Crimestoppers Turks and Caicos has won the Crimestoppers International Award for Community Engagement and Awareness, in recognition of its outstanding efforts to engage communities through its District Domino Tournaments, while promoting crime prevention and public safety throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. President of Crimestoppers Turks and Caicos Lewis Smith (left) and Vice President Clayton Thomas The prestigious award was presented during the Crimestoppers Internat

Detectives attached to the Financial Crime Unit (FCU) of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) have formally charged Kelano Kendall Palmer following an investigation into an unauthorised online banking transfer involving US$25,000. On Monday, 19 October 2026, Kelano Kendall Palmer of Blue Hills, Providenciales, was formally charged with five offences: • Three counts of Possession of Criminal Property • One count of Theft of a Chose in Action • One count of

There comes a time when we must put politics aside and look at what matters to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. One of those things is our safety. People want to live in peace, raise their children, go to work and return home without fear. That should be our common goal, no matter which political party we support. There have been complaints about the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and its current Commissioner. Some of these complaints may deserve answe

Police Commissioner says murders fell by 43.8 per cent in 2025 as he vows to continue crackdown on criminal elements Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey has declared that he makes no apology for confronting violent criminals, vowing that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force will use every lawful means at its disposal to protect the Turks and Caicos Islands. Police Commissioner for the Turks and Caicos Islands Fitz Bailey Speaking at a news conference at Police Headquar

News Release The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) notes the sentencing of two men convicted for the murder of Evason Walkin, also known as "Archie". Archley Forbes On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, at the Supreme Court in Grand Turk, Jevano Arthur, born 4 June 2003, of Residence Yard, Five Cays, Providenciales, and Archley Forbes, born 14 December 2002, of Residence Yard, Five Cays, Providenciales, appeared before His Honour Mr. Justice Tunde Bakre for sentenc

Two new police patrol boats built at a combined cost of approximately $3.5 million have been commissioned to strengthen border security in the Turks and Caicos Islands, boosting the country’s capacity to intercept illegal migrant vessels, disrupt organised crime and respond to emergencies at sea. Local and Jamaican political and law enforcement personnel share a photo op in front of the Sea Enforcer, one of the two police vessels commissioned into service on Thursday, 1 Oct

News Release The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) continues to make progress in its investigation into the aggravated burglary at Aqua Blue Villa, Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales which occurred on Sunday, 6 September 2026. To date, three persons have been charged in connection with the investigation. A male suspect was first charged in relation to the matter. This was followed by the charging of Maia Ashley Shenique Cox, 20, of Juba Sound, Providencia

News Release The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has charged a 31-year-old man with Attempted Murder following an incident that occurred in Grand Turk on Saturday, September 19, 2026. PHOTO: tcipolice.tc Neil Nemar Nelson, a Jamaican national residing in Grand Turk, employed as a Security Officer at the Grand Turk Cruise Centre, was formally charged on Monday, September 21, 2026, after consultations with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has charged 22-year-old Jamaican national, Nicalos Alessandro Lewin, residing in Providenciales, in connection with the aggravated burglary reported at Aqua Blue Villa on 6 September 2026. Following investigations conducted by the Serious Crime Unit of the RTCIPF, Lewin has been charged with the offences listed: Obtaining Property by Deception Obtaining Pecuniary Advantage by Deception Handling Stolen Goods The charges

The Turks and Caicos Islands is moving to strengthen its maritime surveillance and security operations as authorities confront renewed concerns about irregular migration and violent crime. Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam, (centre) leads the meeting with a team of maritime domain experts at her office in Providenciales on Tuesday, September 16. A maritime-domain expert team from US Customs and Border Protection is in the territory this week to assess existing capabilitie

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force can confirm that one person was arrested on 14 September 2026 in connection with the aggravated burglary that occurred at a villa in Blue Hills, Providenciales, on 6 September 2026. The investigation, led by the Serious Crime Unit, has established that a group of armed individuals entered the property and confronted guests staying at the villa. Property was stolen during the incident, and one guest was physically assaulted. The

Force builds leadership, specialist skills and institutional capacity through major training drive The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has reported a significant decline in murders and other serious crimes while undertaking an extensive programme to strengthen its personnel, leadership and long-term operational capacity. Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey In a media statement issued on September 4, the Commissioner of Police said three murders were recorded betwe

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is stepping up capacity-building efforts among its ranks, sending four officers to Jamaica for advanced training in professional detective practice. BAILEY “... If we are going to modernize the Force, we have to build capacity...” FiLE...Fitz Bailey The officers are among 35 participants welcomed by the National Police College of Jamaica as Semester Two of the Advanced Diploma in Professional Detective Practice programme gets

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) can confirm that Josh Andrew McIntosh, who was the victim in the shooting incident that occurred in Kew Town, Providenciales, on 30 July 2026, has succumbed to his injuries. Mr McIntosh was warded and receiving treatment at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre following the incident. The RTCIPF extends sincere condolences to Mr. McIntosh’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Following the death of Mr

Operation Shepherd, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force’s (RTCIPF) major seasonal crime-prevention initiative, is now in its second week, with Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey affirming that the Force is “fully mobilised” to protect residents, citizens, and visitors throughout the busy Yuletide and peak tourism period. Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey Commissioner Bailey provided the update during a recent news conference held at Police Headquarters in Provi

Major crimes across the Turks and Caicos Islands have dropped significantly, with notable declines in murder, attempted murder, and rape, according to newly released statistics from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF). Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey addressing the news briefing on Tuesday, November 18. The update was delivered by Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey during a press briefing held on Tuesday, November 18, at Police Headquarters in Provid

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred late Sunday night on Good Street, Grand Turk, leaving several victims shaken but...

A man was shot and killed on Wednesday evening after reportedly opening fire on police officers in the Blue Hills community. Reports...

The Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) has condemned the double murder of two of the country's young men near the Howard Hamilton...

Police Commissioner Trevor Botting, on Wednesday, updated the country on on-going operation on Providenciales as law enforcers work to...