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TCI Sports Commission launches Police Action League youth sports program
#TurksandCaicos, July 16, 2022 – Early June, the Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission (TCISC) revealed the launch of the Police Action League (PAL), a youth sports league aimed at promoting positive relationships between law enforcement officers and youth in the community. This will be done through education programs, sports, and recreational opportunities.
This strategic partnership between the TCISC, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) and the Ministry of Education, aims to target youth with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and juvenile delinquency while fostering teamwork, enforcing citizenship and provide opportunities to work with law enforcement officers and caring adult mentors.
The Director of the TCISC Jarrett Forbes expressed, “PAL is a safe space and nurturing environment that creates peaceful communities and positively impact youth health and wellbeing…PAL believes that they can help channel our people in a positive way by empowering our youth to make responsible life choices. The program philosophy is focused on making a positive impact on the lives of youth in the community. The key to change for these youth and their families, is to provide a safe space that helps to encourage quality character and positive development through sports, academics, and mentoring programs.”
This year PAL hosts two sports: softball targeting girls and basketball aimed at boys. PAL is being supported by the TCI Basketball Federation and the Softball Federation aiding the running of the program. It also replaces the Youth Basketball League held last year, performing at an improved and enhanced level.
The 3-month league spans from August 6 – October 22, 2022, in Providenciales and picks up in Grand Turk early 2023. Registration is now open with participants paying a small fee of $20, including their uniforms and
participation in the league.
Once registered there will be a PAL draft where players will be picked to play on various teams.
While the focus of PAL is to facilitate safeguarding and mentorship for children from adverse backgrounds, it is not solely about intervention, but a holistic, enriching, and pleasurable experience for youth. The opportunity is open to RTCIPF officers and community volunteers to provide mentorship to the PAL participants.
Superintendent Dwight Gardiner shared, “PAL is a perfect example of what community policing is all about out. At the basic level community policing is about partnering with the community and other stakeholders to identify problems or areas for interventions and come up with methods of solving these problems…PAL aligns with objectives working closely with schools and building strong communities through partnerships.” The aim of the policing strategies as expressed by Gardiner is to identify the delinquency problems early and prevent them from blossoming into developed felons, while finding long-term intervention structures.
Deputy Commissioner of Police passionately expressed “I would argue that the reactive approach has not worked and will not work, we must be proactive. What we’re doing [PAL] is critical…we will continue to put our money where our mouth is from the Police Force.” Adams then revealed that the RTCIPF is charging towards greater discipline in the music sector as well, purchasing instruments.
In Hon. Rachel Taylor’s Minister responsible for both Sports and Education absence, Permanent Secretary of Education Wesley Clerveaux shared “It is always said that opportunities don’t happen, you create them. This Police Action League is in-line with our Strategic Objective Four of the Youth Policy, creating safe spaces peaceful communities and environments for our youth. It is essential that we empower our youth, and this indeed can happen through this initiative.”
Register for the Police Action League using this form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GnQTdi6eSyzsaz6QvP-25jUvsudmKLlE/view?usp=sharing and for more information email registration.sportscommission@gov.tc.
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Photos from the conference: https://turks-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/nehislop_gov_tc/EurmN5EeoeNIuDAXruSVn2gBBHzTaLOOIqdFDinOMPL7Hg?e=JbFZMb
Stream the press conference: https://fb.watch/d_MngedZqF/
Release: TCI Sports Commission
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 14th, 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and Molo Hotel Group reached a pivotal juncture on Monday, May 13th, 2024, with the ceremonial signing of a development agreement at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. The agreement, which received official Cabinet approval on March 13th, 2024, signifies a steadfast commitment to advancing the economic landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Molo Hotel Group is a family-owned business, renowned for its distinguished portfolio of high-quality hotels worldwide. The
development initiative encompasses the construction of three distinct IHG branded hotels: InterContinental Turks and Caicos, Kimpton Turks and Caicos and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos. Scheduled for completion by 2027, each resort boasts a distinctive design from luxury to laidback sophistication spanning across the shores of Grace Bay Beach.
