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Former Jamaican DCP takes up temporary post in Turks and Caicos
Temporary leadership changes have been announced in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) as Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin has proceeded on six weeks of leave. Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Rodney Adams will serve as Acting...

Fitz Bailey heads to Turks and Caicos as Deputy Commissioner
Retired head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) crime and security portfolio, Fitz Bailey, has been temporarily appointed as Deputy Commissioner for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. The appointment will take effect on...

Jamaica’s former crime chief gets deputy commissioner role in Turks and Caicos
Former Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey, is set to take on a temporary role in the Turks and Caicos Islands, following his retirement from the JCF last month after a distinguished 40-year career. Bailey,...

Fitz Bailey Appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police in Turks and Caicos
Retired policeman, Fitz Bailey, has been appointed deputy commissioner of police in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Fitz Bailey retired from his post as deputy commissioner in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, in charge of the crime portfolio on...

Rising Crime in Paradise: The Dark Side of Turks and Caicos
Once known for its serene beauty and crystal-clear waters, the Turks and Caicos Islands now face a growing wave of violence. Authorities reveal that a single firearm has been linked to 32 murders, exposing the island’s struggle against organized...

Turks and Caicos Islands Government Extends Support to Hurricane-Beryl-Affected Countries
Bridgetown, Barbados, – CIBC Caribbean has hit on a winning formula with its digital transformation, with Chief Executive Officer Mark St. Hill recently declaring that 94 per cent of transactions across the regional bank are now done digitally....

American tourist vanishes in tropical paradise after walking from vacation rental
Bryan Hagerich, who was detained in Turks and Caicos in 2024, joins ‘America Reports’ to discuss the State Department’s warning against Americans traveling there. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man from Monroe, New York, who was...

Ambergris Cay: Turks & Caicos Luxury Stay Guide
The Ultimate Destination for Luxury, Privacy, and Nature As long as I can remember, I’ve wondered what it’s like to own a private island, a secluded retreat like those of Sir Richard Branson and other fortunate few. That is, until I stumbled upon...

Beaches Turks and Caicos hosts 2024 summer internship programme
Beaches Turks and Caicos recently welcomed over 100 students from secondary and tertiary level institutions as part of the resort’s annual internship programme. This year could be considered the most anticipated following the recently signed...

Veteran agents break away, launch new firm
Celebrating the official launch of Realty ONE Group Titans in Kingston are members of the leadership team and regional partners. From left are Cory Vasquez, Sergio Gonzalez, Newton Johnson, Nancy Sears, Andrew Duncan, and Kamika Fullerton-DeLisa....
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N.C. Couple Makes 'Every Minute Count' After Metastatatic Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: 'So Grateful for any Time I Get with This Man'
NEED TO KNOW Joel Graybeal was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2022 and found that it had metastasized Joel and his wife Caroline have been to 160 doctors' appointments together, and Joel credits her for helping make the most of his...

A Foundation for Success: Navigating Bedrock & 180-mph Winds
Bahamas Solar & Renewables took a non-traditional path to build their first solar site by bypassing the use of an EPC. Instead, they hired local contractors to execute their civil and electrical work. This initiative ensured economic support for...

TURKS & CAICOS HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES ANNOUNCEMENT OF KAREN WHITT AS REGIONAL FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
September 30, 2024 – The United Nations (UN)Security Council has extended the mandate of the Multinational police mission to Haiti for another year, as the Caribbean nation struggles to stem a surge in gang violence and instability. The...

An AI Slop "Science" Site Has Been Beating Real Publications in Google Results by Publishing Fake Images of SpaceX Rockets
If you were searching Google for SpaceX news ahead of this week's delayed Starship launch, be warned! You might have run into AI slop masquerading as news — which often floated to the top of Google results ahead of real journalism. Google has been...

TCI’s Green Paper Charts Ambitious Economic Path for Independence
Deandrea Hamilton | Editor Turks and Caicos, June 28, 2025 – The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has taken a bold step toward reimagining its economic future with the presentation of a Green Paper on independence, outlining an ambitious blueprint...

Engineering firm Graef names new chief operating officer
AT A GLANCE Brent Pitcher will become Graef's chief operating officer in May. He will succeed Ken Grebe, who has held the role since 2012. Grebe is one of seven Graef principals retiring this year. Engineering, planning and design firm Graef USA...

Scouted: These Luxe Press-On Nails Will Make You Quit Your Gel Habit
Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Before the pandemic, wearing press-on nails was a detriment to anyone’s beauty game. From crusty glue to cheap, bendable plastic and...

DeVry University launches Caribbean initiative to expand access to higher education
Citizens across the English-speaking Caribbean are now benefiting from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University, designed to expand access to higher education in 16 countries throughout the region....

Beyond the Arch: From Sailing to Skidaway
Childhood ocean adventures drive UGA student’s marine science research. Grace Mann sat in her principal’s office at Salem High School in Virginia and told her principal something he surely had never heard before. Despite being new to the school,...

$1M Raised at Pairings Lucky No. 13 to Benefit Cancer Research, Patient Support
March 3, 2025 (Nashville, TN) — Nashville Wine Auction once again celebrated a successful weekend to help fund the fight against cancer. More than $1 million was raised during the 13th annual Pairings: Nashville’s Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend on...