October 28, 2012
Italy ex-PM Berlusconi threatens to topple Monti government
Italian ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi has threatened to bring down the government of technocrats led by Mario Monti. Mr Berlusconi said the cabinet was leading Italy into a "spiral of recession" and that his centre-right PDL party would decide in the…
October 28, 2012
Nearly 30 Killed in Explosions Across Iraq
A wave of deadly attacks has shattered the peace in Iraq during the Eid al-Adha holiday. Officials say nearly 30 people were killed in a series of explosions and shootings on Saturday, many of them Shi'ite pilgrims. The deadliest attacks happened…
October 28, 2012
Suspected Coup Leader Arrested in Guinea Bissau
Officials with the transitional government in Guinea Bissau say the suspected leader of last week's attempted coup has been arrested. Captain Pansao Ntchama and at least two other suspects were arrested Saturday on an island just off the coast of…
October 27, 2012
TCIAA Sets The Record Straight with Audit Report
Earlier this week HE Governor Rick Todd released the overdue audited report from 2007/2008 through to 2012 to the public. RTC News today received a statement from the Turks & Caicos Airports Authority setting the record straight that their…
October 27, 2012
Governor spokesman sets the record straight
Governor spokesman Neil Smith today clarified to RTC news the misconception of nominations ahead of election day. Mr. Smith said, 'I received inquiries yesterday relating to what is acceptable proof of identity at the forthcoming election to ensure…
October 27, 2012
List of Nominated Candidates for General Elections 2012
Nomination day has come to a close and all candidates are ready for elections 2012, the candidates are as follows GRAND TURK NORTH –ELECTORAL DISTRICT 1 1. George Alexander Lightbourne PNP 2. Derek Anthonio…
October 27, 2012
Victoria Azarenka’s win at WTA Championship seals top spot
Victoria Azarenka will finish the year as world number one after beating Li Na to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Championship in Istanbul, Turkey. The Australian Open champion from Belarus overcame her Chinese opponent 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 to book a…
October 27, 2012
Roger Federer beats Benoit Paire to reach Swiss Indoors semi-finals
Roger Federer eased into the Swiss Indoors semi-finals with a 6-2 6-2 victory over Benoit Paire of France. The five-time champion and home favourite dominated on serve against the 46th-ranked Paire, improving his 2012 win-loss record to 65-9. World…
October 27, 2012
Bolt beaten by Brit in surprise finish
Sprint icon and philanthropist Usain Bolt has had to settle for a rare second place, and not at the hands of his heir-apparent Yohan Blake. This time he finished behind an Englishman. So just who is the upstart Brit who dared to outstrip the…
October 27, 2012
Chris Brown’s forthcoming Guyana concert sparks controversy
Domestic violence activists and women’s rights groups in Guyana have come out slugging against American R&B singer Chris Brown’s “Unforgettable 2” concert scheduled to be held in that country on December 26. The vehement objectors have also…