Minister of Haitian Diaspora commits to working with TCIG

  Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands the Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing met today, May 16, 2013 with the Hon. Dr. Bernice Fidelia, Minister of the Haitian Diaspora to discuss the issues and concerns of the government in respect to illegal migration of…

The Minister of Health Hon Portia Stubbs gives her address WHD

The Minister of Health Hon Portia Stubbs in her address gave us  five concrete steps to minimizing High Blood pressure, not just on World Hypertension day but for everyday living.  A Message to mark World Hypertension Day From Honorable Porsha…

World Hypertension Day – Healthy Heart Beat – Healthy Blood Pressure

  Friday May 17, was World Hypertension Day,  this years theme is  “Healthy Heart Beat, Healthy Blood Pressure.   The Ministry of Health will be hosting a number of health promotion activities for  starting with the launch of Grand Turk Road street…

North Korea Test-Fires 4th Short-Range Missile

North Korea fired its fourth short-range missile in the past two days into waters off its east coast on Sunday, despite calls for restraint from South Korea and other countries in the region, as well as the United Nations.   The latest launch into…

Radical Islamist Killed in Tunisia Street Protests

  Tunisian authorities say a street battle between radical Islamists and police has killed one Islamist protester on the outskirts of the capital, Tunis.   Authorities said the man, in his late 20s, died of injuries sustained in Sunday's fighting…

Afghanistan, India to Discuss Military Aid

Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to discuss increased military aid with Indian officials during his visit this week to New Delhi.   The trip, which begins Monday, follows recent cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan.   A spokesman…

Funeral Held for Slain Pakistani Politician

  Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of a Pakistani politician shot dead in Karachi.   Zahra Shahid Hussain was killed late Saturday after being approached by two unknown gunmen outside her home in Karachi.   Pakistani politician and…

Bust of James Alexander George Smith McCartney

Hon. J.A.G.S. McCartney The First National Hero Of The Turks & Caicos Islands

James Alexander George Smith McCartney (Jags) was born to Sally and…

Governor to attend leadership event in London

  His Excellency Governor Ric Todd leaves the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) to take part in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) annual leadership event today, Friday, 10 May 2013.   Todd will attend this event, which will take place in London…

AG CHAMBERS’ LAND DIVISION CONDUCTS LANDS ADMINISTRATION TRAINING PROGRAMME

Seventeen members of staff within the Land Registry, Crown Land Unit and The Survey & Mapping Department were today May 10, 2013 presented with Certificates of Participation after having successfully completed the first ever local Training in…