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Opposition Leader has advice as House Speakers convene on Turks & Caicos soil

Published

3 months ago

April 15, 2024

Shanieka

Garfield Ekon

Staff Writer

Exercise your control and power in your jurisdictions correctly, was the advice given to the Speakers and Overseas Tertiaries Speakers Conference, by Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Edwin A. Astwood.

Mr. Astwood in urging the Speakers not to lose themselves “notwithstanding your emotions,” conflict, Ideas, and political affiliations, he said the wind can bend “you like hurtful words,” but they will only overcome them by becoming flexible.

“The rigidity of the ground will prevent you from expanding, like the structures that design the systems in your countries, but with patience, you will always find the cracks through which to extend your being,” he said.

The Leader of the Opposition added that sometimes the Speakers will face storms, and some lightning will fall “very close to you,” but they should ride out those storms, as he have “lived it, and I have been in those storms,” and in each storm there is a new hope, as well as with persistence, self-confidence, flexibility, and recognising what the world gives them.

“Strength is something that is built with inner integrity, and with the ability to control oneself against the forces of the world. Integrity Fortitude grants power not to control what surrounds you, but to awaken the power over yourself, and to control what is in you,” he said.

Adding further, Mr. Ashwood argued that it is essential to move move forward, and recognise that power is the product of potential, and it only arises from the energy that lies within them, and not from the things they get from outside.

“I want to encourage all of you to build your inner power from the strength of your integrity, which will, in turn, allow for the generation of a movement of conscious beings that can transform reality,” Mr. Ashwood told his audience.

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Shooting Incident

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd, 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.

News

Twelve Officers Sworn In

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd, 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.

Crime

Male Charged with Theft and Handling Stolen Goods

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd,2024.

A 23-year-old male from the Bight, Providenciales, has been charged with the theft of a boat.

CHANDELER JOSEPH is expected to appear before a Magistrate next week to answer the following charges:

Two Counts of Theft
Two Counts of Handling Stolen Goods

The charges against Mr. Joseph followed a report of a stolen boat in the Turtle Cove district on July 19^th,2024.

Inquiries were conducted shortly after Mr Joseph was arrested and subsequently charged.

The RTCIPF is asking anyone with information on illegal activities 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 CrimeStoppers P3 app.