December 5, 2014
Recovering Brazil legend ‘Pele’ thanks fans in video message
Pele has recorded a video message from hospital thanking fans for their support while he underwent treatment for a urinary tract infection. "I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you, from all over the world, who worried about my health,"…
December 5, 2014
The Grammys Nominations Are In!!
Where is "Drunk In Love"? What happened to DJ Mustard? And who could have seen Brandy Clark coming? Inside the biggest shocks and letdowns. Now that (almost) all of the 57th annual Grammy Award nominations have been revealed, we can eye the 82…
December 5, 2014
ICC Drops Case Against Kenyan President
The International Criminal Court prosecutor withdrew crimes against humanity charges against Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, citing a lack of evidence. Accusations that the government did not cooperate with the court during its investigation also…
December 5, 2014
Obama Nominates Ashton Carter as Defense Secretary
President Barack Obama has nominated former deputy Pentagon chief Ashton Carter to become the next secretary of defense. President Obama announced the choice Friday at the White House. Carter, a physicist and high-tech weapons expert, served as…
December 5, 2014
PREMIER EWING ATTENDS THE JOINT MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE IN LONDON
Premier and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, Dr. the Hon. Rufus W. Ewing, this week represented the Turks and Caicos Islands at the Annual Joint Ministerial Conference (JMC) in London United Kingdom. The four day series of meetings, held…
December 5, 2014
Digicel Team resolves issues in the TCI
Telecommunications giant Digicel is assuring valued customers in the Turks and Caicos Islands that the connectivity issues experienced by some prepaid customers has been resolved. Trina Adams, Marketing Specialist with Digicel Turks and Caicos told…
December 4, 2014
99% of Russian athletes guilty of doping, German TV alleges
As many as 99% of Russian athletes are guilty of doping, a German TV documentary has alleged. The programme claims that Russian officials systematically accepted payment from athletes to supply banned substances and cover up tests. The documentary,…
December 4, 2014
St Vincent gov’t offers tax break on end-of-year bonuses
The St Vincent and the Grenadines government says it will give a tax break to any firm or individual employer who pays their workers an end-of-year bonuses of EC$250 (One EC Dollar=US$0.37 cents) or more. Employees will not be taxed on the first…
December 4, 2014
Russia’s President says ‘West Wants to Weaken Russia’
Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out today Thursday at the United States and its European allies, saying Western sanctions for Russia's annexation of Crimea were just an excuse to weaken the country. Delivering his annual state of the…
December 4, 2014
Argentine footballer Franco Nieto dies after attack
Argentine football player Franco Nieto, 33, has died after being struck in the head following a match on Saturday. Nieto, the captain of regional club Tiro Federal, was attacked by hooligans after a match against rivals Chacarita Juniors in the town…