May 21, 2015
Syrian forces trapped civilians, UN says
The United Nations says it has received reports that Syrian forces in Palmyra prevented civilians from leaving, ahead of its fall to Islamic State militants. The UN, though not present in Palmyra, cited "credible sources". It said it was "deeply…
May 21, 2015
US Congress Reviews Lessons Learned From Nepal Earthquake
U.S. Congressmen are looking at Nepal's recovery needs after the earthquake that claimed some 8,600 lives last month. Members of a foreign affairs subcommittee had high praise Wednesday for the U.S. government’s rapid response, but also looked at…
May 21, 2015
Trey Songz Joins 2015 St. Kitts Music Festival
Award-winning R&B artist and Hollywood film actor Trey Songz will be performing at the 19th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which will take place from Thursday, June 25 to Saturday, June 27, 2015. He joins Bounty Killer, Christopher Martin,…
May 21, 2015
Jamaican are on alert following the outbreak of mosquito-borne Zika virus
Jamaicans are being put on alert following an outbreak of another mosquito-borne illness, the Zika virus. Following meetings at the World Health Assembly now taking place in Geneva, Switzerland and a warning issued by the Pan American Health…
May 21, 2015
Police defends use of tear gas on ‘riotous mob’
The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force has defended its decision to use tear gas to disperse protesters in Salisbury last week. Farmers and residents of Salisbury blocked the public road in Salisbury on 11 May 2015 over deplorable farm access and…
May 21, 2015
Lung cancer vaccine developed by Cuba heads to US
Cuba has attracted worldwide medical attention for developing and manufacturing a breakthrough lung cancer vaccine, and that treatment will reach the United States very soon. With improved relations between the two countries, Cuba has allowed…
May 21, 2015
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT – POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the 14th meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 20th May 2015 at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk. All Ministers were present except; Hon. Premier, Hon. Minister of Finance and Hon.…
May 21, 2015
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NEW PAY ARRANGEMENTS ON MAY 21st,2015
Turks and Caicos Island (TCI) civil servants are set to benefit from their new increased salaries which are paid today, Thursday, 21 May 2015. This follows the TCI government previously announcing its Pay and Grading review, which will see $9m being…
May 21, 2015
TCI Hospital receives Diamond Level Accreditation
In a follow-up to a media release in late April, The Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital is pleased to announce that it has again achieved Diamond accreditation, the highest level awarded by Accreditation Canada International (ACI) within its…
May 21, 2015
Bambarra Rum sponsors TCI Rally Team
Stan Hartling and Paul Horton are heading to Barbados this week in preparation for the Rally Barbados international racing event, which is being held from Friday, May 29th until Sunday, May 31st. The event is one of the largest motor sport events in…