October 26, 2016
MEMBERS OF RTCIPF AND DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ATTEND CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING
During the 17th to the 21st October 2016 representatives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) and Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence attended a certified 40- hour Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) course in…
October 23, 2016
PREMIER EWING CALLS FOR ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH TO CRIME
This morning I was informed of a armed robbery which took place last night which culminated in a shoot out with the police and the shooting of a Turks and Caicos Islander by the escaped robbers who attempted to escape in the vehicle of the…
October 23, 2016
MINISTER OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PUTS IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS ON HEIGHTENED ALERT IN THE WAKE OF MASSIVE JAIL BREAK IN HAITI
It was with great sadness that I learned of the break out of nearly 180 prisoners from the Arcahaie Prison on the coast north Port-au-Prince. I am saddened by the lost of life of the guard who was killed in the escape, and offer my prayers and…
October 23, 2016
Attempted Theft of ATM Foiled By Police
Thieves used a Truck to rip out a Scotia Bank cash machine from a MoneyGram location in Down Town area of Providenciales earlier this morning (Sunday 23rd October 2016). Before the ATM Theft, around 10:44 PM on Saturday 22nd October 2016, a group of…
October 20, 2016
REGIONAL NURSES START SPECIALISED TRAINING AT UWI, TRINIDAD THANKS TO CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN
Bridgetown, Barbados, October 20, 2016 – A corps of Caribbean nurses will soon be even more skilled at providing care for children afflicted with blood disorders and cancers. Drawn from Barbados, The Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and…
October 20, 2016
TCIG APPOINTS ELIZABETH M. WILSON AS NEW PROTOCOL OFFICER
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is pleased to welcome Ms. Elisabeth M. Wilson as the new Protocol Officer within the Office of the Premier. Ms. Wilson first began working in the Turks and Caicos Islands civil service in 2000 as a…
October 18, 2016
Mo Farah, Usain Bolt and Caster Semenya up for athlete of the year awards
Great Britain's Mo Farah has been nominated for the IAAF's male athlete of the year award. Farah, 33, secured a historic 'double double' by retaining both his 5,000m and 10,000m Olympic titles at Rio 2016. Paula Radcliffe, in 2002, was the last…
October 18, 2016
Fortis Inc. Now Trading on the New York Stock Exchange
Fortis Inc., the Canadian-based parent company of FortisTCI, made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday, October 14, 2016, marking a historic milestone for the Company. President & CEO Barry Perry celebrated the occasion in…
October 18, 2016
MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT COMMISSIONS NEW CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
The Ministry of Border Control and Employment is pleased to announce the opening of a new Customer Service Center aimed at improving service delivery within the Ministry. Led by Customer Service Quality Assurance Manager Mr. Emilio Seymour in…
October 18, 2016
TCI HOSPITAL RELEASES LATEST CANCER STATISTICS
During a Press Conference held on Monday, October 17th, 2016, TCI Hospital released the latest cancer statistics in an effort to educate residents on various cancers, encourage cancer screenings and healthier lifestyles. According to the latest…