Commissioner of Police comments on investigation involving Deputy Governor
In response to allegations of an incident or altercation at the Grand Turk Police Station on the 31 July 2013 between officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) and Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar initiated an investigation by the RTCIPF Professional Integrity Unit.
Although, the investigation is not yet concluded, Commissioner Farquhar stated that he felt compelled to state that allegations the Deputy Governor verbal abused the officers at the station and made derogatory comments of being disrespected by the police officers are without foundation. None of the officers involved has reported any such comments by the Deputy Governor. These allegations appear to be fabricated.
The investigation continues and no further statement will be made until it is concluded.
Crime & Incident Reports for August 12, 2013
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are investigating a Burglary which occurred over the weekend at a business located in the Bight Providenciales. The complainant informed officers that the business place was secured at 1:45am on Sunday 11th August 2013 and was discovered burglarized at 6am the same date. The culprit (s) damaged six (6) gaming machines stealing an unknown amount of cash and a quantity of alcoholic beverages.
Investigations are ongoing into this matter.
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The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are also investigating a Burglary which occurred at a home located on Close Haul Road, Grand Turk. The complainant reported to Police that he secured the home at 7:30pm on Friday 8th August 2013 and went away. Upon his arrival later that night he made the discovery that his home was burglarize and two black Dell Computers, a tool bag and a Hawaiian Sling were stolen.
Investigations are ongoing into this matter.
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The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are investigating a Burglary which occurred at a business place located on the Airport Road. The complainant informed officers that the business place was secured at 9:30pm on Friday 9th August 2013 and upon her arrival to work at 7:45am on Saturday 10th August 2013 she discovered that the place was burglarized. Missing are one (1) black CD player, one (1) black 32inch Plasma Television and a quantity of shoes and clothing.
Investigations are ongoing into this matter.
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The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are also investigating a Burglary that occurred at a home on Barrack Hill Road, Grand Turk . The complainant reported to Police that her brother secured the residence on at 10am on Wednesday 24th July 2013 and upon checking the house at 9:50am on Sunday 11th August 2013 and discovered that the house was ransacked and missing are two (2) black flat screen television and a Silver and Black Acer Laptop. Investigations are ongoing into this matter.
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The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are investigating a report of an Assault and Using Offensive Weapon as to cause fear incident which occurred in Five Cays Providenciales on Sunday 11th August 2013. The complainant told officers that whilst at home his cousin hit him in the face and left shoulder with a cutlass. The complainant was then taken to the Chesire Hall Medical Centre. They accuse a 43year old male of Providenciales was arrested for the offense. Further investigations are ongoing into this matter.
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Arrests
On Friday 9th August 2013 at 7pm an 18year old male of Grand Turk was arrested on suspicion of wounding by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police officers on Grand Turk. This arrest was made in connection to a report that was made on Wednesday 7th August 2013 when the complainant stated that he was at the Palm Grove basketball where he was approached by two (2) males who begin to argue with him and resulted in a fight and he was struck on the head with a rock.
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Also, on Saturday 10th August 2013 at 11:45pm, a 38year old male of South Caicos was arrested for Malicious Injuries to property, Resisting Arrest and Assault on a Police Officer by Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police officers on South Caicos.
Jamaican athlete arrested and charged in America
Jamaican 400m athlete Ahkeem Gauntlett was arrested and charged for theft by police in Arkansas, USA, in June, days before competing at Jamaica’s National Championships, The Gleaner has reported.
Details of Gauntlett’s arrest along with his personal information are currently available on several state and county corrections and criminal records websites and resources, the paper said.
Gauntlett, who finished third in the men’s 400m final, secured a spot on Jamaica’s team to the IAAF World Championships starting in Moscow this weekend but pulled out citing personal reasons.
“At this point we can only repeat that the athlete withdrew from the World Championships team because he told us he had some personal matters to deal with,” Dennis Gordon, Press Liaison representative for the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association , in Moscow for the games, told The Gleaner.
“The offense that he is accused to have committed happened before our championships and we were not informed of it.”
Gauntlet represented Jamaica at the Central America and Caribbean Championships in Athletics in Mexico last month and attempts by the local media to contact him have been unsuccessful.
Caribbean Media Corporation
Saint Lucia police chief sent on required leave
According to local sources, Commissioner of the Royal St Lucia Police Force, Vernon Francois, has been requested to take accumulated vacation leave totalling some 400 days.
This latest development comes on the heels of reports that Francois was not permitted to board a flight from Hewanorra International Airport in St Lucia to the United States to participate in US-organized and financed training programmes.
In a statement of Friday, the government of Saint Lucia said it is aware of the concerns and anxieties expressed by the public over what it described as the decision by the United States to disallow officers of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force from participating in several training programmes arranged or financed by the US.
The statement said that Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony will, on a date to be announced early next week, explain and address the issues of concern and, in particular, the reasons for the actions of the United States against officers of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.
There is widespread speculation locally that the US crackdown may have something to do with the US State Department’s 2011 human rights report on St Lucia that described 12 potentially unlawful fatal police shootings during the year, some reportedly committed by officers associated with an ad hoc task force within the police department.
There was only limited progress by the director of public prosecutions (DPP) in reviewing and other investigations of unlawful killings dating back to 2006, the report added.
The report also said that the government did not implement the existing anti-corruption law effectively, and officials sometimes engaged in corrupt practices with impunity.
During Francois’ absence, it has been suggested locally that former Deputy Commissioner Hermangild Francis, who was responsible for crime, prosecution and discipline, will be brought back on a three-year contract.
Francis joined the Royal St Lucia Police Force in May 1975, and retired in April 2008, at the rank of deputy commissioner. Presently he is the director of security at the Windjammer Hotel. He is the holder of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of the West Indies.
