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Turks and Caicos Islands: National Security Council Post Meeting Statement
Turks and Caicos, January 19, 2025 – Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam and the Hon. Premier Charles Washington Misick, co-chaired a special meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) National Security council (NSC) on Sunday 19th January 2025 at the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Headquarters in Providenciales.
In attendance, Her Excellency the Governor, the Hon. Premier, Her Excellency the Deputy Governor, the Hon. Deputy Premier, the Hon. Minister of Immigration and Border Services, the Hon. Attorney General, the Acting Commissioner of Police.
Also in attendance, Deputy Commissioner of Police RTCIPF Ag, ACP Special Tactical Operations RTCIPF, the National Security Advisor, the Permanent Secretary of National Security, the Head of the Governor’s Office, the Permanent Secretary of Governor’s Office and the NSS
Members were briefed by Acting Commissioner Police Rodney Adams and the RTCIPF representatives on the shooting incident that occurred at a restaurant and bar on the island of Providenciales on the evening of Saturday January 18th, 2025, which resulted in two fatalities and one person being hospitalised.
The RTCIPF advised of the full force response to the incident. These measures include, but are not limited to, reactivating the joint tactical Police and Regiment Operation Mightier. There will be an increased presence throughout communities with additional assets directed to support operations both in-land and at sea. Work is also underway to expedite the support of additional experienced armed officers from regional partners. The NSC Chairs gave assurance of the decisive action and support that will be taken to address matters of the violent crime being experienced in TCI.
Confirmation was received of the support extended to the families of the victims.
The NSC concluded with an action plan for the RTCIPF that has been activated. The Council will be kept apprised on all actions.
Follow up questions are welcomed and can be directed to nationalsecurity@gov.tc.