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THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS VICTIMS AND WITNESSES SUPPORT UNIT

Friday, June 24th, 2022 is a day to remember! It is a day that has been etched in our history, as on the morning of Friday, June 24th, 2022, The Turks and Caicos Islands Victims and Witnesses Support Unit (VWSU) was officially launched by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)  in collaboration …

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UNDERSTANDING COURT- CONNECTED MEDIATION & RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

UNDERSTANDING COURT- CONNECTED MEDIATION & RESTORATIVE JUSTICE As an integral part of “Providing Access to Quality Justice”, the Judiciary of the Turks and Caicos Islands, has recently introduced Mediation into justice delivery. In addition, the Judiciary is also giving priority to Restorative Justice, a reparative approach to dispute resolution that focuses on the needs of …

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PRESS RELEASE | MINISTER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BRINGS REMARKS AT FIRST ANNUAL NURSES’ CONFERENCE

It is indeed a pleasure to bring remarks today at the first (1st) Annual Nurses Conference. When we think about a nurse, there are several things that comes to mind, but this particular meaning of the word nurse stands out to me- ‘’Nurse: just another word to describe a person strong enough to tolerate anything …

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PRESS RELEASE | COLLABORATIVE TRAINING SESSIONS WITH ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM THE PHYSICAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT FACILITATED BY THE DPP AND POLICE

During the months of April and May, the training Unit from the Office of the Director of Public prosecutions, headed by Deputy Director, Dr. Angela Brooks and her team members, Senior Public Prosecutor Mrs. Shatelia Hall-Greene and Public Prosecutor Tamika Grant, partnered with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force in providing essential training …

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STAND UP FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THERE’S NO EXCUSE FOR CHILD ABUSE

As highlighted in the United Nations’ Preamble of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, among others, a child should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding. The Department of Social Development and Welfare continues to raise awareness of the rights of our children and advocate for …

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PUBLIC NOTICE | MERCHANT SHIPPING BILL & REGULATIONS 2021

28 March, 2022 The Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture, Religious Affairs and Gaming is inviting public feedback on the proposed MERCHANT SHIPPING BILL & REGULATIONS 2021. A Consultation Document is attached for which details the key provisions that are being proposed to address key issues in the public …

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PRESS RELEASE Department of Social Development and Welfare in partnership with UNICEF host The Lady in Me Vision Board Workshop and Brunch

PRESS RELEASE Department of Social Development and Welfare in partnership with UNICEF host The Lady in Me Vision Board Workshop and Brunch. In keeping with its mission to facilitate development and self-sufficiency among the people of Turks and Caicos Islands, the Department of Social Development and Welfare in partnership with UNICEF hosted its annual The …

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