Crime
Media Exposé names Hyundai & Kia as ‘Exploiters of Children’ to build Automobiles
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writers
#USA, February 11, 2023 – One of the US’s largest car manufacturers is being accused of exploitation after coming up on the wrong end of labour laws. A factory for Hyundai, a South Korean Brand which manufactures its cars in the US was revealed to be exploiting children as young as 12 years old according to a 2022 Reuters investigation.
Now the developer is in meetings to attempt to straighten up its act.
The meetings come after the news agency revealed last year that several children, many of them undocumented
migrants, had been funneled into one particular factory in Alabama and were assembling car parts when they were supposed to be in school. With more digging, more factories were implicated in the illegal and exploitative practice prompting a federal investigation.
The report caused investigations not just into the Korean carmaker, but related brand Kia, which was also implicated. The United Auto Workers, a labour union representing the US and Canada condemned the actions.
“The UAW is saddened and disgusted to read new reports of child labour at Hyundai and Kia suppliers in Alabama. This is further evidence of a deeply broken system at Hyundai and Kia,” it said.
The union revealed Hyundai was also facing accusations of mistreating its adult immigrant workers by forcing professionals into low-paying jobs as well as racial and gender based discrimination. It is dangerous to work in these factories, even without the inevitable clumsiness of a child, they come with risks including amputation and worse.
Kia and Hyundai both prohibit child labour on paper with charters that specify age limits on their workers but they are being accused of not doing enough to enforce those laws.
***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 15th, 2024.
SHAIWANZO MISSICK of South Back Salina, Grand Turk, has been charged with six counts of firearm-related offences.
Missick, 30, was charged on July 13 after police officers consulted with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The offences against Missick are:
- One Count – Discharging Firearm
- One Count- Discharging Ammunition
- One Count-Possession of Firearm with intent to commit a serious offence
- Two Counts-Possession of Ammunition
- One Count –Possession of Firearm
- One Count-Possession of Controlled Drugs
- One Count- Possession of Controlled Drugs with intent to supply.
The charges against Missick came following a report made on Saturday, 29 June 2024, following a shooting incident in Breezy Brae.
Officers obtained a warrant and searched the accused’s residence based on the information received.
The RT&CIPF is asking the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app from the Google Play Store or Apple Apps and share information anonymously.
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