BLUE HILLS UNDER EMERGENCY CURFEW

File Photo of Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey

In a decisive move to enhance public safety and curb rising crime, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has imposed a 72-hour curfew in the Blue Hills area of Providenciales.

Effective from 5:00 a.m. today, August 8, 2025, the curfew restricts all non-essential movement between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. within designated boundaries. The restricted zone includes the following coordinates:

·        North: 21°48'28.04"N, 72°16'32.89"W (near the Methodist Cemetery), extending 2,727 meters eastward.

·        South: 21°46'47.65"N, 72°18'23.21"W (near Chalk Sound waterfront), extending 4,470 meters northward.

·        East: 21°46'40.10"N, 72°17'10.41"W (near the airport), extending 3,367 meters northward.

·        West: 21°47'27.12"N, 72°15'24.47"W (at the Bay Road entrance), extending 3,367 meters southward.

Residents are urged to remain indoors during curfew hours and adhere strictly to all law enforcement directives. Only individuals conducting essential work with valid identification will be granted exceptions.

Authorities emphasize that the temporary restriction is necessary to ensure the protection and well-being of all citizens. A comprehensive update is expected later today.

“We appreciate the public’s cooperation and understanding as we work together to maintain peace and security in our communities,” the police said in a statement.