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 (

News Release On Tuesday 22nd September 2026, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) Marine Branch, in partnership with the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment, Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) and United States Maritime Operations personnel, successfully intercepted an illegal migrant vessel carrying sixty (60) persons in Turks and Caicos Islands waters. The coordinated operation highlights the continued commitment of regional and international part

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

Inspector Huntley Forbes Jr. of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has earned the highest academic marks in a regional command course hosted by the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Inspector Huntley Forbes displaying his trophies won at the graduation exercise in Jamaica Forbes, who heads the Community Policing Unit, also received the award for best presentation during the 92nd Staff and Junior Command Course. The programme included police officers from Jamaica, Sai

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 (RTCIPF) Marine Branch successfully intercepted a vessel carrying 93 irregular migrants during maritime border security operations conducted today. Photo Source: Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force The vessel was detected and safely intercepted by RTCIPF officers before it could pose a risk to the safety of its occupants or the security of the Turks and Caicos Islands. All individuals on board were brought ashore without

Anyone caught riding an e-scooter on a public road without the required driving credentials could face legal consequences, according to the authorities. Parents and guardians may be held accountable if they unlawfully allow underage children to operate the vehicles The Department of Motor Vehicles and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force issued the warning after observing an increase in children, other underage riders and unlicensed individuals using e-scooters o

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force will hold a recruitment drive at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the college’s campus at 3 Success Way, Downtown Providenciales. Under the theme “Serve Your Country with Pride and Dignity,” the recruitment initiative seeks eligible residents interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Applicants must be between 18 and 35 year

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

Despite the murder of Ashanio Robinson in Grand Turk, serious crime has fallen sharply across the Turks and Caicos Islands this year, with official figures showing substantial declines in every major violent crime category measured. Robinson was found unresponsive near the Overback Basketball Court in Grand Turk during the early hours of the morning. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) said officers responded to reports of an incident in the area and

Police have identified the man killed in Grand Turk on Thursday as Ashanio Robinson, as investigators continue to pursue those responsible for his death. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), in its latest update on Thursday, confirmed Robinson's identity and said additional resources have been deployed to assist with the murder investigation. The announcement follows an earlier update from police confirming that the man found near the Overback Basketball

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a lifeless male at 6.21 am today in the vicinity of the Overback Basketball Court in Grand Turk. Officers responded to reports of the incident, upon arrival discovered an unresponsive male at the scene. The District Medical Officer attended the scene and pronounced the man dead. Investigators from the Serious Crime Unit are actively conducting inquiries to establish

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

News Release The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force can confirm that officers responded to a reported shooting incident shortly after midnight in Kew Town, Providenciales. Preliminary information indicates that one male victim sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, where he is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. As part of the ongoing investigation, a firearm was recovered a

NewslineTCI understands that a male was shot and killed in an alleged confrontation with members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force on Wednesday night, July 22, after the police were summoned to investigate a carjacking in Five Cays and a subsequent series of robberies in the Blue Hills area. The police have confirmed the incident but released sketchy information on the matter. The police information stated: “The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force can

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, seven Dominican Republic nationals were detained and their vessel seized following a coordinated multi-agency maritime operation targeting suspected illegal fishing activity within the territorial waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Photo Courtesy: Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force Acting swiftly on information received from international partners, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) activated a coordinated response i

Two men have been found guilty of the 2024 murder of Evason Walkin, also known as "Archie," following a three-week trial in the Grand Turk Supreme Court. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) confirmed that Jevano Arthur and Archley Forbes, both of Residence Yard, Five Cays, Providenciales, were convicted of Mr. Walkin's murder. The convictions were returned on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. According to police, Mr. Walkin was kil

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of former Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Senior Superintendent of Police, Dr Terrence Bent, as Assistant Commissioner of Police for Training and Development. From left: Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey, Inspector General Alison Woods, Assistant Commissioner of Police Terrence Bent and Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam Dr Bent was off