January 3, 2012
India Opens Stock Market to Foreign Investors as Its Economy Slows
On January 15, India opens its stock markets for the first time to individual foreign investors who will be able to directly buy and sell Indian equities. Until now, foreign investors could only invest through mutual funds or institutional…
January 2, 2012
Syrian Civilian Deaths Undermine Arab League Mission
Syrian security forces are said to have killed at least seven protesters Sunday, as an Arab League advisory body called for the immediate withdrawal of monitors from the country. The advisory groups says the observers are failing to prevent…
January 2, 2012
Twelve persons missing from detention centre, off Haitian sloop
On Wednesday 28th December at approximately 3:30 p.m. that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police intercepted a Haitian sloop approximately seven miles to the North East of French Cay, carrying prospective irregular entrants to the TCI. "A…
January 2, 2012
One million visitors to the TCI
The Turks and Caicos Islands celebrated its one millionth visitor this month - and a week of activities will take place across the country to celebrate the milestone.Tourism partners gathered this week to announce the upcoming special events.…
January 2, 2012
The Delivery of TCIG Services in the Family Islands responses requested by 29 February 2012
This document seeks views on possible changes in the way in which TCI Government (TCIG) services are delivered in the ‘Family Islands’: North, Middle and South Caicos and Salt Cay. In particular it seeks views and comments on the suggestions……
January 2, 2012
Turks and Caicos among 10 Caribbean jurisdictions featured in BCQS market
Turks and Caicos among 10 Caribbean jurisdictions featured in BCQS market report, where construction costs are said to be highest. The TCI listed as one of the costliest countries for construction to be carried out. While construction costs in the…
January 2, 2012
Another boat load of Haitians attempt to reach Turks and Caicos shores
Illegal immigrants from Haiti continue to brave the high seas and so risk their lives, determined to make the Turks and Caicos their ultimate stop. It was just two days ago Wednesday 28th December at approximately 3:30 p.m. that the Royal Turks…
January 2, 2012
Michael Buble Remains No. 1, Adele’s ’21’ Has Best Sales Week Yet
Michael Buble's "Christmas" album spends a fifth straight week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 467,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan. Its sales were up 4% in the tracking week that ended on Dec. 25, Christmas…
January 2, 2012
Hollywood hopes for better 2012
Tom Cruise's new mission remains impossible to beat at the box office. Studio estimates yesterday placed Mission: Impossible Ñ Ghost Protocol in the No. 1 spot for the second-straight weekend with US$31.3 million. With a US$134.1 million domestic…
January 2, 2012
Katy Perry, Russell Brand head for divorce
Russell Brand is divorcing Katy Perry after 14 months of what appeared to be a storybook marriage. "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage," Brand said in a statement released to The Associated Press on Friday. "I'll always adore her and I know…