Month: February 2011

February 4, 2011

Angela Bassett Covers Special March Issue of Essence

Veteran actress Angela Bassett appears on the cover of Essence magazine’s March issue marking its 4th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. Bassett is the publication’s 2011 honoree, along with Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson and Loretta…

February 4, 2011

Grand Turk Cruise Center Announces Record Year

In Grand Turk, the capital of the Turks & Caicos Islands, the Grand Turk Cruise Center (GTCC)…

February 4, 2011

N.Y. lawsuit targets Kinay, others over unfinished Dellis Cay

Dr. Cem Kinay and others are being sued in U.S. courts for at least $50 million allegedly taken in a “massive fraud” in the development and sale of properties on Dellis Cay. In a lawsuit filed Jan. 28 in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, N.Y., 20…

February 4, 2011

Don’t miss the 2011 Valentine’s Day Cup

Thanks to the overwhelming support from the business community, the traditional Turks…

February 4, 2011

Recruits Complete Prison Induction Training in Grand Turk

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety has welcomed the recent graduation of ten new recruits to the prison service, and said that it was an important step towards addressing the staff shortage in this important service.

February 4, 2011

PDM WELCOMES 260M DOLLAR CAPITAL INJECTION AND STIMULUS

The Peoples Democratic Movement is today welcoming the announcement by United Kingdom’s…

February 4, 2011

TB found in HM Prison

Permanent Secretary of the the Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety Denise Saunders has confirmed to RTC News that a prisoner at HerMajesty’s Prison in Grand Turk has been tested positive for TB on Wednesday, February 2 nd2011. The diagnosed…

February 4, 2011

Statement by the Governor: Turks and Caicos Islands’ financial stability

On 1 July 2010, as an urgent initial response to Turks and Caicos Islands’ worsening financial…

February 4, 2011

FOOD FEST IN PROVO

The recently concluded World Gourmet Affair left more than a present taste in the mouths of attendees as schools in Provo benefitted from the event. Organizer Michel Neutelings said they were proud to donate $8,910 to the schools, which includes,…

February 3, 2011

Oil hits US$101 a barrell as Egypt crisis mounts

Oil prices smashed through $100 a barrel Monday for the first time since the 2008…