Crime

PRESS STATEMENT: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Published

2 years ago

January 28, 2023

#TurksandCaicos, January 27, 2023 – The Ministry responsible for Education confirms that a recent report of alleged sexual abuse was brought to the attention of authorities at a particular school. For the protection of the child, we will not divulge details of this matter. We do acknowledge that there were issues experienced which resulted in less than appropriate response to the incident.

The Ministry is continuing its investigation of the incident, in its totality and has since requested a comprehensive report on the response from all involved. Several meetings, visits and discussions were held. The key is to ensure that the minor involved is afforded additional counselling and care and that other students within the institution are also afforded the relevant support needed. The Student Support Services has been active in coordinating this response which is currently in operation.

As an immediate further action, the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) entities will convene and existing protocols will be reviewed and investigations conducted to determine the consistency of the response, exactly where the established protocols were not followed and the subsequent actions to be taken.

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Social Services considers its responsibility for the Safeguarding of children of utmost importance. In so doing, the Ministry of Education has instituted a number of measures over the years to ensure that allegations of abuse to children in schools are treated with urgency. The creation of the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) was created to ensure that teachers, leaders, Social Workers, and Police can respond to allegations with the child’s safety and protection as the core consideration. Child safeguarding remains the Ministry’s primary concern.

Crime

Handling Stolen Goods

Published

1 week ago

January 10, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

Turks and Caicos, 10th January, 2025 – Thirty-three-year-old WOLBERT FERGUSON has been charged with TWO COUNTS OF HANDLING STOLEN GOODS and BURGLARY.

Mr Ferguson of Kew Town, Providenciales, is expected to appear in court at the next available date.

The accused was held by officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force following a report of a burglary on Monday, 6th January 2025.

The incident allegedly occurred at the Central Storage located on Industrial Drive.

Crime

Firearm Incident

Published

2 weeks ago

January 5, 2025

Deandrea Hamilton

Turks and Caicos, 05^th January, 2025 – Officers from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) Serious Crime Unit are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in Wheeland, Blue Hills.

At approximately 7:00 a.m., the Police Control Room received reports of gunshots near the basketball court in Wheeland. Officers promptly responded to the scene, where they discovered a 54-year-old male with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim was driving a blue Honda Fit when he offered a ride to an individual. During the journey, the passenger demanded to be dropped off at a specific location. When the victim refused, he was shot by the passenger.

The suspect subsequently fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle, which police later recovered.

The RTCIPF is urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward.

Individuals can contact the nearest police station, call 911, reach the Serious Crime Unit directly at 231-1842, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477.

Additionally, the public is encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share tips and information about illegal activities securely.

Your assistance can make a significant difference in ensuring the safety and security of our communities.

Crime

Six Individuals Charged with Firearm-Related Offences

Published

3 weeks ago

December 31, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Turks and Caicos, December 31, 2024 – Six individuals, including a female minor, have been charged with various firearm-related offences following investigations conducted by the Serious Crime Unit.

The accused are expected to appear in the Magistrate’s Court next week.

On December 24^th, 24-year-old SMALEY LOUIS was charged with the following offences:

One count of Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent to Cause Fear.  One count of Gang Membership.

On December 26^th, officers charged twin brothers GIVESON MARC and GUBERSON MARC.

The brothers, aged 20, are charged with the following offences:

One count of Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent to Cause Fear.
One count of Possession of Ammunition.
One count of Gang Membership.

The charges against Mr Louis and the Marc brothers were laid following investigations into an incident reported on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

On Thursday, December 26, 2024, the following individuals from Dock Yard, Providenciales, were charged:

ROSEMIRLINE PIERRE, 24
WOODSON GAY,23, and
A 15-year-old female -Given that the accused is a minor, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force cannot name nor release her photograph.

The accused face the following charges: