April 1, 2013
Husband & Wife found guilty of corruption
Assistant Collector of Customs, Sonji Williams and her husband Oliver Williams, were found guilty of corruption in the Grand Turk Magistrates Court today. Both defendants were fined $5,000 each and sentenced to a 12-month suspended sentence. Both…
April 1, 2013
Lobster season closes in April
The Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs is reminding all fishing interests that the 2012-2013 Lobster Season will close at midnight on Sunday April 14th. The Fisheries Protection Ordinance 2009 provides for a close season on lobster…
April 1, 2013
World Health Week begins on April 7th
World Health Week begins on April 7th as we reported earlier in the week – and events are being held all around the world to celebrate it. One of the major subjects being discussed is cardiovascular disease and its links with high cholesterol,…
April 1, 2013
Cabinet Meeting for March 27th,2013
The Cabinet of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government met yesterday. Members discussed the issue of reduced airline services to the island of South Caicos and the impact of subsidizing such services. Cabinet agreed that the provision of regular…
April 1, 2013
Governor Todd takes off on a break
His Excellency the Governor, Ric Todd, begins a period of planned annual leave today and will return to the Turks & Caicos Islands on Tuesday, 9th April. During his period of absence the Deputy Governor Anya Williams has been sworn in as the…