Crime
INDUSTRY STARS SHINE BRIGHT AT THE 14TH ANNUAL TCHTA STAR AWARDS
A night under the stars, for the stars!
#TurksandCaicos, March 6, 2023 – The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) proudly presented its 14th installment of the Star Awards.
This heavily anticipated event heralds the roles played by the top performers in the hospitality industry in Turks and Caicos. Reputed as a night of glitz and glamour, more than 300 individuals were treated to a felicitous time of pomp and circumstance poolside at Beaches Resort’s French Village.
Housekeepers of the Year, Ambassadors, TCHTA Shining Stars, Employees of the Year, Supervisors and Managers of the Year, Taxi Driver and Entertainer of the Year, Hotel, Restaurant, and Hotelier of the Year, and those considered the Heart of Hospitality, were all celebrated in fine fashion on this occasion, aptly held outdoors under the stars.
The awardees, flanked by their Executive teams, were applauded for their hard work and commitment, thanked for being the reason Turks and Caicos is #1.
And this is what makes Star Awards unique; the housekeeper or maintenance worker typically donning a uniform daily while toiling away sight unseen can dress in their red-carpet-worthy attire and enjoy a night of merriment in the company of their Supervisors and Managers, there to honour them.
Remarks were delivered by the Premier Honourable Washington Misick (keynote speaker), the Minister of Tourism, Honourable Josephine Connolly, TCHTA President, Trevor Musgrove, and TCHTA’s CEO, Stacy Cox, brought the night’s vote of thanks.
“As an organization, this event is one of the highlights of the year for us. It allows us to come face-to-face with you and thank you openly for the hard work and sacrifices you deliver to this industry,” said Musgrove. “Make no mistake; tonight is all about you. We are here to celebrate your achievements and acknowledge you as the faces of excellence in our country’s number one industry.”
The Premier and Minister of Tourism’s remarks echoed those of Musgrove, each lauding thanks and accolades to the deserving awardees who work diligently to maintain the standard of excellence for the destination.
The celebrants enjoyed a luxurious evening of fine dining and entertainment, dazzled by saxophonist Dexter “DaxX” Landy, whose opening number was a beautiful instrumental serenade, and the Beaches Resort Entertainment Team, delivering two show-stopping numbers that evoked roaring applause.
The excitement in the air was palpable, and the evening’s Emcee, Bianca “Queen Bee” Harvey, and disc jockey Drexler Smith of Prime DJs ensured that every moment of the night was upbeat and engaging.
The TCHTA used a jaw-dropping video rendition of the Turks and Caicos National Song, produced by Andre Kerr of Spotlight Communications. The piece is a captivating representation of Turks and Caicos’ landscapes and its people. This was a stand-out moment of national pride during the event.
Reflecting on the spectacular night, CEO Cox said, “It was a fitting celebration to honour our 2022 top performers, and we are grateful to everyone who supported so vigorously.” The CEO held high praise for the delivery by the Beaches Team, hosts of the night’s event. “The way they transformed the space for this event is nothing short of amazing. The décor was captivating, and the team delivered without missing a beat. It was perfection.”
The evening’s co-sponsors, Rubis, Fortis TCI, and CSC Insurance Brokers, Ltd. all played a part in the presentation of awards throughout the evening. The TCHTA extends thanks to these sponsors and to its members for their support.
Hotel of the Year was won by Point Grace Resort, with James McAnally of Beaches Turks and Caicos, winning the title of Hotelier of the Year. These categories were awarded by vote, open to all members of the TCHTA. Award winners in the other categories will be displayed on the TCHTA’s official Facebook page @officialtchta.
The organization shares its thanks with the wider community for acknowledging these bright stars and encourages all to stay tuned for the 15th annual Star Awards event will be one of epic proportions.
#TurksandCaicos, April 15, 2024 – The recent aggravated robbery targeting a five-member household is undoubtedly distressing for both the victims and the community at large.
Superintendent (Division A) Willet Harvey said, “Around 11:21 pm yesterday (April 14th) evening, the Police Control Room received a report that four masked males, three of whom were armed, entered a residence at New Subdivision, Grand Turk, and proceeded to rob the occupants.
The armed suspects managed to flee the scene on foot and escaped.
“Following the report, officers were dispatched to the scene, conducted extensive searches and interviewed individuals. Based on the information received, we are actively pursuing several leads that will lead to arrests in the shortest possible time.
“The incident highlights the importance of remaining vigilant and proactively safeguarding homes and families. I advise people to enhance their home security by locking doors and windows when inside, investing in a CCTV system, and ensuring adequate outdoor lighting. Should you have any information on this burglary or illegal activities in Grand Turk, please call 946-2299. ”
The RTCIPF asks 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 CrimeStoppers P3 app and share information.
Rashaed Esson
Staff Writer
#TrinidadandTobago, April 15, 2024 – Heinous crimes continue to plague the Caribbean region, the latest the beheading of a four year old girl in Trinidad on Tuesday April 9, leaving a deep sense of shock and sadness over her town, Fifth Street, Five Rivers, Arouca in the East-West Corridor of Trinidad and Tobago.
The little girl whose life was severely cut short is identified as Amarah Lallitte and her killer is reportedly her step-father.
Reports are saying he killed her between 10 pm Monday and Midnight Tuesday. Her mother Tricia Villaruel, 41, who filed a domestic disturbance report, expressed deep grief and disbelief at the fact that the stepfather, 39, would hurt her.
Villaruel reports the events before her daughter was killed. She recalls the stepfather acting strange which she said is unlike him. She
expressed that he was acting like he was schizophrenic, as if “he was a different person, and different personalities were talking to me that night.”
She said she left to get help from the police out of fear that he would harm her and going she tried to bring Amarah, who she highlights wasn’t coming.
“but she not coming. She was laughing like she thought we were playing so I had no choice.”
Following the mother’s report to the police, they went back to the house to find it locked up and in darkness. The officers called for the stepfather who came out calm with no blood on him. Villaruel was then told to get her daughter. It was at this time that she was found dead by her mother who screamed at the sight of her daughter’s headless body.
Her head was reportedly stashed in a barrel at the back of the house and her body in another room.
At the sight of the decapitated four year old, some officers were moved to tears according to Richard Smith, Senior Superintendent of Police, in reports.
In fact he says they may need counseling from the Victim and Support Unit and they were deeply affected, as would any human being.
The suspect was arrested and taken to the station for questioning.
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