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THE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION FIRST PRISON EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MEETING

On Thursday, 18th December 2025, the Complaints Commissioner, Mrs. Cherylann Jones and Investigative Officer conducted their first visit to His Majesty's Prison...

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CELEBRATING THE SEASON TOGETHER: OCC STAFF CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Following our staff Christmas luncheon on December 11th, the Office of the Complaints Commission joins in celebrating the spirit of the season...

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"TCI COMPLAINTS COMMISSION SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER ATTENDS INTERNATIONAL OMBUDSMAN CONFERENCE IN BELFAST"

The Office of the Complaints Commission for the Turks & Caicos Islands proudly announces the successful participation of Senior Investigative Officer, Ms. Samadia Lightbourne...

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SAMADIA LIGHTBOURNE, INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER WITH THE OFFICE OF THE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION (OMBUDSMAN) IS OFF TO SINT MAARTEN ON TWO- WEEK ATTACHMENT/TRAINING

Ms. Samadia Lightbourne is an Investigative Officer for the Turks and Caicos Islands Office of the Complaints Commission...

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THE COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER HOSTED SYMPOSIUMS ON MARCH 27 AND 28 2023

The Office of the Complaints Commissioner (Ombudsman) of the Turks and Caicos Islands, in partnership with their Regional Organization...

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OMBUDSMAN’S OFFICE STRENGTHENS CAPACITY WITH TRAINING ON COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER’S ORDINANCE

The Office of the Complaints Commissioner (Ombudsman) has taken another step to strengthen its capacity as a good governance institution by holding an in-house training session on the Complaints Commissioner’s Ordinance...

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OMBUDS DAY MARKED WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER

Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, today announced the appointment of Mrs. Cheryl Ann Jones as the new Complaints Commissioner...

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INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL AFFILIATIONS

The Turks and Caicos Islands Complaints Commission has reaffirmed its membership with the Caribbean Ombudsman Association (CAROA) this year...

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INTERNATIONAL OMBUDSMAN DAY OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Office of the Complaints Commissioner (Ombudsman) of the Turks and Caicos Islands will join the rest of the world in celebration of International Ombudsman Day...

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OFFICE OF THE COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER’S FIRST ART POSTER AND BILLBOARD COMPETITION FOR ALL GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS

The Complaints Commissioner Mrs. Rita Gardiner OBE (Ombudsman) and her team at the Office of the Complaints Commission to bring about awareness of the Commission...

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