Kimpton Turks and Caicos – an epitome of luxury lifestyle living, will feature 192 guest rooms including three outdoor pools, a luxury spa and a fitness center. Additionally, seven dining options ranging from a beachfront restaurant to a rooftop bar.
Adjacent to the Kimpton, InterContinental Turks and Caicos will offer 59 classic luxury suites with panoramic ocean views. Mirroring its counterpart, this resort will offer an array of dining options and upscale facilities.
Steps away from the Intercontinental and Kimpton resorts, Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos will embrace a sense of community and contemporary elegance, offering 56 bedrooms. The resort will feature an onsite restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor pool, and fitness room.
Beyond the realm of hospitality, this development agreement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing employment opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Molo is partnering with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) to actively promote hospitality as a career choice and support in developing training programs, career fairs, seminars, workshops, and events to raise awareness about hospitality careers. Molo has committed to provide employment and apprentice opportunities to TCICC students and provide mentoring and practical on property training to students.
The signing event was graced by Hon. Charles Washington Missick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier, Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Łukasz and Marcin Slominski, Owners of Molo, Ross Morrow, Managing Director Molo, Arik Kono, Vice President Upscale Development for IHG, Dr. Candice Williams, President and CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Angela Musgrove, InvestTCI CEO, Dr. Barbara Ambrister, Chairperson of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Dr. Delores Stapleton- Harris, Vice President of Academic, Vocational and Student Affairs for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mr. Kevin Baxter, Dean of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Sheryl McLaughlin, InvestTCI Investment Services Executive.
Commenting on the development agreement, Premier, Hon. Misick, stated “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing of
IHG/Molo Hotels is a significant step towards a sustainable future for hospitality in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Three hotels, Kimpton, Intercontinental, and Hotel Indigo, will be introduced, enhancing our tourism product and creating employment opportunities.”
He further added, “Partnerships with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission are underway, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to developing human capital and elevating tourism offerings. This project will bring economic growth, embrace local talent, and enrich our economy.”
Additionally, Mrs. Angela Musgrove, CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, emphasized “This collaboration confirms our commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity within our country. We have worked closely with Molo Hotel Group, and we are confident that this transformative project will further position the Turks and Caicos Islands as a premier destination for travel and investment. Much to our delight, it will also provide opportunities for engagement with our Community College and small business community.”
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, operating through its primary Investment Promotion
Agency, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, remains committed to attracting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments to the country by providing a comprehensive suite of services. Through strategic initiatives and targeted promotion, the agency catalyzes sustainable development, driving innovation and small business opportunities across various sectors of the economy.
#TurksandCaicos, May 13, 2024 – Detectives of the Serious Crime Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have
charged a man who allegedly stole a vehicle.
The accused, DANVANTE BRISCO, 30, of Kew Town, Providenciales, was charged with:
- One Count: Robbery
- One Count: Taking Motor Vehicle Without Authority
- One Count: Using Offensive Weapon to cause fear
Mr. BRISCO appeared in court today (May 13 ) and was granted bail of $7500.00 with one surety.
The matter was adjourned to July 05 for a Sufficiency Hearing.
#TurksandCaicos, May 13, 2024 – A 20-year-old Dock Yard male appeared in court today (May 13th) charged with a series of firearm-related offences.
The accused, JAMES SIMON, was denied bail and remanded into custody pending a Sufficiency Hearing scheduled for July 05th, 2024.
Mr. SIMON faces the following charges:
- One Count: Robbery;
- One Count: Gang Membership
- One Count: Possession of a Firearm for the Benefit of a Gang
- One Count: Possession of Ammunition for the Benefit of a Gang.
The charges against Mr. Simon followed investigations by officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force into a robbery at the parking lot of a Casino where three males robbed a victim.
Additionally, Mr. Simon is charged with the following offences, having been arrested on May 02nd, 2024, along South Dock Road.
- One Count: Possession of a Firearm
- One Count: Possession of Ammunition
- One Count: Unlawful Entry
Officers also charged a teenage minor who was in the company of Mr. Simon on May 02nd with One Count of UNLAWFUL ENTRY.
The accused, seventeen and from Kew Town, Providenciales, pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on May 20th.
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