TCI News

Residents get CDB Consultants guided tour of Providenciales Landfill, dump site

Published

4 months ago

April 8, 2024

Shanieka

Dana Malcolm

Staff Writer

Residents were taken on a walk-through the Providenciales Landfill, expressing their concerns and seeing the ongoing work, guided by the Caribbean Development Bank consultants who are helping to restore it.

The invitation comes as one resident is expressing confusion over what management of the landfill entails and is requesting to see the contents of the $2.9 million contract awarded to the new managers.

The April 3 invitation from the Environmental Health Department makes provisions for ‘stakeholders from the wider community’ to participate in a Representative Committee where residents will be able to visit and witness all the remediation works being undertaken at the dump, foremost of which is the extinguishing of the deep fires which cause smoke nuisance to residents.

The sessions will be held at specified times in groups of five according to the EHD.

Shaun Malcolm, Minister of Health and Human Services, in thanking the EHD for the initiative, said the process is a partnership whereby the people of the country get to view first-hand the steps being taken to improve Waste Management in the country.

Over the past year under Malcolm with significant work put in by Kyle Knowles, Wheeland MP and now Minister of Public Safety and Utilities the restoration of the landfill has been a fairly open process with information provided to the public about the ongoing process at regular junctions.

However, after years of mismanagement, resulting in recurring fires and smoke filled days for the people of Wheeland district some are still unsure.

A day before this initiative, Malcolm himself had been named in a letter penned by Finbar Grant, Attorney and former PDM candidate

“As a constituent and one who is directly affected by the smoke and odor, I am not sure of the specific objective to be achieved by this new management company, save for the quote you made in the newspaper that the fires are to be a thing of the past. Of late, we have had emissions and odor,” Grant explained.

To augment his understanding of what exactly TCI Green Ecological Corporation would be doing, Grant requested a copy of the $2.9 million contract signed between them and the government.

“I believe that transparency is crucial in understanding the terms and conditions of the contract, as we as a constituency may know what to expect and what is promised so we can hold all parties accountable — transparency is essential for good governance, and as one who is directly affected, we have a right to understand what is to be expected,” he maintained.

Malcolm has not yet responded to the letter which has been shared with him by our news team.

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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.