Caribbean region could eliminate HIV by 2030

The Caribbean region could be the first in the world to eliminate HIV by the year 2030, according to the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne. Dr. Etienne, who was on her first official visit to Dominica, said…

Annual Children’s Environmental and Cultural Summer Camp 2015  Turks & Caicos National Trust 

The Turks & Caicos Islands National Trust is preparing to host its Annual Children’s Summer Camp 2015.   The five days of environmental and cultural camp for youngsters between the ages of 7-12, is scheduled to be held between July 27th-31st,…

Fraud alert: Lourdes

THE FINANCIAL Intelligence Agency Turks and Caicos Islands (FIA-TCI) is warning the public to be on the alert for a female fraudster going by the name of Anna Casey Lourdes. A printed example of the forged UK passport identification page, with the…

Ernst Dolce charged for Carrying Firearm

After a thorough investigation by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, (RTCIPF) the charge of Carrying Firearm has been laid against 26-year-old Ernst Dolce relating to an incident, which took place on Monday, 29th June 2015 in the Lower…

Police make an arrest in Burglary – Chalk Sound

Police detectives have arrested a 50 year old male of Airport Road on suspicion of Burglary, which occurred on Friday 26th June 2015 in Chalk Sound, Providenciales Two Dynex flat screen televisions were reported stolen during that Burglary and…

Police shun idea of hiding information; promised new methods in dealing with media

Not enough information coming from police on various criminal acts perpetrated including rapes, home invasions, robbery sprees and violent attacks.  The Police Commissioner, James Smith responded to Magnetic Media concerns about this absence of…

EDUCATION MINSTER AND TEAM ATTEND COMMONWEALTH CONFERENCE

Representatives of the Turks & Caicos Islands Government attended the 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (“19CCEM”) in Nassau, Bahamas on 22nd – 26th June 2015. The conference had its official Opening Ceremony on Tuesday 23rd…

TCIG Host Damage & Needs Assessment Training July 6 – 8 2015

The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME), Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) & the Department of Planning will host a three day “Damage and Needs Assessment” training at the Sands Hotel, Grace Bay,…

Officers seize illicit drug during search warrant

On Thursday 02 July 2015, Press Officer of the Royal Turks & Caicos Police Force informed RTC News that a 33 year old Marlo Glinton of Bay Road was charged for the offence of Possession of a Controlled Drug. About 5:58am (Thursday 2 July 2015),…

Police appeals for information after wounded man found

Detectives of the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) have commenced inquiries after a man was found with multiple wounds at Aviation Drive. Emergency services were called to Down Town Providenciales on Aviation Drive about…