Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Thursday, 31 October 2024: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, in collaboration with the Attorney General’s Chambers, The Financial Intelligence Agency and The Financial Crime Unit of The Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, hosted its third annual Anti-Money Laundering Seminar Series during the period October 28th – 30th, 2024, at the Ports of Call Resort.
As a member and a former Chair of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands continues to ensure that all actions are taken to combat the scourge of money laundering, financing of terrorism and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
This collaborative effort demonstrates the active steps being taken by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government to build institutional capacity and to continually enhance the systems in place to ensure domestic co-operation, international compliance and wide stakeholder engagement in the 2024 National Risk Assessment.
In addition to the facilitators, participants present were members of the Attorney General’s Chambers, Border Force, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, the Integrity Commission, the Financial Intelligence Agency, The Financial & Supplies Management Department, Invest Turks & Caicos, The Fisheries Department, the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources, and the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions.
The training was an interactive exchange of information on Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing. Through learning experiences including case studies and table top exercises, participants were exposed to a functional understanding and appreciation of the topics. In addition, participants eagerly presented their views and made recommendations as to how the Turks and Caicos Islands can collectively combat money laundering and other financial crime. Some of the topics included the Fundamentals of Anti-Money Laundering, the Civil Recovery Framework and The Use of Financial Intelligence. There were also discussions concerning relevant legislation including the Proceeds of Crime Ordinance, Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance and the Financial Intelligence Agency Ordinance.
The Honourable Attorney General, Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, OBE, KC and Principal Public Prosecutor, Mr Clement Joseph brought Opening Remarks.
Presenters included the Deputy Attorney General, Khalila Astwood and Principal Crown Counsel, Mrs. Shayone Gardiner from the Attorney General’s Chambers and Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Dr. Angela Brooks. Director Dwayne Baker and Deputy Director Mrs. Carol Lawrence of the Financial Intelligence Agency; Mr. Kerry Lucio, National AML/CFT Coordinator; Detective Inspector Paulin Nemours and Sergeant Haiden Spring of the Financial Crime Unit also presented.
