February 24, 2012
New White Paper Aims to Improve Public Accountability
A white paper summarizing proposed new and amended pieces of legislation to guide the future governance of the Turks and Caicos Islands was launched for public review on Monday 20th February 2012. The White Paper has been approved by the Governor…
February 24, 2012
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY LOOK TO THE FUTURE
The Turks and Caicos Financial Services Commission (FSC) hosted a gathering of the financial services industry, government representatives and its own board on Providenciales on Friday 17 February. The event was entitled ‘Sustainable Development for…
February 24, 2012
Teen Leadership Programme – Bringing out the Leader From Within
The National AIDS Programme/HIV Prevention Unit will be assisting the youth of our nation’s capital, Grand Turk with their responsibilities and their delivery of HIV/STI messages as Peer Educators within the High School and the community at large on…
February 24, 2012
48 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 and responded to two Theft, one on the Old Airport Road & the second on North West Point A…
February 21, 2012
TCI looking for bumper 2012 tourist arrivals
Last year The Turks and Caicos Islands welcomed their millionth visitor to the country, now on the heels of that prestigious landmark the TCI Tourist Board is optimistic for a sensational 2012. The Tourist Board said it is expecting growing business…
February 21, 2012
MEN of Grand Turk Speak Out on TCI Status
"Men of Grand Turk" an established civic group met recently at the L.I.F.E. Center on Old Airport Road Grand Turk to discuss the Pathway to Citizenship. Those sessions were chaired by Royal Robinson and Herbert Been where a signing drive hosted in…
February 21, 2012
24 Hour Crime Recap – Providenciales
On Friday afternoon the Police in Providenciales had responded to five reports. Four Burglaries— 2 in Blue Hills while there was one each in Leeward Palms & Grace Bay. There was one Attempted Burglary—Behind Glass Shack A male was…
February 21, 2012
Chris Brown’s ‘B’Day’ Tweet to Rihanna Sparks Firestorm
Early Monday Chris Brown sent an all-caps “HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN!” tweet out to Rihanna (a.k.a. Robyn Fenty), and Rihanna replied with a “Thanks!” Then all hell broke loose. The exchange immediately drew heated responses from folks both for and…
February 21, 2012
Whitney’s Earrings, ‘Bodyguard’ Vest, More Headed to Auction
Some of Whitney Houston’s belongings – including a pair of earrings and a vest that she wore in the 1992 movie “The Bodyguard” – will go on the auction block next month. The items, swooped up by celebrity auctioneer Darren Julien after her Feb.…
February 21, 2012
Piers Morgan Calls Bobby Brown “Disrespectful,” Rev. Jesse Jackson Defends Singer
CNN anchor Piers Morgan addressed Bobby Brown’s appearance at Whitney Houston’s funeral today, labeling the singers actions “disrespectful” for leaving. Piers Morgan made the comment at the end of Whitney Houston’s funeral, as attendees left the…