November 8, 2012
Arrests, Charges and Court Fines
In Providenciales, on Tuesday 6 November 2012, a 35 year old male was arrested and charged for Possession of Control Drugs. This was the result of a stop and serach conducted by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Street Crime Team on Monday 5…
November 8, 2012
Two Turks and Caicos Islands Government Officials Arrested and Charged
In Grand Turk, today (Wednesday 7 November 2012), a 35 year old female and a 45year old male who are both Turks and Caicos Islands Government officials were arrested by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police for alleged acts of corruption…
November 7, 2012
Crime & Incident Report in the TCI
In Providenciales, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are investigating the theft of numerous items including assorted clothing, caps, electronic equipment and other items from a store at Sammy Been Plaza, Airport Road. It was reported that…
November 5, 2012
Private sector continues to fight against VAT in Turks & Caicos
The Turks and Caicos Independent Business Council (TCIBC) are stepping up their efforts to halt attempts by the United Kingdom to impose a value added tax (VAT) regime in their overseas territory. A release from the private sector organisation…
November 5, 2012
Reinstatement Of Public Servants’ 10% Pay Cut
His Excellency Governor Ric Todd has announced that the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) can reinstate the 10% pay cut made previously from public servants’ salaries it was announced today, Fri, 2 Nov 2012. The Governor explained that…
November 5, 2012
Claudin Ulyess charged for Possession of Unlicensed Firearm
A 29 year old male plead guilty in the Supreme Court to Possession of Unlicensed Firearm and Possession of Ammunition. It was reported that on Friday 17 August 2012 Tactical Unit officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police conducted a…
November 5, 2012
Publication Of Notices Issued by Commission for Politicians.
The Integrity Commission has compiled and published register of government contracts and interests declared by political candidates. In accordance with Section 49(1)(f) of the Constitution which came into force on 15 October 2012, a person may be…
November 5, 2012
Integrity Commission Issues Guidance Note on Loans
The Integrity Commission is issuing further guidance to the political parties ahead of General elections. Under Section 82 of the Political Activities Ordinance 2012 (the Ordinance), the Governor, in consultation with the Integrity Commission has…
November 2, 2012
Supervisor of Elections Warns Candidates Against ‘Treating’.
With just under two weeks to go until the election on November 9th the Supervisor of Elections, Mr. Dudley Lewis has written to candidates to remind them that under the Elections Ordinance they are not allowed to offer inducements to electors to…
November 2, 2012
Dolphin Cove Development Proposal
A proposal from the operators of the Dolphin Cove brand to open a 'dolphinarium' on Providenciales is raising some eyebrows. Governor’s spokesperson Neil Smith said the Governor's Office has received a number of media enquiries about the Dolphin…