February 18, 2012
GOVERNER SETS MEETING FOR GRANT TURK & PROVIDENCIALES
His Excellency The Governor's programme of quarterly visits to each of family islands continues next week. After successful public meetings in Salt Cay, South, North and Middle Caicos, meetings will also be held in Grand Turk on 21 Feb and…
February 18, 2012
John Vasatka Named new GM of Veranda Resort
John Vasatka has been named as General Manager for the five-star, fully-inclusive Veranda Resort in Providenciales. With 28 years of international hospitality experience, Vasatka will oversee all operations and guest services for the 168-room,…
February 18, 2012
24 Hour Crime Recap – Providenciales
During the past forty-eight (48) hours, Police in Providenciales responded to three reports of a serious nature. One Burglary— Stammers Run Blue Hills Two Theft—Old Airport Road & North West Point A male was arrested on suspicion…
February 17, 2012
Chinese VP Concludes US Visit Friday in Los Angeles
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is in Los Angeles for the final leg of his U.S. trip, with events aimed at underscoring the two nations' economic and cultural ties. Xi arrived Thursday and headed straight to the Port of Los Angeles, a key…
February 17, 2012
CHRIS BROWN IS ALIVE
The Turks and Caicos Islands has again fallen prey to internet and social broadcast affirmations that a popular recording artist has died on its shores. Grammy winning artist Chris Brown was reportedly killed in the TCI. Brown fresh off a Grammy win…
February 17, 2012
HIGH TEA AND FASHION SHOW WITH TCI RED CROSS
The Turks & Caicos Islands Red Cross will be hosting its Annual High Tea and Fashion Show on Grand Turk next month. This ‘island chic’ affair takes place at “The Atrium” of Osprey Beach Hotel on Duke Street, Saturday, March 10th, 2012. Commencing at…
February 17, 2012
TOUGHER REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL FIREARM HOPEFULS
Assistant Superintendent of Police Darron Williams says that it won’t be business as usual as it relates to the re-issuing and new firearm licences. Williams in a recent interview said: “We have enhanced the process because we see the need for it.…
February 17, 2012
PADGETT DUE TO RETURN TO TCI
Richard Padgett, a property developer and best known for his involvement in the Third Turtle project in Providenciales, is due back in court in April. Padgett was one of the first individuals to be charged by the SIPT and his attorneys confirm that…
February 17, 2012
FC Porto 1 Man City 2
Substitute Sergio Aguero hit a dramatic late Europa League winner as Manchester City came from behind to beat holders Porto in the first leg of the last 32. City trailed to Silvestre Varela's close-range effort following a powerful run and cross…
February 17, 2012
UK and France sign nuclear energy agreement
The UK is to sign a deal with France to strengthen co-operation in the development of civil nuclear energy. The government says it reiterates the UK's commitment to nuclear energy "as part of a diversified energy mix". The coalition says the…