20 Illegal Structures Demolished

Twenty illegally constructed structures were removed during a multi-agency enforcement exercise carried out on Crown land at PS:38 Silverado the Wells, Providenciales, on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

The operation was coordinated by the Informal Settlements Unit (ISU) in collaboration with key government agencies and was led by the Crown Land Unit, acting under its statutory authority in accordance with the Crown Land Ordinance to prevent squatting and encroachment on Crown land.

The enforcement action followed a series of inspections conducted by the Crown Land Unit, which identified multiple illegally constructed and unoccupied timber structures and concrete platforms across several parcels of Crown land. In keeping with the Crown Land Ordinance, Notices of Illegal Occupation were reportedly issued and posted on the offending structures. After the responsible parties allegedly failed to comply within the prescribed timeframe, enforcement action was authorised.

Support for the exercise was provided by Immigration and Border Services, while the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force maintained security throughout the operation.

During the exercise, a total of 11 incomplete and unoccupied timber structures and nine concrete platforms or foundations were removed. Although the affected parcels were partially reclaimed, the authorities said other occupied structures remain on site and will be addressed through ongoing enforcement processes.

The Informal Settlements Unit reaffirmed that coordinated enforcement exercises form part of the Government’s continued efforts to uphold the law, protect Crown land, and manage informal settlements in a structured and lawful manner. Members of the public are reminded that unauthorised occupation or development on Crown land is unlawful and subject to enforcement action.