TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS: NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL POST MEETING STATEMENT

 Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam and the Hon. Premier Charles Washington Misick, co-chaired a meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) National Security Council (NSC) on Monday 2nd June 2025 at the Office of the Premier, Providenciales.

In attendance, Her Excellency the Deputy Governor, the Hon. Attorney General and the Commissioner of Police, with apologies from the Hon. Deputy Premier and Hon. Min. of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development.

Also in attendance, the National Security Advisor, the Permanent Secretary for National Security, the Commanding Officer of the Regiment, the Director General of the Border Force and the NSS Threat Lead.

Members were briefed:

·       By the National Security Advisor on ongoing developments to strengthen TCI’s national security architecture, which underpins a cohesive posture for national security oversight. The NSA highlighted the Multi-Agency Coordinating Task Force and the successful completion of the initial phase of the Intelligence Training across all sectors, which was facilitated by CARICOM IMPACS. NSC agreed to the development of a framework for vetting across all law enforcement agencies.

·       By the CoP on the state of major crimes, investigations and the RTCIPF strategic operations. The CoP also updated on the regional law enforcement support and the transitioning of the officers that arrived on island from Jamaica and Barbados, which increased the RTCIPF’s operational capacity. The NSC agreed to a review of the national firearms policy.

·       By the Commanding Officer on the operations of the TCI Regiment including joint operations with RTCIPF and Border Force and enhanced collaboration with other regional enforcement agencies. The Commanding Officer also updated on the developments of the Regiment, namely the acquisition of patrol vessels in support of maritime protection.

·       By the Director General on the efforts of the Border Force to enhance border security, outlining specific border risks, highlighting key joint operations with the RTCIPF and the Regiment to mitigate identified risks. The NSC agreed to proposals to address compliance risks at all entry points.

Follow up questions are welcomed and can be directed to nationalsecurity@gov.tc.