Month: May 2011

May 23, 2011

Chile to Exhume Ousted Leader Allende’s Body Monday

Chilean authorities are set to exhume the remains of former President Salvador Allende to see if they can settle the lingering question of whether he was killed in a 1973 U.S.-supported coup or committed suicide. Mr. Allende's family called for…

May 23, 2011

Honduran Accord Permits Ousted Leader Zelaya’s Return

An accord has been reached that will allow ousted Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya to return to his homeland, and for Honduras to regain entry to the Organization of American States. Mr. Zelaya reached the deal with his successor, current President…

May 23, 2011

Militants Attack Karachi Military Base, 4 Killed

At least four people have been killed in an intense battle inside a military base in the Pakistani city of Karachi. Police say 15 to 20 militants attacked the Mehran naval aviation station late Sunday, armed with guns and grenades. A raging fire…

May 21, 2011

Statement from the FCO consultation team

In a release sent to RTC News from the FCO team, the…

May 21, 2011

FCO phone-in session on the draft Constitution

The FCO team will take part in a live radio phone-in on Radio Turks and Caicos on Friday 20 May as part of the consultation on the Draft Constitution. Callers will get a chance to comment or ask questions on the final recommendations submitted…

May 21, 2011

Advisory Council met on May 18th

The Advisory Council met on Wednesday 18 May at the NJS Francis building, Grand Turk. The Council engaged in discussions with the visiting FCO team on constitutional reform in the TCI.  Members offered recommendations for amendments to various…

May 21, 2011

Police charges 32 year old

On Thursday 19th May 2011 Police in Providenciales have charged Sirano Hunt a 21 year old male Turks & Caicos Islander and Fredicia  Harvey a 26 year old female Turks & Caicos Islander for Possession of a Control Drug namely Cocaine, Supplying a…

May 19, 2011

Dominican Republic’s capital on alert for cholera

Health authorities in the Dominican Republic have issued an alert in parts of the capital,…

May 19, 2011

Brazil: Amazon rainforest deforestation rises sharply

Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has increased by almost six times, new data suggests. New satellite images show deforestation has increased from 103 sq km in March and April 2010 to 593 sq km (229 sq miles) in the same period of…

May 19, 2011

Annual National Inter High Schools’ Spelling Bee 2011

The Annual National Inter High Schools’ Spelling Bee 2011…