October 26, 2017
Commissioner gives crime statistics for this quarter
In keeping with a commitment made last year the Commissioner of Police James Smith today released some limited crime data for the second quarter of the current year to RTC News, covering the period 1st July up to and including 30th September 2017.…
October 24, 2017
TCIG completes Pre-Assessment Training in preparation for its Mutual Evaluation Assessment by the CFATF
The Turks and Caicos Islands has undertaken Pre-Assessment Training in preparation for its Mutual Evaluation Assessment by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) in line with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) procedures that requires…
October 23, 2017
FIRST RESPONDERS RECEIVE TRAINING IN PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
Disasters such as hurricanes can have serious mental health consequences which can take the form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress, Grief or Depression. First Responders in particular, typically operate on the front lines and often…
October 23, 2017
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WELCOMES A NEW CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER
The Department of Agriculture is extremely pleased to announce that a new Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) has joined the complement of staff. Dr. Shelley Tricia Bridgewater, a practising Small and Farm Animal Veterinarian for the past nine (9) years…
October 23, 2017
Turks & Caicos Receives Trucks From Overseas Territory
Premier of the Turks & Caicos islands, the Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson turned over three twin cab trucks to various Ministries today outside the NJS Francis Building in Grand Turk. The trucks were donated to the Turks & Caicos islands by our…
October 20, 2017
OVERSEAS PRISON OFFICERS RECEIVE COURTESY VISIT FROM PREMIER AND MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS
Following the challenges experienced following the Passage of Hurricanes Irma/Maria, the Government received an offer of assistance from the UK Prison Service for the provision of 20 Prison Officers. This support has come at the UK's expense and we…
October 20, 2017
PREMIER ROBINSON PLEASED WITH TOURISM LEADERS AND PARTNERS AND HOPEFUL FOR A STRONG SEASON
Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson shared her pleasure with the progress of the Tourism Sectors' Post Irma and Maria efforts and had high praises for the country's leaders in this sector. "I am delighted with the efforts made by the Minister of Tourism…
October 19, 2017
PREMIER CONTINUES TO WELCOME CRITICAL DELEGATIONS
Premier Robinson continues to welcome many regional and international partners who are offering assistance and support in the country's Recovery efforts. "The level of assistance being offered is unprecedented and we are grateful that in this…
October 19, 2017
23rd POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, chaired the 23nd meeting of the Cabinet on Tuesday, 17 October 2017, at the Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales. All Ministers were present. At this meeting Cabinet: • Provided His Excellency the…
October 19, 2017
TCI delegation attends CTO’s State of the Industry Conference 2017
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) hosted its annual State of the Industry Conference on 9-13th October 2017 in the 'Spice Island' of Grenada, under the theme "Super Charging the Caribbean Brand: Meeting the needs of the new explorers". The…