November 10, 2013
5 Haiti migrants apparently die off remote island
The US Coast Guard says five Haitian migrants have apparently perished in rough waters off a rugged Puerto Rican island. The Guard says smugglers apparently forced 18 migrants to jump off a boat into churning seas near Mona Island before jetting…
November 10, 2013
Disney finalises release date for next Star Wars movie
The Walt Disney Company has announced it will release the next Star Wars film on 18 December 2015. Disney bought Lucasfilm, the company behind Star Wars, from creator George Lucas last year for $4bn (£2.6bn). It has committed to making at least…
November 10, 2013
Richard Branson’s New Year party will be graced by “One Direction”
One Direction have been booked to perform at Richard Branson's New Year's Eve party. Business mogul Richard is starting his commercial space flights next year and planning to launch them with a huge party at his Necker Island home in the Caribbean,…
November 10, 2013
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MEETING ON NOVEMBER 11TH,2013
THE 12TH SITTING OF THE TENTH LEGISLATURE OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH 2013 AT THE HON. N.J.S. FRANCIS BUILDING, FRONT STREET, GRAND TURK AT 10:00AM. SOME…
November 10, 2013
33-year-old charged with Dangerous Driving & Drug Possession
After a in depth investigation by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, two charges of possession of a controlled drug namely Cannabis and one charge of Dangerous Driving were laid against 33-year-old Winfried Michael Mundi of Blue…
November 10, 2013
SCHOOLS IN SOUTH CAICOS CLOSESD
Health Educator Imternizia McCartney told RTC News on Wednesday that the MOH is closely watching a hint of diarrhea & vomiting based on reports. As a result of that, the MOH re-issued the alert to remind the TCI that as we get into the holiday…
November 10, 2013
TCI celebrates Universal Children’s Day,
The Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs, in the Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs will celebrate Universal Children’s Day, also recognized as World Day of Prayer and Action for Children (WDPAC) on Wednesday 20th November 2013.…
November 10, 2013
TCI REMEMBRANCE SERVICE THIS SUNDAY
The Turks and Caicos Islands will commemorate Allied, Commonwealth and British personnel who fought in the two world wars of the 20th Century and in subsequent conflicts on Remembrance Day on Sunday, 10 November 2013. His Excellency The Governor…
November 10, 2013
Miss Universe 2013 is Miss Venezuela
Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler has been crowned this year's Miss Universe. Judges, including rock star Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, picked the winner from a total of 86 contestants at the show, watched by millions of viewers around the world. Last…
November 10, 2013
Andrew Holness is still JLP Leader in Jamaica
Andrew Holness has retained the leadership of the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) after defeating Audley Shaw. It was just announced moments ago at the special delegates conference summoned to choose the leader of the JLP at the National…