Month: November 2011

November 28, 2011

11 Dead in Indonesia Bridge Collapse, 30 Missing

Searchers in central Indonesia said Monday the number of people confirmed killed in the collapse of a bridge has climbed to 11, with more than 30 missing and feared dead. At least 39 people were injured when the 720-meter-long bridge, built to…

November 28, 2011

OECD warns of European recession

The OECD has warned that the eurozone and UK could be entering a recession, and has cut its global growth forecast. The OECD predicted the eurozone economy would shrink in the fourth quarter by 1%, and by 0.4% in the first quarter of next year. For…

November 28, 2011

Suicide Car Bombing Outside Iraqi Prison Kills 11 People

Iraqi officials say a suicide bomber has exploded a vehicle outside a prison near Baghdad, killing 19 people and wounding at least 22 others. The blast happened Monday morning at the entrance to the al-Hout prison in the town of Taji. Authorities…

November 28, 2011

UN Climate Conference Opens in South Africa

Representatives from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Durban, South Africa for a U.N. conference on climate change. The 12-day meeting began Monday and will focus on efforts to extend the Kyoto Protocol, which is set to expire next year. The…

November 27, 2011

Martin Stanley sends letter to Government Staff regarding Strike Action

RTC News has received a letter from the office of Martin…

November 27, 2011

Statement by Chief Executive re Strike & Rumours

Issued on behalf of Martin Stanley, Chief Executive, TCI Government: “I have confirmed in writing to the CSA today (Sunday, 27 November) that we would like to meet them as soon as possible to work to avert any further strike action. “However, it…

November 27, 2011

CSA Email to Public Servants

Dear Public Servants, After meeting with the Interim Administration on Wednesday November 23, and with civil servants yesterday, there was a general agreement that the Administration failed to adequately address our concerns which led to a…

November 27, 2011

Yet more arrests in Turks and Caicos Islands

The special investigation and prosecution team (SIPT) in the Turks and Caicos…

November 27, 2011

Jimmy Cliff New Album “Sacred Fire” Drop November 29

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff returns to music spotlight with a new album titled Sacred Fire, due…

November 27, 2011

Loon Arrested In Brussels, Belgium Over U.S. Heroin Case

Former Bad Boy Records rap star Loon was arrested in Brussels, Belgium, after he was allegedly indicted for heroin trafficking charges in the United States. Sources stated the rapper was arrested on November 22 at the Brussels Airport. According…