TCI News
Issue of commemorative stamp in two denominations to celebrate the bicentenary of the Saint Thomas Anglican Church on Grand Turk
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, 4 April 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Postal Services is pleased to announce the issue of a commemorative stamp in two denominations of ten ($10.00) dollars souvenir sheets and fifty (0.50) cents sheetlets depicting the Saint Thomas Anglican Church on Grand Turk.
The Stamps were produced and issued for the commemoration of the Saint Thomas Anglican Church on Grand Turk bicentenary celebration which took place on the 21st of December 2023.
The stamps will be on sale to the public from Monday the 8th of April 2024 at the George Brown Post Office Building on Airport Road, Providenciales and the Grand Turk Post Office at the Peter Williams Building on Church Folly.
The Postal Services is pleased that it was able to accommodate the request of Cannon Mark Kendall by securing the production and issuance of the stamps. Further, the Postal Services is pleased to be associated with the Saint Thomas Anglican Church on Grand Turk in its achievement of such a momentous milestone.
***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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