February 14, 2014
GOVERNOR CHAIRS NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY GROUP
His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the first meeting of the new Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Criminal Justice Advisory Group at his official residence Waterloo, Grand Turk, on Tuesday, 11 February 2014. The purpose of the…
February 14, 2014
TCIG Begins Consultations on Draft National Emergency Plans
The Government of the Turks and Caicos is set to begin the development of national emergency plans in an effort to enhance the country’s capabilities toward preparedness and response to natural and man-made threats. As part of the process, the…
February 14, 2014
Man dies in hospital following crash in Richmond Hill
Traffic officers from the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Richmond Hill along the Leeward Highway last night. About 6:55PM (Wednesday 12 February 2014), police and other…
February 14, 2014
TCI Post Cabinet Statement for Feb 12, 2014
His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ (TCI) Cabinet at the Hilly Ewing Building, Providenciales, on Wednesday, 12 February 2014. All Ministers were present except for the Hon. George…
February 11, 2014
FortisTCI Recounts All Island Power Failure
On Sunday, February 9, 2014 at approximately 12 noon, the FortisTCI power plant on Leeward Highway experienced technical difficulties following an explosion and electrical fire in one of the plants main switchgear rooms. It was the courageous…
February 11, 2014
TCI Prison Service Extends Rehabilitation Initiatives with New Course
The Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs and Her Majesty’s Prison on Friday 7th February 2014 announced the completion of yet another phase of the Prison Rehabilitation Strategy when members of the staff completed victim empathy training.…
February 11, 2014
Ministry of Health Holds Awareness Session on Chikungunya Virus
The Ministry of Health and Human Services will facilitate two one-day workshops for health professionals on the Chikungunya virus on 11th and 12th February, 2014. The Ministry is taking a proactive approach to increase education and awareness about…
February 11, 2014
TCI Officers get Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Training
Director of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies Dr. Virginia Clerveaux and Hazard Mitigation Officer Ms. Rikardia Pardo are participating in an Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Assessor Training Course at offices…
February 3, 2014
DEMA SECURES GOVERNOR’S OFFICE GRANT TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR OFFICERS
The Department for the Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) has been successful in its application to the Governor’s Office for $10,000 of funding for two projects that will help build the technical capacity of DEMA officers it was confirmed…
February 2, 2014
DEPUTY SWORN IN AS ACTING GOVERNOR
His Excellency the Governor Peter Beckingham will represent the Turks and Caicos Islands at two regional events next week, 2-7 Feb 2014. He will meet with his fellow UK Overseas Territories Governors from Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin…