April 5, 2015
Sri Lankan Airlines accused of ‘culture of corruption’
The Sri Lankan government has launched a criminal investigation into the country's national airline over allegations of "shocking" corruption. A statement from the prime minister's office said that an inquiry had unearthed "major security breaches"…
April 5, 2015
Cuba’s Fidel Castro makes rare appearance after 14 months
The former president of Cuba, Fidel Castro, has made his first appearance in 14 months. He met a delegation of Venezuelan officials on a solidarity mission to Cuba at a local school. The 88-year-old revolutionary icon was described as "full of…
April 5, 2015
Kenya Easter Services Mourn Slain Students
Kenyan churches used armed guards to protect their congregations Sunday, as Easter services were dedicated to the 148 victims of Thursday's massacre by al-Shabab militants at a university. Ceremonies were held across Kenya in memory of those killed…
April 5, 2015
TCI Tennis Academy tournaments helping to grow the sport in Provo!
TCI Tennis Academy recently concluded a series of successful age-group tennis tournaments, helping to grow the sport in Providenciales and stimulate a healthy lifestyle amongst our youth. The tournaments, organized by head coach Rey Garcia, were…
April 5, 2015
TCIG SIGNS $220M MOU WITH COOPER JACK DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cooper Jack Development Limited to build a $220 million dollar hotel, spa and residences today, April 2, 2015. The proposed development will consist of…
April 5, 2015
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT SIGNS $224M RITZ CARLTON AGREEMENT
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government has signed a Development Agreement with the Desarrollos Hotel Group to build a $224 million dollar Ritz Carlton hotel, resort, casino & spa in the Grace Bay area of Providenciales, April 2, 2015.…
April 5, 2015
FortisTCI Prepared for Projected Growth with Arrival of Third Wartsila Engine
A third Wartsila 20V32 generating unit, purchased by FortisTCI Limited (the Company) in August of 2014 arrived in Providenciales (Provo) today. This latest engine will replace a recently retired Caterpillar unit at the Company’s power plant in…
April 5, 2015
NIB Announces increases to take effect in April
The Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board informed the general public of the following increases in various benefits provided by the National Insurance Program which will take effect on April 15, 2015. 1. Increase in minimum Retirement…
April 1, 2015
Hon. Sean Astwood returns to the Turks & Caicos Islands
The Peoples Democratic Movement is extremely excited to announce the return of their Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament for Five Cays, Hon Sean Astwood. Hon Astwood has been overseas seeking medical treatment and returned to the islands on…
April 1, 2015
March was observed as National Nutrition Month
The month of March was internationally and locally observed as National Nutrition Month. The theme for this year’s observation was “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” Nutrition in Demand, a local non profit aimed at raising awareness to health and…