Month: October 2011

October 13, 2011

Bhutan king Wangchuk marries commone

The 31-year-old king of the Himalayan nation of Bhutan has married his commoner bride in a Buddhist ceremony at a 17th Century monastery. The British-educated Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck came down from his throne to place a crown upon the head…

October 13, 2011

Cruz, Rangers beat Tigers, take 3-1 lead in ALCS

Nelson Cruz made a rocket throw to keep the score tied, then hit a…

October 13, 2011

NBA, players heading to federal mediation

The NBA and its locked-out players will use the same federal mediator who tried to resolve the NFL’s labor dispute months before it eventually ended. George Cohen, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, announced Wednesday that…

October 13, 2011

International Day for Disaster Reduction 2011

International Day for Disaster Reduction 2011 In a statement released to RTC News on Disaster Reduction, the Director released the following:

October 13, 2011

Advisory Council review

The Advisory Council met on Wednesday 5 October at the NJS Francis Building, Grand Turk.The Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Judith Campbell and the Director of Health Services, Dr Rufus Ewing presented a paper on the current health care…

October 13, 2011

LIMEs contribution to The House of Jeritt

The House of Jeritt is home to Jeritt Fashions, a fashion designing company originally from the Turks & Caicos Islands. Fashion Designer Jeritt Jermell Williams’ work has won top awards for three consecutive years at The Miss Turks & Caicos…

October 13, 2011

NIB TO CUT PENSIONS

A 15 percent increase in retirement, invalidity, disablement and survivor’s pension, granted by the former Progressive National Party (PNP) administration in 2007, is to see a partial roll-back as audits sanctioned by the Interim Government found…

October 12, 2011

Conrad Murray drops claim Jackson swallowed propofol

Lawyers for Dr Conrad Murray have stepped back from claims that Michael Jackson swallowed a…

October 12, 2011

Rihanna on Esquire Magazine cover – “Sexiest Woman Alive”

Rihanna has no doubt creating weaves over the last two years, with her music, videos, her performances on  her "loud: tour and not to mention her mood of dress. Rihanna is not considered the " Sexiest Woman Alive 2011", a honour that she totally…

October 12, 2011

Vybz Kartel denied bail

DANCEHALL entertainer Vybz Kartel was yesterday denied bail when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on a charge of possession of ganja. Senior Magistrate Judith Pusey refused a bail application by attorney Michael Deans…