July 5, 2012
Nato supply trucks cross Pakistan border after row
Trucks supplying Nato in Afghanistan crossed the border from Pakistan for the first time in seven months after Islamabad reopened transit routes. Pakistani officials said at least two Nato containers passed through the Chaman border point on…
July 3, 2012
TURKS AND CAICOS PUBLISHES NEW DRAFT LAW TO GOVERN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING
Consultation regarding proposed new rules and regulations for governing the conduct of politicians and their parties in the Turks and Caicos, particularly during election campaigns, begins today with the publication of the draft Political Activities…
July 3, 2012
CFOfficer Hugh McGarel-Groves responds to anti-VAT Independent Business Council
Following the publication of the VAT White paper in the Turks and Caicos Islands today, Mon, 2 July, Chief Financial Officer Hugh McGarel-Groves responded to the latest news release from the anti-VAT Turks and Caicos Independent Business Council:…
July 3, 2012
TURKS AND CAICOS VAT WHITE PAPER PUBLISHED
The Turks and Caicos Government published its much anticipated White Paper, which outlines the agreed policy decisions on how VAT will be implemented in the Territory, today, Mon 2 July 2012. The key VAT policy decisions includes: The effective…
July 3, 2012
Operations on Grand Turk will not close says TCI Commissioner
Swirling rumors have found their way into the rumor mill as it relates to the downsizing of the grand Turk Police station. RTC News contacted Press Officer, Kevin Clarke to verify the story. In a response to our news room, Police Operations on…
July 3, 2012
Rappers Win Big At 2012 BET Awards
Hip-Hop music was front and center last night (July 1) at the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles. Jay-Z and Kanye West snagged Best Group as “The Throne,” while Drake won Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. Drake’s Young Money labelmate Nicki Minaj won Best…
July 3, 2012
R KELLY – Sumfest’s Wish comes true
DESPITE rumours that Rhythm and Blues singer R Kelly is having health issues, promoters of Reggae Sumfest are confident the Grammy-winning artiste will perform on July 21. At the launch party on Sunday at Kingston's Waterfront, Summerfest…
July 3, 2012
Ted opens top of the US box office
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane's debut film, about a foul-mouthed teddy bear called Ted, has topped the US box office in its opening weekend. The comedy, starring Mark Wahlberg, took $54.1 million (£35m), according to studio estimates. Director…
July 3, 2012
Ganja valued at $27m seized; three held
Three people, including a Bahamian, were yesterday held in an operation by members of the Area One Transnational Crime and Narcotic Division in connection with the seizure of almost 2,700 pounds of compressed ganja, valued at approximately $27…
July 3, 2012
Anderson Cooper: I’m Gay
Anderson Cooper has confirmed what most people in the media world and New York already knew: He is gay. "The fact is, I'm gay," Cooperwrote in an email to Daily Beast blogger Andrew Sullivan. "Always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any…