He comes from a family deeply rooted in law and order and politics. His brother is president of the St Lucia senate, Claudius J. Francis.
Caribbean News Now
World Athletics 2013: Christine Ohuruogu wins gold
Christine Ohuruogu produced another thrilling late surge in the 400m to become the first British female to win two World Championship titles.
The 29-year-old also broke Kathy Cook's long-standing British record by two hundredths of a second as she beat defending champion Amantle Montsho in a photo finish.
Both Ohuruogu and Montsho clocked 49.41 seconds, but it was the Briton who was deemed the winner by four thousandths of a second.
Ohuruogu, the 2007 world champion, gasped in astonishment as she learned of her victory.
Montsho, 30, had victory within her grasp and even as the two athletes stood on the finishing line, anxiously awaiting the final result, Ohuruogu gave the impression that her perfectly-timed dip had not been enough.
But after closer inspection, it was revealed that the Londoner had crossed the line in 49.404, while Montsho, who failed to dip, finished in 49.408.
Ohuruogu, who had been fourth coming round the final bend after a steady start, shook her rival's hand before draping herself in a giant union flag to celebrate her victory.
The Briton told BBC Sport: "I can't believe I've done that, it feels like a dream. It is what I have been working towards all season.
"It was so tight on the line and I was so desperate to win it. I just wanted my name to come up.
Source-BBC
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Obliterate The 100m Finals To Win Gold
Jamaica has a new sprint queen and her name is Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce obliterate her competition in the 100 meter finals at the Moscow World Championship games to win gold.
The Jamaican sprinter stopped the clock at 10.71 seconds leaving everyone else way behind.
Murielle Ahoure captured the silver medal and American sprinter and defending champion Carmelita Jeter won bronze.
“I had my obstacles – I was starting to feel pain under my left butt cheek,” Fraser-Pryce said. “I am surrounded by great people, I came here and did my best and actually won. It was really hurting but I knew what I worked for.”
Usain Bolt captivate the world on Sunday when he won gold in the men 100 meter finals.
Lightening Bolt Struck After Usain Bolt Crosses The Finish Line In Moscow
An amazing moment in history was captured in Moscow on Sunday May 11th by French photographer Olivier Morin.
A bolt of lightening struck in the sky just outside the stadium as Usain Bolt crosses the finish line to win gold in the 100 meter at the World Championship games.
The Jamaican sprinter, who was disqualified two years ago, further cemented his legendary status with the victory.
Bolt stopped the clock at 9.77 seconds to reclaim the title. American sprinter Justin Gatlin won silver and Jamaican sprinter Nester Carter won bronze.
The picture will help Usain Bolt and his millions of fans relive this great moment in history.
LeBron James won't be union prez
After talking with advisors and fellow players, Lebron James has decided not to run for president of the National Basketball Players' Association, sources told ESPN.com.
James told ESPN last week he was considering running for the position, which came open this summer when Derek Fisher’s 's term expired. According to a source, James may instead support the possible candidacy of Miami Heat teammate James Jones, who is currently the treasurer of the union.
USA Today first reported James would not seek the position.
The union, which is holding its summer meeting in Las Vegas next week, is currently in flux with no executive director and no president. Fisher and former head Billy Hunter are involved in a legal battle over Hunter's firing for misuse of union money.
"I just the think the union is going backwards and it's not in a good place right now," James said last week. "I think my voice could be huge in that situation. But I'm not sure I have the time to do it but it's something I'm going to think about with my team and go from there. But I think we all can agree there's been a lot of transition in our union in the last couple of years. If it's not me in that seat then I hope it's someone who is comfortable with it and can do the job."
James has gotten more involved in union business over the last two years. He attended some bargaining sessions during the 2011 lockout and then spoke up at a meeting over All-Star Weekend last season when Hunter's fate was decided.
Source-ESPN
Tami Chynn And Wayne Marshall Welcome Baby Boy
Dancehall’s favourite couple Tami Chynn and Wayne Marshall are now the proud parent of a baby boy name Jackson Benjamin Mitchell.
Tami Chynn gave birth on July 29 to her first child weighing 7 pounds and 14 ounces.
This is the first child for Tami Chynn but the second for Wayne Marshall, who already fathered a son from a previous relationship.
After giving birth, Tami Chynn posted a photo message on Instagram and Facebook thanking all her fans and well wishers.
“Thank you so much for all your well wishes!” Tami Chynn wrote. “Wayne & I are BEYOND blessed to have welcomed our son into this world! He has given new meaning to everything. God is truly Great.”
Ben Affleck Secretly Visited Lindsay Lohan While in Rehab
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It turns out that Oprah Winfrey and Chaka Khan are not the only high-profile celebs who have given Lindsay Lohan moral support. According to TMZ, during her 90-day rehab stint, LiLo got a surprise visit from actor and director Ben Affleck, who went through alcohol rehab in 2001.
The "Armageddon" actor reportedly gave her guidance on how to maintain sobriety post-rehab and even to make a great comeback in Hollywood. Sources with the knowledge tell the site that the meeting, which took place somewhere away from the Cliffside rehab facility where she was treated, "really touched" the 27-year-old actress and singer.
TMZ adds that there was no talk about "Live by Night", Affleck's next directorial gig in which Lohan reportedly has been in talks to play a waitress with a heart of gold. The rumor, however, has been shut down by a source close to the production.
"It's not true," the source told US Weekly last July. "First off, no one has been cast. [Lohan] will not be cast in any role in the movie. She is not being considered for any role in the movie. She won't be in the movie."
Lohan will next be seen in the August 18 episode of "Oprah's Next Chapter", airing at 9/8c on OWN. Her latest movie, "The Canyons", is currently playing at theaters.
Source-Ace.Showbiz