Turks and Caicos Islands records first murder-free January since 2019

The Turks and Caicos Islands recorded no murders in January, the first such month since 2019. bbc.com reports the milestone amid broader crime reduction efforts.

Turks and Caicos Islands goes entire January without a murder for first time in six years

The Turks and Caicos Islands recorded no murders in January, bbc.com reports — the first murder-free January the British Overseas Territory has seen since 2019.

The milestone marks a notable shift for the islands, which have faced persistent violent crime challenges in recent years. January 2025 passed without a single homicide, according to the report attributed to local outlet Sun TCI.

No further breakdown of crime statistics for the period was provided in the available reporting, nor were specific officials quoted on the figures. The record stands as a data point in what authorities have framed as an ongoing effort to bring down violent crime on the islands.

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