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

The People's Democratic Movement (PDM) is calling for an end to the continued importation of senior police leadership, arguing that qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders should be given a clear pathway to lead the country's police force. PDM Leader Doug Parnell In a bullet-point statement, PDM Leader Douglas Parnell said the absence of a local leadership plan is failing both officers and the public, contending that capable Turks and Caicos Islanders are being overlooked for

Police have recovered a loaded handgun hidden beneath a storage container in Grace Bay as investigations continue into the discovery. Photo Source: RTCIPF According to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF), officers responded to a location on Grace Bay Road at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. During a search of the area, officers found a black sock concealed beneath a 40-foot storage container. Further examination revealed the sock contained a

Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey says the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is prepared to defend its recent promotion exercise amid plans by a group of officers to seek a judicial review of the process. Speaking during a news conference on Tuesday, June 16, Bailey responded to concerns raised by officers who believe they were unfairly overlooked during a promotion exercise that saw approximately 40 men and women elevated to higher ranks within the force. Bail

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force its inaugural Sports Day at the National Stadium on Saturday, June 6, where three teams competed. They teams are Harvey, Gant and Hall. Harvey’s House celebrate their victory after emerging winners of the inaugural Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Meet at the National Stadium. Harvey emerged winners of the event with 331. Grant ended in second place with 319, with Hall emerging as the third-place winners with 297. There was

A man who was knocked from his bicycle along the Leeward Highway in Providenciales by a hit-and-run driver was airlifted out of the country for further treatment, NewslineTCI was informed. The incident reportedly took place on Wednesday, June 3. It is bandied that that man is a tourist. However, NewslineTCI is unable to confirm this allegation. Up to press time, the police have not issued an official report on the incident. NewslineTCI understands that the incident took p

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has launched an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Five Cays on Friday evening, June 12. According to a police media release issued on Saturday, officers were dispatched to the area behind Liz Baker in Five Cays shortly after 8:00 p.m. following reports of loud explosions believed to be gunfire. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered an unresponsive man suffering from what appeared to be gunsh

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) is set to bring officers and community members together in a celebration of unity, teamwork and athletic excellence during its upcoming National Sports Day 2026. The highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the National Stadium on Venetian Road in Providenciales. Designed to promote camaraderie, sportsmanship and healthy competition, the day’s activities are expec

The opposition Peoples’ Democratic Movement (PDM) is calling for an independent review of the police promotion process. Opposition Leader and Leader of the PDM Hon. Edwin Astwood A few weeks ago, news broke that an undisclosed number of police officers who believed they were overlooked for promotion recently, and threatened to challenge the promotion process in court. According to the PDM, over the past few weeks, it has observed a growing number of social media posts, pu

Neighbourhood watch programmes, increased police visibility, traffic congestion and stronger partnerships between law enforcement and elected officials were among the major issues discussed during a recent meeting on Monday, 4th May, 2026, between Members of Parliament and Constituency Representatives, Kyle Knowles and Randy Howell and Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey. Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey is flanked by Minister of Minister of Health and Human Services and Mem

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has suspended a Special Constable following a forensic audit of police financial accounts commissioned by Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam. The lawman has been identified as Phil Branch. The suspension took effect today (7 May 2026) after the Branch was formally charged under the Police Force Act and the Police Disciplinary Code. Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey has established a dedicated investigativ