The passing of Lt. Col. Nimrol Beckles Tributes continue to pour in across the Turks and Caicos Islands following the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Nimrol Devon Beckles, a respected law enforcement officer and Commandant of the Turks and Caicos Islands Cadet Corps, whose life of service has left an enduring national legacy.   He championed leadership training, discipline, and civic responsibility, ensuring that cadets were not only prepared for potential careers in uniformed

Two individuals have been charged following a targeted police operation in Blue Hills, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit carried out the operation, which resulted in charges against a 34-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, both of the Blue Hills community. George Andre Lacroy Seymour was formally charged on April 4 with multiple offences, including sending letters threatening to murder, possession of a firea

Police have recovered an illegal firearm and ammunition following an operation in Blue Hills, Providenciales. According to a media release from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, officers from the Serious Crime and Tactical Unit executed an Authority to Search at a residence on John Grant Street/Bay Road on Thursday, April 2. During the operation, a male occupant attempted to flee but was quickly restrained by officers. A search of the premises led to the seizur

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has announced the promotion of forty-six officers, marking the largest promotion exercise undertaken by the Force in recent times. In a media release issued on April 2, 2026, the RT&CIPF confirmed that six officers were promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent, fifteen to Inspector, and twenty-five to Sergeant. The Force stated that all officers successfully completed a rigorous promotion process, which include

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) is mourning the loss of one of its longstanding officers, Nimrol Devon Beckles, who passed away on March 30, 2026. Officer Nimrol Devon Beckles In a statement issued by the Police Public Affairs and Communications Office, the Force expressed profound sadness at Beckles’ passing, describing him as a dedicated officer whose service left a lasting impact on both the organisation and the wider community. Beckles enlisted i

A woman who was knocked down while attempting to cross a section of the Leeward Highway in Providenciales on Saturday, died while undergoing emergency treatment at the Cheshire Hall Medical Center in Providenciales.   Police on the scene of the accident The incident took place in the vicinity of Caicos Lodge just after midday. A police source confirmed that she was pronounced dead minutes after 1p.m.   The woman was knocked down in the eastbound lane, and it appeared the that

A 36-year-old man is in police custody following the recovery of a firearm and ammunition during a domestic-related incident in Providenciales. According to a media release from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, officers attached to the Grace Bay Police Post responded to a report of a disturbance between a man and a woman at a residence along Leeward Highway on March 27. Upon arrival, officers separated both individuals and made inquiries into the incident. Dur

Police are investigating a structural fire that damaged a commercial building in Grand Turk early Friday morning. According to a media release from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, officers responded to a report of a fire at approximately 4:26 a.m. on March 27, 2026. The blaze occurred at a store identified as TINGS GALORE , located along Cane Alley, Over Back. Upon arrival, officers observed that the concrete structure had been partially damaged by fire. The

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has moved to correct what it describes as misleading information circulating in the public domain regarding a recent incident involving the discovery of ammunition in the possession of a police officer. In a media release issued today, the RT&CIPF confirmed that the officer charged in connection with the matter is not a member of the contingent of officers recently deployed to the Turks and Caicos Islands to support cr

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has launched an investigation after several rounds of ammunition were discovered in the luggage of a serving police officer during routine security screening at the Howard Hamilton International Airport. According to a media release issued by the Police Public Affairs and Communications Office, the ammunition was found concealed inside the officer’s suitcase by airport security personnel, who immediately alerted law en

Police are searching for the owner of an illegal firearm recovered during a targeted operation in Grand Turk.   Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) seized the weapon on Saturday, March 14, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal activity and enhance public safety.   Shortly after 12 p.m., a team of detectives, supported by Tactical Unit officers, conducted a search operation in the Over Back community. During the exercise, office

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) is investigating two separate drowning incidents involving visitors to the Turks and Caicos Islands, as well as a near-drowning incident involving two toddlers earlier this week. Police say the first incident occurred shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, when the Police Control Centre received reports of a medical emergency involving a man participating in a diving excursion from a vessel operating out of Pr

A woman has died and three children were injured following a two-vehicle collision along Leeward Highway earlier today, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF). Police say the Traffic Enforcement Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred in the vicinity of Central Square on Leeward Highway. Shortly after 11 a.m., the Police Control Room received a report of a traffic accident in the area. At the time

Up until Wednesday, February 18, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said nine vehicles were towed and 28 tickets issued, while 35 traffic checks were conducted during the second week of Operation Safe Passage.   Officers also issued five warnings of intended prosecution for tint removal and three tint removal notices as part of the exercise.   The impounding of vehicles forms a central pillar of Operation Safe Passage, which officially commenced with a soft launc

A total of 43 traffic tickets were issued during two targeted traffic enforcement operations conducted by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) through its Traffic Enforcement Unit, in collaboration with the Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force, as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety across the islands.   A police officer about to check a motorist for compliance The operations, carried out on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, and Friday, 30 January 2

A firestorm of comments has been ignited over the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force’s decision to step-up its crackdown on Jitney drivers across Providenciales.   This photo taken from a Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Video, show a police officer booking a jitney driver, whose vehicle was seized. Since there is no official public transportation system, Jitneys, for more than 20 years, have been filling that gap, as they have been patronised by persons o

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) is urging residents and visitors to avoid using unlicensed boats and watercraft when participating in excursion activities, including boat tours and jet ski rentals.   The public is advised to ensure that all operators are properly licensed and legitimate before engaging in any marine activity.   To reduce risks and enhance personal safety while on the water, the RT&CIPF advises members of the public to use only licens

A 33-year-old man from Kew Town has been formally charged in connection with two separate burglary incidents in Providenciales, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. The Serious Crime Unit (SCU) confirmed that Wolbert Ferguson was charged on Tuesday, January 13, and Thursday, January 15, 2026, with two counts of burglary following separate reports made to police. The first incident allegedly occurred in the Leeward Gates area, where a quantity of tools

Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams has confirmed that two suspected gang members were fatally shot during a police-involved incident in Blue Hills on Monday, December 15, 2025.   Gerson Pierre was wanted for a number of murders A 9mm pistol along with a magazine containing several rounds of ammunition was taken from Keith Reid’s body According to the Acting Commissioner, the shooting occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m. when officers from the Royal Turks and Caicos Island

A key suspect in the July mass shooting at the Island Hookah Lounge has been repatriated to the Turks and Caicos Islands and formally charged by police.   Authorities confirmed that JAEL De JESUS RIGBY, 19, of Providenciales, was deported from the Dominican Republic on 16 November 2025. Upon landing at Howard Hamilton International Airport, he was immediately taken into police custody.   Jael Rigby was caught in the Dominican Republic and deported to the TCI. Rigby, who had b