New Border Force Bill Approved to Strengthen TCI’s Defence

The House of Assembly passed the Border Force Bill on 26th September 2024, significantly strengthening the Turks and Caicos Islands’ border security measures. The bill establishes the legal framework for the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Border Force,…

Fraud charges laid against Tessa Malcolm

Detectives of the Financial Crime Unit have charged the former Chief Financial Officer of the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP). TESSA BEEN MALCOLM, 41, faces the following charges:One count of Theft; One count of False Accounting and One count…

TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNVEILS NEW STUDENT LOUNGE AT ITS GRAND TURK CAMPUS

The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) announces the official opening of its brand-new Student Lounge at the Grand Turk Campus. The event took place on Wednesday, September 26, on the campus grounds and was attended by distinguished…

TCI DELEGATION ATTENDS LAUNCH OF THE CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION OF PROBATION AND PAROLE (CAPP) IN BARBADOS

A delegation from the Department of Rehabilitation and Community Supervision (DRCS) traveled to Barbados to attend the launch of the Caribbean Association of Probation and Parole (CAPP). The event marked a significant step toward regional…

TCI Police Investigates homicide in Dock Yard

Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Serious Crime Unit are investigating a suspected homicide in Dock Yard, Providenciales. Shortly after 11 pm yesterday, the Police Control Room received reports of a body being found.…

Social Development and Welfare Hosts Child Safeguarding Training for Daycare Workers and Owners

The Department of Social Development and Welfare recently concluded a series of child safeguarding training sessions for daycare workers and owners across the islands of Providenciales, Grand Turk, and North Caicos. The sessions were held throughout…

The Department of Youth Affairs shares National Youth Week Activities.

This September, the Turks & Caicos will observe Youth Week. In recent years, the community has been plagued with violence, particularly among Youth. It is a significant concern that requires urgent attention and intervention. It is important to…

Deceased Male identified in the TCI

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Serious Crime Unit has identified Barnabas Norbert as the victim of yesterday evening’s homicide. Mr Norbert, 60, of Blue Hills, Providenciales, was killed shortly after 9 pm. Initial police reports indicated that…

TCIG SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS JUDICIAL REVIEW APPLICATION BROUGHT BY FORTIS TCI LTD AGAINST THE ENERGY AND UTILITIES COMMISSIONER

On 8th November 2023, Fortis TCI Limited (“Fortis”) brought judicial review proceedings against the current Energy and Utilities Commissioner and Her Excellency, the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands alleging that the Commissioner has a…

WATER UNDERTAKING LAUNCHES NEWSLETTER

The Ministry of Public Safety and Utilities, in partnership with the Water Undertaking Department, is thrilled to announce the launch of our Water Undertaking Newsletter. This series is designed to educate and inform our valued customers about…