Celebrating the Power of Reading Aloud 

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Turks and Caicos, February 5, 2025 – World Read Aloud Day celebrates the joy and importance of reading aloud, encouraging children and adults to pick up a book, find an audience, and share a story.

Today, in commemoration of World Read Aloud Day, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) joined in the celebration by visiting schools to engage with students through reading.

Commissioner Fitz Bailey visited the Special Needs Association Providenciales (SNAP) Center, where he read to students aged 5-11 and later spoke with students in the 12-20 age group. He reminded them that they are not just special but unique in God’s image and likeness, emphasizing that they are all children of God.

The Commissioner also engaged the students in song, earning applause. He expressed gratitude to Principal Ms. Regena Little and her dedicated staff for their patience, commitment, and genuine care for the students. Commissioner Bailey assured everyone that this would not be his last visit to the center.

Meanwhile, Inspector Delton Robinson and Constable Janefer Stubbs engaged students with lively readings at Ianthe Pratt Primary School, while Constables Rhoan McKoy and Roan Waugh from the Tactical Unit captivated students with animated storytelling sessions at Oseta Jolly Primary School.

The RTCIPF remains committed to collaborating with our communities and fostering education, engagement, and positive connections.