TCI News
State of the State doubles down on $35 million for roads and ports
Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
The PNP administration will spend over 35 million on a suite of infrastructure projects including roads and ports.
”We are expanding and modernizing our airports, ports, and communications infrastructure so that people, goods, and information can move quickly.” said Washington Misick, TCI Premier during the February 19, State of the State Address.
Roads nationwide will receive attention according to Misick. Investments include:
$650,000 on West Road and Church Folly Bridges construction.
$3.6 million for drainage and site work at the Helena Jones Robinson High School as well as remediation works on the Ponds . This is an extremely long awaited project as flooding has resulted in the closure of school on several occasions.
$3 million is being spent to upgrade other roads, bridges, and ponds in Grand Turk
$4.9 million to pave and repair roads in Providenciales,
$3.4 million dollars on new drainage and other improvement works.
$1.2 million dollars for the redevelopment of Fuller and Clementina Walkin Park and the Bight Park plus over half a million dollars to upgrade recreational parks in Blue Hills, Kew Town, Five Cays, and the Bight.
$1.5 million dollars has been budgeted to upgrade the Bottle Creek Community Centre in North Caicos.
$750 thousand to renovate the Bambara Beach Vendor Market plus half a million dollars to renovate and refurbish the Horse Stable Beach Community Park;
Finally in South Caicos, $3.5 million dollars will be spent on Community Road Repairs.
All of these projects are alongside another $20 million budgeted for ports, specifically the South Dock Port redevelopment and modernization.
Describing the Turks and Caicos as a success story Misick maintained “We are building a TCI where our people, no matter where they are, will want to return home.”
***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 23rd, 2024.
There are twelve new officers within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.
The officers—Ronn James, Ernie Henry, Aron Charlery, Andrew Ottley, Emmanuel Dabreo, Damion Clarke, Jeffrey Kaye, Roan Waugh, Shan Livermore, Kemar Chambers, Michael Campbell, and Ajay Budhai—took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of the
Turks and Caicos Islands yesterday (July 22nd) afternoon at Police Headquarters, Providenciales.
Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin, who administered the officers’ oath, said, “Thank you for choosing the TCI. It will not be a bed of roses. Policing requires hard work, and you ensure our communities are safe. Your arrival was anticipated and highly overdue.
“You are now officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, and you are committed to the safety of the people of these archipelagoes. We must lead by example and not let our guard down. Stand firm on the foundation of our motto- Service With Pride and Integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing in the absence of anyone watching.”
The President of the Christian Council, Pastor Wilbert Jennings, delivered the opening prayer and told officers to always call on God in
their time of need.
Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams, Assistant Commissioner Kendall Grant, acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton, Chairman of the Police Welfare Association Sgt. Jepson Victor and Human Resources Manager Rex Swann also attended the ceremony.
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