February 25, 2014
Costly, Political, Successful … Sochi Olympics End
Flushed with pride after its athletes' spectacular showing at the costliest Olympics ever, Russia celebrated last night with a visually stunning finale that handed off a smooth, but politically charged Winter Games to their next host, Pyeongchang in…
February 25, 2014
Balotelli accused of kicking photographer
Police were called to a nightclub by a photographer late on Saturday after he was allegedly assaulted by AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli following an argument, according to reports. Balotelli was ruled out of his side's away match at Sampdoria…
February 25, 2014
Euro 2016 qualifying draw: Top teams untroubled in new format
With more teams than ever playing at football's Euro 2016, the chances of a powerhouse not qualifying are even slimmer than before. But the expanded field -- from 16 to 24 -- means there could be a few debutants in France in two years. Sunday's…
February 25, 2014
Openly gay player Jason Collins plays in the NBA
Jason Collins became the first openly gay man to play in the NBA on Sunday night, wearing a Brooklyn Nets uniform in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Collins, who lives in Los Angeles, signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on Sunday. He…
February 25, 2014
HON. MISSICK COMMENTS ON THE ONGOING CHALLENGES AT THE CLEMENT HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL IN PROVIDENCIALES
“THE SAFETY OF OUR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ALIKE AT CLEMENT HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL IS PARAMOUNT”- DEPUTY PREMIER, MINISTER OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, SPORTS AND LIBRARY SERVICES HON. AKIERRA MISSICK. Those were the sentiments expressed by the Deputy Premier and…
February 25, 2014
PDM visits Clement Howell again after a ‘Sit In’ by Teachers.
Following new developments at the Clement High School in Providenciales, the PDM issued a release to RTC News after visiting the school compound today. "Today, February 24th, members of the PDM and the Official Opposition visited the Clement Howell…
February 25, 2014
“THE SUCCESS OF TOURISM IN OUR ISLANDS MUST BE DEFINED BY ITS ABILITY TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE SMALL BUSINESSES IN OUR COMMUNITIES”- PREMIER, HON. DR. RUFUS EWING
Premier Ewing, as the Minister of Tourism, attended a Small Island Developing States Conference, in Nassau Bahamas, this week, as he and his Government continue to explore and develop plans for the diversification of the Tourism Product in the Turks…
February 25, 2014
PREMIER EWING MET WITH SEVERAL KEY STAKEHOLDERS WHILE ATTENDING THE SIDS CONFERENCE IN NASSAU, BAHAMAS
Premier Ewing, during his time in Nassau, Bahamas this week, as he attended a two-day Conference for Small Island Developing States, also took the time to meet with key stakeholders in the Government of The Bahamas on critical issues facing the…
February 25, 2014
FIRST TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER APPOINTED AS ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, His Excellency Peter Beckingham, today announced the appointment of Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles as the new Attorney General for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Hon. Braithwaite-Knowles served in the…
February 23, 2014
Most Wanted Drug Kingpin Captured in Mexico
The world's most wanted drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, is behind bars after Mexican and U.S. agents captured him Saturday at a hotel in the Mexican resort of Mazatlan. Agents had been tracking Guzman for weeks after Mexican police arrested…