
He maintained that staffing challenges are being addressed and that improvements across ministries are ongoing, even as demand for public services grows.
The Premier also defended the scale of spending, framing it as a necessary step to support development across the islands, rather than unchecked expansion.
“We are investing in the future of this country,” he said, pointing to continued funding for infrastructure, community development and
public services.
On the question of equitable growth, Misick reiterated his administration’s focus on balanced development, including ongoing investments in the Family Islands.
He argued that progress is being made, even if transformation is not occurring as rapidly as some would like.
Throughout his closing remarks, the Premier leaned on the country’s economic fundamentals—highlighting strong cash reserves, stable growth projections and international confidence in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ fiscal management.
While the rebuttal addressed criticism head-on, it did not significantly alter the structure of the budget or introduce major new measures in response to concerns raised during the debate.
Instead, the Government’s position remained consistent: the plan is in place, the investments are targeted, and delivery will continue.
The exchange underscores a clear divide—between an Opposition pressing for faster, more measurable results, and a Government maintaining that its strategy is already on course.
Angle by Deandrea Hamilton. Built with ChatGPT (AI). Magnetic Media — CAPTURING LIFE.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
Turks and Caicos, April 25, 2026 – There was no mistaking the enthusiasm of the Minister of Finance, Investment and Trade, E. Jay Saunders, as he laid out his vision for a more digitally driven Turks and Caicos Islands—one where services are faster, systems are connected, and doing business is easier.
But within that forward-looking presentation, what remained notably absent were clear timelines and defined measures to ensure data
security and system reliability.
“We are moving toward a fully integrated digital government,” Saunders told the House, as he outlined a future where public services are delivered seamlessly through technology.
With responsibility for the country’s economic and digital transformation, Saunders pointed to several areas expected to be reshaped by the rollout of e-government systems, including revenue collection, business licensing, customs processing and access to public services—all designed to reduce delays, improve compliance and streamline transactions.
The vision is one of convenience and efficiency: fewer lines, faster approvals, and systems that communicate across departments rather than operate in silos.
Within the framework of the Government’s $550.8 million Budget, passed on April 23, the digital push is positioned as a key driver of modernization and improved service delivery.
However, for many users, the experience of government systems today remains inconsistent.
Periodic outages, payment disruptions and service downtime continue to affect daily transactions, raising practical concerns about how quickly the country can transition to a fully digital model.
Despite the scale of the ambition, the Minister’s presentation did not directly address how system reliability will be strengthened or how data will be protected as more services move online.
Those elements—uptime, security and resilience—are critical to public confidence, particularly as businesses and residents become increasingly dependent on digital platforms to access government services.
The direction is clear, and the potential impact is significant.
But as the country moves closer to greater digital dependence, the success of that transformation will ultimately rest not just on what is promised—but on whether the systems can be relied upon when they are needed most.
Angle by Deandrea Hamilton. Built with ChatGPT (AI). Magnetic Media — CAPTURING LIFE.
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