October 31, 2012
Phelps says he may be back in 2016 as a golfer
Michael Phelps says the only chance he'll be competing again at the 2016 Olympics is if he finds a way to succeed in golf. Phelps joked Tuesday during a visit to Rio de Janeiro that even though his mom, Debbie Phelps, wants him to be swimming for…
October 31, 2012
PM outlines billions in Sandy damage
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has outlined almost $5 billion in damage resulting from the passage of Hurricane Sandy. This afternoon in parliament, the Prime Minister provided the preliminary figures received from the various……
October 31, 2012
Buju sentencing postponed
Buju Banton was scheduled to appear in court in the United States today to hear if his 10-year jail term will be increased by five more years. This follows last month’s decision by the US Court of Appeal for the 11th Circuit to agree with…
October 31, 2012
GTBA President ready for GTBA
President of the GTBA, Trent Dickenson says that this season is just as special as the last one and thanked all those who assisted last season. The theme for the 2012-2013 season is, 'Every young Life Matters'. The GTBA previously conducted a…
October 31, 2012
South Caicos HB Boys defeated Steelers plus other PABA results
Action continued over the weekend in providenciales as the PABA continued with the basketball tournament. - South Caicos Harbor Boys defeated the Steelers 72-59. Steelers Cameron Henry scored 20 pts,3 stls. Kirk Adams of the HB boys had 14 pts, 5…
October 31, 2012
St.Lucia Marks 2nd Anniversary of Hurricane Tomas
St.Lucia's Prime Minister Dr. Kenny D. Anthony has urged St. Lucians to take a moment to pay respect to the 14 persons who died as a result of Hurricane Thomas which swept through the island on this day two years ago, leaving over US$100 million in…
October 31, 2012
US ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY TO TNT
The United States has issued a warning to its citizens to exercise vigilance when travelling in or visiting Trinidad in the wake of two recent incidents in the Westmoorings and Glencoe areas, including the home invasion of Congress of the People…
October 30, 2012
Signing Signal $500M Three Hotels Deal for Grace Bay
Three agreements have been signed that will see three luxury resort style hotels built at a cost of $500m in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, by His Excellency Governor Ric Todd and developer Desarrollos Hotelco Group it was announced…
October 30, 2012
English FA to probe claims of racist abuse by referee in Chelsea match
English football has been plagued by racism scandals in the past year, and now its ruling body must deal with what is thought to be the first case of racial abuse by a Premier League referee. League leaders Chelsea made a complaint over…
October 30, 2012
Bolt, Blake Back In Training
Olympic double-sprint champion Usain Bolt and world 100m champion Yohan Blake were both expected back at training yesterday, as the two prepare for the upcoming season, with the IAAF World Championships in Moscow the clear highlight of 2013. Bolt,…